Nikon COOLPIX 950 2.11MP Digital Camera *USED*

Quick Overview

• 2.11MP CCD image sensor
• NIKKOR 3x optical zoom lens (approx. 38-115mm equivalent)
• Unique swivel-body camera design
• CompactFlash memory card support
• Macro shooting capability for close-up photography
• Manual and automatic exposure modes
• Built-in pop-up flash
• Rear LCD monitor for image playback and composition
• USB and serial connectivity options
• Powered by AA batteries

Product Description

The Nikon COOLPIX 950 is a distinctive early digital camera that became well known for its swivel-body design and surprisingly advanced feature set for its era. Released around the turn of the millennium, it featured a 2.11MP CCD sensor and a rotating lens assembly that allowed photographers to shoot from high, low, or unconventional angles long before articulating screens became common. Its unusual design gave it a futuristic look at the time and helped make it one of Nikon’s most recognizable early digital models.
The camera is equipped with a sharp NIKKOR 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to roughly 38-115mm in 35mm terms, giving it flexibility for everything from casual snapshots to close-up photography. It also gained a strong reputation for macro capabilities, making it surprisingly popular among hobbyists and early online sellers who needed detailed product photos. Manual exposure controls, CompactFlash storage, and support for external accessories added a level of versatility that set it apart from many entry-level digital cameras of the period.
While modest by modern standards, the COOLPIX 950 captures images with a distinctly vintage early-digital look that many photographers now appreciate for its nostalgic color rendering and character. Its combination of quirky industrial design, solid optics, and historical significance has made it increasingly collectible among fans of retro digital cameras.