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Nikon Coolpix 3500

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Q: Are there any reports of the CoolPix 3500's developing extremely poor battery life after a few years?: A: If you're having this problem with brand new batteries, it sounds like it's a problem with the camera and you're... read more

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Editors' Comments

The Nikon CoolPix 3500 earns consistent complaints about its poor performance, making it one of Digital Camera HQ's lowest-scoring cameras. Recurrent complaints about the camera's low-light performance, lack of an optical viewfinder, and inability to record sound in movie mode should make potential buyers think twice. Bottom line: There are better... read more

Specifications

3.2 megapixels (effective)
3x optical zoom/3.2x digital zoom
autofocus only
program exposure
JPEG file format
ISO range 100-400

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3.7 out of 5

Average rating based on 48 total reviews: 3.7/5

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3 out of 5

Not bad ( - 11/23/05)

Not bad but the coolpix 3500 don't have a mpeg4, too badread more

5 out of 5

Incredible Deal ( - 3/2/05)

I bought this camera for a very small price brand new and have loved the quality! It was a great buy and I enjoy always... read more

1 out of 5

Terrible Battery Life (Ronald Cameron - 10/3/06)

Worked okay for the first 1.5 years I've owned it, albeit with poor battery life. Now, for some reason, I can't even take 2 pictures... read more

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Professional Reviews

4 out of 5

Very simple camera (Megapixel.net - 3/5/03)

The author takes a balanced look at the Nikon Coolpix 3500 - while he objects to the its plastic body, lack of an optical viewfinder and weak flash, he likes the image quality and macro capability. read original review

3.5 out of 5

Good for the novice (PC World - 3/5/03)

In this concise review of the Nikon Coolpix 3500, the author finds a number of deficiencies, including the rotating lens, weak battery, lack of optical viewfinder, and poor button design. read original review

4 out of 5

Excellent choice (Imaging Resource - 3/5/03)

Noting that the Nikon Coolpix 3500 is not much bigger than a cell phone, the author praises the camera's portability and ease of use. Despite the lack of an optical viewfinder, this camera is great for novice and amateur users. read original review

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