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Nikon Coolpix 950 2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy Used: $150.00
Used (5) from $150.00
Rating:  96 reviews
Sales Rank: 37486
Platforms: Windows Nt, Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Nt 3.5, Windows Nt 4, Windows Nt 5, Powermac, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 2000 Server, Mac Os X, Mac Os 9 And Below, Windows
Media: Electronics
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: Yes
System Memory: 8
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 2.5
Connectivity: Serial interface
Display Size: 2
Battery: 4 AA Alkaline/Lithium/NiCD/NiMH
Compatibility: PC Serial
Continuous Shooting Speed: 1.5
Includes MP3 Player: 0
ISO Equivalent: 80
Macro Focus Range: 0.78 inches
Maximum Aperture: 2.6
Maximum Focal Length: 115
Minimum Focal Length: 38
Maximum Resolution: 1.9
Maximum Shutter Speed: .0013
Minimum Shutter Speed: 8
Maximum Vertical Resolution: 1200
Number Of Rapid Fire Shots: 10
Removable Memory: CompactFlash Type II
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Has Tripod Mount: Yes
Size: Medium Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 3 x 5.6 x 1.4
Add-on Lens
DPOF
Macro
Rotatable Lens
Warranty: 1 Year Parts/Labor
MPN: 950
Model: 950
ASIN: B00000JYWQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.1 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints | | • | 3x optical plus 4x digital zoom lens with autofocus | | • | Included 8 MB CompactFlash card holds 17 images at default resolution | | • | Connects to Macs and PCs via serial port | | • | 4 AA batteries included; an enthusiast's camera that allows manual control of virtually every function |
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Product Description
The Nikon CoolPix 950 brings you advanced features into a film-less, digital camera. You get all the features you need to maximize creative expression. The half-inch, 2.11 mega-pixel image sensor pairs up with the 3x optical zoom lens to create sharp images and color rendition. Auto-focus, automatic or manual exposure controls, as well as a self-timer and optical viewfinder are all included.When you're ready, you can add options like the telephoto, fisheye and wide angle lenses for even more creative control. Images are stored in uncompressed TIF or your choice of three JPEG formats, so you can import your pictures into most desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet programs, as well as send the images via e-mail. Up to 128 pictures can be stored on the removable CompactFlash memory cards, depending on camera settings.
Amazon.com Product Description
Nikon's impressive Coolpix 950 gives you both professional-level quality and the ease of fully automatic operation. At 1,600 x 1,200 pixels, this digital camera gives you top-of-the-line image resolution. A wide range of advanced options include high-speed continuous shooting of up to two frames per second and aperture- and shutter-priority exposure modes for creative control. You can even save images in uncompressed TIFF for the ultimate in color and picture quality. Includes an 8 MB removable CompactFlash memory card that stores up to 128 pictures. A high-resolution 2-inch LCD display gives you real-time image viewing.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 91 more reviews...
Decent Starter Digital Camera December 21, 2008
B. Williams (Colorado)
Overall, this isn't a bad digital camera for most types of photography. It's quite easy to use, and perfect for the beginner. The only real gripes I have are the limitations in the size of the Compact Flash it uses, and the fact that after a time, the battery compartment won't stay closed. Otherwise, I've taken some fantastic pictures with this camera! In fact, I'd have to say it does better than some of the newer Nikon Coolpix cameras (like the L18, which I also have). I've found newer models to have focus and flash issues, as well as severe shutter lag. This may not be comparable in resolution, but it's quite enough for most uses. You don't need more than 2.1 MegaPixel for decent resolution unless you're doing huge blow-ups of photographs.
Easy to use and highly addictive September 14, 2008
Dusty White (Currently visiting your planet on a tourist visa)
I love my Nikon. It was a gift from a friend who is a professional photographer. She had outgrown it and was tired of me complaining that I saw this or that and wished at the time I had a better camera than my phone.
If you have never used one of these before it will take a little getting used to. The camera pivots in half (which is quite disconcerting and a bit confusing) so you can change the angle of the viewing screen to the lens. The whole thing rotates freely 360 degrees, with snap-lock settings at each 180, so you can watch yourself "taking a picture of you" or use the viewing screen versus the manual viewfinder. The flash is a bit annoying, as it automatically fires in even remotely low-light circumstances. A simple press of a button disables the flash, but then you have a longer exposure time (about one full second) which means that you have to keep your hands really, really still. Just for fun, try taking a picture of the full moon and see how much you hand shakes.
This camera is really at its best during the day. It should win an award for being the official picnic (or even beach) camera. It really is point and shoot, but it has an easy to learn and use zoom, auto/manual flash, and you can turn off the viewfinder with the push of a button if you are running low on battery. The live motion feed on the viewing screen is a bit jittery, but for the price that is nothing to sneeze at. My guesstimate is something like 3-5 frames-per-second of video capture on the view screen while you are searching for that perfect moment to snap the picture.
The short version: It is self-contained, easy to load and swap the memory card. It takes high resolution photos, and is so easy to use (and durable) that a 5 year-old could handle it (carefully). Stock up on extra AA batteries though. It eats through 4 of them in a few days of use.
Hope this helps
Still Woks in 2007! November 8, 2007
C. Mattis IV (philly burbs)
The camera is dated, but still works. By today's standard, it is slow, bulky and eats batteries. I have used the camera for three years and had reliable returns. The memory card is cheaper, easily upgradeable in 2007.
Very Pleased January 19, 2006
Celeste Miller (Georgia)
This camera has produced superb quality photograpy. As a REALTOR, I use this camera often. If it wasn't for the size and normal wear and tear I have put the camera through, I would never get another camera.
 A decade of Escapes December 9, 2005
Dana Williams (Pine Mtn, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the first & ONLY digital camera I have ever bought. Yes, I paid over $1000 for it new, but that is what you get for being on the cutting edge of technology. Many of my hi-tech pals are on their 2nd or 3rd digital cameras, but this single gem is lasting me (& my professional use) very very well. It's almost a decade old & it's still going strong. Had it re-vamped with new CCD chip, belt, door & I have dropped it outside a number of times. Once it took a topple from my tripod in a super windy ghost town at night. Although it has been in the shop a number of times (twice under warranty), I still swear by this camera. Great quality of colors, contrast & light balance!! Nikon does very well in low light conditions too. Imagine camp fire shots without a flash. Getting your friends to sit still is another story. If you check out Total Escape, you will see the fine work of this lil camera.
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