Coolpix P100

[winterstar]

I know this camera isn't out yet, but I'd love to hear what people think of it.

I'm interested.

I'm thinking, I'll get a Nikon that is similiar to my current point and shoot (canon's sx100is), and over the year I can compare and decide which brand I want to invest in. (Plus, start my photography college program.)

However, I did play at walmart with the Sx20. I did not like how it seemed to always be in the process of focusing. I'll stick to 10x optical zoom on a point and shoot if that's going to be a problem.

Granted, I was in a store and not outside, and outside is where I want the 26-678mm range that the P100 offers.

[Almond.Butterscotch]

Originally Posted by winterstar

I'm thinking, I'll get a Nikon that is similiar to my current point and shoot (canon's sx100is), and over the year I can compare and decide which brand I want to invest in. (Plus, start my photography college program.)

What kind of college program is it? Most programs (college and otherwise) ask you have an SLR, and many that I've seen will only allow film SLRs.

[henson]

I love my Nikon. Im actually looking to pic up something else. Just dont know what else yet.

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by winterstar

I'm thinking, I'll get a Nikon that is similiar to my current point and shoot (canon's sx100is), and over the year I can compare and decide which brand I want to invest in. (Plus, start my photography college program.)

If you base your decision on these factors, you'll be SORELY disappointed. For the price of a P100 you can likely get about 90% of the way to a dSLR. Most college programs require a D90 or higher, too, so I'd opt for saving up for that instead.

[tonyboy9]

I too was captivated by all the features of this new Nikon, due out in March.

One of the best reviews I read came from CNet Review. In all fairness, the editor Joshua Goldman lays out all the really nice bells and whistles coming with the Coolpix P100. Only in the last couple paragraphs does he critique the quality of photographs.

Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital cameras reviews - CNET Reviews

In my personal opinion it appears the state of the art for good point and shoot cameras still will not produce the quality pictures you get from an SLR camera.

The downside of course is who among amateurs can understand how SLR cameras work, for all that money, $1,000+ just for the camera body.