Product reviewsNikon COOLPIX P6000 13.5MP Digital Camera - Black

Nikon P6000

I'm a long time Nikon DSLR user that purchased a Nikon P5000 as a backup and a walk around camera when I didn't want to pack all my big stuff. When the P6000 came out I thought I would upgrade to get the raw capability. Overall I'm satisfied with the camera with a couple of exceptions. The raw files are not the normal NEF format Nikon usually uses, but NRW files that are not easily read. The enclosed Nikon software is nearly worthless, and Adobe camera raw only works with the latest CS4 version. I still use photoshop CS2 and don't want to spend $600 to upgrade. You can convert the files to Adobe DNG format, and then they can be read in Adobe camera raw. It works fine but requires an additional step in processing. Also, the files are over 20mg in size, so if you shoot raw, you need big SDHC cards. I find if you shoot jpg format, the photos suffer from smearing and loss of detail from processing in the camera, and you can not turn it off. If you shoot raw, the photos are excellent, and you can blow them up to large sizes, provided you keep the iso settings low. Anything over iso 400 will show lots of noise. Shoot down at iso 64 and the photos will rival images from my D200. All in all the P6000 is a well made, feature packed camera with all the control you will need, just take your time and learn how to get the best out of it. I would only recommend it to someone that wants to utilize the controls, and not to someone that just wants a point and shoot. There are many other cameras out there for far less money that fit that need better.Read full review...

Great point and shoot

What I wanted was a good quality point and shoot that has a viewfinder! For some reason, viewfinders are becoming rarer and rarer. View screens devour batteries and are not very useful in bright light. What I also wanted was something that fit in my pocket. I have a D200 and about 30 pounds of lenses and have discovered that the best camera is the one that you have with you. The P6000 has all of the controls that I need and is not simply a "program exposure" camera. I can adjust aperature and speed to my liking and the ISO 64 makes a very strong image. It can be as manual or as automatic as you want, you get to decide. If it were moisture and shock proof, it would be perfect!Read full review...

It's the hybrid of cameras

This is the perfect camera for you if you can't afford a nice SLR. It's classified as a point and shoot camera, but its body features allow you to treat it like a professional camera. You can buy flashes to attach to it or you can buy different lenses to improve the pictures.
The only bad thing I can say is that when I compare this brand to other brands, I feel that Nikon is still not as great as Canon.Read full review...

Awesome pictures

This takes awesome pictures, very sharp and crisp. I am an amateur photographer and have everything set to auto because I don't yet know what all the iso and other jargain is all about. I'd love to see what this thing can do with someone who knows what they are doing. GPS feature is very nice since I have a mac and am using the new iPhoto which supports geotagging. The one feature that I would call a little "lacking" is the zoom. It only has 4x optical and 4x digital zoom. However, if you do not need to zoom very far it is an awesome camera. I have not used it to shoot video yet but plan to do so. So therefore, I cannot comment about the Video feature. It is a very user friendly camera. Not much else to say I guess....Read full review...

Coolpix P6000 versus Canon G10

We spend a long time reviewing the Nikon P6000 and the Canon G10. We originally were dead set on the G10 as we have some friends that have a G9 and the camera is excellent in every facet. Overall the G10 is a great camera, 14 megapixel, built in flash and excellent, fast shot range. One of the downfalls is the weight for such a small camera it weighs a lot, and for people like my wife that like to carry it in the purse it is just to much. The second is the price, the G10 average that we could find is over $450.00 almost the same as a low model DSLR camera.
When we started comparing the two cameras the Nikon P6000 had the same features, megapixel is 13.2, but with some really key features. First is the size and weight, the camera is compact but with a large display screen and it is easy to hold and not to heavy. The second is the GPS and Network capability. This option is probably one of the most different and "cool" options that is out there. The third is the price, we were able to find the P6000 for almost $100.00 cheaper than the G10 and with the options we got a great deal on a great camera.Read full review...

I am forced to enter a title

I have had other Nikon digital cameras. All have taken excellent pictures. This is a compact and is about the same footprint (but thicker) than my cell phone. I like that it still has the optical finder. I suspect that the arm's length position (to see the LCD finder) prone to shakiness. Cameras were meant to be put up to one's eye and braced against the head. It has a lot of options - aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, even manual focus, if you want.Read full review...

Nikon P6000 the best non-SLR digital camera EVER!!

I purchased the Nikon P6000 because the pocket digital cameras on the market just didn't work for me any longer. The pocket digitals are OK, don't get me wrong. For indoor shots they are pretty good. Ever since my son was born 6 years ago, i have probably taken over 5000 pictures. I would have to say at least 500 of them were crappy. The Nikon P6000, though not as slick or skinny as the pocket digitals, is just so much better - taking photos outdoors, at night, indoors, in any lighting situation. What's mind boggling is i've taken a lot of shots without the flash indoors and outdoors, with just a little ambient lighting and the pictures are just perfect. I also love the fact that you can add different lenses (wide, macro, telephoto. the camera feels "heavy" in the hand - not because of its weight, but it feels solid and not like a box of matches. You've got a lot more options with f stops and lighting, natural and ambient o even flash. I have actually take better shots without the flash (bracketing fstops, etc.). Cost wise, I found a practically new (not NIB though)camera on ebayand it was cheaper than a brand new Canon or Pana Lumix. How would I rate the Nikon P6000 overall - out of a rating from 1 - 10, I would rate it a 14. My next step is to purchase a separate flash with a bracket so I can finaly take outdoor shots in the evening without the photos washing out. I'm sure in the next couple of months if not by the end of the year, you can grab this awesome camera for less than $300.Read full review...

coolpix p600

so far dont like the complications involved with settings. hard to figure which one for which type of event. there are alot of options, which would be great if they wernt so complicated to put into effect. also, not self adjusting on color. so initial pictures all came out yellow orange. i ordered a coolpix s700 at the same time, and honestly think for the money its a better camera. prob wouldnt go this route again, prefer the control of a 35 mm with changable lenses over the complicated dial and window screen changes. takes a nice picture once you get settled, but slower shutter response than anticipated. and much slower on certain settings. i would either go to the coolpix 700 series or up to the next level of nikon.Read full review...

Great Camera ! Light, little with professional features

It was my wife's christms gift. She is a professional Photgrapher and already has the Nikon D200, N90 and F, with lenses. She wanted a little camera she can keep in her bag while having all its professional features (Except the noon compability of lenses which is the only negative point).
Nikon Coolpix P6000 is REALLY cool! worth every penny!!Read full review...

Excellent pocket camera

Had a P5000 years ago and loved it.P6000 not good at high ISO, but I knew that before I bought. If you can shoot long exposures at low ISO it is great.

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