Is a Nikon CoolPix 4600 4MP Digital Camera good?

Question

I have one right now but i bought it from my sister for 88 bucks lol. ( used)

She bought it for around 200.00 bucks brand new! But lately i been thinking of buying a very cool slim pocket size Digital Camera but do know what to buy. I want to spend no more then 199.00 or 2 something. Any advice? Which are the best camera that can shut off the flash indoors or outdoors?

Answer 1

Well, for $88, you can't go too far wrong. I bought one new a couple of years ago, just to carry in my pocket. It's good to have a small camera like that so you can always "get the picture." I've had several of these grab shots published in the newspaper, so the quality is quite acceptable.

I have many digital cameras and I am never disappointed with the results of my 4600. AND - it uses "AA" batteries instead of expensive special batteries. It's about the size of a pack of cigarettes, too. There are newer cameras that I am not as familiar with in that price range, but since you said "good, small, cheap," this is one (two) I can really recommend from experience. There are newer Coolpix cameras, but I admit that I am not familiar with all of their features. I assume that the quality of the photos is at least as good as these older models. I'd say to just be sure you get one that has an optical viewfinder, though, because you can't always see the image in an LCD viewfinder.

If it's not fast enough for you between shots, try the "Sports Assist" mode and turn off the LCD monitor.

Here are a few samples. These pics were taken with the Coolpix 4600 with no tricks or gimmicks or filters or anything. They had some "very minor adjustments" in Photoshop. If you bought this camera today, you would be able to go out and snap these pictures yourself.

500KB - http://members.aol.com/swf08302/benfranklin.jpg
Supported on a metal fence for about a 3 second exposure
The camera was in "auto" mode and I just held it still.

1.7 MB - http://members.aol.com/swf08302/commsthouse.jpg
Just a grab shot of a particular house

2MB - http://members.aol.com/swf08302/sunset20060214.jpg
Pretty winter sunset

38KB - http://members.aol.com/swf08302/solstice20051221.jpg
That's Venus up in the sky

Apples with increased red saturation - Nikon Coolpix 4600 - ISO 50
http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=57759389/PictureID=2531239713/a=75953750_75953750/t_=75953750

Eye Fix - Nikon Coolpix 4600 -
"Red-eye" fixed in Photoshop Elements 5.0 by cloning jacket lining
http://www1.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=57759389/PictureID=2799674091/a=75953750_75953750/t_=75953750


Yes, you can find better cameras that will work faster, blah, blah, blah, but you paid 88 bucks for a very nice little camera that will probably do all that you want it to do.

Answer 2

It's just an ok camera. Go to Webste dpreview.com
Last answerer just can't stand the 6 second delay between shots. Fo $200 you can do better.

Answer 3

Target. com

Answer 4

go for a new one with a warranty
sony dsc-s600
go to shopzilla.com
for a good price

Answer 5

look on bestbuy.com :]