The Bottom Line
- Wireless transfer of images to computer or printer
- Nice compact size
- Camera is easy to use
- Produces high quality images
- Wi-fi could be easier to use
- There is no viewfinder
- Flash is weak
- Battery life is too short
Description
- 8.0 megapixels (Coolpix P1) or 5.1 megapixels (Coolpix P2)
- 3.5x optical zoom
- Large, clear 2.5-inch LCD screen
- Uses Secure Digital (SD) memory card, with 32 MB internal memory
- Still and movie shooting modes
Guide Review - Nikon Coolpix P1 and P2 Wi-Fi Digital Camera
For the first time, Nikon married two great technologies: digital photography and wireless connectivity. While the massive hubbub about this camera was perhaps more than it could deliver by the time the camera hit shelves, the P1 and P2 cameras are still among the best additions to the Nikon line.
Using Wi-Fi
The most discussed feature about this camera is the wi-fi connectivity. This camera can work with your local area network, so you can zing images wirelessly to your PC, a printer connected to your PC or network-enabled printer (with an adaptor). You can even photograph and automatically transfer all images live as you shoot.
The main issue is that it isn't easy to set up the wi-fi. Once you can overcome that initial hurdle, using it is a breeze.
Look and Feel
The camera is comfortable to hold and easy to carry. It is compact, despite its nice megapixel levels (8 megapixels on the P1 and 5.1 on the P2). It weighs just 6 ounces before you install the battery and memory card.
Great for Beginners
Although many easy-to-use cameras come at the cost of image quality, that doesn't happen here. Even a rookie can maneuver the controls easily, yet the camera delivers fine images.
The camera features lots of automatic settings such as scene modes. The menu is simple to use, and you can choose between the traditional menu or an icon-based menu. There is also a handy help button.
Summary
This is a great, easy-to-use camera that takes incredible pictures and travels well.
