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COOLPIX P5100

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$349.95*MSRP

COOLPIX P5100 25580
Where to buy COOLPIX P5100 25580

Supplied Accessories

UC-E6 USB Cable, EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable, EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-61 Battery Charger, AN-CP16 Strap, Software Suite CD-ROM. *Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
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Key Features

  • 12.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
  • 3.5x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens quality optics provide exceptional images
  • Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake
  • Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures
  • Program, Aperture, Shutter and Manual Exposure Modes give you greater creative control over camera operation
  • Auto Adjusts up to ISO 3200 (5MP or lower) keep shooting, even in lower light
  • Available Telephoto and Wide Angle Converters expand the camera's capabilities, along with your own
  • Hot Shoe for i-TTL compatible Nikon Speedlights

Tech Specs

  • CCD
    Image Sensor Type
     
  • 1/1.72 in.
    Sensor Size
     
  • 12.43 million
    Total Pixels
     
  • 12.1 million
    Effective Pixels
     
  • 4000 x 3000(12M)
    3264 x 2448(8M)
    2592 x 1944(5M)
    2048 x 1536(3M)
    1600 x 1200(2M)
    1280 x 960(1M)
    1024x768(PC)
    640 x 480(TV)
    3984 x 2656(3:2)
    3968 x 2232(16:9)
    2992 x 2992(1:1)
    Image Area (pixels)
     
  • 1.1 frames per second
    Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
     
  • Single
    Continuous
    Multi-shot 16
    Continuous Shooting Options
     
  • 2.5 in. diagonal
    LCD Monitor Size
     
  • Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
    LCD Monitor Type
     
  • 230,000 Dots
    LCD Monitor Resolution
     
  • 64
    Lowest ISO Sensitivity
     
  • 3200
    Highest ISO Sensitivity
     
  • SD
    SDHC
    Storage Media
     
  • Approx. 52MB
    Internal Memory
     
  • JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal quality
    AVI
    WAV
    Storage System
     
  • DCF 2.0
    DPOF
    EXIF 2.21
    Compatible File System(s)
     
  • Optical
    Image Stabilization
     
  • Movie with sound
    Time lapse movie
    Movie Modes
     
  • Fluorescent
    Incandescent
    Flash
    White Balance Preset
    Auto
    Daylight
    Cloudy
    White Balance
     
  • No
    White Balance Fine Tuning
     
  • Full frame
    Thumbnail (4 or 9 or 16 segments)
    Zoom
    Slideshow
    Histogram
    Shooting data
    Sound playback
    Playback Functions
     
  • USB
    Interface
     
  • 3.5x
    Lens Zoom
     
  • 7.5-26.3mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-123mm); f/2.7-5.3;
    Lens Specification
     
  • Real-Image Zoom Viewfinder
    Viewfinder
     
  • Approx. 75%
    Viewfinder Frame Coverage
     
  • Contrast detect AF, Multi area AF
    Autofocus System
     
  • 9
    Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
     
  • Single-servo AF (S)
    Continuous-servo (C)
    Face-Priority AF
    Manual
    Auto
    Focus Modes
     
  • Yes
    Single-point AF Mode
     
  • Yes
    Auto-area AF Mode
     
  • Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
    Focus Lock
     
  • Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
    Programmed Auto (P)
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)
    Auto
    Scene
    Exposure Modes
     
  • Portrait
    Night Portrait
    Sports
    Landscape
    Party
    Beach/Snow
    Sunset
    Dusk/Dawn
    Night Landscape
    Museum
    Fireworks Show
    Scene Modes
     
  • Yes
    Automatic Exposure Scene Modes
     
  • Plus or minus 2 EV in steps of 1/3
    Exposure Compensation
     
  • Yes
    Exposure Lock
     
  • Yes
    Exposure Bracketing
     
  • Standard
    Vivid
    Portrait
    Custom
    B & W
    Image Optimization
     
  • Trim
    D-Lighting
    Distortion Control
    In-Camera Image Editing
     
  • Yes
    Built-in Flash
     
  • 26 ft (8m)
    Built-in Flash Distance
     
  • Yes
    External Flash Shoe
     
  • i-TTL
    External Flash Shoe Type
     
  • Slow sync
    Redeye reduction with slow sync
    Flash cancel/ flash off
    Auto
    Auto with red-eye reduction
    Anytime flash
    Flash Sync Modes
     
  • Yes
    Accessory Shoe
     
  • NTSC
    PAL
    Video Output
     
  • Electronically controlled timer with duration of 3 or 10 sec.
    Self-timer
     
  • Rechargeable
    Battery Type
     
  • EN-EL5 Lithium-ion Battery
    Battery / Batteries
     
  • EH-62A AC Adapter
    AC Adapter
     
  • MH-61 Charger
    Battery Charger
     
  • Yes
    Voice Memo Function
     

  • Nikon Rechargeable:
    240 shots (CIPA)
    Battery Life (shots per charge) - CIPA
     
  • ΒΌ-20
    Tripod Socket
     
  • Height: 2.5 in. (64.5mm)
    Width: 3.8 in. (98mm)
    Depth: 1.6 in. (41mm)
    Approx. Dimensions
     
  • 7.1 oz. (200g)
    Approx. Weight
     
  • Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
    Supported Languages
     
  • Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. August 2007 (c) 2007 NIKON INC.
    Other
     
  • Software Suite CD-ROM
    Supplied Software
     
  • EH-62A AC Adapter, WC-E67 Wide-angle Converter, TC-E3ED Telephoto Converter, UR-E20 Adapter Ring, SB-400 Speedlight, SB-600 Speedlight, SB-800 Speedlight
    Optional Accessories
     
  • UC-E6 USB Cable, EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable, EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-61 Battery Charger, AN-CP16 Strap, Software Suite CD-ROM. *Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
    Supplied Accessories
     

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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*MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

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Awards & Reviews

  • Imaging-Resource.com
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Review

Nikon COOLPIX P5100 Overview

by Mike Pasini
2008-02-28 01:01:01
Imaging-Resource's Mike Pasini awarded the Nikon COOLIX P5100 a "Dave's Pick." Pasini was impressed with the P5100's photographic control and quality as well as its light, compact camera body. Pasini called the P5100 a serious, versatile camera that is attractive as well as comfortable to use. Pasini noted that the P5100 offered full program, shutter, aperture and manual exposure modes alongside 15 scene modes providing users even more control in their pictures. Additionally, he was impressed with the P5100's easy to navigate menu system which allows for better understanding and use of the camera's controls and features.