Nikon Coolpix 7600 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 6 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0007KQWE6
• Item model number: Coolpix 7600
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,064 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 24, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Nikon Coolpix 7600 digital camera features a 7-megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom through a high-quality Zoom-Nikkor lens, and long battery life using convenient AA-size batteries. Plus, with Nikon's exclusive In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, red eyes may be a thing of the past. Nikon's renowned In-Camera Red-Eye Fix technology automatically detects and corrects red eyes in most typical situations without the need to press buttons or select and highlight the eyes in playback.

The Nikon Coolpix 7600's In-Camera Red-Eye Fix technology automatically detects and corrects red eyes in most typical situations.

Nikon's exclusive new D-Lighting feature is another new addition that can turn throwaway shots into frame-able memories. The D-Lighting feature can be selected in Playback mode, automatically compensating for insufficient flash or excessive back lighting in order to obtain balanced exposure throughout the frame. The Coolpix 7600 is also equipped with Blur Warning, another feature unique to Nikon, which alerts the user when a shot is compromised by camera or hand shake, allowing another shot to be taken before leaving the scene.

The Coolpix 7600 is also phenomenally easy to use. In fact, it's been designed to appeal not only to beginners of all ages, but also to people who've never even considered buying a digital camera before. A redesigned graphic user interface (GUI) lets the user navigate functions by either menu item list or icon, enabling the beginner to find the right mode at the right moment to achieve the best results, time after time. Furthermore, with a handy new Help button that displays a description for each selected function on the main menu, the process has been made easier than ever before.

The 7600's D-Lighting feature allows in-camera compensation for uneven lighting.

The camera also features a large, bright 1.8-inch LCD screen, making it easy to compose shots and view recorded images at any time. It's been designed to consume much less power, making it possible to take almost twice as many images when using regular AA alkaline batteries.

Like its predecessors, the Coolpix 7600 also features Scene Modes, which allow the camera to adjust to the most typical shooting environments--Sunset, Fireworks, Indoor, Portrait, etc.--with the turn of a dial. The Coolpix 7600 and 7600 also feature an entirely new Scene Mode, Underwater Mode, which produces more satisfying, true-to-life colors when using the optional WP-CP3 waterproof case (case not included--must be purchased separately) to shoot scenes while snorkeling or scuba diving to a depth of 130 feet. This exciting new addition increases the number of Scene Modes to 16.

Creative snap-shooters have the option of five Color Options, enabling the selection of sepia tone, black-and-white, and even cyanotype, for example, to change the entire look and feel of a shot. The 7600 also has 14 MB of internal memory, allowing images to be recorded without additional memory media.

The Coolpix 7600 also makes it easy to capture action in an expressive manner with movie shooting capabilities. It offers a choice of three simplified Movie Modes--TV, Small, and Smaller. (Movies are recorded without sound.) It can also be easily connected to a TV, using the included video cable, to share the fun with friends and family.

The Nikon Coolpix 7600 digital camera makes the entire digital process more convenient. Its PictBridge compatibility makes it possible to print directly to a printer, without the need for a PC. For those who enjoy organizing and sharing their photographs on a computer, Nikon Coolpix cameras ship with Nikon's proprietary PictureProject software, a user-friendly photo-management application designed expressly for use by Nikon Coolpix photographers, which offers a broad selection of cataloguing, editing, and sharing functions. This software package is aimed at providing a central application that is simple, intuitive, and seamless for Coolpix digital photographers.

Product Description

At 7 Megapixel effective resolution, this compact digital-camera provides professional-grade performance that virtually anyone can use. Combining Nikon's superior optics, mechanism, and technology, this camera provides autofocus and autoexposure modes for really easy picture taking. It also has pre-programmed scene modes for optimized results in different situations. There's also a manual, metered mode. In addition to stills, this camera also takes movies. Media - Internal memory - approx. 14MB; Slot for SD Digital-media memory card for additional storage / Number of Frames - (w/Internal memory) - High (3072*) approx. 4, Normal (3072) approx. 7 Shooting Modes -- Still - Auto, Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Voice recording), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Blur Warning, Date imprint, Date counter, Self-timer (10 sec.) / Shooting Modes -- Movie - TV movie (640) at 30fps, TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size (320) at 30fps, Small size (320) at 15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps, Electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) available Capture Modes - 1) Single, 2) Continuous (1.3fps; up to 14 frames), 3) Multi-shot 16 (16 consecutive frames at 1.6fps) Built-in Speedlight - Range - 0.4-3.4m / 1.3-11.2 ft. (W), 0.4-2.0m / 1.3-6.6 ft. (T); Flash modes - Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel and Slow sync Power Requirements - Two LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries (supplied), two EN-MH1 Rechargeable batteries, two ZR6 (AA-size nickel manganese) batteries, two FR6 (AA-size lithium) batteries / Battery Life - 100 images (two AA-size alkaline batteries), 250 images (two EN-MH1 Rechargeable AA batteries), based on CIPA standard Unit Dimension (W x H x D) - Approx. 3.3 x 2.4 x 1.5 in. (85 x 60 x 39mm) / Weight -

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Product For The Money!, July 6, 2005

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Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon Coolpix 7600 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

This compact camera is far easier to use than my old HP Photosmart 3.2 and my Canon 2.0, with easy to learn features. It has it all, including `fireworks' mode! The best are the various `tones' you can give your pictures. Just look at all the technical specifications here and you'll be amazed! I like that I can video in three different modes with great sound and that I can film in so many different modes (headshot, distance, fireworks, nightscape, backlight, etc.) that you can never screw up. Plus it is 7.0 pixels which is really incredible even when you crop half a photo! Unlike most small cameras, the buttons are easy to navigate. It also comes with all the extras you need (listed in the specifications). Don't settle for anything less than 7.0 pixels, as within a year anything 5.0 or under will be obsolete. I love this little thing and bought all the accessories it didn't come with (which were few). You can also purchase a waterproof case for SCUBA and snorkeling (down to 130 feet!)

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works great for me!, June 13, 2005

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h1 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nikon Coolpix 7600 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

Used it for a wedding last week with great results (color, focus and exposure).
Most of the functions are pretty easy to use w/o consulting the manual.

I prefer that this has fewer manual controls than the flagship 7900 because this is marketed as a Point n' Shoot and ease of use was one of the major things I was looking for.

One MINOR quibble, the chrome-like vertical strip on the right-side front grip is set too close to the lens; it doesn't let your fingers (at least mine) rest as comfortably or hold the camera as securely as the 7900....like I said, minor.

I had considered the Canon SD-500 which is pretty similar as far as capability but decided on the the Nikon because it has what Consumer Report calls a "Secure Grip" (bulge on the right-hand side that helps you hold on to the camera).

Great build quality and great results...can't ask for much more.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Camera, November 24, 2005

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Wendy (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nikon Coolpix 7600 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I purchased this camera in May of 2005. It takes great pictures, when they come out. I have taken numerous pictures that have come out blurry (because of the settings it was on-- and not using a tripod). All of the settings are nice features to have, but often you can't even use them if you are lacking a tripod (pics are blurry), and thus resort to the regular setting (which still takes good pictures). My other complaint about this camera is that it eats through batteries like there is no tomorrow. If you don't use rechargeables every week, then they will be gone by the next time you turn on the camera. Further, my regular AA batteries only last about 2 days of picture taking (about 40 pictures in all).

As for the pros: This camera definately takes great pictures (better than a lot of my friend's camers) the majority of the time, which have all been crisp and clear. I have used 80% of the different settings, and they all work pretty well (minus night settings because of no tripod). I would highly recommend this camera, but caution about the ongoing cost of AA batteries.

As with any camera, there are lots of pros, with just a few annoying cons that may greatly impact your decision, if they are important to you.

I hope this helps.