Top Nikon Coolpix P5100 Camera Reviews

Photography Blog reviewed the Nikon Coolpix P5100 and said: "It's therefore a real shame that, when the resultant maximum quality JPEG images are examined on your desktop, its low light and performance is considered to be below par. Using any setting above ISO 400 seems somewhat pointless, and if in doubt the P5100's auto settings will veer on the side of overexposure, also blowing out highlights."

Camera Summary:
The Nikon Coolpix P5100 is a 12.1-megapixel digital camera with 3.5x optical zoom. It was designed for the consumers looking for more creative control in a compact camera. The P5100 features optical image stabilization, manual exposure modes, an optical viewfinder, Nikon's Best Shot Selector and a 2.5" LCD display. It will be available starting September 2007 for $399.

Nikon Coolpix P5100 News Release Excerpt:
Nikon’s new P-Series cameras blend top-level performance with durable camera design. Coolpix P5100 digital camera is the ideal companion for photo enthusiasts.

MELVILLE, NY (August 30, 2007) – Nikon introduced today new additions to its Coolpix Performance Series of digital cameras: the Coolpix P5100. The camera offers versatility, advanced functions, upgraded features, great picture quality, and ease of use. Additionally, the P5100 incorporates Nikon’s new EXPEEDTM advanced image processing system and high sensitivity capabilities that will help create incredible pictures in nearly any setting.

"The Coolpix P5100 was designed for the passionate photographer who enjoys advanced camera performance and outstanding picture quality," says Bill Giordano, General Manager Marketing, Coolpix for Nikon Inc. "The P5100 is the ideal partner for photography enthusiasts who are looking for a compact camera, with a broad range of creative control options, to use alongside their Nikon D-SLR camera.”

The Coolpix P5100
Designed for the consumers looking for more creative control in a compact camera, the 12.1 megapixel Coolpix P5100 has the ability to capture every last detail, while also providing creative freedom to crop and edit. It features a 3.5x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens, Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, as well as an optimized image menu for producing high-quality images that look stunning in any size.

The P5100 offers program, shutter, aperture and manual exposure modes that allow photographers increased creative control over their photos. Adding to the camera’s versatility is its compatibility with add-on system components, such as Nikon’s telephoto and wide angle lens converters.

The Coolpix P5100 features a quality-crafted body that feels immediately familiar in the hand. Made of solid magnesium alloy, the body features a quality finish, a comfortable grip covered in grid-pattern rubber, as well as an optical viewfinder to aid composition in any light condition. The built-in accessory shoe adds support for Nikon Speedlights and advanced i-TTL flash control.

To ensure sharp and steady images, this camera boasts an anti-shake mode that combines the benefits of Optical VR image stabilization and Nikon’s exclusive Best Shot Selector, (BSS) that snaps multiple frames and automatically selects the best one. The P5100 has an optical viewfinder and an incredibly bright, high resolution 2.5-inch LCD monitor. The P5100 is powered by a Li-ion rechargeable battery.

New EXPEED Image Processing System
Top-of-the-line performance and stunning image quality are staples of the Coolpix P5100. It sports the new EXPEEDTM image processing system combined with enhanced high sensitivity capabilities to ensure the best picture quality. The EXPEEDTM image processing system enhances noise reduction and improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio that preserves image quality even when shooting at higher ISO settings. The P5100 extends the light sensitivity range to ISO 3200, which makes it easier to capture fast moving subjects, even in lower light conditions.

Simple Yet Advanced Functionality
P5100 users can also take advantage of the new mode dial which provides quick access to a selection of 15 different scene-optimized modes, movie modes, and macro mode. The new graphical user interface has enhanced the pop-up design, and allows for more precise menu navigation and interaction. Nikon has incorporated its user-friendly Imaging Innovations into the new line of Coolpix cameras, designed to make the photo-taking process easier and more intuitive. These technologies, referred to as “Nikon In-Camera Innovations” include In-Camera Red-Eye FixTM, D-Lighting, and Face Priority AF. In-Camera Red-Eye FixTM automatically detects and corrects red eye, a common condition that occurs in flash photography. In playback mode, D-Lighting compensates for excessive back-light or insufficient flash in images. The P5100 has PictBridge support and is compatible with SD/SDHC cards.

Nikon’s enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically finds and focuses on one person’s face or up to 12 people’s faces within one frame. Face-Priority AF provides faster speed and sharper focus to produce clear, crisp portraits wherever the subjects are positioned in the frame.

The Coolpix P5100 will be available nationwide beginning September 2007 and has an MSRP of $399.95. For more information about these and other Coolpix cameras, please visit www.nikonusa.com
 

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