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04 May 2010
Nikon Coolpix P90 an overall cool buy
16 of 17 found this helpful I decided to buy the Nikon Coolpix P90 with 12.0 mps because I wanted a camera with better zoom, higher megapixels (upgrading from a 7.1 mp camera) and overall better quality pictures. I researched and read many reviews before purchasing. The fact that it is a Nikon was also a deciding factor.
In comparison to the Nikon Coolpix P80, there's not a lot of differences. I had looked at both and although the P80 (zoom: 18x's) would have done nicely for me, I wanted the better zoom the P90 offered (24X's). Also, the flip-out screen was an added plus. It helps take photos overhead, when there might be someone or something blocking your view. Holding the camera up higher and using the flip-screen helps to get that otherwise elusive shot. Also, I have had great success with outdoor shots. They are usually crisp, clear and the have vivid color. I have enjoyed the ability to take clear, detailed shots of things much closer up than with my other camera as well.
I am not thrilled, however, with the quality of the pics I've taken indoors. I have yet to find a setting that satisfies me, besides the "backlight" menu option, which is for taking photos where there is light behind the subject. Some of the reviews I read mentioned this flaw. Many of the shots I've taken indoors are grainy and blurry, and I've played with every preset on the camera menu. It does, however, have "user settings", which will allow you to manually set the camera to your liking, and save your settings. That will probably be my next step, in order to find indoor settings that work for me. Most of my shots are taken outdoors, so this problem isn't of high importance to me and once I get manual setting that I'm happy with, it won't be a problem later on.
The other thing I am somewhat put off by is the battery life. I bought two extra replacement batteries (En-EL5)and am now glad that I did. Using zoom and flash will drain the battery faster and I would suggest anyone purchasing this camera do the same. On the plus side, they do charge quickly (about 2 hrs).
Overall, I feel like it was a good purchase and I hope to use this camera for a long time before having to upgrage again. My previous camera purchase was two years ago. I've invested more in the Coolpix P90 and hope to get a lot of usage and many wonderful pictures and so far, it's been worth the money.
04 May 2010
Excellent Deal!
I have had no problems whatsoever with my ink cartridge purchase. I am completely happy with the price, and I love that they were easily installed and clicked right into place with no mess. These cartridges have given me excellent print quality thus far. I will definitely order more as the need arises.