COOLPIX W300

I received this camera for Christmas and have used it at a few events. Thus far I am very happy with it. I had the older version and this one is living up the standards I expected. I have not been able to utilize new features yet, but I can do all I expect at this time. The photos are crisp and clear with beautiful coloring. Another fabulous product from Nikon.

This camera is the perfect do it all Digital Camera! I used it while in Cancun diving and seeing the ruins. It does it ALL! Very well. I am going to finally put my Nikonos Underwater equipment on Ebay. I don´t want to deal with it anymore!

I love this camera. Takes great pictures. Easy to use. I was going to buy a go pro, but this camera takes much better still pictures and video is easy . I kayak fish and I am not worried about getting the camera wet or fish slimy. I am taking it on a fishing camping trip this week so I will be putting the camera Through it´s paces.. I have taken pictures on the beach and at birthday parties and all the pictures have been great. I looked at all the cameras in its class and this had the best overall rating. I am a very satisfied camper and fisherman:

I purchased an AW 100 in 2014 for a trip to Turkey and sea kayaking there. It has never failed me. When I wanted an upgrade I purchased the W300 in April 2018 and am more than satisfied with it. I did a 2-week sea kayaking trip in Japan in May 2018 and put it through its paces. I don´t use it underwater (I prefer to stay upright in my kayak) but occasionally it does get wet and no problems there. I mount it on a Gecko camera mount on the deck of my kayak just in front of the cockpit and what I appreciate most is that I can monitor what I am shooting (flip-up type sunglasses are best for this), have immediate access to all the controls and can change cards and batteries very easily. I have total confidence in this camera, especially for video recording. Picture quality is great. I use both cameras while paddling, the W300 on the deck primarily for video and the AW100 around my neck on a neck strap, secured with a bungee cord around my waist, for stills. RAW for stills would be a nice addition but that may come along in a future edition. I am a happy user and recommend the W300 to others who paddle. 4 stars.

This is the second Coolpix I have used for travel. The first was the Coolpix 100, another great travel camera. The 300 brings the Coolpix series up to speed in the digital age with Bluetooth. Since both cameras are built on the same frame work, various parts are interchangeable, such as batteries and cards. With that said, photos taken with the 100 can be uploaded to a smart device using the 300´s bluetooth.

We took a one week vacation to Hawaii this year (2018). It was crucial that we could record and document in photographs and videos this once in a lifetime experience. We could not totally rely on our i-phones to perform this function under demanding environmental conditions. The experience was very very successful and the camera system performed flawlessly every day. We faithfully charged the camera battery every evening - the camera operated totally well during the following day. It is truly a water proof camera on the beach and on a whale watch boat. The Pearl Harbor visitor center does not allow bags, camera cases, etc. into the area (do not bring them or have them checked into on-site storage). This small ´travel´ camera with strap only (no case) was allowed into the visitor center and exhibits without issue. It was the perfect camera for the situation. We had purchased the ´orange´ color camera - a great choice. Thank you Nikon and the store from which we purchased the camera system.

I bought this camera to use when I am on the water and in my kayak. The camera takes excellent pictures and has survived contact with the water perfectly. The SnapBridge capability took some time to get working properly, but photos show up on my iPhone without any work by me. Nice feature!. I use the GPS and compass; I have noticed that the battery wears down faster because of these features, but not a problem if you check the camera with regularity.

I bought this camera on Amazon. Beware buyers! This camera is not waterproof! Took great pictures on our first underwater trip - snorkeling trip to Belize, and then the LCD stopped working. Sent that in for warranty repair - came back ok. 2nd underwater trip - snuba in Florida Keys - took 3 pictures and the camera shut off and won´t start after. Of course we followed instructions for prior to underwater trip. 2nd warranty repair - still under one-year warranty - 1st quote free, so I thought there is hope for Nikon to be a responsible company. But then the 2nd quote came back same price as the camera. It´s a waterproof camera, and I followed instructions prior to using it underwater, and yet the warranty doesn´t cover the repair. Why would I pay for that? I won´t buy a Nikon waterproof camera ever again!

First, I love the camera. It takes great pictures and video. WiFi and Bluetooth are great. I got the camera last week while on a trip to Japan so I have not had a lot of time with it yet. After arriving back in the States I noticed a rattle or knock inside the camera. It wasn´t there when I first used it and I´m concerned that something is loose inside. At this point it is not affecting the pictures or function of the camera.