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| Nikon D5000 |
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 The Nikon D5000 proceeded to kick ass in every category we tested it in, so it was no mystery that this was the entry-level DSLR to beat for 2009 after our journey. We loved the D5000's advanced interface and external controls were plentiful. This is a DSLR that has a little something for every shooter, though the heavy artillery was there when we wanted to pull out the big guns. The flip-down LCD was a major help in tight shooting environments, though the camera was a bit bulky. Image quality was top notch, and even the Pentax K2000 couldn't keep up with the D5000 on that front. HD video recording was okay, but the D5000's overall RAW performance made us forget the camera was even capable of shooting video. The D5000 is also offered in two different lens kits available at B&H, so there's no excuse not to buy this camera. If you're serious about photography but can't justify the financial long jump to a D300, get this camera. If the Nikon D5000 is too much, then go for a Pentax K2000. That's the bottom line and we're sticking to it. Release: June 2009. Price: $730.
Pros: Great overall image quality. Excellent Interface. Oodles ‘o manual controls.
Cons: Mediocre HD video performance. Limited Shutter Speed. Heavy.
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| Nikon Coolpix P90 |
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 Welcome to the land of Super Zooms, where fixed lens compacts roam the earth, granting us the ability to spy on our neighbors and capture the intricacy of the Statue of Liberty's armpit hair. The Nikon Coolpix P90 is up against the Pentax X70 and Olypmus SP-590 UZ, a growing legion of giant zooms with wide-angle lenses. We weren't overly impressed with the Coolpix P90's minimal controls and uninspiring features, but its image performance made up for it. In fact, the Coolpix P90's image performance is the best feature of this camera, in bright and low light. We liked the pivoting LCD and spinning thumb dial, but the menu system was drab and sparse and most Scene modes yielded mediocre results. The Coolpix P90 also felt a little cheap, but it was comfortable to shoot with. If you're looking for a Super Zoom that takes great pictures, the Nikon Coolpix P90 could be your ticket. Just be prepared to do all your shooting in manual mode. Release: March 2009. Price: $400.
Pros: Great overall image performance. Big zoom. Wide-angle lens crammed more action into shots.
Cons: Feels cheap. Limited external controls and features. Terrible menu system.
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| Nikon Coolpix S630 |
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 Nikon's flagship style cam is a bit of a divergence from last year's Coolpix S710, one in which advanced shooters will not dig. The Nikon Coolpix S630 received a significant sensor and features downgrade, with only a 7x optical zoom in return. For 2009, the Coolpix S630 focuses more on ease of use and sexiness than image quality and useful tools. We liked the suave design and simple menus of the Coolpix S630, but felt shafted when it came to low light shooting and intricate field depths due to the minimal shutter speed and tight aperture range. The Nikon Coolpix S630 will fly off shelves based on its beckoning looks, but shooters looking for more out of a typical style cam will not be impressed. Furthermore, the Nikon Coolpix S710 is only a $20 hike and will offer mountains more in the realm of image quality and adjustment. We recommend sticking with last year’s sure shot or checking out Canon’s new PowerShots. Release: March 2009. Price: $280.
Pros: Digital imaging eye candy. Convenient spinning Control dial. Easy to use.
Cons: Hit or miss image performance. Light on advanced features. Downgraded imaging hardware.
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| Nikon Coolpix S230 |
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 It's a rare occasion to find a few prodigious faults in a Nikon, but this is one of them, so grab onto your Fendi bags and strut in the other direction. The Nikon Coolpix S230 is a fashion cam, so we weren't expecting anything groundbreaking as far as image performance was concerned, but the lack of overall image quality was substantial, in bright and low light. We've seen better cell phone images for criminy's sake. The Coolpix S230 also skimps on shooting features and throws most of its loot into Scene modes and novelty modes like Draw, the B movie version of Microsoft Paint. We like the touch-screen LCD, but $230 is not worth putting up with the rest of the Coolpix S230's insufficiencies. Consumers will be drawn to the swanky color options and touch-screen LCD like moths to a flame, but we're here to snuff the roaring wick. The Nikon Coolpix S230 is not a winner in our books. Release: March 2009. Price: $230.
Pros: Great touch-screen LCD. Cool design.
Cons: Poor image quality in bright and low light. Short on features. Testy zoom toggle.
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| Nikon Coolpix S710 |
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 The Nikon Coolpix S710 may appear to be just another stainless steel fashion cam, but after spending some time with this camera, we think its much more than that. The Coolpix S710's large LCD screen and spinning Control dial made shooting a blast and its packed feature set offered plenty of shot options. The 3.6x optical zoom didn't provide enough enhancement for our shooting needs, but the 28mm wide-angle lens helped us cram more content into our shots. Most importantly, the Coolpix S710 takes beautiful images, even in low light. We can't recommend this camera for full-size, 14-megapixel poster prints with professional results, but for 8x10s and web publishing, the Coolpix S710 will do the job with minimal hitches. Plus, it comes in that sexy maroon color. Release: September 2008. Price: $380.
Pros: Great image quality. Packed with features. Large LCD screen.
Cons: Lacks Mode dial. Zoom toggle needs improvement.
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