Used Nikon Coolpix A900 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black

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2020-01-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

compact and easy to operate

I really like the A900 -compact-wear on my belt and love the long distance shooting. Really like the flip on the back of the camera. Hope it lasts many years. Thanks Cecil

A900

2020-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Travel Camera

Best travel camera I ever owned. Have taken the camera to China, Europe and the States. Such high resolution for a small camera. Great battery life, fits perfect in my pockets, very easy to use photo and video.

GaryBnikons

2019-09-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this but I'm still learning

I have been very pleased with the photos on automatic and preset modes. I'm still learning the manual modes but I look forward to taking more artistic pictures like I used to with my old SLR. I love taking pictures of animals, birds. landscapes and macro mode. the changing colors on the trees will be a great opportunity to get some colorful shots.

CameraBug

2019-09-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Not as complicated as I thought.

With all that the camera is capable of doing, it is easy to get some very good pictures. I haven't even begun to discover everything yet or use the camera in the manual modes other than play around with them. The preset modes are great and I do use them instead of the auto mode for taking anything other than a rush shot for a subject that I may miss if I took time to set the mode to a preset. I am still learning and I think the camera is the best one out there to fit my needs. I do mostly outdoor scene, animal, birds and now bugs.

outdoornut

2019-08-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great travel camera

Purchased my first Nikon (A900) August 2019 and just returned from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The photos taken there were amazing. When we saw a herd of animals far away I used the telephoto at it’s max to ensure it was bison and not cattle. These shots of the bison came out OK handheld! It will take me a while to learn all the bells and whistles but it sure is fun traveling with this camera! So far so good!

Eleanor

2019-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A900 Camera

This little thing is just great. Compact, versatile, easy to use and takes great pictures. Had it now for for over a year and it has performed well. Excellent camera, good price and fun camera overall

nykyromano

2018-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon is the BEST!

My first digital Nikon Coolpix camera was purchased in 1997 and it still works. I wanted to update so I now have the Coolpix A900 and haven't been disappointed. Another great camera from Nikon that takes unbelievable photos and very easy to operate. Someday I hope to own the Coolpix P1000.

CapeGal

2018-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Travel Camera

After purchasing this refurbished camera from Cameta Camera on 5/17/18, I have come to appreciate all of the great features it has to offer, such as, panorama, the zoom, the fold-out screen, and the compact size of the camera. Also, I especially enjoy the Wi-Fi feature on the camera- it connects with the app SnapBridge on my cell phone and all my pictures are there. This makes it much easier to send pictures. I took it on my National Park trip and shot about 520 pictures. I would greatly recommend this camera.

Kenny

2018-12-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Coolpix Ever

I have owned and gifted several Coolpix now for over 10 years and the 900 is by far the best. It focuses great and takes great pictures. If you want the best you better get the 900.

NikonCrazy

2018-10-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Built like a tank

Hello. I have had the A900 for almost two years now. I find it feature-rich and fairly easy to carry around easily... although I have had thinner and lighter point and shoots. The 20.1MP CMOS sensor is quite high in megapixels for a small P&S. The construction of the camera is quite good, and the controls are easy to remember and access. It has some neat in-camera settings that give you much creative leeway. The rotating screen is a nice feature, too. The images generated by the cam are very good when it comes to color rendition and clarity, even at higher magnifications. It's also nice to have 35 power and 4K movie functionality. I am very satisfied with this model, and would recommend it highly to my fellow photographers.

Rainbowman18

2018-10-08T08:51:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon A900

So far, great. I’m having a little bit of a problem transferring pictures to my phone. I think with a little bit more practice I’ll have down. Everything else is good. I love the ability to change the viewing angle of the monitor.

Craig B.

2018-06-10T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Kind of disappointed

Takes decent pictures in open effect conditions but bought it for taking pictures of wildlife in wooded areas. The auto focus is horrible. Will not focus on an animal when zoomed out almost 100% of the time. Also low light conditions it struggles to take decent pictures. If it had manual focous it would have been perfect.

Nikon n.

2018-04-20T13:00:23

Rated 3 out of 5

A very high end POINT & SHOOT camera by NIKON should have a auto flash and not one that requires the user to manually turn the flash on!

Write your review here. It must be at least 10 characters long. Consider A very high end POINT & SHOOT camera by NIKON should have a auto flash and not one that requires the user to manually turn the flash on! you would recommend this product and what you like or dislike about it.

SCOTTY R.

2018-03-18T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Some good, some not so

Compact and with a full range of options. The zoom is good, so long as I use my tripod. Image quality at 20MP is a little disappointing. Very good image quality at 10MP and "FINE". I don't know if others have had that experience. Maybe because of crosstalk on the 1/2.3" sensor? I replaced an old P7100 with this. It had 10MP on a physically larger sensor (1/1.7" CCD). It was comparable in image quality to the A900 with the latter set at 10MP. It was better than an A900 with resolution on the A900 set at 20MP. P7100 was also better at low light or very bright light. Since the P7100 is broken, I have kept the A900. Next stop will be a DSLR.

Blancocooper

2018-03-17T04:02:29

Rated 5 out of 5

very nice

Very nice. TriPod recommended for full zoom.

Bradley M.

2018-02-07T06:37:46

Rated 4 out of 5

Great “brief-case” camera.

I like the portability and zoom capability. The camera is easy to operate, and has worked well so far. The only limiting factor so far has been the quality of maximum-zoom images, either due to operator or lens limitations.

Justin a.

2018-02-03T12:39:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent backup to DSLR

I recently bought a refurbished A900 because my previous experience with a refurbished Nikon was very positive. The exterior of the camera is in almost new condition and the camera functions perfectly. The image quality is great for a camera which will fit comfortably in a jacket pocket with a camera only case. You will need something to rest the camera on to take advantage of the maximum zoom. A monopod with swivel head definitely helps. The manual is available as a download and I recommend it because it tells you what version of SnapBridge works with the camera. It requires version 2.0 which is not a available for all devices. The only reason I don't give the camera a 5 is that with all of its bells and whistles it should be handled with some care. Finally I do suggest the optional extended warranty. 90 days is a very short time.

Byron S.

2017-10-19T11:10:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good, solid

I like this camera, small enough to fit in shirt pocket but with enough power to capture really nice snap shots. I wanted a camera to carry all the time to replace my cell phone camera and this one does the trick. The bundle is quite nice and that part gets a five. I could to give the camera a five rating only bc it is hard to steady at long zooms other than that I really like shooting with and not having to carry by big camera with me and it shoots much better than my phone.

Mark A.

2017-08-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

landscape

Great features; 35x zoom, 4X video, etc. and a very manageable size and weight. Love it.

SolomeoParado

2017-06-14T08:40:01

Rated 4 out of 5

Great buy!

this camera is loaded with features but still small enough to take on trips and slip it in a pocket or purse.

MARIE S.

2017-04-21T09:06:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

Love the compactness, macro capability, 35x & 20 MP capability.

Charles O.

2017-03-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

i love this camera so much

I love the camera and the best camera that I ever had and nice 4K video this camera is great for me!!!

00bmaruszczak45

2017-01-27T16:48:48

Rated 2 out of 5

Falls short in many areas.

I really wanted to like this camera but its flaws and less than spectacular performance prevented that. I was looking for a lightweight substitute for my Nikon D7000 with a 18-300 mm lens.The A900 has an admirable zoom range in awell fitted fit in your pocket package. Great so far. I knew I was giving up a viewfinder but didn't know how much I would miss it. Holding a camera away from your body at high zoom results in camera shake that the VR system can't overcome. The camera doesn't auto focus properly and many shots are ruined. Low light performance is miserable. You can't directly input ISO speed. The real deal breaker is you can't shoot RAW. I'm going to give it another week but am pretty sure I want to return it

RAYMOND K.

2017-01-24T15:12:27

Rated 1 out of 5

Nice photos but.....

Terrible WiFi interface. Camera was returned.

JAMES K.

2016-12-20T13:25:16

Rated 4 out of 5

Great photos

I am impressed so far with the great photos that I am getting. The videos are quite good also. I'm used to Nikon products, so I can navigate easily most of it's features. It's newest feature SnapBridge need a lot of work plain and simple. I have not been able to pair it with my iPhone or tablet after days of trying. If you can't pair, the app is useless!

STEVEN B.

2016-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great photos and videos, but SnapBridge does not work!

I have gotten some great pictures and videos so far, but the new features SnapBridge will not pair with my iPhone or iPad. Why develop something and come out with it, when it doesn't work?

pix6

2016-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good little Camera

I've been using the A900 for a month now and the only negative items are the following: 1. Snapbridge connectivity (NFC/ wifi/ Bluetooth) doesn't work at all for any of my iOS devices (iPhone/ IPad & iPad Pro) - I managed to test the connectivity with a co-worker's android phone and that seemed to work great. I'm hoping that this is something that can be fixed with either an upcoming firmware update or the iOS app gets a full-redo in order for the iOS users to use this advertised feature. 2. The digital zoom is somewhat useless IMO and I would suggest just turning that off. Now that we got the bad news out of the way...Let's deal with the good stuff. I've gotten some decent results shooting on the Auto and the scene settings, but the power of this little device reveals itself when you start shoot in manual modes [M, A, S, P and controlling the ISO] being able to control those setting manually on such a small device has been a joy - pair that with the 20MP sensor, the tilt screen and this little device gives my Nikon D3300 series DSLR some serious competition. If this thing shot in RAW (NEF) mode it would be great for some additional post processing editing. *Sample images below taken with A900 using Shutter priority for long exposure or Manual settings.

WETSU76

2016-12-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little camera

This is Hikergrandpa. Thanks for publishing the review I sent in yesterday. You somehow didn't get the 5 pictures I meant to send. So here are the 5 pictures. These pictures should be included in yesterday's review. I sure hope you get them this time.

Hikergranda

2016-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little camera

I have been using my A900 for two months and am delighted with the results. This is a great camera to take on trips into the back country. It is small, compact and light but has most of the features of a much heavier DSLR camera. The dial on top makes it easy to shoot in a variety of modes ranging from manual to fully automatic.Pictures are exceptionally sharp and colours are true. Far off objects can be brought in very close using the 35X sense. Macro shots are a breeze with just one touch of the dial. Too much or too little light is not a problem and you rarely need a tripod. I highly recommend this camera for anyone who likes to travel light. Be sure to carry a spare, fully charged backup battery. Note: To take the picture of the moon I stood in my back yard and hand held the camera.

Hikergrandpa

2016-11-17T11:51:50

Rated 2 out of 5

Not user friendly

Maybe this camera will be great. Not impressed so far. Will need to download the full manual and see if I can figure it out. Has several features I will never use. Not intuitive so far.

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Nikon A900 Specifications

  • Types

    Compact Digital Camera

  • Image Sensor

    Effective Pixels: (Megapixels) 20.0 million
    Image Sensor: CMOS sensor
    Sensor Size: 1 / 2.3 in.
    Total Pixels: 21.14 million (approx.)
    Image Size (pixels): 5184 x 3888 (20M)

  • Lens

    35x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens
    Lens Focal Length 4.3-135mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-840 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
    Lens f/-number f/3.4-6.9
    Lens Construction 13 elements in 11 groups (4 ED lens elements)

  • Digital Zoom

    Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 3,360mm lens in 35mm [135] format)

  • Vibration Reduction

    Lens-shift VR
    Electronic VR

  • Autofocus

    Contrast-detect AF

  • Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection

    Center
    Face priority
    Manual with 99 focus areas
    Subject tracking
    Target Finding AF

  • Focus Range

    W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
    [T]: Approx. 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m.) to infinity
    Macro mode: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm) (wide-angle position) (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)

  • Focus Lock

    Yes

  • Monitor

    3" Diagonal
    921,000 -dots

  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
    6-level brightness adjustment
    Tilting TFT LCD

  • Monitor Frame Coverage (shooting mode)

    98% horizontal (Approx.)
    98% vertical (Approx.) (compared to actual picture)

  • Storage Media

    Storage Media SD memory card
    SDHC memory card
    SDXC memory card

  • Storage File System

    DCF
    Exif 2.3 compliant

  • Storage File Formats

    Still pictures: JPEG
    Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)

  • ISO Sensitivity Low

    ISO 80 - 1600
    ISO 3200 (available when using P, S, A or M mode)

  • Lowest ISO Sensitivity

    80

  • Highest ISO Sensitivity

    3200

  • Exposure Metering

    Metering Matrix
    Center-weighted
    Spot

  • Exposure Control

    Programmed auto exposure with flexible program
    aperture-priority auto
    exposure bracketing
    manual
    shutter priority auto
    Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)

  • Exposure Modes

    Auto
    Scene
    Scene Auto Selector
    Smart Portrait
    Special Effects

  • Scene Modes

    Backlighting
    Beach
    Close Up
    Dusk/Dawn
    Easy Panorama
    Fireworks Show
    Food
    Multiple Exposure Lighten
    Night Landscape
    Night Portrait
    Party/Indoor
    Pet Portrait
    Portrait
    Scene Auto Selector
    Snow
    Sports
    Sunset
    Superlapse Movie

  • In-Camera Image Editing

    Copy
    D-Lighting
    Glamour Retouch
    Quick Effects
    Quick Retouch
    Red-eye Correction
    Small Picture

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/- 2 EV in steps of 1/3

  • White Balance

    Auto
    Cloudy
    Daylight
    Flash
    Fluorescent
    Incandescent
    White Balance Preset

  • Shutter

    Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter

  • Shutter Speed

    1/2000-1 sec.
    1/2000 - 8 sec. (when ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 80, 100, or
    200 in P, S, A, and M mode)
    1/4000 sec. (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting)
    4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)
    25 sec. (Star trails in Multiple Exposure Lighten Scene Mode)

  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed

    Up to 7 shots at approx. 7 frames per second at full resolution

  • Continuous Shooting Options

    Continuous H
    Continuous H 60
    Continuous H 120
    Continuous L
    Pre-shooting cache
    Single

  • Self-timer

    Can be selected from 10, 2 and 5 seconds duration (self-portrait timer)

  • Flash

    Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
    [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.)
    [T]: 1.5 to 3.2m (5 ft. to 11 ft.)
    Built-in Flash Control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes

  • Interface

    Hi-Speed USB
    Interface Data Transfer Protocol: MTP, PTP
    Video Output HDMI
    HDMI Output HDMI micro connector (Type D)
    I/O terminal Digital I/O (USB)
    Wi-Fi Functionality
    Bluetooth

  • Power Sources

    One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied)
    Charging Time 2 hours 20 minutes when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains (Approx.)
    Battery Life (shots per charge) Still pictures: Approx. 300 shots
    Movies: Approx. 1 hour (1080/30p)
    Movies: Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes (1080/25p)

  • Approx. Dimensions

    4.5 in. (113 mm) x 2.7 in. (66.5 mm) x 1.6 in. (39.9 mm) excluding projections

  • Approx. Weight

    10.2 oz. (289 g) with battery and memory card

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About Nikon Coolpix A900 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great little camera

By Hikergrandpa

I have been using my A900 for two months and am delighted with the results. This is a great camera to take on trips into the back country. It is small, compact and light but has most of the features of a much heavier DSLR camera. The dial on top makes it easy to shoot in a variety of modes ranging from manual to fully automatic.Pictures are exceptionally sharp and colours are true. Far off objects can be brought in very close using the 35X sense. Macro shots are a breeze with just one touch o...

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Great little camera

By Hikergranda

This is Hikergrandpa. Thanks for publishing the review I sent in yesterday. You somehow didn't get the 5 pictures I meant to send. So here are the 5 pictures. These pictures should be included in yesterday's review. I sure hope you get them this time.

Nikon Coolpix A900

Pack light. Go big.

Think you have to give up great photos and videos to travel light? Think again. The versatile COOLPIX A900 isn't much larger than a smartphone, yet it has a super telephoto NIKKOR glass lens with Lens Shift Vibration Reduction (VR), takes beautiful 20 megapixel photos and 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) videos—even in low light—and is always connected to a compatible smartphone through Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) technology for instant sharing and remote control. Tilt the high resolution screen and find unique new angles, add creative effects with ease and zoom in with 70x Dynamic Fine Zoom! Bring home more than memories; bring photos and videos that will last a lifetime.

Pack light. Go big.

Small size, big versatility

Pull the COOLPIX A900 out of a pocket or purse and capture distant subjects in staggering detail. Its super telephoto NIKKOR glass lens has the most zoom power of any COOLPIX Slim Zoom camera—35x optical zoom and a whopping 70x Dynamic Fine Zoom (an enhanced digital zoom that effectively doubles the reach)—and its 20 MP backside illuminated image sensor produces brilliant image quality in nearly any light.

Small size, big versatility
Always connected

Always connected

Install Nikon's new SnapBridge app on a compatible smartphone or tablet* and unlock exciting new capabilities with the COOLPIX A900. Built-in Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) maintain a constant connection between the app and your camera, so each shot you take automatically transfers to your smartphone or tablet for sharing, editing with photo apps or uploading to your favorite sites. You can even use the SnapBridge app to control your camera remotely!

Enjoy the view

Enjoy the view

The COOLPIX A900's large, tilting LCD makes it easy to compose your shots and monitor your video recording. You can also use it to find exciting new shooting angles. Reviewing and sharing your creations is a pleasure, too—every shot looks fantastic on the display.

Take control of your shots

Take control of your shots

For advanced shooters, a PSAM mode dial is available right on top of the camera, much like a DSLR. Control the COOLPIX A900's aperture and shutter speed to shape your shots exactly as you want them or overcome difficult shooting situations.

Ultra impressive videos

Capture sights and sounds in the awe-inspiring resolution of 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160/30p). Face-priority AF keeps focus where you want it, and 5-Axis Hybrid Vibration Reduction (VR) keeps videos tripod-steady. Record up to 4GB or 29 minutes worth of video with the touch of a button, and save still images during recording or playback. Quickly and easily delete unwanted footage right in the camera, or transform a video into a thrilling fast-motion sequence with the new Superlapse Movie feature, great for first-person perspectives, sports moments, video tours and more.

Ultra impressive videos

Turn the ordinary into extraordinary

Creative Mode makes it easy to create artistic photos and videos, right in the camera. Capture fireworks like never before with Multiple Exposure Lighten, which combines multiple shots into one amazing image. Turn a sequence of action into a fast-paced video with Superlapse and much more.

Turn the ordinary into extraordinary

Use a smartphone to control the camera

With the SnapBridge app, a compatible smartphone or tablet can act as a remote monitor for the COOLPIX A900. See what the camera sees and take pictures—great for selfies and group shots that actually include you!

Use a smartphone to control the camera
Change it up

Wondering how that photo would look in black & white? As an artistic illustration? Easily preview a selection of fun Quick Effects on photos you’ve already taken, then save your favorites alongside the original.

Intelligent autofocus

Intelligent autofocus

It's frustrating when a smartphone camera focuses on the wrong thing. With the COOLPIX A900, Target Finding AF quickly determines your intended subject and puts the focus where it belongs—on your subject.

Show off your creativity

Show off your creativity

Select from nine professionally developed presets that combine options like aperture, contrast and color reproduction for stunning results. Preview the effects before you shoot or capture one image all nine ways and pick your favorite.

SnapBridge

± WI-FI COMPATIBILITY

This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.

Using the SnapBridge App
System Requirements
Android 5.0 or later or 6.0.1 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.