Nikon Coolpix P90 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

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4.2

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Pros

  • Easy to use (118)
  • Large clear lcd (97)
  • Good zoom (93)
  • Nice features/settings (79)
  • High resolution (77)
  • Fast shutter speed (72)
  • Good battery life (59)
  • Great in low light (50)
  • Bright lcd (18)
  • Comfortable controls (17)
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Cons

  • Poor in low light (18)
  • Poor battery life (16)
  • Long lag time (15)
  • Low-quality pictures (13)
  • Heavy / bulky (11)
  • Poor image stabilization (9)
  • Complicated controls (5)
  • Auto focus inconsistent (1)
  • Can be more compact (1)
  • Can not use filters (1)

Best Uses

  • Outdoors (93)
  • Travel (93)
  • Everyday (87)
  • Home (71)
  • Portraits (58)
  • Sports/action (45)
  • Weddings (43)
  • Fun (11)
  • Family photos (8)
  • Art (7)
 
 
 

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Photographers seeking high performance with a long zoom in a compact body now have the ideal camera with Nikon's unew P90. As part of the flagship Performance Series of Coolpix cameras, the P90 offers new features that include a 24x Optical Zoom, a new 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD monitor with tilt function and anti-reflection coating; and 15 frame-per-second (fps)* high-speed capability (up to 45 frames). The P90 is the ideal photographic tool for photo enthusiasts, travel photographers and consumers with more advanced photography skills. The P90 blends the best of the digital compact and D-SLR camera worlds, allowing more advanced users to really stretch their photographic capabilities.

The key to the versatility of the P90 is its 24x Optical Wide Angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens. This lens offers unbeatable compositional freedom, with its wide angle (26mm) to super telephoto coverage (624mm). The broad range lets consumers capture a variety of shots and scenes, ranging from sweeping landscapes to close-up action shots taking place on a sports field.

  • 12.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches. This is plenty of sharp resolution to capture the finest details, crop creatively and produce incredible enlargements.
  • Amazing 24x Optical Wide-Angle (26-624mm) Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens - quality optics provide exceptional images. The lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that deliver superb color and razor-sharp results. This amazing lens offers unbeatable compositional freedom with its wide-angle (26mm) to super telephoto coverage (624mm). Sweeping landscapes can be captured as well as zoomed-in close-ups of the action taking place on the baseball or soccer field!
  • Huge, Bright 3.0-inch Vari-Angle High-Resolution LCD and Electronic Viewfinder makes it easy to compose and share your pictures with family and friends. The vari-angle LCD will tilt and rotate out on a 90-degree angle enabling you to get those high-angle and low-angle shots. The incorporation of the high-resolution electronic viewfinder enables you to see through the lens in any type of lighting condition. No more missed opportunities because the light is too bright to compose your picture!
  • New EXPEED image processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Nikon's comprehensive digital imaging processing concept incorporates know-how and technologies accumulated throughout our long history of photographic and digital imaging development. EXPEED is custom-tuned for Coolpix and applied optimized technologies render natural-looking pictures of incredible quality and quick response so you will not miss that special moment.

4-Way VR Image Stabilization

  • Nikon's Optical VR Image Stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake by moving the image sensor. This produces clearer, sharper results in lower lighting or unsteady conditions.
  • Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts the shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.
  • High ISO 6400 capability gives you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects. This creates new opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking photos in lower light conditions. ISO 3200 and 6400 are available at 3MP or lower resolution.
  • Nikon's original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and then saves the sharpest image.

Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual Exposure Modes give you ultimate control over your pictures. The D-SLR-type mode dial on the top of the camera provides quick access to greater personal and creative control. Now, you can adjust the camera's settings for any type of light conditions and get as creative as you want!

New Sports Continuous Scene Mode for shooting at up to 15fps, up to 45 frames, when you set the resolution to 3MP or lower. These high-speed capture settings help you stay ahead of the action. Whether it is a swift golf or baseball swing, or the fast action on the soccer field, at 15fps you will capture that action.

Nikon's Smart Portrait System

  • In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again.
  • Face-Priority AF is Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces in a group portrait.
  • Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. The camera will detect the subject's smile and automatically fire the shutter.
  • Blink Warning displays a warning message should the camera detect your subject has blinked.
  • D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed.

Specification Description
Model 26171, 26171-, 26171S, COOLPIXP90
UPC 018208261710
Adjustable Auto Date/Time Yes
Audio Recording Yes
Auto power saveĀ  Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Back Light Compensation Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits 12.1 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20x30 inches24x Nikkor optical zoom glass lens for incredibly, sharp clear images thr
Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Camera Flash Built-in
Camera Flash Features Pop-up
Camera/Camcorder Color Support Yes
Capacity 1100
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color Support yes
Connections USB
Connector Type USB
Continuous Burst or Capture ModeĀ  Yes
Continuous Shooting Speed 15fps
Country Of Origin Indonesia
Description Header Even closer encounters.
Digital Video Format MPEG
Digital Zoom 4
Display Catalog Number 55032509
Display Features Anti-reflection coating
Display Languages Multi-language support
Display Size 3 inches
Effective Sensor Resolution 12100000 Pixels
Enclosure Color Black
End Product Indicator Yes
Expansion Slot(s) SD/SDHC
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering Matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area
Focal Length 4.6mm~110.4mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 26mm~624mm
Focus Adjustment Manual, automatic
Image Storage 3648x2736(10M), 2592x1944(5M), 2048x1536(3M), 1024x768(PC), 640x480(TV), 3584x2016(16:9)
Included in the Box Nikon® COOLPIX® P20USB cableA/V cableStrapRechargeable lithium ion battery (EN-EL5)Batter
Integrated Memory 47
Integrated Memory UOM MB
JPEG, JPG Yes
Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.0
Lens System Type Zoom
Light Sensitivity IS064~6400
MAC Operating System Support Mac OS X (v. 10.3.9, 10.4.11)
Macro Focus Range 1 cm
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number 26171
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
Max Resolution 230000
Megapixel Range 8+MP
Microphone Type Built-in
Min Focus Range 19.7 inches
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Model P90
MPEG Yes
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Optical Sensor Type 1/2.3" CCD
Optical Zoom 24
PC Operating System Support Windows Vista, XP SP2
PictBridge-enabled Yes
Power Device Rechargeable lithium ion battery (EN-EL5)
Product Depth 3.9
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer ¹Feature available only for image size of 16:9 (1920x1080) or smaller.²ISO 3200 and 6400 are available only for image sizes of 3M (2048x
Product Height 4.5
Product Type Point & shoot
Product Weight 16.2
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 3.3
Rechargeable Yes
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Resolution 12 Megapixels
Self Timer Yes
Shooting Programs Sports, back light, dusk/dawn, night portrait, party, museum, sunset, panorama assist, copy, portrait, beach/snow, night landscape, fireworks show, la
Size Specialty
Software COOLPIX
Sound Output Mode Monaural
Still Image Format JPEG
Supported Flash Memory SD/SDHC
Supported Languages English
Total Pixels 12700000 Pixels
Type LCD
Video Capture 640x480, 320x240
Viewfinder Color Support Yes
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.24 inches
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Voltage 3.7
Voltage UOM Volts
White Balance Program, automatic
White Balance Presets Flash, cloudy, daylight, fluorescent, incandescent
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

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[5 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
A Camera for Every Need

"I took this camera to Costa Rica with me recently and it took phenomenal photos of all kinds of plants and animals. It was great on the beach as well and could handle extremely humid conditions without losing picture quality. The close-up zoom worked great for flowers or even a bird in a far off tree. The sports setting was great for hummingbird shots. The vibration sensor handles quite well, but not as well..." Read Full Review »

Apr 25, 2009 by Lindsey C.

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Not the Nikon I'm Used To

"I have both a film and digital Nikon SLR. My point and shoot digitals have always been Sony. I ventured into this advanced P&S based on decent writeups on reliable electronics review sites. What I never read, and was very disappointed to experience, was the way the telephoto mechanism worked in this model. What is described occurred on two different cameras - the first was replaced because Nikon Service and J&R ..." Read Full Review »

May 05, 2009 by Tad

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Nikon Coolpix P90 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

A Camera for Every Need

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Good Battery Life
  • Good sized screen
  • Great Resolution
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Photos
  • Home
  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
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"I took this camera to Costa Rica with me recently and it took phenomenal photos of all kinds of plants and animals. It was great on the beach as well and could handle extremely humid conditions without losing picture quality. The close-up zoom worked great for flowers or even a bird in a far off t …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 25 2009
Lindsey C.
Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • Casual Photographer
 

[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon Coolpix P90 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

Awesome Awesome Awesome

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Excellent in Low Light
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Good Battery Life
  • Good sized screen
  • More »

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Photos
  • Home
  • Outdoors
  • Sports/Action
  • Weddings/Events
 

"I am a sideline photographer for my kids' teams. The sports setting is amazing. The zoom is unbelievable. The adjustable lcd screen is handy for taking pictures down into the huddle. I haven't figured out all the settings yet, but so far, this is a camera that I will have for a very long time an …"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 27 2009
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Severna Park, MD
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[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon Coolpix P90 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Excellent in Low Light
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Good Battery Life
  • Good sized screen
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Photos
  • Home
  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Travel
  • More »
 

"My husband & I just love this camera! We have yet to get a bad picture! The 24xzoom is just wonderful! When I brought my camera to my local camera store, Everyone was in awe of the display screen, the zoom and just simply the AWESOME pictures it takes! I would recommend this camera/product to any an …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 9 2009
Nicole
Madison, New Hampshire
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[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon Coolpix P90 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

P90

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Excellent in Low Light
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Good Battery Life
  • Good sized screen
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Photos
  • Home
  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
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"Love the zoom and resolution. Great LCD. Save battery with view finder. Only used it less than a week. So far all's well. "

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Apr 14 2009
Ken
Pasadena, MD
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon Coolpix P90 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Review

OMG!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Excellent in Low Light
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Good Battery Life
  • Good sized screen
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Photos
  • Home
  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • More »
 

"I needed a compact to take with me along with my D80 on vacation this summer. When I began playing with this P90, I couldn't believe what it could do. Yes, it is a compact, but that zoom alone is enough to make it the BEST compact out there. Do you know what a 600 mm lens would cost for my D80? PLEN …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 24 2009
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Minford, Ohio
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