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Nikon Coolpix P3

Nikon Coolpix P3

C+
HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"excellent"
  • 5 out of 5
"Great Camare for Great Photographers"
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Editors' Comments

Nikon is all over the wireless bandwagon, and the Nikon P3 is another solid offering in this emerging market. At 8.1 megapixels, the P3 packs a high-quality sensor in a very tight little package, a little more than an inch deep. The P3 also features "vibrational reduction", a system developed for digital SLRs like Nikon's D200 and D70. With the VR system... read more

Specifications

  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 3.5x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • auto focus
  • auto exposure
  • JPEG file format
  • movie mode w/sound
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Answered Questions for the P3

Q: how do you charge the batteries
A: Yes this camera comes with a Rechargeable EN-EL5 Battery and Battery Charger; take up to 200 pictures on a single... read more
Q: Looking for a digital camera that has a rechargeable battery built in. Just by placing on port or something similar.
A: Frank,Most modern digital cameras from decent brands do not use this kind of recharging because, as James indicates, it can... read more
Q: Do professionals recommend Nikon rather than sony?
A: Here's what'd I do. I'd go to a camera store/department store and try the various models for yourself. Hold them. read more

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Open Questions for the P3

Q: can pictures be transferred wireless
2 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Does the Nikon P3/P4 support the SDHC memory cards, 4G and 8G ?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: frame per second
30 points for best answer - 1 reply

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4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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  • 4.26 out of 5

Average rating based on 19 total reviews: 4.26/5

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  • 5 out of 5
excellent (joji antony - 1/20/08)

It has been taken about 3 months research to purchase a camera. Finally in Nov 2006 I decided to buy this wonderful camera. I am... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Camare for Great Photographers (Sandeep Biswas - 2/1/07)

After so many years my search for a compact professional camera ends at Nikon Coolpix P3read more

  • 5 out of 5
awesome (nietzky - 12/9/06)

Picture Quality cannot be matched by all digital rivals. I owned Canon PowerShot series, I was with Pentax and Olympus. Better believe it. This camera's... read more

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