Nikon Coolpix P6000 Reviews

Summary of review published by Laptop Magazine — November, 2008


Having a built-in GPS receiver in a digital camera may sound like a bright idea, but you should be prepared for some drawbacks, as with the case of the Nikon Coolpix P6000. It borrows some elements from the superzoom and DSLR categories, such as the rubbery grip, a pop-up flash and an optical viewfinder. The reviewer noted that the 2.7-inch LCD is one of the best features of the P6000. Using the five-way navigational pad, navigating the menus is easy. The real GPS receiver housed by the Coolpix P6000 determines your location. That is, if you’re above ground and outdoors. However, the reviewer stated that the geo-tagging tests got off at bad start, placing the pictures near Lawrence, Kansas, when it was actually taken in New York City. A new unit provided the same performance, placing the same photos in the center of the Atlantic Ocean. Another unique feature of the Coolpix P6000 is the Ethernet port, which allows users to upload pictures directly to myPicturetown - albeit slowly. The Coolpix P6000 produced pleasantly lit photos with vibrant colors, but low-light shots looked blurry. It takes a slow 3 seconds between shots and 3 seconds to start up. While the Nikon Coolpix P6000 is one innovative device, it’s far from perfect. This being the first of its kind, users might want to wait for the technology to further improve.
Pros:
-good image quality
-has Ethernet port for quick uploads
-wide-angle 4x lens
-bright LCD
Cons:
-heavy
-bulky
-poor image stabilizer
-slow speed
-weak GPS receiver
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