Nikon Coolpix AW100
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14 years ago
Nikon AW100 review
Nikon's ruggedised, 'all weather' AW100 camera is lots of fun to use no matter the weather or your environment.
14 years ago
Nikon Coolpix AW100
With compact cameras slimming down, folding optics becoming more sophisticated and prices dropping, more and more waterproof models are appearing. Nikon's first waterproof Coolpix is the AW100.
Pros:
- Packed with features
- solid build
Cons:
- Image noise
- controls can be a little fiddly
- action button controls could be better
14 years ago
Nikon Coolpix AW100
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 represents the company's initial offering in the rugged compact camera market. As youd expect from a camera in this category, it's waterproof to 33′, shockproof to 5′, freezeproof to 14 F, and it has built-in GPS, making it great for all of your adventures.
Pros:
- Solid build
- great LCD screen
Cons:
- No manual setting
- no RAW
- must master scene modes
13 years ago
Nikon Coolpix AW100 is good rugged choice, but not without limitations
The GPS performance in my review camera was solid and turning it on and off is easier than in most competing rugged compacts. Photo and video quality are very good if you have a lot of light and you don't need large prints or mind doing a little sharpening after you shoot.
Pros:
- The Nikon Coolpix AW100 has good rugged specifications for its price and solid GPS performance.
Cons:
- The AW100's slow lens requires more use of high ISO settings or slow shutter speeds
- Its controls feel spongy and occasionally unresponsive due to the waterproofing and the body's somewhat slippery
13 years ago
Not tough at all - sending it back.
You never get a second chance to make a first impression, Nikon. We have other Nikon cameras that are great, but this one flunked big-time. We will now get to have fun with Nikon's warranty/repair program.
Pros:
- Pretty good auto exposure settings, not as good as a Canon B30
- Size is good
Cons:
- Side panel fell off less than a week after we purchased the camera at the beginning of our vacation
- Metering hard to learn
14 years ago
Nikon Coolpix AW100 Review: Coolpix Gets Tough
For those leading an adventurous life wishing to record it using a camera that can keep up as well as hold up, the Nikon Coolpix AW100 is a fine choice. What it is lacking in the noise-to-signal department, in somewhat flat colors and battery retention it makes up for with convenience, ease-of-use,...
Pros:
- Fun and useful motion controls
- Rugged and waterproof
- Good image stabilization
Cons:
- Pricey
- Poor battery life
- Noise at ISO 400
14 years ago
Nikon Coolpix AW100
The Coolpix AW100 is Nikon's first waterproof, weatherproof camera. Designed to rival the likes of the Panasonic FT3 and Olympus TG-810, this snapper is waterproof to 10 metres and comes loaded with a 28 mm wide-angle lens.
Pros:
- Waterproof (10 m)
- shockproof (1.5 m) and coldproof (-10°C
- Responsive (autofocus
- start-up
- Easy to use
- GPS works faster than in most cameras (except in built-up areas
Cons:
- Picture quality could be better
- especially from 800 ISO upwards
- Sound quality in video mode
- Videos are under-exposed when filmed indoors
13 years ago
Great Camera!
This waterproof Nikon has stunned many people; some friends and family have communicated to me that the product takes clear photos and has wonderful underwater videos. It's a great option and very comparable to other underwater cameras like the Canon D20 and the Olypmus 820iHs.
13 years ago
Nikon Coolpix AW100 review
Most of the major camera manufacturers now have an all-weather "adventure" camera in their product ranges. We've looked at a couple of them recently, specifically the Pentax Optio WG2 and the Panasonic Lumix FT4 .
Pros:
- Build quality
- Price
- Performance
Cons:
- Fiddly controls
- Useless GPS
- Image quality
13 years ago
low light and moving object is blurred
This camera is excellent expect the pictures taken under low light and a moving object. I tested this to take picture of a rotating Christmas tree under the week light. The picture is very blurred and is not useful. I tried to change the shooting mode and it did not help.
Pros:
- Easy to use and has GPS at this price level
Cons:
- Image under the low light and moving objects
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