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Reviews of the Nikon Coolpix P5100

  • No Rating

    photoxels.com

    Review Summary: Like on the P5000, advanced functions include Manual AF area frame and corresponding Spot AF area metering, auto exposure bracketing, manual WB and Best Shot Selector. An effective Vibration Reduction (VR) technology ("Image Stabilization") allows ...

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  • 10

    stuff.tv

    Review Summary: The 5100 is one of the least compact compacts we've seen - but with 12MP and a host of top notch features, should we care?

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  • 8.0

    megapixel.net (en)

    Review Summary: On the top left side, the Coolpix P5100 is equipped with a flash shoe that is dedicated to Nikon flash units such as the SB-600 shown at left. Mounting such a flash on the diminutive P5100 results in a combination that is surprisingly disproportionate ...

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  • 8.8

    cameras.co.uk

    Review Summary: The Nikon Coolpix P5100 is one of the more advanced compact digital cameras. It has many features you would expect to find on an SLR, but retains a certain ease of use. Picture quality is very good and the camera feels good in the hand. Recommended

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  • 8.0

    photographyblog.com

    By Gavin Stoker | October 30, 2007

    Review Summary: So, as we asked at the beginning, is the Nikon Coolpix P5100 the ultimate enthusiast's compact, or an over engineered point and shoot hiding under a cloak of apparent sophistication? The answer to the first ...

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Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.

Part number: 25580

General

  • Product Type Digital camera - Prosumer
  • Width 3.9 in
  • Depth 1.6 in
  • Height 2.6 in
  • Weight 7.1 oz
  • Body Material Magnesium alloy

Main Features

  • Resolution 12.1 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Total Pixels 12.43 megapixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/1.72 in
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 2000, ISO 3200, ISO auto (64-800)
  • Digital Zoom 4 x
  • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
  • Special Effects Monochrome
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
  • Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
  • Face Detection Yes
  • White Balance Presets, Automatic
  • Digital Video Format QuickTime
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 160 x 120

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 52 MB Flash - Integrated
  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Integrated Memory 52 MB
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 4000 x 3000, JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 3968 x 2232

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 26 ft

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 7.5 mm - 26.3 mm - F/2.7-5.3
  • Focal Length 7.5 mm - 26.3 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Min Focus Range 11.8 in
  • Macro Focus Range 4cm
  • Lens Aperture F/2.7-5.3
  • Optical Zoom 3.5 x
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
  • Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
  • Lens Manufacturer Nikon
  • Features Built-in lens shield

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Flash Terminal Hot shoe
  • Additional Features Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, In-camera red-eye fix, Face-priority AF function

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 230,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Software

  • Software Drivers & Utilities

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later
  • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
  • Included Accessories Carrying strap
  • Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL5
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • PALM
  • BUTTONS
  • BAG

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Nikon Coolpix P5100

Buying Choices

Coolpix P5100 Black Digital Camera from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $289.01

See prices from 2 stores

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