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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. Our 3rd died a few months ago after 14 months of use, and prompted me to at last write a review. ** Please see other similar reviews below before purchasing. The first 2 cameras of this make/model lasted 14 months, and 8 months, respectively. 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. 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. ** LENS ERROR problems ABOUND & render CAMERA UNUSABLE. Our family has owned 3 across the last couple of years.
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. It stops working suddenly, without explanation or cause, and cannot be repaired for less than 80% of the purchase price for a new one. Sadly, our recommendation is to -- AVOID THIS CAMERA -- at all costs. I so wanted to leave a good review for this camera. All 3 cameras were used solely by 2 adults with 8 decades of photography experience between us.
Worst experience ever. Gone another month, even though I had a trip to China in two weeks and begged them to fix it sooner. 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. I had an older coolpix camera for years that I loved--this camera is HORRIBLE. After 3 months it stopped working due to a "lens error." Still under warranty, I sent it in for a repair. Gone another month, worked for two weeks, and same problem again.
I would buy this item again. 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.
Nikon wanted $99 to repair the camera. 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 have had great luck with Fuji cameras and am replacing this one with a Fuji. Bought this for my 16 yr old daughter for XMAS. Worked great and took quality pics but after 6 months the lcd screen developed an internal crack. I feel their service after the sale is very poor.
The camera was never dropped or bumped and was rarely used. Like so many other buyers of this camera I got a lens error which rendered the camera useless. I have owned Nikons all my life but the quality of this isn't up to their standards.
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