I am taking picture 3,901 and have never had a problem, other than trying to remember how to use the endless settings in the m mode. I just downloaded bios update to 1.3 and had no problem. Of course, I carefully followed all the directions. I had been at 1.2.

Almost a year to the day after the camera was bought, i turn it on and it greets me with SYSTEM ERROR and a LOUD clicking noise coming from the lens side of the camera. lovely. haven't taken it in yet to see how much this is going to cost me.

and this is with me ONLY taking approx 40 pictures.

I'm having the exact same problem with the camera as mentioned about where the system error comes on and makes the clicking noise.

Just before the warranty expired on this unit the "lens side" of the camera started to make clicking noises after turning it on, then displayed the dreaded "System Error" message on the LCD. Covered under warranty so no problem there. Probably about 4 months after the repair (and only 100 or so pictures) the unit now does the exact same thing. Only this time the repair bill is $$$ with absolutely no information from Nikon ... on what is actually wrong with the camera and/or if this is likely to happen again.

When working, the camera is mostly fine and the reviews here ... are generally fair and accurate. Based on our
experience with Nikon ... the unit's poor reliability I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

I USE THIS CAMERA IN MY DENTAL OFFICE TO KEEP UP WITH MY ORTHO PATIENTS. IT HAS SAVED ME LOTS OF MONEY ON PRINTS. I RECOMMEND IT TO ALL DENTIST. EASY TO OPERATE AND DOWNLOAD TO COMPUTER

I have found that the Energizer 2500mAH NiMH batteries are worthwhile to buy - they last much longer than any other rechargeable I've ever used, even with extensive flash use.

I've had my camera for over 3 years, and it serves well for everything from internet pics to post & e-mail photos to send, to high resolution 5X7" and even some 8X10" respectable quality prints.

On the other hand, the major failure of this camera lies in a poorly designed and cheaply built battery door. Nikon's chief battery door designer was apparently sick that day, and the janitor obviously submitted the design they used. Eventually, even if you're careful, the chintzy little lightweight plastic slots on the camera body that the battery door tabs lock into, will break, and your otherwise finely made and great performing camera will need a generous strip of ducttape to hold the door closed - this makes the necessity of using the highest capacity NiMH battery you can find all that more important. I'm drawing up plans to fabricate some small metal tabs to embed into the camera body to replace the crappy broken plastic, but haven't yet gotten happy with the Dremel tool to do the work.

Bottom line: Be Careful when you open the battery door - press it down against the camera body before you slide it to the unlocked or open position, and you can delay the inevitable plastic tab failure that will ruin an otherwise outstanding camera.

This is the first & ONLY digital camera I have ever bought. Yes, I paid over $1000 for it new, but that is what you get for being on the cutting edge of technology. Many of my hi-tech pals are on their 2nd or 3rd digital cameras, but this single gem is lasting me (& my professional use) very very well. It's almost a decade old & it's still going strong. Had it re-vamped with new CCD chip, belt, door & I have dropped it outside a number of times. Once it took a topple from my tripod in a super windy ghost town at night. Although it has been in the shop a number of times (twice under warranty), I still swear by this camera. Great quality of colors, contrast & light balance!! Nikon does very well in low light conditions too. Imagine camp fire shots without a flash. Getting your friends to sit still is another story. If you check out Total Escape, you will see the fine work of this lil camera.

This camera has produced superb quality photograpy. As a REALTOR, I use this camera often. If it wasn't for the size and normal wear and tear I have put the camera through, I would never get another camera.

The camera is dated, but still works. By today's standard, it is slow, bulky and eats batteries. I have used the camera for three years and had reliable returns. The memory card is cheaper, easily upgradeable in 2007.