Latest - Review and Sample Photos by Cameras.co.uk (added 20 November’08)
Nikon Coolpix P6000 is a 13.5 megapixel optically image stabilized point-and-shoot digital camera and it features a 4x optical zoom (35mm format: 28-112mm), 2.7 inch LCD, manual exposure modes, New Coolpix RAW mode, GPS geo-tag capability and an ISO range of 64 to 6400. Camera dimensions are 2.6 in. high (65.5mm) 4.2 in. wide (107mm) 1.7 in. deep (42mm) and it weighs 8.5 oz. (240g).
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Reviewers Conclusions & Verdicts - (updated 20 November’08)
CNET.co.uk
“The biggest problem is the picture quality, which is pretty decent for the most part, but badly let down by excessive noise reduction.”
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Cameras.co.uk
“Picture quality is very good indeed. The downside comes with the shutter delay times. These are very disappointing for a camera of this quality.”
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Photoxels
“The P6000 has many good things going for it: a large set of practical features with a few of them not found in other cameras; very good image quality at the low ISOs; availability of built-in GPS.”
Trusted Reviews
“An impressive camera, with superb build quality, a great range of features, decent performance and excellent image quality. It’s the strongest contender yet in Nikon’s semi-pro P series. It’s not quite strong enough to take on the Canon G10, but it does come in a decent second.”
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LapTop Mag
“Having a camera with an integrated GPS receiver does have drawbacks. At 8.5 ounces and 1.7 inches thick, the Coolpix P6000 is much bulkier than your typical point-and-shoot.”
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ByThom
“The Coolpix just doesn’t excel in any of the four performance categories. Unfortunately, this just means the same thing is still true: we’re still waiting for a state-of-the-art Coolpix to reappear.”
ePhotozine
“Low ISO performance is great from the P6000 with noise being kept at bay in the first three settings. At ISO400, it starts to attack with white specks littering the image.”
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Photography Blog (Compared to Canon G10)
“The contest would be a lot closer if the P6000’s unique features - GPS and LAN connectivity - had actually lived up to expectations, but they are both rather weak in their current implementation.”
Video Review by Shiny Shiny
Luminous-Landscape (Compared to Canon G10)
“The net of this comparison is that while the Nikon P6000 is a fine little camera, it finds itself in the unfortunate position of being released at the same time as the Canon G10, which it would appear is an attempt by Canon to produce a full-featured pocket camera with the highest quality that they are capable of.”
Photography Blog
“The excellent vibration reduction system helps to ensure that the P6000 can handle most common shooting situations, but don’t expect great results when using the camera in very low-light, unless you opt to use the built-in flash or a tripod in conjunction with the slower ISOs.”
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Photo Review
“Test shots taken with the review camera were bright and ‘punchy’ with the elevated contrast and saturation that typifies many small-sensor digicams. Exposures were pitched to record shadow detail so many shots taken in bright sunlight had blown-out highlights.”
CNET Asia
“This Nikon suffered most where it mattered, and that is image quality. We expected better picture results from a shooter in this class. The shooter will probably be suitable for the tech-savvy or frequent traveler who needs to identify where he took certain shots.”
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DigitalCameraInfo (First Impressions)
“Our impression of the P6000 at first blush is that it’s a very capable camera. It handles well and manual features are in easy reach. We are a little disappointed to see the optical zoom go from 6x on its predecessor to 4x on the P6000. Our hope for the P6000 is that Nikon is able to shift some of their low-light magic from their DSLR range to this camera.”
Actual Owner Feedback
“As a point and shoot camera, the P6000 is very good. It takes excellent pictures that you would typically use a P&S for. But for those occasions when you want to do a little more, and you would think with all the features of this camera, it’s not an unreasonable expectation that it should do a much better job. Unfortunately, even all the features have limitations if you choose to use the NRW format.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“You’ll enjoy this camera if you want a high-quality compact camera that has GPS, RAW and great creative control.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“I own a D300 and use it professionally. However, I needed a camera that I carry with me at all times and that packed as many features as possible. This camera certainly seems to be it!”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“The camera is built very well and easy to use, lots of options to select from, I would just have expected better picture quality for a Nikons top of the line point and shoot. Maybe I’m just use to my Nikon D-300 cameras. “
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
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Specifications & Camera Profile
Press Excerpt
Nikon UK is pleased to announce its new top-of-the-line Performance series COOLPIX model, the P6000, Nikon’s first camera with built-in GPS.
The camera’s superb image quality is guaranteed by an effective 13.5 megapixels, the wide-angle 4x zoom NIKKOR lens including 2 ED glass elements and Nikon’s image-processing system EXPEED. The built-in GPS, RAW support, and integrated Ethernet connector for image sharing via Nikon’s ‘my Picturetown’ make it one of the most advanced compact cameras on the market today. Thanks to its attractive, intelligent design with an SLR-like grip for perfect handling, user-friendly button layout and 2.7-inch high-resolution TFT screen, it’s easy to use - allowing you to concentrate on the shooting.
Mark Pekelharing, Product Manager Consumer Products at Nikon Europe B.V, says: “This new compact camera sets new standards for the compact camera market. Nikon is known for introducing advanced features in both its D-SLR and compact cameras. With the introduction of this GPS model, Nikon proves to be at the forefront of technology once again. The high-quality materials and feature list otherwise only found in high-end cameras will appeal to the discerning user.”
Only the best images
The COOLPIX P6000 is packed with groundbreaking technology to ensure the highest possible image quality from a compact body. Its 13.5 effective megapixels, the use of Nikon’s exclusive image-processing system EXPEED (originally designed for its professional D-SLRs) and a wide-angle 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens with two ED glass elements (28-112 mm) leave nothing to be desired. The camera’s image quality is further reinforced by its ability to shoot images in RAW format, and Picture Control capabilities, taken from D-SLR products. Furthermore it features three functions to reduce image blur. High-performance Lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) allows sharp pictures with minimal blur and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops faster. Its superior noise-reduction technology allows a sensitivity range up to ISO 6400. Nikon’s Best Shot Selector allows the camera to take a maximum of 10 sequential shots and automatically saves the sharpest image. This is ideal for macro close-up shooting when camera shake is most likely.
The easiest operation
To get the most out of the COOLPIX P6000’s technology, Nikon has invested the greatest care to ensure it is easy to use. For freedom in exposure control, there is a choice of four exposure modes (P/S/A/M) allowing the user to finely control the camera or to let the camera decide what’s best. Fifteen Scene Modes, including modes for tough-to-shoot environments such as beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn and fireworks shows, mean you’ll capture even the trickiest subjects perfectly. There are six colour options for special colour effects similar to those obtained using a filter. The improved Face-priority AF recognises up to 12 faces for both superb portrait photography and crisp group images, even when faces are underexposed in backlit conditions or overexposed in strong sunshine. Should ‘red eye’ occur, the In-camera Red-Eye Fix activates at exposure and automatically reduces and corrects it.
D-Lighting automatically ensures images look natural, rescuing underexposed images caused by excessive backlight or insufficient flashlight. Distortion Control ensures precise subject reproduction and avoids the image distortion that occurs at wide-angle zoom settings or at the peripheries of an image. COOLPIX in-camera Picture Control, based on the technology from Nikon’s award winning D-SLRs, allows the user to flexibly control shooting situations. The camera’s movie function, with the built-in time-lapse movie mode (at up to 640×480 pixels in 30fps), further strengthens the range of creative options.
Share your quality
The COOLPIX P6000 is the first consumer camera with a built-in Ethernet connector, allowing users to share images effortlessly. Upload images to Nikon’s ‘my Picturetown’ - simply connect the camera by LAN cable and share them with others over the internet. This is also useful as a backup when on the road. The camera’s incorporated GPS function will attach a Geotag with positioning information to image files which can then be used on Nikon’s ‘my Picturetown’ website, ViewNX or any other website that can handle Geotags, to indicate the precise location of your images.
The COOLPIX P6000 inherits the design of Nikon’s award-winning P5000 series with further refinements. Its SLR-like grip, for example, is of perfect size, shape and texture for great handling. The ergonomic button layout has been designed considering finger movements during shooting and, to make sure it looks its best, the light and durable magnesium alloy on the front surface of the body will make the COOLPIX P6000 desired by all who recognise quality.
The COOLPIX P6000 comes with a strap, rechargeable battery and AC adapter, USB and audio/video cables, COOLPIX software suite and free 2GB online storage at Nikon’s ‘my Picturetown’.
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