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I have taken this camera to concerts.pictures come out horrible. I even tried it on various settings (indoor, sports, nightscape, museum, firework, etc).every single one came out blurry, distorted and really ruined the concert effect I was trying to save. I also tried zooming all the way, zoom 1/2 way and no zoom.all the images came out horrible. I am going back to Canon.
LENS ERRORS, without cause (not dropped, no sudden temperature changes, no foreign objects or water got in the camera, batteries were kept appropriately charged, and the like), have rendered all 3 cameras of this make/model unusable. Sadly, our recommendation is to -- AVOID THIS CAMERA -- at all costs. ** LENS ERROR problems ABOUND & render CAMERA UNUSABLE. Our 3rd died a few months ago after 14 months of use, and prompted me to at last write a review. It stops working suddenly, without explanation or cause, and cannot be repaired for less than 80% of the purchase price for a new one. I so wanted to leave a good review for this camera.
Yes, we should have bought a different camera for our 3rd, not purchased another of these, but the size/portability (it is lightweight and a very handy size), and picture quality for the price, were hard to resist. ** Please see other similar reviews below before purchasing. All 3 cameras were used solely by 2 adults with 8 decades of photography experience between us. Our family has owned 3 across the last couple of years. The first 2 cameras of this make/model lasted 14 months, and 8 months, respectively. The cameras did take good quality photos (once you read, read, read the manual and practice, practice, practice, practice with the various modes/settings - see other reviews below re this same issue), and have a terrific zoom, but THE LENS FACILITY FUNCTIONS EXTREMELY POORLY.
We CANNOT RECOMMEND this camera for anyone, for any reason, other than perhaps a vacation of just a few days with the understanding your purchase price will be a total loss.
Gone another month, even though I had a trip to China in two weeks and begged them to fix it sooner. I had an older coolpix camera for years that I loved--this camera is HORRIBLE. Gone another month, worked for two weeks, and same problem again. After 3 months it stopped working due to a "lens error." Still under warranty, I sent it in for a repair. It was gone a month, and when it came back, it still didn't work, this time saying "battery temperature high." Sent it in again. Irate, asked for a new camera, they said no, could send it in again. Worst experience ever.
The picture is quite clear and it is easy to use. I always carry two camera with me so when one of my cameras gave up the ghost, I decided on this one. It is small but has really good qualities. Plus, once it is charged, it stays charged for a long time. I would buy this item again.
Bought this for my 16 yr old daughter for XMAS. Nikon wanted $99 to repair the camera. Worked great and took quality pics but after 6 months the lcd screen developed an internal crack. Sent to Nikon and was told warranty wouldnt cover because it was dropped.There was not a scratch on the outside of the camera so I am sure it was not due to misuse. I feel their service after the sale is very poor. I have had great luck with Fuji cameras and am replacing this one with a Fuji.
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