Nikon Coolpix P2 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Nikon Coolpix P2 Review. This is a well made, solid digital camera. It has built in WiFi technology enabling you to transfer images from the camera to computer without the need for a cable.

Pros: Wireless transfer to PC, Colours,

Cons: Indoor portrait, Limited flash range,

Verdict: I like the Nikon Coolpix P2. It is the first digital camera I have tested to offer the ease of wi-fi transmission to the computer. It takes a good photo and is worth a close look.

Pros: Good metering, good AF and exposure control. Superb range of shooting features, Nikon "Help" system

Cons: No optical viewfinder, no storage card supplied, Wi-Fi connection issues

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix P2 is a plain Jane in terms of its looks but it packs a real punch in terms of image quality and ease of use. Stunning images from accomplished compact with the convenience if Wi-Fi technology built in

Pros: Good metering, good AF and exposure control. Superb range of shooting features, Nikon 'Help' system

Cons: No optical viewfinder, no storage card supplied, Wi-Fi connection issues

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix P2 is a plain Jane in terms of its looks but it packs a real punch in terms of image quality and ease of use. Stunning images from accomplished compact with the convenience if Wi-Fi technology built in

Review summary: At last, an end to scrabbling around with a USB cable desperately trying to coax your digital camera to connect to your computer.

Pros: Very good image quality.Program and Aperture Priority modes. 2.5 inch LCD monitor. 3.5X zoom with little distortion.No chromatic aberration.Good flash photos when the flash output is increased.Low sensitivity to noise ; Wireless capability

Cons: Image focus too soft when the zoom is at its maximum telephoto and the focus at infinity.No optical viewfinder.LCD monitor a bit hard to see outdoors in sunlight.Use of wireless capability requires some experience with Wi-Fi