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59 Reviews
More than point and click
My wife wanted a new camera. I reviewed many and decided on this one. Yes you can point and shoot, but the capabilities go much more than this. Lighting, speed, aperature control all are controllable and you can affect the pictures so much. My wife studied the large included manual, and her pictures are now really good looking. This is really a versatile camera that can be used like a professional tool to produce excellent results. Whether shooting portraits or scaled down pictures for e-mailing, this is a really nice camera. Neither of us, till now, have had any experience with anything more than simple point and shoot cameras, and we both find this to be a very good and versatile camera. Kids are already asking to borrow it. One is useing it for photo layout for his company. We are Pleased. If you are looking for a decent price point camera for easy carry and a lot of capability, this is the one.Read full review...
Even refurbished, it's an excellent model!
First off, I'll state that I am limited in my knowledge when it comes to cameras and the distinction between one model and another. But what I do know, I will share.
The S6000 is the best P&S camera I've owned. The model I bought was even refurbished, and it outperforms other models I have tried or owned. It has a plethora of options and is very easy to use. Beginners can pick this camera up and start shooting immediately. Shortly after, they will be able to experiment and learn its other functions quickly. The menu interface is very in-depth, yet still easy to understand and navigate.
The 14.2 megapixels allow for simple photo editing without losing much of the quality of the picture.
I would definitely recommend at least keeping this model as a top choice if you're shopping around.Read full review...
Awesome Camera
Pros:
-Shoots amazing photos with great clarity.
-HD video is a great addition, and works very well, especially with stereo sound.
-Small camera, with a high level of zoom, 10x total (7x optical, 3x digital)
-Rechargeable battery lasts around 250 pictures.
Cons:
-Need to buy a large memory card, I would say 8gb, gives around 1100 14MP photos.
-Little bit of a learning curve on how to use the advance functions, and get clear photos.
-Thats about it....awesome cameraRead full review...
I would recommend this company to anyone looking for their camera needs.
This was the best investment I have made. The camera is excellent quality, easy to use, and takes very sharp pictures in low light. As an artist, I wanted something I could take pics with, without a flash bleeding out my oils. I do custom animal and people portraits and by reviewing them on my computer I can more clearly define areas that need cleaned up or touched up, etc. This camera does the job for me and has helped me to create more lifelike paintings. I was using a Cannon which I paid well over $800 for years ago, and it does not even remotely compare to this little Nikon! The service from the company is excellent, they have an 800 number you can talk to a live person if need be. Very professional.Read full review...
Nikon Coolpix S6000
The Nikon Coolpix S6000 is a sleek, user-friendly compact ultrazoom camera with a surprisingly long 7x optical zoom (a 35mm equivalent lens range of 28mm to 196mm). It occupies the middle ground between standard ultracompact point-and-shoot cameras with 3x or 4x optical zoom, such as Nikon's own S4000, and compact ultrazooms with 10x optical zoom and higher, such as Nikon's S8000
The S6000 is a small, lightweight camera at 3.8 inches wide, 2.2 inches high and 1 inch thick (97x55x25mm), with a weight of only 5.5 ounces (156 grams). It has a 1/2.3-inch, 14.2 megapixel sensor, probably the same sensor that is in the S8000. The S6000 comes in four colors - silver, red , black and bronze
Nikon packages this model with an EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery, an adaptor for plugging into a power source to recharge the battery, a USB cord for transferring files and battery recharge, an A/V cable, a wrist strap, a CD-ROM containing a 164 page User's Manual and various software programs including Nikon's ViewNX picture transfer and organizing software. The camera I received also contained a paper version of the User's Manual.
BUILD AND DESIGN
The first thing one notices about the S6000 is its attractive, burnished metal front section. All the parts seem to be of high quality, with excellent fit and finish. The camera, while small and lightweight, feels solid. After two weeks of inhabiting my pocket it did not seem the least bit worn.
The S6000's buttons and dials work as they should. The camera has solid, tight-fitting coverings over its A/V and HDMI ports. Its wrist strap is well designed, as it is a good size (not too small) and loops over a solid metal ring built into the side of the camera. Its battery/memory card compartment cover, while plastic, seems firmly attached to the camera body, and is closed by a sliding latch. However, on one occasion when I pulled the camera out of my pocket, I noticed that the cover had opened on its own.
The only design issue I found was that, when the camera was in use for a while, the LCD would get slightly warm. I don't know whether this is normal for Nikon cameras but I've never noticed it on any other camera I've used.
Ergonomics and Controls
The S6000 has the typical boxy shape of most small cameras. It can be used with one hand, and it has a useful thumb grip at the rear that helps, but most people will probably want to use both hands to get the sharpest possible picture. Also, the metal front of the camera is rather slippery, which makes one-handed shooting more of a problem.
The camera's front is dominated by its lens, which retracts into the camera body when not in use. There is an auto focus assist/timer lamp next to the lens and a thin flash in the upper corner. Unfortunately, the flash is in a position where it is vulnerable to being blocked by fingers of a left hand steadying the camera. The camera's front also contains holes for the microphone.
The sides of the S6000 are pretty barren, containing only the wrist strap ring, HDMI port and speaker pinholes.
The bottom portion of the S6000 contains a metal tripod socket, located at the far end of the camera. While placing the socket in the middle is best for proper balance on the tripod, the far end location should not be a problem here considering the light weight of the camera. The bottom also contains the A/V port, which is used for connecting the USB cable, as well as the compartment for the camera's lithium-ion battery and a memory card.Read full review...
Excellent Camera at a reasonable price
Bought this camera for an upcoming trip as the current cameras I have are not very good. This takes very high quality photos and is very user friendly. Pretty quick shutter response and the flash can reload quickly. The pictures that I've taken so far are excellent! Nice Optical zoom...I hate digital zoom and you can disable the digital zoom on it. Easy to use interface. Can't beat the price. Normally $349 full retail!Read full review...
Nikon Coolpix S6000
I have not had this camera very long or used it very much to date.
I love the compact size and many features that this camera has. The pictures I have taken with it so far are excellent. I also find it to be very easy to operate. This is a great little camera!!!!!!!Read full review...
Nikon S6000 14.2 Megapixel Digital Camera
I replaced a 5.1 megapixel Nikon with thi 14.2 megapixel model. Quality and ease of use seem to be excellent so far. I probably don't use all the features. The auto mode to works well for most of my photos. But, I very much appreciate the document copy and the museum scene selections. I haven't tried many others. Nice camera. WLP March 2011Read full review...
Nikon Coolpix S6000 Camera
A terrific little camera. Small size makes it easy to handle and the pictures are very clear. Takes great close ups for my e-bay items. Battery life is good. The pictures are actually coming out clearer with less stress than with our Cannon SLR camera. I would highly recommend this camera.Read full review...
Easy to use
Very easy to use for beginner. Love the display and the different shooting modes and options. Bought to be able to take better pictures of my children in their sporting events, and with the action mode it makes shots very easy.Read full review...