Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Set your sights on a higher level in digital photography. Designed for the person who is passionate about photography, the Nikon Coolpix 995 merges the well-known Nikon Coolpix-style camera body with all the advantages of digital technology. Its 4x Zoom-Nikkor lens gets you close to the action, and the 4x stepless digital zoom let you capture intricate details missed by other cameras.At any distance, Coolpix 995 takes sharp, clear pictures with brilliant color through its 3.34-megapixel CCD. High-resolution images contain a wealth of information that result in pictures with exceptional clarity and detail. Versatile exposure controls and multiple flash modes maximize your creative potential in any shooting situation. Tailor image resolution levels to meet your exact needs, and download images with a few simple mouse clicks through the standard USB interface for Plug and Play compatibility with the latest PCs and Macintosh computers. Nikon Coolpix 995. Simply a higher standard in digital photography.

Amazon.com Product Description:
The Nikon Coolpix 995 builds on the versatile swivel design of the Coolpix 990 and 950, with features such as a new multimode pop-up flash that helps reduce red-eye considerably, and a handful of inventive creative controls, including white-balance bracketing, four-color saturation modes, and a 50-step manual focus mode. Its 3.34-megapixel CCD sensor captures high-resolution images (maximum of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels) for quality enlargements, and the 4x optical zoom Nikkor lens provides the 35mm photography equivalent of a 38-152mm zoom. This is currently the highest zoom range in the Coolpix line (as of July 2001). The Coolpix 995 also has a 4x stepless digital zoom, 256-element matrix metering, an advanced autofocus system, QuickTime movie mode for movies up to 40 seconds long, multiple automatic exposure modes, and a 1.8-inch LCD monitor with 6x zooming playback.

One of the best reasons to choose the Coolpix 995 is for the quality Nikkor optics and the ability to add any (optional) Coolpix converter lenses and accessories. There is even a multiflash sync terminal for attaching up to five external Nikon Speedlights. The camera's 4x optical zoom lens incorporates two aspherical elements (10 elements in 8 groups overall) for optimal performance in a compact design, plus it features super-integrated coating (SIC) for incredible sharpness. In macro mode, you can focus as close as 0.8 inches from your subject. Other interesting features include the ability to shoot subjects in motion with a high-speed full-resolution image capture at three frames per second, an improved shutter speed of 1/2,300 per second, and a fast maximum ISO setting of 800. There is also a noise reduction mode on the 995 to minimize digital artifacts and help capture excellent images at long exposures.

To sweeten the deal, the Coolpix 995 comes with rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charger, Lexar 16MB CompactFlash memory card, USB cable for high-speed connectivity, multiple software products (even a program that allows users to edit their QuickTime movies), lens cap, and neck strap. It is covered by a one-year warranty.



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Accessories:

• Adobe Photoshop Elements 7
• Corel Photo Album 7 Deluxe
• PhotoPlus X2 Digital Studio
• Adobe Photoshop CS4
• Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade

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Rating: - The 'Coolestpix 995' and the 'Coolestpix 5000'
I struggled for years with my film cameras to take good close-up photos, but was never able to get the colors right. In February, 2002, I spent $[...] on a Coolpix 995. It was a whole new world!

The purpose of this camera was very specialized. I wanted it to take very close-up photos of wristwatches and pocketwatches for my website, in order to show what the watches looked like at various stages of disassembly. This camera was perfect for the job.

To take close-up photos, I adjust the ISO to 100, turn off the flash, use Aperture Priority and select the smallest aperture possible. I adjust the zoom to the midpoint, select the micro setting and the self-timer. With the camera on a tripod, I press the button. Ten seconds later, it takes the photo. The results have been the best I have ever had with any camera. The photos on the website brought me increased business and my equipment has paid for itself many times.

In 2007, I found another Coolpix 995 in a pawn shop for $[...] plus tax. They also had a Coolpix 5000 for $[...]. At those prices, I had to have them both! Then I found a terrific assortment of accessories on Amazon.com, which all arrived today. They included:

1. Nikon 8x20d lens, a TELESCOPE AND MICROSCOPE for the 995.
2. Nikon TC-E2 teleconverter (2x or 200%) for the 995.
3. Nikon WC-E63 wideangle teleconverter (63%) for the 995.
4. Nikon Cool-Light SL-1, a ring flash for micro photography with the 995.
5. Nikon UR-E6 adaptor makes it possible to use the accessories above with the Coolpix 5000 camera.
6. Nikon MB-E5000 battery pack for the Coolpix 5000.

If you buy either of these cameras, you want all the accessories above. The prices for these accessories on Amazon.com are a small fraction of what they once sold for, probably because of low demand for them now.

Having tried out a new Coolpix S1, I can compare the older to the newer. The older cameras here offer the most spectacular micro-photography, especially when using the 8x20d lens. The older cameras offer Aperture Priority and Manual settings, which are essential for micro-photography. The new Coolpix S1, however, does not have these settings, nor can it get as close to the subject as the other two cameras. However, the closeness was good enough for most of my needs, and the colors were so much better! I use my new Coolpix S1 for most of my photography now because of the better colors and because it is so much easier to use and to connect to my computer. However, I am still keeping my older cameras for special tasks. The telescope will be useful when I travel. Choices, choices.

In summary, if you plan to take very close-up photos and you need the macro features, I recommend the Coolpix 995 and the Coolpix 5000. You should also get all the accessories listed above. They are all gems.

However, if you do not plan to take very close-up photos and do not need the Aperture Priority or Manual settings, I recommend the Nikon S1, which is so small and so easy to use and such fun! When using any camera, I recommend using it on a tripod whenever possible (you will see the difference).

I hope you found this review to be informative. Good luck.

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Rating: - Excellent handy camera
I bought the 995 almost 4 and a half years ago and have not been disappointed. My only regret is not being able to find a replacement. I have taken well over 20 000 pictures, mostly work (Hand surgeon), have dropped it a few times, (perhaps that's why its not working as well now) and LOVE IT! Giving me some trouble now, but I would gladly buy a similar new one.

The macro mode is great. The ring flash that comes with it allows very accurate colour reproduction. Only trouble as someone else mentioned earlier is the start-up time. But this camera is 5 years old... give it a break!

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Rating: - Not my favorite tool
I use this camera at work, often on occasions when I am sent on assignments I didn't know about when I went home the evening prior.

This is not my favorite camera for a number of reasons. What bothers me most is the view I receive through the viewfinder. The viewfinder is small, to begin, being only about one square inch. The views are often clouded in shades of red, gray or black, also, not what you look at with the naked eye.

Turning the camera in half, like the photo on this page, does not improve matters. I find this camera somewhat difficult to manage with controls being tiny and that abominable viewfinder constantly creating problems for me.

It does take fine pictures, however, and transferring them from the camera to a PC or other media is simply a matter of plugging in and pushing a button. So it does the job well. If only it was an equal pleasure while I was using it I could rate this better.

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Rating: - THE BEST CAMERA EVER
I have been using the 995 since 2001, I am a medical Radiologist, in my field everybody needs a high quality digital camara aid for storing cases. The results using my Nikon 995 compared to other cameras (from my collegues) in the same range are breath taking!! You a get a great Nikor lens, with a very convenient Makro and so many manual options that makes it impossible to need another camera.
Plus you can have add-ons that the others don't have like the slide reproducer that lets you digitize all the old slides!!. I have literaly taken thousands of pictures and works as good as new. The 995 lets you take charge when you need to, but also has the automatic ¨SNAPPY¨ mode for easier shots. It's a must have. After comparing I can't imagine 3 years later why would I want to change it for another.

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Rating: - It was a great first Digital Camera for me the dentist
Just got home today after looking at new digital cameras, all of the sudden my Nikon 995 seems HUGE. But over the past 18 months it has been flawless, and made me switch completely to digital for family and some work (dentist).
I thought it interesting that someone noted that red eye was not as much of a problem as earlier Nikon digital cameras - I thought it was a big problem, and it would be my one complaint about the 995.
The 3.2MP was more then sufficient, I recently just got an 8 X 10" from an online printing surface, and it is beautiful. Printing on my HP 7550 I was able to get excellent 5" X 7"'s, but I guess this isn't a printer review.
The menus are easy, and downloading via USB was a snap. I would rate the software as very average. I still don't understand why WIN XP can't just recognize the camera for direct downloading instead of going through a third party soft ware.
I have now attached the camera to a clinical microscope and will continue to use it. And I don't think I will buy anything more then a 4MP camera for my next hobby camera. Of course, I just purchased the 6.2 Canon Rebel today for work and serious photograpy, but that's another story...