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title: "Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with GPS and Full HD 1080p Video (Orange) (OLD MODEL)"
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# Waterproof to 33ft Full HD 1080p video Built-in GPS + e-Compass Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with GPS and Full HD 1080p Video (Orange) (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** KD 389.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Capture the wild, share the thrill — your ultimate adventure camera awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with GPS and Full HD 1080p Video (Orange) (OLD MODEL) by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** KD 389.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1154462-nikon-coolpix-aw100-16-mp-cmos-waterproof-digital-camera-gps)

## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Immersive Full HD Video:** Record your adventures in vibrant 1080p with stereo sound and one-touch movie recording.
- • **Adventure-Ready Durability:** Waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof to conquer any extreme environment with confidence.
- • **Glove-Friendly Action Control:** Easily adjust settings on the fly—even with gloves on—so you never miss a moment in the wild.
- • **Navigate & Share Your Journey:** Built-in GPS and electronic compass tag your photos with precise location data for brag-worthy travel logs.
- • **Crystal Clear 16MP CMOS Sensor:** Capture stunning low-light and fast-action shots with sharp detail and minimal noise.

## Overview

The Nikon COOLPIX AW100 is a rugged, compact digital camera designed for the adventurous professional. Featuring a 16MP CMOS sensor, 5x optical zoom, and Full HD 1080p video with stereo sound, it excels in low-light and fast-action scenarios. Waterproof up to 33 feet, shockproof, and freezeproof, it withstands extreme conditions. Integrated GPS and e-Compass enable geotagging and navigation, while a 3-inch LCD and glove-friendly controls ensure ease of use in any environment. Perfect for capturing and sharing your most daring moments with precision and style.

## Description

From the Manufacturer You live to be “in the moment,” so anything that brings back the rush is worth it. The Nikon COOLPIX AW100 is water-proof, shock-proof and freeze-proof, so you can take it on all of your extreme adventures. It packs a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens and a 16.0-MP CMOS sensor to record low-light and fast-action photos and Full HD (1080p) movies. Life on the road deserves GPS + e-Compass, so the AW100's got these too. Add a 3-inch monitor, our new Action Control for easily adjusting settings when wearing gloves plus a range of in-camera special effects, and you've got a camera as rugged as you. Start saving those action-packed memories—every view and heartbeat.what's in the boxNikon Coolpix AW100 Waterproof Digital Camera (Orange),AN-CP23 Camera Strap, EN-EL12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (3.7V, 1050mAh), UC-E6 USB Cable, EG-CP16 Nikon Audio/Video Cable, MH-65 Battery Charger, UR-E23 Filter Attachment, NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM, Reference Manual CD and 1 Year Limited Warranty. Ready for extreme adventuresWater-proof, shock-proof and freeze-proofThe AW100 can handle all that Mother Nature can throw at it. Take it diving to depths of up to 33-feet. Shoot at temperatures as cold as 14° F. And don't sweat drops of up to 5-feet. Whether it's in your hand, mounted to a surfboard, clipped on a backpack or attached to a scuba tank, every twist, splash, dive and crash can be recorded in both still and Full HD (1080p) movie. Plus, Nikon's new Action Control brings fast and easy operation to gloved hands. The AW100 lets you capture every thrilling moment from inside the action—not the sidelines.Shoot in extreme low light16.0-MP CMOS sensorAdventure doesn't always happen during perfect photo-taking conditions. Imagine sharp images produced 33-feet underwater, photos and movies captured while you explore a dark cave or get in one last run as the sun is setting. What does it take to get these and more? A 16.0-MP CMOS sensor that blazes through low light, fast action and challenging shooting conditions to capture high-impact photos with exceptional image quality and low noise. Shoot 3 shots in about one second, plus one-touch control for Full HD (1080p) movies combine to ensure not a single moment of your action-packed lifestyle is missed.Star in your own viral moviesFull HD (1080p) movies with stereo soundDon't just share some photos with friends, put them inside the action with you. Imagine reliving the downhill snowboarding rush, the incredible view as you hang glide down a 4,000-foot peak or showing your friends exactly what you experienced "shooting the tube" in Hawaii. Attach the AW100 to your gear, and with a single touch of the control you're creating an in-the-action Full HD (1080p) movie with stereo sound. You'll capture all of life's adventures from a whole new perspective—your own. See where you’re going, mark where you’ve beenBuilt-in GPS, mapping and e-CompassImagine you and a friend are white water rafting down an unfamiliar route. The AW100's rugged waterproof build can take the pounding action while you record photos and movies of this incredible adventure, and it's built-in GPS can track your progress with Nikon View NX2 software, Nikon's mypicturetown photo sharing site or Google Earth™. Its built-in maps let you view your path, and its electronic compass is an extra safety measure that can even help you ascertain which branch to take if there's a fork in the stream. Your GPS travelogue will give you bragging rights as you share the adventure with your friends.Creative control even in glovesA handy Action Control featureMore creativity at your fingertips—even if your fingertips are enclosed in ski gloves! The AW100's handy Action Control feature makes it easy to adjust specific camera settings. Wrapped up in the action with no time to adjust? The AW100 automatically adjusts camera settings. And if you're looking to add creativity, select in-camera effects such as black and white, or selective color. There's even an underwater mode to keep images colorful and properly exposed. Steady even when you’re notThe AW100's five advanced VR image stabilizing features automatically reduce the streaky images associated with shaky cameras.Sharper objects in motionTo ward off motion blur, the AW100's motion detector automatically tracks moving subjects and adjusts the camera's settings to keep them in focus.

Review: Can't be without it - I misplaced this camera recently for about a week and it seems like everyday is was exasperated to not be able to get the shot I could have gotten with it but couldn't get with either my DSLR, Nikon 700, or with my very good and handy compact Canon S95. I bought this camera mainly to use when I didn't dare take one of the other cameras out in so much water. It is even nice not to have to be concerned about the rain, or the wet updraft from a waterfall, let alone at the beach, the river, the ocean, kayaking, rock terrain, sand, dusty riding or hiking. Yes the lens stays behind it protective glass that is itself quite will protected by the frame protruding just adequately beyond it. The other main attraction was the dropability. I was impressed by the shock-resistant aspect. I brag that I can drop it about the distance of my height onto any surface. But I can't get myself to intentionally do that. Still. I feel confident of its durability. I am also glad to have the GPS onboard. When I was considering ordering it, I was concerned about whether the resolution would be satisfactory, so, I chose to buy a refurbished one. The warrantee sounded good enough to take a chance. If I had known how much I was going to be using it and enjoying it, I would have bought the brand new one instead. But, I am very pleased with this refurbished one. No problem! One of the reasons that I can hardly stand to not have it at hand at all times is because it is so easy to take a really close shot. I am a beekeeper and I have been trying to get close-ups of the bees with the other two cameras and haven't been able to do with them what I can do with this one. The resolution isn't as good as I would like to be able to get eventually, but it is much better than anything that I have gotten at the beehive previously and the images that I send to the newspaper look good in print. This is the third water camera that I have gotten, and by far the best so far. I am very glad to have this at hand. Oh, and by the way, almost every time I open and close the water-tight door to the battery and SD card, I realize how much I appreciate the technology of that door and its latch and remember that comment about one of the reviews that criticized the latch as overly complicated and difficult to use. I get a really satisfied feeling from closing this particular latch that seems to have the feel of closing a submarine hatch. And opening the latch with only one hand is a skill that is pleasing to be a master of and takes little effort in accomplishing. And yes, if you guessed, I relocated the missing camera in the pocket of my beekeeping jacket. Now to get some close-ups of the kittens that are just beginning to get a little tiny bit of their eyes open. Of course, I can't get quite as close to them as I get to the honeybees that I can be almost touching with the lens and fill the frame with the bee and get fairly good focus and detail. Good enough for most uses, at a price that you wouldn't expect to be getting gallery quality, anyway. Yes, I did get the orange face. Sometimes I am really glad when it is so easy to find. In the beginning, sometimes I couldn't find it because I didn't see any orange face anywhere. That is when I learned to always set it monitor down. That side is all black. I like the looks of the black better, but the orange is handy and it is good for me to set the monitor face down to protect it from anything damaging it from above. Oh, and I really like how well it rides with me when the strap is around my neck. Excellent that it wears like a necklace, secured at with each end of the strap at a side of the camera instead of the wrist strap kind of tether. It is so easy to wear and to just lift and shoot. Easiest of any compact camera that I have ever used. It is when I am wearing it, though, that I would prefer that it had a the dignity of a black face. But, such a good image buddy, I can't complain. If you get one, I hope that you enjoy it at least as much.
Review: So far, so good! - My new AW100 replaced a Kodak Easyshare Sport C123 and a Canon SD400. The SD400 has been a great compact camera for the past 6+ years, but was getting long in the tooth esp since I bought a Windows 7 PC and couldn't get a driver (which created all kinds of issues with deleting subdirectories on the memory card). The Kodak went back within a couple days of use because a) it didn't have an optical zoom and I found I really missed that, and b) the pictures were too 'contrasty' where the highlights were blown out and the shadows all clipped to black. I guess for $80 the Kodak delivered its price-performance, but I only take pictures once and I want them to be good. I also have a Canon SLR but I don't take that fly fishing, backpacking, winter camping, nor to the beach. I've only had the AW for about a week, but so far really enjoying it. The image quality is as good as any Canon point-shoot (my wife has a newer Canon SD). The menus are not quite as intuitive, and I had to spend a half day reading the 100 pg manual to really get a feel for how best to use this. Still, there are a lot of flexible options including control over ISO and shake, and it has some cool modes that the Canon's don't have such as shooting 8 or 10 consecutive pics and auto-saving the least blurry to the memory card. The 5x zoom is further augmented by a 5x digital zoom where the pixels are interpolated rather than cropping in. I haven't tried the digital zoom yet, but I think this will be superior if/when I need that extra close up. I was also looking closely at the Panasonic Lumix but I chose the AW for superior video. I really like the stereo sound it captures, and the slow-motion video shots have already been a lot of fun. It allows you to record at 1/2 to 1/8 speed, or 2x speed, and you can even shift during the video shoot from normal speed to high or slow speed, and back. The other thing I liked about the AW over the Lumix is the 5cm macro. Have seen some stills on Youtube that looked pretty cool, and plan to try this out more now that I have a camera that can do it. I probably won't take this scuba diving since it's only good to 33 feet, but that's about my range for snorkeling and I'm sure it'll come in handy next time I'm someplace I'd rather be. I'm also looking forward to shooting some underwater video of trout, and not having to wrap this in 3 ziplocks for a rainy day on the river (or just insurance against an unforeseen swimming opportunity). Video'ing a buddy fighting a fish, toggling to slow-motion during a reel-screaming run and jump -- yep I think this will be a fun toy. Attaching a recent vid from the dog park, shot at 1/4 speed.

## Features

- Water-proof, Shock-proof, Freeze-proof: ruggedly built for reliable and comfortable outdoor operation. Water-proof to a depth of 33 feet;3 inch LCD display
- 16 effective megapixel CMOS sensor ideal for low light shooting and fast operation,Zoom: Optical: 5x, Digital: 4x
- Full HD (1080p) movie with stereo sound and movie-record button that enables one-touch recording (HDMI mini connector equipped)
- Aperture: f/3.9 to f/4.8,Lens Focal Length : 5.0-25.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-140mm lens in 35mm (135) format)
- Points of Interest (locations, landmarks, etc.) and location information (latitude and longitude) can be added to your photos

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005IGVY92 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 5 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #69,987 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #317 in Sports & Action Video Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Built-In Media | Nikon Coolpix AW100 Waterproof Digital Camera, AN-CP23 Camera Strap, EN-EL12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery, UC-E6 USB Cable, EG-CP16 Nikon Audio/Video Cable, MH-65 Battery Charger, UR-E23 Filter Attachment, NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM, Reference Manual CD and 1 Year Limited Warranty. |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 5x optical Zoom, NIKKOR ED glass lens with a focal length of 5.0-25.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-140mm lens in 35mm [135] format) and a variable aperture |
| Color | Orange |
| Compatible Devices | Nikon 1 |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 7.1 |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,038 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Digital-Still | No |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 16 MP |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 460,000 dots |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 125 |
| Exposure Control | Manual |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | USB |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | U1, U3, or higher |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 10 or higher |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Focal Length Description | 5.0-25.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-140mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| Focus Features | Contrast-detect Through-The-Lens Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018208924783 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Has Self-Timer | No |
| ISO Range | 125-3200 |
| Image Capture Type | Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | 12 elements in 10 groups |
| Lens Correction Type | Chromatic Aberration |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 125 - 3200 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Maximum Aperture | 4 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 16 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 4 Seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 83 MB |
| Metering Methods | Average |
| Minimum Focal Length | 5 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Model Name | Nikon COOLPIX AW100 |
| Model Number | 26293 |
| Model Series | AW100 |
| Movie Mode | No |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 5 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 28 Degrees |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 100 |
| Shooting Modes | Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Panorama, Party/Indoor, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Underwater |
| Skill Level | Novice |
| Special Feature | GPS |
| Specific Uses For Product | Outdoor activities, navigation, and extreme conditions |
| Supported File Format | JPEG |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Supported Media Type | ProductImage, Video |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 018208924783 018208262939 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | fixed LCD |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 7.1 FPS |
| Zoom | Optical, Digital |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon 1
- **Aspect Ratio:** Unknown
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 25 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 5
- **Maximum Aperture:** 4 Millimeters
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 125
- **Metering Description:** Average

## Images

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![Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with GPS and Full HD 1080p Video (Orange) (OLD MODEL) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VZJiqNdxL.jpg)
![Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with GPS and Full HD 1080p Video (Orange) (OLD MODEL) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Z1z77y1AL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how long does the battery last?**
A: depending on use of the video option, I have found that the charge lasts for weeks with occasional use.  Beware, though, if you plan on buying a backup battery.  I bought one through amazon that only lasted a couple of recharge cycles before it went Kaput!  Buy only a Nikon battery!

**Q: Can you use eye fi with this camera, and if not, what are the minimum system requirements(Mac) for the CD download?**
A: I am not sure if it is a typo you really meant Eye-Fi. The Eyefi website did gives a thumbs-up on AW100; check out their compatibility list:http://support.eye.fi/cameras/and the result http://support.eye.fi/cameras/nikon/coolpix_aw100

**Q: how long does the battery last?**
A: Hi Theresa!I think you can use the camera for one day long taking picture. The battery isnt the problem for me, but I can tell you that I am not very satisfied with the quality and the resolution of the pictures. I have another Nikon, more professional, and It is much better than this coolpix. I  think you have to buy this coolpix just if you want for taking picture under the water or in the beach or something like that.

**Q: Can the battery be charged without removing it from the camera, via usb with an external power source?**
A: No, the battery has to be removed and be charged on an external charger. That's the biggest disadvantage for a water proof camera; at least on this model (AW100).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can't be without it
*by M***H on March 29, 2014*

I misplaced this camera recently for about a week and it seems like everyday is was exasperated to not be able to get the shot I could have gotten with it but couldn't get with either my DSLR, Nikon 700, or with my very good and handy compact Canon S95. I bought this camera mainly to use when I didn't dare take one of the other cameras out in so much water. It is even nice not to have to be concerned about the rain, or the wet updraft from a waterfall, let alone at the beach, the river, the ocean, kayaking, rock terrain, sand, dusty riding or hiking. Yes the lens stays behind it protective glass that is itself quite will protected by the frame protruding just adequately beyond it. The other main attraction was the dropability. I was impressed by the shock-resistant aspect. I brag that I can drop it about the distance of my height onto any surface. But I can't get myself to intentionally do that. Still. I feel confident of its durability. I am also glad to have the GPS onboard. When I was considering ordering it, I was concerned about whether the resolution would be satisfactory, so, I chose to buy a refurbished one. The warrantee sounded good enough to take a chance. If I had known how much I was going to be using it and enjoying it, I would have bought the brand new one instead. But, I am very pleased with this refurbished one. No problem! One of the reasons that I can hardly stand to not have it at hand at all times is because it is so easy to take a really close shot. I am a beekeeper and I have been trying to get close-ups of the bees with the other two cameras and haven't been able to do with them what I can do with this one. The resolution isn't as good as I would like to be able to get eventually, but it is much better than anything that I have gotten at the beehive previously and the images that I send to the newspaper look good in print. This is the third water camera that I have gotten, and by far the best so far. I am very glad to have this at hand. Oh, and by the way, almost every time I open and close the water-tight door to the battery and SD card, I realize how much I appreciate the technology of that door and its latch and remember that comment about one of the reviews that criticized the latch as overly complicated and difficult to use. I get a really satisfied feeling from closing this particular latch that seems to have the feel of closing a submarine hatch. And opening the latch with only one hand is a skill that is pleasing to be a master of and takes little effort in accomplishing. And yes, if you guessed, I relocated the missing camera in the pocket of my beekeeping jacket. Now to get some close-ups of the kittens that are just beginning to get a little tiny bit of their eyes open. Of course, I can't get quite as close to them as I get to the honeybees that I can be almost touching with the lens and fill the frame with the bee and get fairly good focus and detail. Good enough for most uses, at a price that you wouldn't expect to be getting gallery quality, anyway. Yes, I did get the orange face. Sometimes I am really glad when it is so easy to find. In the beginning, sometimes I couldn't find it because I didn't see any orange face anywhere. That is when I learned to always set it monitor down. That side is all black. I like the looks of the black better, but the orange is handy and it is good for me to set the monitor face down to protect it from anything damaging it from above. Oh, and I really like how well it rides with me when the strap is around my neck. Excellent that it wears like a necklace, secured at with each end of the strap at a side of the camera instead of the wrist strap kind of tether. It is so easy to wear and to just lift and shoot. Easiest of any compact camera that I have ever used. It is when I am wearing it, though, that I would prefer that it had a the dignity of a black face. But, such a good image buddy, I can't complain. If you get one, I hope that you enjoy it at least as much.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far, so good!
*by T***M on January 9, 2012*

My new AW100 replaced a Kodak Easyshare Sport C123 and a Canon SD400. The SD400 has been a great compact camera for the past 6+ years, but was getting long in the tooth esp since I bought a Windows 7 PC and couldn't get a driver (which created all kinds of issues with deleting subdirectories on the memory card). The Kodak went back within a couple days of use because a) it didn't have an optical zoom and I found I really missed that, and b) the pictures were too 'contrasty' where the highlights were blown out and the shadows all clipped to black. I guess for $80 the Kodak delivered its price-performance, but I only take pictures once and I want them to be good. I also have a Canon SLR but I don't take that fly fishing, backpacking, winter camping, nor to the beach. I've only had the AW for about a week, but so far really enjoying it. The image quality is as good as any Canon point-shoot (my wife has a newer Canon SD). The menus are not quite as intuitive, and I had to spend a half day reading the 100 pg manual to really get a feel for how best to use this. Still, there are a lot of flexible options including control over ISO and shake, and it has some cool modes that the Canon's don't have such as shooting 8 or 10 consecutive pics and auto-saving the least blurry to the memory card. The 5x zoom is further augmented by a 5x digital zoom where the pixels are interpolated rather than cropping in. I haven't tried the digital zoom yet, but I think this will be superior if/when I need that extra close up. I was also looking closely at the Panasonic Lumix but I chose the AW for superior video. I really like the stereo sound it captures, and the slow-motion video shots have already been a lot of fun. It allows you to record at 1/2 to 1/8 speed, or 2x speed, and you can even shift during the video shoot from normal speed to high or slow speed, and back. The other thing I liked about the AW over the Lumix is the 5cm macro. Have seen some stills on Youtube that looked pretty cool, and plan to try this out more now that I have a camera that can do it. I probably won't take this scuba diving since it's only good to 33 feet, but that's about my range for snorkeling and I'm sure it'll come in handy next time I'm someplace I'd rather be. I'm also looking forward to shooting some underwater video of trout, and not having to wrap this in 3 ziplocks for a rainy day on the river (or just insurance against an unforeseen swimming opportunity). Video'ing a buddy fighting a fish, toggling to slow-motion during a reel-screaming run and jump -- yep I think this will be a fun toy. Attaching a recent vid from the dog park, shot at 1/4 speed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ FROM 3 TO 4 STAR - AWESOME LITTLE CAMERA!
*by W***G on June 13, 2012*

3 STAR INITIAL REVIEW: I bought this to take on a cross country trip that ended at Yosemite. At 16 mega pixel setting, it will go through a battery after ~100 pictures. Never could get panorama to work - even with the 32 GB disc. I bought 3 back-up batteries & they weren't easy to find at that in Flagstaff & Sante Fe. Pictures are not awesome by any means, but I am just an amateur & did not want to take the Cannon Rebel Ti1 this time around as we did a lot of hiking & that camera is just too bulky. Seller of generic battery said it was no different than Nikon, but OH yes they are! I will be purchasing true Nikon battery for the camera as generic can ruin a camera. Note the gold plate on back of Nikon battery is missing on generic & I believe this has something to do with camera reading battery life, etc. The other battery can be read by camera, but I suspect only lab testing could determine difference between the two. 4 STAR 3/2014 UPDATE: We took this camera and a Go Pro to Hawaii this year. And to my utmost surprise, this camera almost out performed the GoPro in underwater shots of fish, etc. while snorkeling. Had no "leakage" problems, though we were only in 10-12 feet of water most of the time. The GoPro simply offered more options, like reviewing video on iphone and wide angle views, plus different ways of attachment (head & wrist attachment options that can be purchased separately). I didn't purchase any "safety float" attachment for Coolpix as it hung comfortably from my neck while snorkeling. Wish I had used it more for travels around the island vs iphone - no comparison of these two when taking photos - iphone just doesn't get there for me. So my initial 3 Star has been updated to 4 Star. It would probably merit a 5 Star if I would take more time to learn how to use if more effectively.

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