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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.
Like so many other buyers of this camera I got a lens error which rendered the camera useless. The camera was never dropped or bumped and was rarely used. I have owned Nikons all my life but the quality of this isn't up to their standards.
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