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Nikon Coolpix 7900 Digital Camera (7.1MP, 3072x2304, 3x Opt, 13.5MB Installed Memory)

77

Good

  • Pros
  • Intuitive menu system
  • Lots of scene modes
  • Cons
  • Shutter, aperture settings not displayed
  • Performance: Very Good: 83
  • Features: Good: 74
  • Design: Very Good: 80
Performance
Battery Life (minutes)150
Battery Life ScoreGood
Image Quality ScoreVery Good
Image Quality, Color66.9
Image Quality, Distortion52.6
Image Quality, Exposure69
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash59
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal73.3
Image Quality, Overall62
Image Quality, Sharpness31.2
Number of Batteries1
Number of Shots274
Performance
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at the camera's highest resolution and default automatic settings. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores. Data based on tests designed and conducted by the PC World Test Center. All rights reserved.Good
Ease of useVery Good
FeaturesGood
Maximum effective pixels/resolution7.1 megapixels/3072 by 2304
Bundled media18MB internal memory plus SD Card slot
Focal range (35mm equivalent)38mm to 114mm
Maximum aperture(wide/telephoto)f2.8/f4.9
Shutter speed range (seconds)4 seconds to 1/2000 second
ViewfindersOptical viewfinder, 2-inch LCD
Video/audio recording640 by 480 video with audio; clip length limited by size of media
Semi-automatic/manual modesSixteen scene modes
Continuous shooting speedUp to 1.7 frames per second for a maximum of three frames
Optional lensesNone
SoftwareNikon Picture Project
Other featuresN/A
Battery scoreGood
Battery life274 shots, 150 minutes
Battery typeRechargeable lithium ion
Dimensions (w/d/h) and weight3.5 by 2.4 by 1.4 inches; 6.5 ounces
Support policy scoreVery Good
Support policiesOne-year parts and labor warranty; 24-hour daily toll-free support

User Reviews for Nikon Coolpix 7900 Digital Camera (7.1MP, 3072x2304, 3x Opt, 13.5MB Installed Memory)

  • Reviewed by: mmmmtap

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Many wonderful features.

    Weaknesses: Firmware Version 1.2 limits recording time when using a high speed 2 gb sd. If you have 1.1, do not upgrade!

    Overall Evaluation: I made a big mistake of updating my firmware. Before the update, I had over an hour of recording time at the highest quality. Other than that, it is a great camera.

  • Reviewed by: hanbsh

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Good pictures with bright light.

    Weaknesses: Like other rater said, this camera has very weak flash. And no battery power left after low battery message.

    Overall Evaluation: This camera is trying to destroy Nikon's legacy. I should read Consumer Reports magazine's rating. The flash is very weak. I tried to take pictures with a slaved flash light to enhance the light condition like I took picture with old film camera, but the way did not work. I do know how many the fration of second of shutter speed this camera gives for flash. I tried every features to improve the pictures with dark light. This camera is trying to destroy Nikon's legacy.

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