Nikon Coolpix P1 8MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Zoom (Wi-Fi Capable)

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.6 x 3.5 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• 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: B000AXQXXU
• Item model number: P1
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,258 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 4, 2006

Product Description

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Amazon.com Product Description As one of the smaller digital cameras on the market, the Coolpix P1 combines a high-quality optical zoom lens with a range of automatic and preset shooting modes that will satisfy the most discerning of point-and-shoot photographers. With an 8.0-megapixel CCD that delivers a 3,264 x 2,448-pixel maximum resolution, and high quality 3.5x optical zoom Nikkor 3x ED glass lens, plus a 4x digital zoom for a total zoom of 14x, the Coolpix P1 can produce stunning prints up to 16 x 20-inch prints simply and easily.

All controls are designed for ease of use, right next to the large, 2.5-inch LCD display.

A hand grip doubles as the battery housing. View larger.

Easy automatic exposure settings.

The Coolpix P1 also features built-in WiFi connectivity, which means that you can communicate wirelessly to either your computer or, through the use of an optional Wireless PD-10 Printer Adapter (sold separately), directly to your printer. This unique WiFi image transfer ability not only make it more convenient to off-load your images, it also permits a unique "live slide show" capability that is great for parties, weddings, and any other special occasion.

Weighing a mere 6.4 ounces with the battery and memory card loaded, the Coolpix P1 is truly a "take anywhere" camera. With over 16 automatic and preset shooting modes, you'll always be sure to get the precise shot you're looking for. Best of all, "advanced scene modes" are available for 11 of the 16 presets and allow the user to customize the final image by providing a 3-level selection for enhanced creativity and control.

Not to be outdone, the Coolpix P1 can also record high-quality movies at a rate of up to 30 frames per second. There are a total of seven movie modes to choose from, including six with the capability to record sound as well as a time-lapse mode that enables the user to capture events occurring over an extended period of time.

The camera also features a built-in flash with six modes, and a built-in mic and speaker for including sound in videos and playback from the camera. A large, incredibly bright, 2.5-inch color LCD display and user-friendly interface means that you don't have to take the extra effort to get up to speed with the camera's functionality. Just power it up, and you'll be ready to go in no time.

Other advanced features include Nikon's Exclusive Feature System, which helps turns "pictures" into "photographs." An In-Camera Red-Eye Fix takes "red-eye reduction" a step further by removing red-eye directly in the camera. Face Priority AF automatically focuses on faces for great portraits, and the D-Lighting feature offers in-camera repair of dark images. The included rechargeable battery gives you up to 180 images on a single charge. In short, the Coolpix P1 is perfect for novice users or anyone looking for a point-and-shoot camera that produces sharp, colorful photos with great ease of use. For advanced shooters, the Coolpix P1 can serve as a great "take-anywhere" snapshot camera.

What's in the Box
Nikon Coolpix P1 digital camera, rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL8, battery charger MH-62, USB cable, audio-video cable, strap, and PictureProject CD-ROM.

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

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69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Money at the New Price, February 4, 2006

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B. Tesson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon Coolpix P1 8MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Zoom (Wi-Fi Capable) (Electronics)

I picked this camera up at the new lower price ($150 less). For this price the camera is definately worth the money. From a picture taking standpoint the camera is great. 8-Megapixel photos that look great, great flexibility for different sceens and a pretty quick shutter release are the highlights. The camera does have some difficulty focusing in dark situations especially if you have zoomed in and the object is too far away.

The only real problem I encountered is setting up the wi-fi feature. I consider myself pretty computer literate, but this stumped me for some time. A call to Nikon was pleasant but a waste of time. The biggest problem you will run into is if you have Firewall-Enabled in XP or XP Pro. You have to look close but on page 136 of the manual there is a little note about Port settings if you use a firewall (and who doesn't?). By the way, the Nikon rep was clueless when I told him it worked with firewall off but wouldn't with firewall on. He basically said, he had no idea and firewalls aren't Nikons specialty. Anyway, the key is to go to security settings, click on Windows Firewall Settings, click "Add Port" and then add UDP port 5353 and click OK. Add another port only this time select TCP port 15740 and click OK. This was VERY POORLY explained in the manual and I couldn't find anything on their website.

While just taking pictures the battery life was fine. Using the wi-fi feature really eats up battery life. I would recommend picking up an extra battery (only $17) as a spare for those longer trips. That should give you well over 300 photos.

PROS
- Great pictures outdoors
- Good pictures indoors within the limits of the flash
- Large variety of shooting modes and camera control
- Simple enough to use as a point-and-shoot
- Capable enough for some real creative photography
- Pretty quick shutter release time
- Very thorough manual (with the exception of wi-fi setup)
- Wi-fi transfer of pictures is great (once setup)

CONS
- Wi-fi setup is difficult
- Focus in dark areas is sometimes difficult
- Battery life could be better

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nikon P1 Could Be Better, March 28, 2006

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Readalots (South Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nikon Coolpix P1 8MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Zoom (Wi-Fi Capable) (Electronics)

I am a consummate camera buff having been in photography since the mid 1970s. I have used many different cameras (Canons, Pentaxes, Olympuses, Kodaks, Polariods, an Agfa, even had a Minolta for a brief time, yuck!) and shot tens of thousands of photos all over the world. In 2003, I retired my T-50 and EOS 650 and stepped into the digital world with a Canon "Powershot" S-50. (It has been a delight not having to fumble with film while having the capacity to take 1000s of shots on a 1.0GB card!)

The S-50 broke in Nov. 05 (with shot number 4000 on Waikiki Beach). For Christmas my wife gave me the P1 (my first, ever, Nikon). To date, I've taken about 1500 photos with it.

The Nikon P1 "Coolpix" is handy. The 8.0 megapixels and 3.5 zoom are excellent (and the reasons for the P1's purchase). It fits in a pocket comfortably. It is light weight and not cumbersome to hold. The large 4.5 monitor screen is nice (enlarging all subjects).

The P1 "recovery time" (the moment between the photo taken and its recording to the Sandisk) is much quicker. The mode choices are numerous and the camera is easy to use. The recording mic hears all sounds. If I were a novice camera user I would be well pleased with the P1.

Experience has shown, however, that the P1 could be better. Here are the things I do not like about it (allowing it to earn only 3 stars).

1) The digital flash is never bright enough. All my photos are much darker- less vibrant- with the P1.
2) The mode dial atop the Coolpix turns too easily. Often it twists even as the camera is being handed over. The dial moves randomly in the pocket, the backpack, the suitcase, and the briefcase. It's irksome to be continually resetting the photo mode.
3) The 3.7V Lithium ION (730mAh) battery is good for about half the photos expected. It is smaller than other brands' (Nikon should produce stronger versions for the P1).
4) It is possible, and simple, to misload the "Coolpix" battery (a trait solved by other brands).
5) The battery recharger works only with a chord (from the wall outlet to the recharger). The recharger plugs directly into the chord and not into a wall socket (making more camera stuff to fumble with). The 3-piece recharging process is not handy (in having to find room for a 3 ft. chord on a shelf or basin).

Nikon will probably remedy these problems in the future. For now, I find myself using the wife's Canon S-550 more and more (leaving the newer P1 in the camera drawer).

38 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera with no wifi issues, October 21, 2005

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M M - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nikon Coolpix P1 8MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Zoom (Wi-Fi Capable) (Electronics)

I find the Nikon P1 to be a great point a shoot camera. I had no problems with it right out of the box. I have taken many well developed pictures and I'm more then pleased with it.

This is a point and shoot camera so you do give up full manual control. But there is a variety of features to let you play around and be creative to a certain extent.

I've gone through most the settings and have had very little to complain about. The only pictures that have not turned out are ones taken with very little light. This issue can be attributed to user error not camera error. For example taking a night picture with a large shutter time by hand caused some blur (imagine that).

I have seen a little noise at ISO 400 when my focus is far away and there is very little light but nothing different then any other camera. You can still get some really nice night pictures if you use a tripod and the correct settings even night shot mood will produce decent results then.

As for WiFi I personally love it. No more having to find the right cable and plug it in. I used the cable once to see how it compared and I can get just as fast results through wireless. So after that finding I tossed that cable in a drawer with a lot of other lonely cables and have not brought it out since. I am a PC user so I'm not sure of any apple issues but I was setup and going with wireless in under five minutes so I was really happy. I've also played with some of the settings like direct transfer to the computer and that could be useful in some situations.

Over all I've really enjoyed using this camera and as always compare them in the store first for your preference. But I've had no real issues and would definitely suggest taking a look at this camera if you're looking for a good compact Digital camera.