Nikon Coolpix P2 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Zoom (Wi-Fi Capable)
- Filed under: digital cameras
- Date: Jul 11,2009
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  Publisher : Nikon Company : Nikon |
Features
- 5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- 3.5x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
- Face Priority Autofocus and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix; transfer and print images wirelessly with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
- 16 scene modes; macro setting focuses as close as 1.6 inches from subject
- Powered by lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD cards (16 MB internal memory included)
Product Description
Nikon COOLPIX P2 is a revolutionary compact digital camera with Wi-Fi capability, excellent imaging performance and an array of advanced features.The COOLPIX P2 has built-in Wi-Fi LAN support to allow picture taking without wires and cables. In addition, the camera has USB connectivity, which makes it easy to hook it up to a computer or other peripherals. Wireless transfer allows the photographer to send pictures from the memory card or the camera’s internal memory direct to a selected computer on command. Wireless shooting automatically transfers each picture to a selected computer as soon as it is shot and can be viewed with Nikon’s powerful PictureProject software. Wireless printing also delivers the convenience of cable-free direct printing to PictBridge-compatible printers.This camera allows the user to correct images in-camera, thanks to the incorporation of three unique Nikon features. The D-Lighting function has the power to improve images taken with excessive back light or insufficient flash - automatically creating a copy of the selected shot, but with enhanced detail and light applied exactly where necessary.The Portrait (Face AF) Mode has the ability to detect a human face in the frame achieving sharp focus for it when the subject is facing the camera from a typical portrait distance.The COOLPIX P2 is compact, making it comfortable to shoot with and easy to carry virtually anywhere. It also features a newly designed grip for more confident shooting and the advantage of a large, bright and easy-to-view 2.5-inch LCD.
Amazon.com Product Description
As one of the smaller digital cameras on the market, the Coolpix P2 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 5.1-megapixel CCD, and a 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 3x optical zoom makes it easy to get close to the action. View larger. 
A hand grip doubles as the battery housing. View larger. The Coolpix P2 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 P2 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 P2 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 remove 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 P2 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 P2 can server as a great “take-anywhere” snapshot camera.
What’s in the Box
Nikon Coolpix P2, rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL8, battery charger MH-62, USB cable, audio-video cable, strap, and PictureProject CD-ROM.
Customer reviews
Poor Nikon support makes this one useless 
by .. R. Klaassen (Los Angeles, CA)
Bought this because of the wireless connection.
Works fine with Power PC Macs, but Nikon has and will not provide software that will work with Intel Macs.
Therefore this was the last Nikon product I ever bought.
Its ok. 
by .. M. Hertzler (East Coast USA)
It has been 3 years since we bought this camera. In that time, we have used it a lot for movies and photos.
The pictures were ok but not bad for the price (3 years ago). The movie quality can be increased, so we did that and have been pretty happy. Although if not is bright light, the result is grainy.
The Wi-fi is a joke. We set it up on my husband’s mac and never got it to work on the PC. I have an SD slot, so we mostly used that.
The one thing that puzzles us is that almost all of the tiny screws have disappeared. Strange.
camera 
by .. T. Joe Larive (Scottsdale, AZ)
This is my second P2 camera. (I drown my first on at the Great Barrier Reef. Dive case leak)
I like the battery as it lasts 100s of photos on a charge. The photos come out great. I can plug it into most any TV and show my photos.
I throw it around and leave it in a hot car and it keeps working great. If I lose this one, I’ll get another one just like it if the are available.
Coolpix Camera by .. E. Feest (Milwaukee, WI)
I purchased this camera to replace one (same model) I had lost. It came with everything my original camera I purchased in the store came with, at a much lower price. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase.
Awesome camera for the price 
by .. obiwan103 (Omaha, NE)
This was the ultimate bang for the buck…. works great, takes good pictures. Best camera you’ll find for under $100. The only letdowns: (1)The Wi-Fi turned out to be a proprietary setup that could not be easily configured (if at all) to work with a normal Linksys or D-link home network for file sharing with PC’s. I gave up and used the usb cable instead. (2)Also uses a proprietary battery that runs out long before your memory card does, and of course it only comes with one battery. (3)Also uses proprietary cable connectors, so if you lose your cable, you have to $pecial order another one from Nikon (vs. other cameras that use standard mini usb and A/V cables that are interchangeable with other devices)
