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Nikon Coolpix 4300
Nikon Coolpix 4300
  • 4 out of 5
"Great Pictures, wish it were faster though..."
  • 3 out of 5
"Great Quality"
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  • 2 out of 5
Problematic ( - 5/1/06)

Good sharp pictures, but short life!
I can turn the camera on now everything works fine but the screen has gone black, both in video... read more

  • 2 out of 5
System error a/k/a lens misalignment/guide pin problem ( - 4/21/06)

First time LCD displayed system error message and Lens failed to retract. Camera was under warranty and NIKON fixed the problem. The second time, 6-8... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Beware ( - 4/21/06)

I have owened the Coolpix 4300 for 13 months. After using the camera for 7 months the lens would not retract and I got the... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Don't Buy It!!! ( - 10/7/05)

The shutter speed is so slow that it is impossible to take a picture that you focused on. With time it gets even slower! From... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Easily Damaged ( - 9/14/05)

I had a Nikon F that lastem me 30 years - this 4600 has lasted 3 weeks. I dropped it, in a well padded case... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Fine when it works ( - 8/1/05)

Camera takes good quality images however reliability is in question. 2 months after bought camera took on holiday and the image stopped appearing on monitor... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Camera dies in your hands ( - 6/7/05)

This is my second CoolPix. In a year I shot about 10,000 exposures on it. Then the lens started packing itself away without explanation. I... read more

  • 2 out of 5
OK while it lasted! ( - 6/2/05)

Suddenly died for no reason. Could not read card. Nikon quote for repair total, $201.86 with no explanation for problem. Disgusted, they sell factory refurbished... read more

  • 1 out of 5
I wished Nikon cared ( - 6/19/06)

It broke after 14 months The lens will not extend or retract. I am told that I shouldn't waste my money it is not worth... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Camera is dead - under 2 years ( - 6/19/06)

This is a disgrace - camera does not turn on and is less than 2 years old. My old Canon Powershot A50 is still going... read more

  • 1 out of 5
QUALITY ( - 1/23/06)

I feel that a camera should last longer for the price that you pay. It got a system error when I was trying to take... read more

  • 1 out of 5
This is very poor ( - 1/20/06)

After 18 months ownership, this camera let me down with the usual "system error" message, and the lens sticking in the "out" position.
I tried... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Dead ( - 1/17/06)

Same problem as everyone else, if it costs $200.00 to fix it I don't think it is worth it. I guess we will buy another... read more

  • 1 out of 5
lens jammed system error ( - 1/17/06)

How can such a product pack up after such a short time and and then the quoted repair is £120. Last nikon product I ever... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Never buy again ( - 12/29/05)

died after 2 year, it does not worth the money on itread more

  • 1 out of 5
Disgusting Engineering ( - 12/29/05)

"System Error" just like eveyone else. Too expensive to repair. What has happened to Nikon??read more

  • 1 out of 5
( - 12/14/05)

I had the camera for about two years and sure enough I received a lens error message. Hey, I wonder if this is a coincident... read more

  • 1 out of 5
died after 2 years ( - 11/28/05)

I am amazed at so many people had the same problem with this camera around the same timeframe. after 2 years of very light use... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Very fragile camera, obvious firmware problems ( - 11/23/05)

Bought a refurbished 4300 from Nikon. It lasted 7 months before I power cycled it and got the dreaded "System Error" on red screen and... read more

  • 1 out of 5
So I am not the only one ( - 11/23/05)

I inherited this camera from someone that had it repaired, and it lasted about 6 months before it broke again. I can hear the gears... read more

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