Nikon Coolpix AW100 Digital Camera with 16 Megapixel, 5x Optical Zoom, 3" LCD, Full HD (1080p) Movies, Water Proof, Blue

2017-02-04T19:00:00

Battery keeps saying exhausted and yet they are all new batteries. Will not recharge and work anymore. Was great at the start but died after 1 year. Too expensive for only 1 year usage.

graphic a.

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2016-09-21T20:00:00

This camera takes GREAT photos for a point-n-shoot, see attached photo for underwater. I have many Nikon cameras, both Point-n-shoot and DSLR (And film too!) I always expect Nikon to be the best of the best. Unfortunately I cannot say that with this pocket "rugged" camera. This camera has traveled to Hawaii and California and back, weeks snorkeling, and after each use in the water, it has been rinsed and dried, all sand removed and detailed every time. I even store the camera open in a sealed bag with desiccant to make sure moisture is not a problem. And living in Phoenix, our humidity is almost always non-existent. A month ago, I decided to take the camera with me to take a photo of a vintage airplane at our museum. It was our normal summer hot outside, ambient temperature was 117F. I turned on the camera and it powered on normally. Shot a few photos and a video and then the screen went black. The camera still powers on, menus and functions work, but there is no picture anymore. The sensor appears to be non-functional. Just black photos are captured on the SD card or the view screen, no "live view". What was my favorite and babied pocket sized camera is now a piece of junk in the drawer. I expected BETTER from what is supposed to be a "rugged" camera. Especially from Nikon. I am not sure I would trust an expensive purchase of an underwater rated point-n-shoot again.

NikonAndCanonSuperuser

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2016-05-23T20:00:00

I bought this camera probably 3.5 years ago and rarely used it. Especially rarely used it in water. I take care of my stuff and keep it in a case. It did not receive a lot of wear and tear. It was taken in less than 5 feet of water and broke(it has a 33 feet limit). For a $275 camera it better last more than 5 years. Of course the warranty is out and Nikon's repair place wants $150 to fix it. I'll pass!

ashforbes

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2016-03-28T20:00:00

Bought this new for a vacation my husband and I were going on... and for pics of the kiddos summer in the pool. My camera lasted and entire 3 shots underwater. The seal leaked, display disappeared, and the camera never worked again. No underwater pictures of our awesome vacation were taken... This is obviously an ongoing problem as many others have experienced the same thing. When you spend this much money on a product and name, you expect it to work!!! So disappointed.

Feather

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2016-03-21T20:00:00

Unfortunately today it died. big Beach wave and dead. Many,many turtle pictures, watery hike photos, cold NWT photos and alas it has passed. I actually feel sad. Was worth the money...only wishe it would have lasted another year or so.

RIP

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2015-07-04T20:00:00

I dropped my AW 100 in the lake on a girls trip about 2 weeks ago. I had hope to come back with gear to find it later(hoping to at least salvage the SD card and the photos). 2 weeks later I was able to go back and search for it. Luckily after about 10 minutes of searching it was found! Not only was it in great shape for spending 2 weeks submerged but it still had a full charge on the battery turned on right away. I was also able to take pictures immediately! If that's not a testament to this camera then I don't know what else is!

Samlovestolive

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2015-02-25T19:00:00

I won this camera in a photo contest a few years ago. A great little camera. There are times when I don't want to carry the heavier D800 or D4, though I usually do. The AW100 takes great photos with wonderful detail and fits easily in a pocket.

TerEss

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2014-12-12T19:00:00

i bought this camera for a 18 day kayak trip in gorgon bay, the camera worked very well and i got allot of very nice pictures. about 10 days in we had a campsite that was about 30ft away from a cliff which had a small stream at the bottom, while i went to go pick some blue berries i left my camera on the ground and one of my friends kicked it off the cliff. he went and fished it out of the stream and turned it on, still works perfectly the only this that heppend was a rock left a large dent in the metal front cover. the dent was so large that it pushed the metal cover off but it is still sealed underneath so i went the rest of the trip with the cover off and when i got home i straightened out with a hammer, re painted it and super glued it back on. if you saw it today you would never guess that it had been kicked off a cliff, especially because nothing everything still works and it is still completely waterproof so i am very happen it did more than what i bout it for so i cannot complain.

Sam

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2014-11-01T20:00:00

After using this camera about 4 times in the ocean, water leaked in and ruined the entire camera. Sent it to Nikon 2 times for repair and they rejected it due to "corrosion". Well the corrosion happened due to the faulty door that leaks. Hello! I will never buy a Nikon again. Terrible service....

Teedoff

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2014-07-23T20:00:00

I had this for over a year, gifted. I noticed moisture after a couple pool photos but it worked still. At the end of the summer it stopped working and I am positive that it was caused by the water seal failing. Maybe I should have sent it in prior but I was using it every weekend and didn't want to be without it for a couple months. I tried to get it repaired once it failed but was told I would have to pay $150. I could get another for that price. Poor customer service and I see this is VERY COMMON with this camera. Never again and with over $3500 in Nikon DSLR camera equipment. I will go with the company that stands behind its products. Hello Canon, do you want my money?

RichardGTX

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2014-05-01T20:00:00

My daughter received this camera as a gift from her grandparents, (who live in the US and purchased from Costco)...who thought paying extra for a shock and water proof camera would make it great for her to use up here in Canada, (where we live), at school for digital media and on our family trips - in the summer hiking, kayaking, boating, swimming, and in the winter snowshoeing or out on the ski slopes... Boy were they wrong! The LCD screen UNDER the glass in this camera shattered the first time my daughter used it...kneeling in a reclining lawn chair in a park, (to get the right picture), she fell about 3 ft to the ground - with the camera around her neck...which shattered the LCD panel - shock proof indeed. Sadly, it took us a while to get the required warranty paperwork and ORIGINAL receipt, (which is required for warranty repair)...only to find that Nikon won't honour the 2-year Canadian warranty here - but requires us to send it to the US for repair - where the warranty is only a year...no exceptions. Estimated repair cost - $140 - plus international shipping both ways, (another $150)...$300 to fix a camera that's $369 brand new at Costco...how's that for "customer service". If you're looking for a "rugged" camera that's shock and waterproof for outdoor and suitable for kid use, steer clear of this camera and Nikon in general.

rhutzul

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2014-01-16T19:00:00

I bought this camera for use mostly during my frequent fishing trips. It is my first Nikon purchase. Overall I'm very pleased with it. Colour and exposure of photos are quite good. Likewise, video is good with some tinniness in the audio and rolling shutter artefacts (on fast moving targets) but these are both expected in a camera of this type. Overall the pictures and video from the AW100 aren't as good as those from my DLSR but they are as good, or better, than one can reasonably expect from a camera of this type and price. The camera's controls and menus are logical and easy to use. The camera has enough shooting modes to make photography flexible but not so many as to make it confusing. The 'one touch' video record button is brilliant because the user doesn't have to mess around with menus or rotate dials to switch between shooting photo and shooting video -- you press the shutter button to take a photo or press the video button to shoot a video -- AFAIC every camera should work like this. I generally rely on Photoshop and Lightroom for editing so haven't used many of the camera's built-in filters I can say that the 'glamour retouch' filter works surprisingly well for smoothing skin tones, etc. The autofocus system works well even under low light conditions. Generally the camera feels solid and well-made. I've dropped it a few times from pants pocket height onto hard floors and rocky stream beds and apart from a few scuff marks on the rear LCD panel the camera seems no worse for wear (I should have bought a screen protector, I guess) . The waterproof cover that hides the SD card slot, battery and I/O connectors is an ingenious design that is easy to open even one-handed but cannot be accidentally opened. While fishing, I've tested the waterproofing quite a few times (a couple of times by accident while wading, oops) and so far there is nary a hint of water inside. To my pleasant surprise, the battery lasts a *long* time -- one battery usually lasts me a whole day of fishing. I purchased and carry a spare battery but I've only had to use it a few times. I do have a few *minor* criticisms. First, my AW100 tends to overexpose by about 1/3 stop which isn't very much and may in fact be a reflection of my own bias . The solution is easy: set the exposure compensation at -1/3 stops and leave it there. Second, in some circumstances the digital image processing seems to be overly aggressive and may remove/blur certain types of very fine detail. For example, when shooting a landscape of trees I find that the small branches of the trees (in the distance) are much blurrier than they should be. This is not just my observation as several online reviewers have also noted this issue. I'm assuming Nikon could probably decrease the noise reduction via firmware update if they wanted to but no firmware updates are available. Third, the flash seems overly bright and harsh at close distances but to be fair this is a fault of many compact cameras. Fourth, the small size of the camera and it's slick surfaces can make it a bit tricky to hold when wet. For future versions perhaps Nikon might give some thought to making it a bit grippier? Notwithstanding these minor shortcomings this camera has generally exceeded my expectations and I am very glad I bought it. With it I have been able to take pictures and video under harsh environmental conditions in which I would not used my pricey DLSR because it would have been destroyed by water, sand, salt, and/or impact. And because it is so small, I can carry the AW100 in my pocket almost any time I'm outside and so I've been able to take some great pictures that I otherwise wouldn't have. I recommend the Nikon AW100 to anyone who needs a rugged, compact camera.

SoManyFish

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2014-01-12T19:00:00

Toda vez que utilizo a câmera em ambiente de piscina, mar ou local mais úmido a lente embaça por dentro. Liguei para o suporte da Nikon e fui informado que é normal a lente embaçar em certas condições. Comprei uma câmera sub-aquática que não pode ver água. Joguei dinheiro fora.

Wanderson

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2013-12-09T19:00:00

I'm very disappointed with this camera. It doesn't seem to be up to Nikon's usual high standards. The first problem I noticed was the autofocus wasn't working properly in video mode. I was filming a waterfall, I wasn't moving around and was shooting straight at it. The results were a blurry mess. The second problem I noticed was when I used the telephoto to pull in distant objects, the resulting images looked like blurry watercolors. (By the way, I wasn't at full telephoto.) I certainly expected a better resolution from a camera sporting a CMOS sensor at 16+mp. I doubt I will continue to purchase Nikon gear. It's a shame as I've been a devout customer for over 30 years.

Blurry

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2013-11-03T19:00:00

My AW-100 has been in the back pocket of my cycling jersey for hundreds of bicycle rides over thousands of miles. It's the camera that is there when I want it. Easy to use, takes a good picture or 1080p movie on a moments notice.

GotANikonCamera

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2013-10-05T20:00:00

Mais pixel não significa foto melhor. Acredito as câmeras com sensor pequeno não deveriam ter mais que 10 ou 12 MP. A regra vale para todas as marcas. Enquanto as fotos em dia ensolarado são muito boas, basta um ponto sombreado para que surjam as granulações. Se o rosto da pessoa estiver com sombra perceberão a diferença. O sensor pequeno não consegue fazer a leitura precisa da pouca luz que recebe. O menu da AW100 tem muitas opções de cenas, algo que facilita o leigo, mas a ausência da opção manual de controle frustra quem já tem experiência com fotografia. Não consegui visualizar na tela as coodenadas geográficas. A FUJI XP30 faz isso e é muito bom, porque facilita quando desejamos fazer uma revisão no campo. As poucas fotos submersas não foram muito interessantes, mas não foi empregado um esforço adequado para esse tipo de foto. Satisfaz o fato de ter o recurso. Comprei por causa do GPS, mas de nada adiantam os softwares que acompanham a máquina se devo buscar um específico (GeoSetter), para transferir as imagens para o Google Earth. O manual da Nikon, como sempre, é pobre. Muito pobre. Parece que Nikon e Sony disputam quem apresenta menos informação sobre seu produto. Não consegui instalar o View NX2 - pelo que entendi o instalador não conseguiu copiar um arquivo do servidor. Comprei a máquina por indicação de colegas, mas aconselho aos mais experientes fazer uma pesquisa mais detalhada sobre cada opção. Afinal estamos no Brasil, não podemos testar o que compramos, como ocorre na Europa e nos EUA.

Rodrigo

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2013-10-02T20:00:00

Haven't utilized camera yet, but it appears to have the features I need.

Larry

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2013-09-01T20:00:00

I received this camera as a birthday gift. I used it a few times in a pool and it worked just fine but when I took it with me on my honeymoon to the Caribbean two months later, it broke. It took a few pictures at the beach and then it just simply stopped taking pictures. It wouldn't turn on at all. I got out of the water, dried the camera up and opened it. The memory card and battery were damp and there was sand in there. I knew not to open this compartment when in the water so I know it wasn't my doing. This clearly seems like a malfunction. Unfortunately, the camera broke on the very first day of the honeymoon. Very disappointed.

NOTwaterproof

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2013-08-19T20:00:00

I love this camera! It is great for hiking, kayaking and camping. Takes great outdoor shots and HD is excellent. This camera in NOT recommend for indoor shots, it has a very bright flash. Which is better near the campfire. But for the avid outdoor trekker, it a great companion to capture those events with great pics and HD video.

DigitalDrew

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2013-08-04T20:00:00

I was looking for a camera that would accompany me on my travels and suit my needs. I don't do well with delicate things so my friend suggested I get this one. I did and for me it's perfect. It takes great photos, is resistant to me dropping it, and is a good size. It's been with me to Florida, Ontario, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Vietnam. Next up is the UK and I have no plans to bring a different camera. I use either the automatic setting or whichever setting suits the subject best and have had no issues. It also takes great panoramic shots. I take pictures for myself, didn't really read the manual but it's an easy to use camera. My only complaint would be that drops of water have a tendency to stay on the lens after you bring it out of the water and it can be difficult to remove them without a towel. I included some pictures of my travels, all taken by me. 1. Shot of produce in the market in Hanoi, Vietnam. 2. Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls, Ontario. 3. Younger cousin swimming underwater shot in our hotel pool in Orlando, Florida. 4. Night lights in Hoi An, Vietnam. 5. Two Red Doa women sewing in Ta Phin, Vietnam 6. A sea anemone through glass at Sea World in Florida.

MarcyBaker

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2013-07-28T20:00:00

My wife and I were looking for a replacement for our aging point and shoot camera that is over 8 years old and was no longer meeting our demands of features and picture quality.I was looking for better low light and picture sharpness and my wife was looking for a camera that did not require intricate menus that would take forever to setup just to take a few quick shots. We also were looking for a camera that was tuff enough because of our outdoor needs. So far we have really enjoyed having a rechargeable system instead of having to feed batteries to the camera Gods after every one to two days outings. So far it has exceeded our expectations and even though we are still learning the best menu settings for our layouts we are very pleased. I would highly recommend a filter kit that you can get online so that you can take advantage of the best result for images taken in very sunny settings and under fluorescent lighting. The only thing that I would have liked to have was a manual override for shooting but with wide range of image settings it really is not necessary. If you are looking for an all weather point and shoot you will not be disappointed.

Nescoupe

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2013-06-27T20:00:00

After buying the camera at Costco Orlando , FL , took it for a trip in the Caribbean to sub aquatic photos . On tour in Grand Cayman , stingrays , after taking some pictures of stingrays underwater , the camera stopped working erasing the display a strange noise like a vibrating motor , and then did not work anymore ! I opened the camera after , and it was humid inside, and could only remove the memory card with the photos and returned the same at Costco . I was disappointed with the product as we dive only 1 meter deep , ie , in the shallows , and this could not happen. I'm disappointed .

CROMERO

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2013-06-24T20:00:00

We just returned from a 6 week National Park tour of Southwest America. I took over 600 pictures and was very happy with the quality and ease of use. It works well in all lights and distances. It is easy to carry while hiking and fits well in a small pocket on the motorcycle. My friends were amazed with the beautiful pictures.

Shellangles

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2013-05-24T20:00:00

Camera is great, when I can use it. I'm two weeks into a six week trip in Africa and the battery charger quit working. Needless to say, Im pretty unhappy.

TC

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2013-04-08T20:00:00

this is the most epic camera i have ever owned! it is full hd and is super cool because if you go to the options for what type of camera taking option you want, (most users don't know this!) you can put in this slo-mo thing! it is so cool and i can't wait to use it this summer!

picture t.

Originally posted at

2013-04-01T20:00:00

I use the camera frequently outdoors, rain, mud snow, and it's worked great. Even dropped it on a few occasions with no problems.

Old D.

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2013-03-10T20:00:00

Prior to my purchase, I read a few comments and I was somewhat concerned, I guess my expectation was lowered accordingly. I am 120% satisfied and can't believe the quality of the videos. I was fortunate enough to be in Hawaii where turtles abounds and in some care really friendly, I couln't be happier with the result. Well worth the money!

Tuktu

Originally posted at

2013-03-08T19:00:00

Great Camera, take great out door pictures even under water as long as there is good lighting, hd video is also amazing for this little camera, went on cruise for 7 days Camera lasted very well, i also checked out other cameras before returning items and finally buying this one, no regrets, look around for sales, i got this from best buy 2.49

brain2028

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2013-02-28T19:00:00

I was happy with this camera the couple months that I had it, until the screen broke. The screen did not break from being dropped however. The shock proof feature is fine, but the camera accidentally got run over. *** It would be nice if the camera had a peephole incase the screen does break. The screen cracked and blacked out. The camera could still take and upload pictures, but it was terribly annoying to have to guesstimate that I was getting the right shot.

Casual U.

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2013-02-26T19:00:00

Comprei esta câmera para tirar fotos subaquáticas, e amei as cores e a perfeita nitidez em cada detalhe. Ela é mega resistente, e até agora atendeu a todas as minhas expectativas. Só o GPS dela que é estranho de mexer. O restante é maravilhoso. Gostei da qualidade das fotos noturnas, na praia, na piscina, na floresta, enfim... Indico e recomendo a todos. Vocês não se arrependerão de ter esta câmera indispensável e potente.

Nara L.

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