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Reviews of the Nikon Coolpix P5100

  • No Rating

    pcmag.com

    Review Summary: Not yet reviewed by editors.

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    previewgadgets.com

    By ID | September 4, 2007

    Review Summary: Among others compact and ultra compact digital cameras that Nikon had presented, there was a special place for Nikon's flagship compact digital camera the successor of the last years Coolpix P5000 new Coolpix P5100. List of updates is not too long but ...

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    digital photography blog

    By Darren | August 30, 2007

    Review Summary: The Nikon Coolpix P5100 features optical vibration reduction image stabilization, full manual mode, shutter and aperture priority modes as well as a large range of semi auto shooting modes and 52MB of built-in memory

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  • 7.0

    ephotozine.com

    Review Summary: The Nikon Coolpix P5100 is the next step up for those of you who are considering moving into DSLR territory or for those of you who have a DSLR and still want the features, but don't want the size or gear to carry around

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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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Buying Choices

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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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