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Nikon CoolPix 990 Is This The Digital Camera For You?
by Howard_Creech | Dec 10 '00
Pros: 3.34 Megapixels, Swiveling Zoom Lens, Great Feature Set
Cons: A few Minor Compatibility Concerns

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OVERALL RATING
Product Rating: 4.0



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Comments on Nikon CoolPix 990 Is This The Digital Camera For You?" (10 total)  
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Details, details (Reply to this comment)
by dncswknivs
It really is the details that matter, isn't it. So often a camera looks good, and is disappointingly lacking. But I agree, ever since my friend (and e-pinions compatriot) bought it, I've wanted one. It's just that it's quite an expensive piece of electronics...maybe some day...

Grant
Jan 05 '01
8:04 am PST

Great review! (Reply to this comment)
by elliejo
Fantastic details and examples, as always. Write on!
Elliejo
Dec 29 '00
8:21 am PST

great review (Reply to this comment)
by soothsayer
as you pointed out , the 990 allows direct transfers from camera to pc via USB; the 950 and 800 didn't have this option.
Dec 24 '00
12:50 am PST

As always....... (Reply to this comment)
by Broad49
yours is an opinion you can always take to the bank....keep on keeping on Howard & Happy Holidays !

Broad49
Dec 16 '00
8:46 pm PST

Detailed and informative! (Reply to this comment)
by webguy
Structured and very easy to follow...I'm sure more so than my review!
You wrote about difficulty with card reading...I'd recommend all CP990 users to transfer images via a Lexar Jumpshot reader. It's faster, more stable than via direct from camera.

You also wrote about "moire distortion." Did you mean what's termed as "barrel" distortion? I've understood this refers to straight lines curved by optics at short focal lengths.

I've understood moiré differently as an interference pattern created by two intersecting dot screens or raster grids. This is often seen when a printed halftone photo is scanned. Pixels are re-pixelated, creating alternating bands of high and low density.
Dec 11 '00
11:18 pm PST

***** Yes a five star review***** (Reply to this comment)
by surferdude7
Great review on a great camera!

I have looked at this one and it does look nice, though I love the Nikon D1 the best.

Great job as always,

Ron
Dec 11 '00
2:57 pm PST

I'm not considering a digital camera yet, (Reply to this comment)
by LaBruja
but this review exemplifies the information I'll need if and when I'm shopping for one. Great organization. Terrific information. Jacinta
Dec 11 '00
12:09 pm PST

Thanks much (Reply to this comment)
by sweeper, sweeper is an Advisor on Epinions in Electronics
Howard,

This is the camera I mentioned when my wife was considering buying a camera for her department needs. Like many wives, she won't believe her husband but the word of her sister's friend's cousin who knows a guy at a store that also sells cameras...

I guess the fact that I have a closet full of camera gear, years of experience and thousands of slides doesn't mean much. Sigh.

So I'm showing this review to her. I'll just say you're a friend's cousin who knows a guy...

Anyone doing a digital camera review should use this one as a template. You do good stuff.

Dave
Dec 11 '00
8:42 am PST

Nikon vs. Canon (Reply to this comment)
by viper1963
My Nikon and Canon rep are fighting over space while I am sitting back watching the feud.

Howard, I am in the process of buying a Canon D30 digital camera. Darn thing is nearly impossible to buy!

Great review . . .

Steve
Dec 11 '00
12:26 am PST

It's funny...when you are considering (Reply to this comment)
by wadesam
buying the reviewed product, you sure look at an epinion differently! Thanks for the time and effort put into this one!
Dec 10 '00
9:34 pm PST
   

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