Coolpix Recommendation

jamestan · 1st November 2005

I am looking for a Coolpix camera that can handle RAW pictures. Decide to use coolpix for family outings in SG as the DSLR too heavy.

Will the newer ones like the L series and the S series be able to do that? Also, are their built-in flash good for family shots?

Pardon my ignorance, con I use DSLR, and recently borrowed the 4300 to use. The only thing I like is the size. Was wondering if all other coolpix cams (apart from the S4, which I have read the posts here) are like that, ie slow to focus, slow to write, no RAW, no flash attachment??

ernest_ted · 1st November 2005

If i remember correctly, only the CP5XXX series has RAW.

espn · 1st November 2005

I'm selling a 5700

But be warned, NEF writing is very slow due to DC's IO.

King Tiger · 1st November 2005

Originally Posted by jamestan

I am looking for a Coolpix camera that can handle RAW pictures. Decide to use coolpix for family outings in SG as the DSLR too heavy.??

James, you can consider this.

jamestan · 1st November 2005

Originally Posted by King Tiger

James, you can consider this.

THanks... I've checked the specs. Seems impressive.

1. RAW
2. Can use external flash

Need info on:
1. Focus speed
2. How many shots until buffer full.
3. Price.

Anyone with this info?

THanks in advance.

jamestan · 1st November 2005

Originally Posted by espn

I'm selling a 5700

But be warned, NEF writing is very slow due to DC's IO.

You are? How much?

espn · 1st November 2005

Asking for 600, have an offer at 450 already, if you're interested, we can work things out

jamestan · 7th November 2005

Anyone has info on the coolpix 8400's:

1. Focus speed
2. How many shots until buffer full.
3. Street Price.

Anyone with this info?

THanks in advance.

fatjp · 7th November 2005

One comment i would give for this camera is the metal thingy to secure you strip is too low and it hurt your hand

erictan8888 · 7th November 2005

tried this camera some time back.... very good macro mode...

focus speed is pretty ok...
but startup a bit on the slow side....
can't really remember the price, but it is not very cheap....at least for me...
then again, it is 8MP, so i guess that's why the price is on the high side...
also, this is considered a prosumer, thus the pricing is always expected to be more expensive than a typical pns DC....

as for weight safer, i would opt for the smaller DC... though its performance is in no way comparable to a DSLR....or a prosumer, for that matter...
but it should be more than enough for the casual family outing or gathering....

hope your quest for a good DC is successsful.... cheerrs

King Tiger · 7th November 2005

Originally Posted by jamestan

Anyone has info on the coolpix 8400's:

1. Focus speed
2. How many shots until buffer full.
3. Street Price.

Anyone with this info?

THanks in advance.

1. Focus speed
Focus Speed is good at normal circumstance, but not as fast as DSLR (of course)

2. How many shots until buffer full.
• High (2.3 fps; up to 5 frames)
• Low (1.2 fps; up to 11 frames)

3. Street Price.
RCP is $1488
Recently B & S is about $800 plus.

jamestan · 8th November 2005

Originally Posted by King Tiger

1. Focus speed
Focus Speed is good at normal circumstance, but not as fast as DSLR (of course)

2. How many shots until buffer full.
• High (2.3 fps; up to 5 frames)
• Low (1.2 fps; up to 11 frames)

3. Street Price.
RCP is $1488
Recently B & S is about $800 plus.

Hey, thanks. Will search B and S. Cheers...

nightwolf75 · 8th November 2005

jamestan - if u can pick up a copy of this quarter's Focus magazine by Nikon at CP, they have a completer comparison chart for all the current coolpix models. it shld give u a good overview on which cam is best for u.

good luck!

jnet6 · 8th November 2005

Originally Posted by nightwolf75

jamestan - if u can pick up a copy of this quarter's Focus magazine by Nikon at CP, they have a completer comparison chart for all the current coolpix models. it shld give u a good overview on which cam is best for u.

good luck!

other then cp where will have focus?

xpgel · 8th November 2005

be warned of the SLOW write speed when you use RAW mode on coolpix cameras

, i own a 5400 and its very slow, esp when you shoot RAW.

wiz23 · 9th November 2005

Originally Posted by jnet6

other then cp where will have focus?

I got one at NSC

jamestan · 9th November 2005

Originally Posted by nightwolf75

jamestan - if u can pick up a copy of this quarter's Focus magazine by Nikon at CP, they have a completer comparison chart for all the current coolpix models. it shld give u a good overview on which cam is best for u.

good luck!

Oh... good. Thanks..

jamestan · 9th November 2005

Originally Posted by jnet6

other then cp where will have focus?

NSC...

1st November 2005	#1
jamestan Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,660	Coolpix Recommendation I am looking for a Coolpix camera that can handle RAW pictures. Decide to use coolpix for family outings in SG as the DSLR too heavy. Will the newer ones like the L series and the S series be able to do that? Also, are their built-in flash good for family shots? Pardon my ignorance, con I use DSLR, and recently borrowed the 4300 to use. The only thing I like is the size. Was wondering if all other coolpix cams (apart from the S4, which I have read the posts here) are like that, ie slow to focus, slow to write, no RAW, no flash attachment??

1st November 2005	#2
ernest_ted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jurong Lake District - West Posts: 893	Re: Coolpix Recommendation If i remember correctly, only the CP5XXX series has RAW.

1st November 2005	#3
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Re: Coolpix Recommendation I'm selling a 5700 But be warned, NEF writing is very slow due to DC's IO.

1st November 2005	#7
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Re: Coolpix Recommendation Asking for 600, have an offer at 450 already, if you're interested, we can work things out

7th November 2005	#8
jamestan Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,660	Re: Coolpix Recommendation Anyone has info on the coolpix 8400's: 1. Focus speed 2. How many shots until buffer full. 3. Street Price. Anyone with this info? THanks in advance.

7th November 2005	#9
fatjp Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Khatib Posts: 649	Re: Coolpix Recommendation One comment i would give for this camera is the metal thingy to secure you strip is too low and it hurt your hand

7th November 2005	#10
erictan8888 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,223	Re: Coolpix Recommendation tried this camera some time back.... very good macro mode... focus speed is pretty ok... but startup a bit on the slow side.... can't really remember the price, but it is not very cheap....at least for me... then again, it is 8MP, so i guess that's why the price is on the high side... also, this is considered a prosumer, thus the pricing is always expected to be more expensive than a typical pns DC.... as for weight safer, i would opt for the smaller DC... though its performance is in no way comparable to a DSLR....or a prosumer, for that matter... but it should be more than enough for the casual family outing or gathering.... hope your quest for a good DC is successsful.... cheerrs __________________ Hope to learn from everyone here.... http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/TanEric/

8th November 2005	#13
nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,579	Re: Coolpix Recommendation jamestan - if u can pick up a copy of this quarter's Focus magazine by Nikon at CP, they have a completer comparison chart for all the current coolpix models. it shld give u a good overview on which cam is best for u. good luck! __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

8th November 2005	#15
xpgel New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 48	Re: Coolpix Recommendation be warned of the SLOW write speed when you use RAW mode on coolpix cameras , i own a 5400 and its very slow, esp when you shoot RAW.