Nikon Coolpix P50 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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This digital camera is a good all rounder. “The automatic lens cover; good resolution, no grain effect at low light levels; i…” John, Harrogate View all 17 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	9.0
Ease of use	8.9
Features	8.8
Image quality	8.6
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.1
Overall rating	8.8

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John, Harrogate

Score 9.0/10

+ The automatic lens cover; good resolution, no grain effect at low light levels; I really wanted the optical view finder, this is rare amongst digitals; takes ordinary batteries so not dependent on a charger although it's wise to use rechargables anyway; fast boot; the anti shake seems to work ok; there's a choice of short or long delayed shutter.
It works well mounted on the eyepiece of my astro telescope

- After a long search for a replacement to my Dimage X60 I find I can't fault the Nikon

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19 of 19 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Feb 2008

Malcolm, Hayle , “Land and seascape photographer. ”

Score 10.0/10

+ I'm delighted with the camera because it suits my purposes. Its easy to use and has the advantage of being able to take over 50 photos on its built in memory card. Downloading photos on to a PC is simple and the results are excellent. Pictures are clear with depth and good colour. All round its an excellent buy. I have a battery charger which wasn't supplied with the camera and this is a great advantage if one takes a large number of photos.

- Can't really think of any.

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16 of 16 people found this review helpful

purchased 12 Mar 2008

Martin, London

Score 6.0/10

+ Usual high standard of image quality from Nikon, more than the usual number of features from a compact.

- Feels very light, body is black plastic and looks cheap for what is meant to be an entry level compact with manual features. Low light photography could be better. Flash often over exposes photos at night-time party shots. The usage of AA batteries isn't ideal but may suit some.

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9 of 9 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Dec 2007

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Takes AA batteries. Has a viewfinder. Uses SD cards

- Need to take out batteries when not in use - they run down very quickly

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 21 Mar 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Great cheap camera, what more do you want??
I cant think of any other product ive brought lately that comes close to the quality / cost.

- Menu layout with mode selector a bit confusing. Looks like the've tryed to cover everyones needs in one camera. They could of made it a bit more clearer / changed layout as to the settings.
Have to release battery compartment to get at SD card. If your not really quick then the clock resets.

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Feb 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Past it.”

Score 9.0/10

+ Handy to use. Good scope.

- ???

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Feb 2008

Nalini, Horndean , “Busy Mum 40s”

Score 9.0/10

+ Small Compact Camera which is sturdy., Has an eye viewer

- Haven't found one yet

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purchased 27 Jun 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ compact, good screen size, does what i want, good quality.

- no case, pc software not great, some features a little slow

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purchased 23 May 2008

zaini, London , “would recommend to buy”

Score 10.0/10

+ excellent image, cheap to buy and good quality pictures

- Battery Exhausted after 40 pictures

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purchased 16 Nov 2008

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Optical Zoom Ratio	3.6
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.4
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	Yes
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Dimensions (mm)	66x94.5x44
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	160
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Resolution (Pixels)	3264x2448
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1/1000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	4"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-5.6
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-Built Memory (MB)	52

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components

Also known as: Coolpix P50

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Manufacturer's Description

8.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 × 20 inches
3.6x Optical Wide-Angle Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens quality optics provide exceptional images with 28mm wide-angle capability
Incredible, Bright 2.4-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures with friends and family
Optical Viewfinder for taking pictures in any type of lighting conditions
Program and Manual Exposure Modes give you personal control over camera operation
Auto Adjusts up to ISO 2000 to keep shooting, even in lower light
Nikon In-Camera Innovations: In-camera Red-Eye Fix™ automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red eyes again. Face-Priority AF Nikon’s face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces. D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit picture by improving brightness and detail where needed.