Nikon Coolpix A

john5100 · 10-31-2016, 05:46 PM

Hi all,

Anyone have the Nikon Coolpix A? It's a 18.5 mm (28mm on FF) fixed lens with a D7000 sensor minus the AA filter. I just bought it refurbished for $390 and it retailed for $1099. Very nice camera!

This is straight out of the camera JPG

Coolpix A - straight out of the camera by John Rudolph, on Flickr

Another one

Get Out Of The House Photowalk by John Rudolph, on Flickr

High ISO is good

Get Out Of The House Photowalk by John Rudolph, on Flickr

Last edited by john5100; 11-01-2016 at 02:49 PM.

Adam · 10-31-2016, 05:48 PM

Yeah, it's basically a GR at close to half the price. I'm surprised that it's fallen so low! Glad to hear you're enjoying it.

edmundrt · 11-01-2016, 06:07 AM

I like mine - not quite as ergonomically nice as the GR but takes great photos and is great value nowadays. Glad you're enjoying it.

**UncleVanya** · 11-01-2016, 07:13 AM

I think it is 28mm equivalent and 18.5 actual. Very nice indeed.

john5100 · 11-01-2016, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

Thank you guys, I really am enjoying it.

UncleVanya - you are correct.

---------- Post added 11-01-16 at 03:05 PM ----------

Just as a heads up there is a firmware update for the AF. Per some reports, the AF is slow. I upgraded mine right away and I haven't seen anything slow about the AF.

john5100 · 11-03-2016, 06:17 PM

My modded Coolpix A

https://flic.kr/p/NpKFkS

**Deesquared** · 12-31-2016, 06:32 AM

I bought it on close out a while back and love it. Here's a recent photo with it:
A photographer in the tunnel of lights | The Mr. and I visit? | Flickr

john5100 · 01-03-2017, 09:56 AM - **1 Like**

Dee Dee your photos are great!

john5100 · 01-04-2017, 01:59 PM - **1 Like**

Alien Attack by John Rudolph, on Flickr

The Great Wheel by John Rudolph, on Flickr

**Deesquared** · 01-04-2017, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by john5100

Dee Dee your photos are great!

Thank you!

---------- Post added 01-04-17 at 08:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by john5100

Alien Attack by John Rudolph, on Flickr

The Great Wheel by John Rudolph, on Flickr

These are awesome, John!

10-31-2016, 05:46 PM	#1
john5100 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,703	Nikon Coolpix A Hi all, Anyone have the Nikon Coolpix A? It's a 18.5 mm (28mm on FF) fixed lens with a D7000 sensor minus the AA filter. I just bought it refurbished for $390 and it retailed for $1099. Very nice camera! This is straight out of the camera JPG Coolpix A - straight out of the camera by John Rudolph, on Flickr Another one Get Out Of The House Photowalk by John Rudolph, on Flickr High ISO is good Get Out Of The House Photowalk by John Rudolph, on Flickr Last edited by john5100; 11-01-2016 at 02:49 PM.

10-31-2016, 05:48 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,165	Yeah, it's basically a GR at close to half the price. I'm surprised that it's fallen so low! Glad to hear you're enjoying it. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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edmundrt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nagoya Posts: 577	I like mine - not quite as ergonomically nice as the GR but takes great photos and is great value nowadays. Glad you're enjoying it.

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john5100 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,703 Original Poster	Thank you guys, I really am enjoying it. UncleVanya - you are correct. ---------- Post added 11-01-16 at 03:05 PM ---------- Just as a heads up there is a firmware update for the AF. Per some reports, the AF is slow. I upgraded mine right away and I haven't seen anything slow about the AF.

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john5100 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,703 Original Poster	My modded Coolpix A https://flic.kr/p/NpKFkS

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Deesquared Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 760	I bought it on close out a while back and love it. Here's a recent photo with it: A photographer in the tunnel of lights \| The Mr. and I visit? \| Flickr

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john5100 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,703 Original Poster	Dee Dee your photos are great!

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john5100 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,703 Original Poster	Alien Attack by John Rudolph, on Flickr The Great Wheel by John Rudolph, on Flickr

01-04-2017, 07:47 PM	#10
Deesquared Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 760	Originally posted by john5100 Dee Dee your photos are great! Thank you! ---------- Post added 01-04-17 at 08:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by john5100 Alien Attack by John Rudolph, on Flickr The Great Wheel by John Rudolph, on Flickr These are awesome, John!

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