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Скроменый эксперт
15.11.2013
6/10
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Плохо
The Camera died after I used it to take pictures in swimming pool. The only time I actually put the camera underwater was to show that it was waterproof. The screen on the back then stopped working (I could see water trapped in the screen). Soon after the camera would no longer turn on.I had seen reviews warning of this, but I figured that they must have done something wrong. Nope.I'm in contact with Nikon to ship to in for repairs. They are NOT willing to pay for shipping even though their product failed, that is a really bad start to the customer service experience.***Update***After having to pay for shipping myself, the customer support from Nikon has been almost ok. They sent an email notifying me that they have received the camera, etc. It is listed as in for repairs, but I can only imagine that they're just going to send me a new one (though maybe there is some way they can fix water damage). I've been having trouble with their support web site. At both my home and work computers I am unable to actually open the links to the support page. I can access the main page, but using any of the links on the page 404.If the camera didn't fail when it got wet it would be a pretty cool camera. I was impressed with many of its features. The photos it took were up to my (easy) standards.***2nd Update***A month after receiving confirmation from Nikon that they had received the camera and were repairing it for free, I still hadn't received the camera or heard any updates. I had thought they would simply send a new one to replace the broken one. I couldn't imagine that the cost of new parts and paying someone to work on the camera would be worth it for a $300 camera. So after a month I contacted customer support again to see what was up. They got back to me a day later and said they were prioritizing my order. A week or so later I received the camera in the mail. It included a list of parts they replaced (the oled screen, and some other electronic parts the water no doubt ruined). They camera appear to be working fine now.So the overall cost to me to get the camera fixed was less than $10 (for shipping). But the real cost was the lost potential use of the camera. I had brought the camera on vacation specifically because it was supposed to be so much more durable than a normal point and shoot camera. I only have 4 pictures from that entire vacation because the camera failed.I'm upping the rating from 2 starts to 3 stars mainly because Nikon did step up and fix the issue. I'm hesitant to ever put it in water again, but I feel safe that i'll handle being splashed or rained on better than a normal digital camera.
Скроменый эксперт
25.01.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I have a full Nikon DSLR kit with all kinds of lenses. I love it but there are times when I don't want to carry all that around with me. Inevitably, if I don't have a camera I see a picture I really want to take but can't because...well I didn't have the camera!So I got this little gem so to carry around...always. It's basically the size of a pack of cards. It's a tough little bugger too. Waterproof and shock proof it will stand the test of being carried around. I love the gps, compass, and wifi features. I'm in the outdoors a lot so those are incredibly useful. I got polarizing and skylight filters too. Plus a lens cap. One drawback is that the camera lens is exposed and could potentially get dirty or scratched. But with the filter and lens cap in place this is much less of a problem.My carry kit consists of the camera, the filters, a cleaning cloth, and three charged batteries. It all fits in a small pouch that hangs from my belt. I leave the charger at home unless I'm going to be away for a long time.I've also taken this camera underwater. Snorkeling mostly, and for that I haven't had any problems with leakage. However, I also take great care to clean the seals of the battery hatch before taking it underwater. Just a tiny fiber or bit of lint could be enough to cause a leak. And there is always something like that collected by the battery hatch. Also, I always open the battery compartment in dry, low humidity, environment to prevent internal condensation.The wifi connection is awesome but not really faster than plugging in the USB cable because It's a little cumbersome to set up. Also, there seem to be some issues with my nikon software. Initially I used the wifi for downloads but suddenly it started downloading unacceptably slowly.Now, here are some of the downsides: Lens flare - Taking pictures into the sun is problematic. They tend to get overexposed and have horrible reflections in the photo. Battery life when logging gps - if logging every few seconds you can expect the battery to die after only a couple of hours. I carry lots of extra batteries to cover this event.Still, all in all it's a really great little camera. I've always got at least my AW110 with me and never miss out on those "I wish I had my camera" shots.
Скроменый эксперт
04.11.2013
6/10
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Плохо
I bought this camera for scuba diving prior to a trip to the Philippines, and I picked this one because it has the best depth rating within its product category. It's rated for up 18m in depth, the maximum depth for PADI Open Water certification.This camera is loaded interesting features. GPS, compass (which was useful while underwater), and wifi, which allowed me to transfer pictures to my android phone. This with an adapter for 40.5mm filters that allowed me to use an underwater red filter with this camera. The battery life is good, although the bulky charger could be smaller. The manual white balance feature has been very useful. This camera doesn't save images in RAW format, which would've been very useful for adjusting color balance after taking pictures.During the 1st dive on my trip, I noticed the outer window of the screen concaving inward as I went deeper. Then at around 10m, the window was touching the OLED screen. There's a sealed air gap between the window and the screen which cannot be pressure-equalized, causing the window to bend inward as you go deeper underwater... not a good design. However, I went down to 15m with no functional. I have read other reviews where this camera failed while snorkeling/diving during vacation. Fortunately, this wasn't the case for me.A few weeks later, I took further PADI certification and had this camera with me. While in the middle of an underwater photography session at no more than 8m depth, the screen suddenly failed with no warning signs. The rest of the camera was still functional, but it was useless without a working screen. After soaking the camera in cool fresh water and letting it dry, I opened the battery cover and did not notice any moisture, dirt, or anything unusual. I called Nikon and sent my camera in for warranty repair. Nikon repaired the camera under warranty and sent it back within a week, although they denied this being a common issue with this particular model, despite this issue not being an isolated one. This fact leads me to believe that the underwater design flaw is still in existence of this model.This is a good camera if was more reliable at being waterproof up to 18m. If you're a scuba diver and plan to buy this camera (or already have it), do yourself a favor and get an underwater housing for it. They are pricey, but they are more reliable and generally allow for far greater depths.
Скроменый эксперт
30.05.2014
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
I'm the kind of person who really takes a look at all the reviews for something before buying. I'm planning a trip to AK, and I wanted to upgrade to something small that has the ability to take 1080p video. The fact that this is supposedly pretty tough and able to go underwater is cool as well, as I do quite a bit of snorkeling.So, taking all that into consideration, I bought this little piece of crap and was super upset. I can't give you any insight into it's features because the stupid thing wouldn't turn on. I kept getting a white screen with a little exclamation point in a red circle. Since there is no mention of this anywhere on the internet, I figured that maybe the battery was exhausted. So, I charged both of the batteries overnight. Apparently, sometime after I plugged in the Nikon battery, the charger stopped working. This happened when I took it out of the box as well. It blinks for about 5 minutes, and then stops blinking, which is supposed to signify that it's fully charged. Nope. So I let it sit overnight, and nothing happened.However, while I was looking up info on my red exclamation point issue, I found many many many complaints about the fact that this doesn't usually work underwater like it says it's supposed to. The reviews on Nikon's website were awful, and reviews on other camera-related sites were similar. I don't think this camera is worth the hassle, so I returned it for a Nikon Coolpix L820. Sure, it doesn't go underwater, but at least the reviews were consistently high across the web.
Скроменый эксперт
16.04.2014
6/10
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Плохо
After using the camera a bit - I can now comment. On the positive side the camera takes nice pictures and uses a standard USB charger, it is nice not to have to carry a separate charging device. However, the camera and its features are not very user friendly. The flash options are either Auto or Off. There were a couple of situations where we had a bright background and needed to use a flash and could not - because there is no "flash on" option. The WIFI is a big disappointment because it requires the use of a proprietary app to work. I loaded the app on my phone and on my tablet and the ICON disappeared from the menu on both devices. When I tried to re-install the app - it would not because it was already installed. The ICON eventually reappeared on my phone - but not on my tablet. Both are android. Also, the PC app will not let you download pictures to the computer. Bottom line - I am shifting the chip just like with my old camera. With regard to the GPS - It works - but it needs much improvement. The GPS coordinates will transfer to windows, but the location data does not. Also, the coordinates do not transfer to Google Maps. The map coordinates were read by only one of my map apps. I had to manually insert the places into the pictures. Regarding the location data. For one, it can not be updated - says that right in the manual. This is crazy because locations change all the time. Also, we just took a Caribbean cruise and had no location data outside of the United States. Nikkon needs to work more interoperability into its features. I would not recommend this camera if your purpose for buying is to obtain the WIFI or GPS Features.
Скроменый эксперт
09.01.2014
6/10
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Плохо
Just got this a couple of days ago, so I haven't had much time to use it yet. It's loaded with great features, most of which I don't need. The pdf manual is 252 pages, which tells you how complex this thing really is. When I see that a camera is rated at 16mp I would have thought that the file size at maximum resolution would be much larger than 3-4 mb. I don't understand that. Pictures are adequate, since I have several high-end cameras for when I really need high quality. I bought this just to have a small pocket camera that I can carry around all the time. I don't dive, so I'm not worried about the waterproof feature although it will be handy when I go fishing or kayaking. I like the GPS feature, although the elevation does not show up in the images' metadata - only the coordinates. The Wi-Fi is a different story. I was of the impression that I would be able to download pics directly to my PC via my home network. Not so! Big disappointment, but not a major problem. The location of the lens in the upper corner is not good - you would think they could have put it somewhere else. Have to be careful not to photograph your fingerprints.Just a note about price. While Amazon's prices are usually way better than what I can get in a local store, that was not the case here. $246 seems a bit high for what you get. I bought this at a major membership warehouse. Got it for $199 and that included a package of other goodies: a nice case that Amazon sells separately for around $33; an 8GB SD card, a filter adaptor that mounts on the front of the lens; AV cable for connecting the camera directly to a TV; plus a coupon for 100 free 4x6 prints. Amazon's description of what's in the box does not seem to include these things. But I'll still keep on shopping Amazon since I have saved mucho bucks buying from them. And they have great customer service - so far.
Скроменый эксперт
14.05.2014
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
Purchased this camera based on its advertised capabilities, “waterproof to 59ft”. After two days of owning it and normal use while on vacation in and out of a pool, never going below 2ft, the display on the back stopped working. The camera still functioned without the display but there’s not much you can do with it.OK, stuff like this happens … it must be a defective camera. Returned the camera to Nikon’s warranty department in New York, who then sub-contracts and ships it to Precision Camera in CT, who then sent the camera back to me stating “Returning unit unrepaired, unit is beyond economical repair due to liquid damage”.Upon talking with Nikon Service about this, their reply “sorry nothing we can do”, Precision Camera makes the call; you will need to talk to them. After pointing out that the camera was used in a normal manor and failed, your sub-contractor (Precision Camera) says it cannot be repaired and that the warranty is with you Nikon for replacement, their reply “too bad, thanks for being a Nikon customer”.So, buyer beware! If you are counting on this camera to perform while on vacation you might want to look at something else. If you are looking for a camera that you can use in a pool, you should definitely look at something else. And, if you are looking for a company that will stand behind their products, you should definitely look at someone else.
Скроменый эксперт
17.07.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I bought this camera because I needed a camera I could take underwater for vacation, use in the snow for snowboarding, and throw around in the cockpit when I'm flying. Needless to say, this camera met and exceeded my expectations in performance. When I bought it, I expected some sort of picture-quality tradeoff for all the features this camera has. It didn't. The camera still delivers high-definition photos and videos. 1080p. Sound quality on the videos can suck if the source is farther away (such as at a live concert). If you're recording someone talking, you won't have a problem with it.I took this camera snorkeling, into the pool, and scuba diving down to 25 feet, and it's still kicking strong. I was worried at one point when there appeared to be a hazy film of moisture in the screen after leaving it in the pool for about an hour, but placing it in a sunny spot on some towels remedied that problem.Its auto mode is great for new camera users, but if you're a more advanced user, you can select different modes for different situations (there is a mode for every situation thinkable...from low-light outdoor landscape shots, to food shots, to pet shots).It also features a GPS system, which logs the exact coordinates (and compass direction you were facing!) of *almost* every photo you shoot (depends on GPS uplink connection). I thought that was pretty cool, because I travel a lot and think it's pretty interesting to be able to pull up a map of every location I've snapped a photo.I bought the 110 model, which features a wifi app that allows you to wirelessly link this thing to devices that do not have a SD card slot (e.g. Apple products). You'll have to install an app, but it's worth it. This app allows me to wirelessly transfer photos from my camera, take photos using my iPhone as a remote, and view albums from my phone.A feature I have yet to use is the I-have-fat-fingers/I-am-wearing-snowgloves button on the side of the camera. By depressing this button, you can flip through different commands such as "take photos," "view photos," "change mode," etc. by simply shaking the camera. I expect to use this button a lot when I take my camera snowboarding this year. It has the qualities a Go-Pro, but with more options.Bottom line: If you're a world traveler, and are expecting to do a lot of diverse things on your trips, from the skies to the oceans, or from the slopes to the backpacking trails, this camera is for you.
Скроменый эксперт
24.10.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
I bought this camera for a kayaking trip. We would be going through rapids, so I didn't want to risk taking pics with my iPhone or other Nikon (non-waterproof) camera. This camera took AMAZING pictures! The features are well worth the money. The key is picking the right setting for the right kind of lighting. The pics are crisp, clear and true. It's also very tough! We took turns with the camera as we each got pics of each other making it over the waterfalls. A friend who had the camera at the time, capsized and got pinned against a boulder. She was fine, but the camera really took a beating. It was fully submerged and hit the rock before she did. Not a scratch on it, though! Nothing slowed this camera down. I absolutely love it and based on it's rugged durability and picture quality, it's now my go-to camera whether I'm on the water or not. I spent weeks researching cameras and I'm very happy that I went with the Nikon COOPIX AW110 The GPS comes in handy when you're hiking or kayaking pretty far. We kayaked 8 miles the first day and there were several times the river split and we weren't sure which direction to go. My friends couldn't get a signal on their phone to use their map, but we could use the GPS on the camera. If you have any trouble picking the right settings for the right set-up, just go to youtube and search for this camera. There are MANY helpful demos. If you're still trying to make up your mind, youtube also has some great reviews that compare this camera with several other top brands. Can't wait to hit the next river with this thing! Oh and it takes pics in a flash, too. There were many times we caught wildlife along the river that we had no warning of and only seconds to get a good shot. I kept the camera hooked to my life jacket (when it was my turn to carry it) so it was always within reach. I also purchases the Nikon float for the camera....you don't want this thing getting away if you do capsize! Many people lost cameras going over the waterfalls b/c they didn't have a float. The cameras just sank to the bottom.
Скроменый эксперт
07.12.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Excellent for the wet out doors, very wet out doors. Four stars for the Cons. I bought this camera for my daughter who is a college student that was going to do research in the Amazon jungle at the Tiputini remote research station in Equator. She was there for two months, used the camera daily and the photos it produced were research quality. It rained almost every day and the official high end SLR was quickly left behind because Coolpix's high quality of pictures and the fact the it needed no protection from the elements. She took a little over 3500 photos, yes 3500 and most were great.Pros: The macro worked very well, the video was good with good sound. Does very well in the limited light of floor of the Jungle once the flash was adjusted. It was easy to use, carry and had good battery life. Waterproof! It worked great in the pouring rain of the Amazon day in and day out. Takes rough use such as bouncing in a pack, being dropped and bonked into trees. Small enough to use one handed with small hands.Cons: The battery door seal let just enough water vapor in to fog the lens sometimes (a little light oil rubbed on the O ring fixed it mostly. The battery is proprietary so it is best to bring another so one can be charging will using the other. It is hard to switch modes quickly and hard to manipulate the lighting.Cannot comment much on the GPS. It did tell how high up in the tree canopy she was but down on the jungle floor it had a rougher time acquiring her location. Maybe the dense foliage dampens the signal.Her co-researchers openly stated they were jealous of the fact the she could use hers anytime anyplace. If you wish to see some of her pictures, you can go to her jungle blog at http://www.amazonandbeyond.blogspot.com/. The first month was sent in low quality so start in August to get the high quality, be sure to click on the photos.
Скроменый эксперт
12.05.2013
4/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
First I would start saying that my father and I are fans of Nikon products. Even in our natal Cuba Nikon is a brand that most people recognize and think as a quality camera. We have had several Nikon cameras over the years. I do a lot of kayaking, snorkeling, hiking etc so my last Nikon camera a Nikon cool pix that I loved fell into the water and die. I decided to buy another Nikon cool-pix but this time the waterproof version. I got the camera from Best buy. At the beginning everything was fine. It took exelent pictures, the underwater pictures were ok but I expected a better quality from Nikon. The underwater video was crappy but I have a Kodak play-sport that I mainly use for my underwater video shoots so no problem on that. After 2 trips to the reef the camera started to freeze on me. I was able to take 10-15 pictures and then it freezes I was able to do nothing not even turning the camera off. So I find myself swimming in the middle of the reef trying to wade the waves and keep the camera over the water so I was able to take the battery out and then put it in again that way I was able to shoot another 10-15 pictures and bang it freezes again and again. The problem got so bad that at the end I was only able to take 1-3 pictures before it freezes. I went to best buy and bought the last model of the Olympus Tough series the TG2. Nikon is a good company no doubt on that but this is just their second waterproof camera so some glitches and problems are expected, Olympus has a long long history of building waterproof cameras I hope Nikon will fix this and improve on the next model they launch.Another problem I found is that in the Nikon camera the lenses are in one side of the camera and that makes very easy for your finger to appear in the picture. Some times you are diving and a shark appears in front of you and you got the perfect moment to take a picture. you are not going to have time to think where to put your hand correctly on the camera. That is another feature I like from the latest Olympus tough TG2 the objective is in the center of the camera just like in any regular camera. I don't know what is the point on having the objective to one side of the camera.One feature that Nikon should add is the possibility to add different lenses to the camera, fish eye lens etc. Being a rough camera you are going to use it in many different extreme environments an for taking many different extreme pictures so the ability to have difference lenses will be nice. Olympus TG-2 have this option. Hope this review helps
Скроменый эксперт
15.03.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
A little background, I am a professional photographer and have been taking photos for the past 30+ years. I typically shoot only with Nikon camera's and lenses, but for this purchase I did look at other brands.Let's start with what makes this a GREAT camera:* Excellent build quality - the look, feel, weight and attention to build details (seams, fit/finish, quality of components) is Excellent* The wide availability of shooting modes (underwater, close-up, portrait, night +16 other modes) will satisfy even the picky pro user, but the "Easy Auto Mode" is awesome for the average user that just wants to pick up the camera and take a picture.* The built in Wi-Fi and GPS features were easy to use and setup.* IMHO, one of the first truly rugged point & shoots on the market. Freezeproof, Waterproof & Shockproof. Of course with limitations, but still a VERY rugged camera that can take some abuse.* I've taken about 100 pictures so far and am seriously impressed with the quality of the pix and how well the camera does in low-light situations.* Nikon has a Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility app that is pretty cool. I've used it to automatically upload pix right to my iPad. Clean, easy and flawless.With the GREAT also comes some shortfalls. Not a whole lot IMHO, but enough to ding it ONE star* You have to print out your own manual. Sure, a quick start guide is included, but this is a serious feature rich camera and as such, there should be a printed manual to help you gain familiarity and skills. My concern is that the average user is not going to print out the huge PDF manual to learn about the awesome feature set. Which means the camera doesn't get used to nearly it's broad capabilities.* While the 3" OLED display is beautiful, it is a scratch magnet. Nikon should include a screen protector at this $350 price point.* No included memory card, another shortfall at this price point IMHO. The camera does have 21MB of internal memory so you can shoot right out of the box, but even an 8GB card would have been a big plus.Overall, I really love this camera. A great set of features and usability. The price point is a bit steep, but if you are the type of user that is very hard on your camera or you like to dig into the different features and modes and actually use them, then this is a perfect camera for you. I have a dedicated video camera, so I have not used that feature more than twice. But the times I did, it was easy to use and the HD quality was impressive.A close to 5 STAR camera, but for the price point I felt that Nikon could have included a few extras. But you cannot go wrong with the build quality or the picture quality - those features are truly 5 STAR.
Скроменый эксперт
18.11.2013
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
This pictures and videos were incredible. It took equally high quality land and underwater shots. The auto-feature did great at accurately assessing the conditions and automatically switching to landscape, underwater, macro. The GPS feature was extremely accurate. All of that doesn't matter if it's not actually waterproof though. It made it through my 47 foot (max depth) 47 minute bottom time dive and two snorkel trips. Each day it was rinsed with freshwater, opened and the seal was cleaned with a q-tip to ensure no debris was around the seal. Didn't matter, water leaked around the poor yellow rubber seal (actually it's more like the water collected around the seal and slowly snuck in via capillary action. We waited 2-3 hours after rinsing to open; it didn't matter. The camera still "works" but the screen does not, so you can't turn on the gps, can't change the function, can't see what you're shooting, can't do anything except point and click and hope you get what you need. I bought on October 13th to make sure I had it before my November 5th trip to Fiji. The return policy ended 1 day before I got back so I guess I'm stuck trying to use the warranty through Nikon. We also had a Nikon AW 100 that had never been taken in the water before...the exact same thing happened, but a day earlier. Screen is dead. We also had an Olympus tough 8010 that's been through hell (grand cayman diving snorkeling for a week, Guam diving/snorkeling for two weeks, black water kayaking, spelunking, drops, bangs etc...) and it's still working like a champ. Picture quality on the Olympus in noticeably lower and it has no GPS function, but at least it works. Nikon has a serious issue with the design of these cameras. We will be trying to get this replaced or find a way to get our money back.
Скроменый эксперт
02.12.2013
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
Steer clear of this camera. If you are wise you will stay away from this brand of camera also ... their repair service is INCOMPETENT. I purchased this camera on April 19th, 2013. It received light usage for the next couple of months. I always noticed how flaky the screen, focus and white balance were acting from the first turn on of the device ... but it took reasonable pictures, so I ok with it. I then took the camera on vacation, and it started to freeze up on every other picture taken. I would have to remove the battery and reinsert to reboot the camera.I sent the camera in Nikon service. It comes back, "adjusted and cleaned" which is code for (I have worked in the electronics business) we did nothing, cause we could find nothing wrong. The device, based on shipping time, was in the service center ONE DAY .. so no one bothered to stress test it.So two weeks ago, same issue. I am taking a couple pictures, and the camera freezes up .. I have to remove the battery to reboot. I send it in again. This time I explained in detail, that I thought based on the problems occurring that the zoom motor may be shorting, which can cause EMF noise and logic circuits to go haywire. After one day the camera comes back again .. We cannot duplicate your problem. its costs me $10 to ship this camera to their service center each time ... Why would I want to do it multiple times? You would think on the second visit, they might expose the camera to more rigorous tests, or replace the camera ... But no ... back it comes with no work whatsoever ...This is my last Nikon product. I hope this review alerts perspective customers. I have a Panasonic camera that is very similar, and it is ROCK SOLID ... Do yourself a favor ... look to another brand of camera!!!
Скроменый эксперт
25.04.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
We bought this camera for our recent Ecuador trip (Galapagos + Quito) and we are extremely satisfied with our purchase. We did two months of research for a good underwater camera and all the reviews on all the different brands left us confused. We took our chances on this one because of the excellent features. And we were rewarded! It worked like a charm underwater. In clear water of course. Took amazing videos, crystal clear. It worked so well on land too! Fantastic shots and the photo quality is excellent. We loved the 'macro' feature. It is par excellence. Really enjoyed taking macro shots of all the wildlife in Galapagos. The wifi proved to be super useful. Every night my husband would transfer the day's pictures to his iphone for back up. He took real good care of the camera and followed instructions for cleaning it every time we used it underwater, cleaning any sand or dirt, etc. And it never leaked. We were very impressed with it options for shooting modes, gps, wifi, and the rest. We found only two drawbacks: The zoom isn't that great but good enough. In the HDR mode, you have to wait for a while till you can take the next shot, longer than in the auto mode. But we are not complaining! We simply love this camera :-)
Скроменый эксперт
04.07.2013
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
I am currently on my second AW110. I purchased the AW110 2 days prior to going on vacation to Bermuda. I was expecting to take great photos while snorkeling with this camera. The camera is rated for underwater use at a depth of 59', and not to exceed 1 hour. I snorkeled for 30 minutes, and did not reach a depth greater than 10' (which is a generous over-estimate). Upon coming out of the water, the camera would turn on, but the screen would not illuminate. The screen remained black and is no longer functional. While the camera has many nice features like integrated Wi-Fi, GPS, and the ability to take 3D pictures, the camera just didn't hold up to even 1/6th of the promised depth. I contacted Nikon Customer Support/Service which was a complete and utter joke. The representative that I spoke with claimed to be both customer service and technical support; she was neither technically proficient nor friendly. I was told to send my camera into Nikon at my own expense for it to be evaluated and Nikon would repair it if possible. If the camera was not repairable, they would "possibly" replace it. I am extremely thankful that I purchased the AW110 from Amazon.com as they just replaced the entire Camera with minimal questions asked, prepaid return shipping, and the postal carrier picked up the package at my front door. Lastly, I read many reviews before purchasing this camera and this has happened to MANY MANY individuals. A basic search on the Internet as well as Amazon.com will show an overwhelming community of consumers that have been viciously bitten by this product. When I mentioned this to the Technical Support Representative, she exclaimed that she had never heard of this issue before... I'll leave the readers of this review to generate their own opinion on that note. If I didn't already have a Nikon DSLR prior to purchasing this AW110, I'd be sure to shop with the 5 - Letter competitor that starts with C and ends with anon. Furthermore, I urge any representative of Nikon with any level of pride in their organization that may be reading this review to contact me.Update #1: Nikon rejected this very same review on their website for "One or more reasons" which are unnamed. Only positive reviews are allowed. ;)
Скроменый эксперт
20.10.2013
4/10
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I bought the AW110 two weeks ago in the Netherlands before leaving on vacations to the Maldives. I own another pro DSLR and a number of lenses from Nikon, and I purchased this one for snorkeling shots after a quick web search, trusting the Nikon quality.The camera is a complete disappointment to say the least. After one week the whole OLED display was covered by condensation. Just one day later the lenses were also fully covered. All care was taken to access the card/battery compartment only once the camera was totally dry/clean, and the compartment was always carefully closed. I do not do any diving; only snorkeling. So the camera was never any deeper than 1 meter in the water.After noticing the malfunction I searched the web for similar problems, and the number of comments stating the exact same issue was simply awkward. I was hopping this to be a just a bad unit, but it seems to have happened to many other not so satisfied customers.Today I switched the camera on to see if the battery was still charged, and switched the camera off. Before leaving for snorkeling I switched the AW110 once again, and realized that the welcome screen did not show up. I tried to switch the camera on several times again, but nothing at all. All controls were simply DEAD.What I find quite disturbing is that besides all comments I found before on the condensation issue, I realize now that there are a number of comments and blogs stating that the camera `simply did not work anymore'.Are we really talking about Nikon here?? I mean the Nikon quality? I mean, look at all the comments on the web. This is a joke. This is an 18m waterproof / 2m shockproof camera that goes totally dead after a few days snorkeling for a few hours a day.If Nikon is still the Nikon we all used to know they should be seriously looking into a factory recall.DO NOT BUY IT. This is not an isolated case.
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16.02.2014
8/10
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I am a DSLR shooter who wanted an alternative to bring on vacation. Originally I looked for a case for my DSLR but for around a couple hundred bucks, a dedicated beach camera seemed like a better idea. I read hundreds of reviews and comparisons and it came down to this, the Panasonic WG-3 and the Olympus TG-2. The Olympus felt much better in my hands as it's a bit larger and has the centered lens, but At a hundred bucks more and no better image quality, I decided on the Nikon.One of my favorite cameras was a Coolpix, so I had good expectations. The macro mode is sweet. (I couldn't get the Oly to focus macro in a store. This Nikon focuses fast and accurate in macro.) I've had this thing in the pool two consecutive days with no fogging coming into an 80 degree pool room from 15 degrees outside.With the negative reviews, I am being extra careful to follow the directions and rinsing it after chlorine exposure and not opening that battery door unless totally necessary.The movie mode is easy with good results. Underwater is great. Low light shots are sad, but it is a point and shoot. The wifi is very slick. Photos in bright light look great.This is my new family fun camera. No more worrying about the DSLR and sweet lenses on vacation. They're staying home. Most photos from the AW110 are soft but will look great in the album or on Facebook. I'm glad I bought it.
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27.05.2014
2/10
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I bought from a third party seller, Zantafio Enterprises LLC and paid $5.99 delivery. They used USPS for delivery. I had to go to a post office to pick it up because when it was delivered I was not home ... kind of annoying. Anyways, was excited to get it anyway. I charged the battery for the whole night and input the battery and memory card in the morning. After I turned it on, Uh-oh, black screen. I tried to set up different functions and used the most simple auto function. Still black. Tried to shoot a couple of pictures and videos, when I played back, they were all dark. I owned more than 10 digit cameras and this was so unusual. I contacted the seller and described the problem. They only replied and asked did you charge the battery?.... That was frustrating. Do you think I am stupid? I don't want to talk to them anymore. This will go back for sure. Another thing I noticed is Nikon still uses a power cord for the charger which is not convenient for travelling.
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21.11.2013
8/10
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Good little point n shoot! I read lots of reviews on this camera some real good, some real bad then some where just stupid people talking ish! Bottom line for me... I bought it for 245 bucks new! It performs exactly how a camera priced at $245 should! I didnt expect amazing performance and top quality imaging. If you want that please spend around $1,000!!! This AW110 is awesome for the price though. The auto ISO is a tad slow which is expected. The auto focus isant as fast as a DSLR which I also expected and I dont know why Nikon says this camera is good in low light : / when the specs Nikon gives, clearly says to a person who knows better that (this camera is not good in low light)... but I already new that before I bought it! I still love the camera! All the features it has are great and I am going to keep it for fishing and camping and what ever else. Dont drop the camera or you will need to send it back to Nikon for them to check it out and make sure the water seal isant broken. If you dont ship it back to them after dropping it and you submerge the camera in water and it fails to work, it will be your fault and Nikon will not honor the warranty... TRICK OF THE CENTURY LOL F'N NIKON LOL!!! JUST DONT DROP IT... I dont care about what professionals say about this camera! I am a professional my self because I get paid to shoot with my SLR and I say AW110 camera is dope for the price. I recommend it to every one! Being straight up dummy proof is the only thing I don't like about it. I wish I had more freedom with all the standard camera settings!! But its ok! NIKON!
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26.08.2013
2/10
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Short of it: Failed in shallow water like so many other peoples AW110.We purchased this camera a few weeks before a trip to St John Virgin Islands that involved a lot of snorkeling. The camera controls and features are great. The pictures were good quality for a little point and shoot. The pictures before the trip in a pool came out wonderful. The only issue that we had with it was that 3 days into our trip it died. The screen went black which made the camera little more than useless. Many other people complain of the same issue with it so it seems to be a fairly common fault with this model. The deepest we went with it was probably 5 or 6 feet, most of the time was surface snorkeling. If you want a camera that can get splashed while you are boating this is probably a good idea. If you want something that can go into a couple feet of water stay away from this camera. It seems unimaginable that it could actually go to the 18 meters and still function when so many of them break a couple feet from the surface. In short we want to love this camera, we tried to love this camera, the features are great, except the one feature that we bought it for, to use in water. Nikon if you actually had this camera waterproofed it would be a killer, instead it scares me away from your brand. Feel free to keep my camera that I used for 3 days and just sent in for warranty until you solve this problem since it's pretty useless to me as it is now.Update: We received an estimate from Nikon of $148.84 to repair this camera. The paperwork said that it was not covered by warranty. When I call to get more information as to why they denied the warranty I just get a message that says all their staff is assisting other calls then their phone system hangs up. Not only would I rate this camera low but Nikon's support is non-existent for all intents and purposes.
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03.03.2014
6/10
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I'm also looking for a waterproof snorkeling camera to take to the Caribbean on a cruise and am a big fan of Nikon.After reading these reviews, I wonder if the AW 110 (and the AW 100) is subject to "negative atmospheric pressure" issues - When you depart on your flight to these tropical vacation locations the camera is at your local pressure (+/- local whether changes). During the flight, the camera is at 8,000 - 10,000 foot equivalent pressure in the cabin or baggage compartment.Could this be blowing out the seals? Damaging the LCD cover?I saw a comment from someone after at trip to the Alps or Himalaya mountains, saying that the camera screen went black & could not take pictures ~100 ft. below the summit, so they could not take their summit pix, but returned to normal once they stared down and crossed this 'magical' threshold...This problem MAY be solved by simply unsealing the camera (open/unseal the battery compartment) when traveling to your vacation spot by air.Thoughts????Now (2/7/14) Nikon has introduced the AW120 with an f2.8 lens. Decisions, decisions, for ~$100 more than an AW110, this begins to look like the price of a mid-compact camera or a plastic dive case for my DSLR.
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05.10.2013
2/10
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Here is the straight scoop. I read a ton of reviews of this camera, the Canon, Pentax, Olympus waterproof cameras. The problem is the reviews dont really use the camera underwater. We went to Bora Bora (trip of a lifetime) with our 4 and 7 year old and the camera worked great on the beach - but as soon as we went in the water it leaked water. My kids are young - we were snorkeling - so about 6-12 inches from the surface. I also bought Nikons floaty leash (worked great) so the camera was never more that 12 - 18 inches deep and it leaked. When it dried out it came back to life and does work - but anytime it is- immersed it leaks. Ive had a few Nikon cameras over the years and not had any problems. So I returned it to Nikon when we got back. I have just logged on to the Nikon service center to see the status - and heres what I see :Problem: LIQUID DAMAGE CLEAN & CHECKTotal cost of repair: $137.50*So - as much as I like the form factor of the camera and the photos are decent (when not waterlogged), Im not going to be taking Nikon's repair center up on their offer. Im in the market for a really waterproof waterproof camera. With two kids under ten - I dont need much - just a few feet of water - swimming pools and ocean.So Im afraid the other reviews you see on Amazon about this camera not being waterproof are true and while DP camera and others do great reviews - the reviews here are from people who actually have used the camera underwater.I run a company. Im not sure how Nikon feels about selling a product that claims to be waterproof and then attempts to charge you for 'fixing it' when it leaked in 1 foot of water.
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30.05.2014
8/10
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This is going to be a very short review. I'm not going into all of the features. They're plentiful and nice. I've taken some great photos and videos with it. So far, it's definitely been waterproof.My issue with the camera is with the high speed video mode, which gives you slow-motion output. In the bright sunlight, it looks very good, but only lasts for a very short time. In the case of the 4x speed, you get 15 seconds before it switches back to normal mode. I'm curious why they put this sort of limit on the camera.My other problem is that the light setting appears to be set to bright daylight when in HS. This means that you can't shoot HS indoors, or in heavily shaded areas.If I'd known about these issues, I'd have looked at other camera options more closely.
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