my dad had this camera and then he gave it to me. One day, i lost the battery... It is small so it is hard to find and worst of all, to replace the battery, it is...40.00 without tax!!
we couldn't believe it. I mean thats about 25% of the price of the camera.
but besides that, it is great.And the only reason i put 4* and not 5* is because of the price of the battery so if u know you're a person that doesn't reguraly lose things (wel my little sister took it out) than u shouldn't have any problems

Up sides:
- It is light
- It is not so expensive
- Nice zoom in, zoom out
- Good flash
- all the options are accessable

Down sides:
The "movie" thing doesn't work. Battery goes down quickly.

I bought the Coolpix 775 in 2001, and used it for over 8,000 photos. Minor issue are [1] latency between pushing the button and actually taking the picture [2] proprietary battery capacity [3] proprietary AC adapter.
A week ago, I dropped the camera from 4 feet high on a semi-hard [thin carpet on hardwood] floor. When I turned on the camera, the display showed 'sytem error'. I opened the case [2 silver screws on each LHS and RHS, 4 at the bottom -note that 2 screws holding the tripod plate are of different type- then gently pry open the front using my finger nail -a soft flat piece of plastic is OK-] to separate the two halves: the empty front part with only the switch left -and a small ribbob connector- and thye body with everything else. I then removed the lens assembly [4 black screws, the cylindrical gear on the upper RHS close to the viewer has to be slightly lifted out of the way] and noticed that the 2 identations in the base plate had 'jumped out' of the 2 grooves in the lens barrel assembly. After putting the identations back in place, the lens now goes in and out. Zoom does not activate yet - relative positions of gears ? will work on it-. The motor assembly can be disconnected [1 black screw] from the barrel assembly and tested separately. Important Notes [1] I am not responsible for anything that could go wrong: you open the case at your own risk. Safe move is to send the camera back to the dealer [2] opening a camera is not for the faint at heart: use magnifying glasses, good lighting, watch screwdrivers and a compartment box for different screws -I use an ice cube tray with 14 compartments-. Hope this help 'resurect your camera' :)

I bought this camera around Christmas 2001 and thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread. Over the years, the camera has served me well. I originally bought a 64 mb card to go with it, and it was more than I ever needed, since I was pretty good about transferring the pictures onto my computer and clearing the card. The bundled software is pretty good. Allows you to drag the pictures and then drop them into any folder you like. Unfortunatly, my screen has recently broke. I made the mistake of packing it in my luggage that went through baggage handling. Even the toughest camera can't enure that abuse. It still takes pictures as well as it ever has, but I can't see how they turn out until I get home and hook it up. Isn't that the point of a digital camera? I think I may be in the market for a new one. I give it four stars because the screen broke, and costs way to much to fix.

This was our first digital camera... purchased it in winter of 2001 I believe. It was very easy to figure out and suits our needs perfectly. Haven't had any problems with it. If you're like us, and all you want is a camera that takes decent pictures and is easy to download onto the computer and email, etc., then this is a great camera. I imagine we'll probably be ready for an upgrade soon, as I know Canon has made some improvements in the last couple years, but it's a great starter camera.

First digital. Good pictures - when you have the time to wait for the camera to power up and don't mind a considerable shutter lag time - no real problem with the pictures, BUT the start up time and shutter lag time were/are incredibly frustrating. I went back to a film camera because of those two problems - when taking "grab shots" - and for the complete control I get with a 35mm SLR when taking "serious photography" shots. For a point and shoot, quick "grab the shot" camera it just doesn't get it. On it's behalf, it is one of the earlier point and shoot digitals. They have come a long way since this one. Get a newer model and some of the problems have been cured. After about a three year lay off (of digital cameras), I just got back into the digital point and shoot cameras with a Canon A620. It is far superior to the 775. This camera just can't keep up with the grandkids - or any other "quick shoot" situation. I still have the 775, and will use it occassionally - within its limitations (again, the pictures are OK - not pro quality, but OK), but there are better cameras out there.

I've had this camera for a while now, and the picture quality is quite good. My main frustration is how incredibly long it takes to power-up, the major shutter lag, and also the fact that it takes a long time to preview through pictures because it blurs and then refocuses, and forget even trying to delete pictures on the camera .. takes FOREVER. I don't bother, I just delete them when I load it to my computer. On the plus side, I like the colors this camera renders in comparison with others out there.. I think it's a good camera if you're into taking just like.. artsy pictures of still objects, but not action ones since it is soo slow. and for people.. well people are impatient, and by the time you get the camera on.. it's like nobody wants to stay still for the picture anymore.

Not a bad camera, if you're willing to wait for it.

Cons: this camera is heavy and bulky. For the price, it is only around 2 mega pixels which isnt good. I had this camera for a while then the zoom wouldnt come all the way out and it says "system error" every time i turn it on so i cannot use it anymore.

Pros: the pictures turn out decent. It is a solid camera but do not drop it on the lens contraption because you will have the same problem of it not turning on and its garabe now.

I got the dread system error message - the lens would not fully retract, neither would it extend. After googling this problem I tried the multiple smacks to the back ( front, sides and ends), with and w/o the battery in, without success. Then I accidently pulled off the small front piece of plastic containing the shutter itself (while trying to aid the motor by physically pulling out the lens, and simultaneously dropped the camera on the kitchen floor from a height of, oh, three feet, and voila! a working camera. I have taken pictures with it since. Turned it on and off. Still working. Of course, it's only been an hour...