COOLPIX P100
Zoom Closer. Shoot Faster. Do More.
Incredible 26x zoom with high-speed action and HD movie capability.
Nikon's P100 lets you get closer to the action with its 26x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, 10.3 effective megapixels and Electronic Viewfinder; making it easy to compose and share your pictures.
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- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
- Charging AC Adapter EH-68P
- USB Cable UC-E6
- Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
- Strap AN-CP21
- Lens Cap LC-CP21
- Software Suite CD-ROM
COOLPIX P100
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The best!
The Nikon Coolpix P100 is a great camera. I sought the zoom capabilities and ease of using the auto pre-set modes and manual modes. I have shot 7000 photos in the past year since purchase utilizing every setting imaginable. I love this camera for a point and shoot. I entered 8 photos in the local fair this year and took 3 first place and 1 third place ribbon. I am hooked on Nikon and will be purchasing a D7000 or D5100 this next spring!
December 5, 2011
Great Camera!
This is a great, camera i would recommend this as a "first camera" for anyone who is an aspiring photographer.
I am an avid photographer, though i am just starting out under aprenticeship of my mother, i say that choosing this camera to get started was one of the best decisions i have made as a photographer.
The camera has great quality and great features including the 26x zoom, and the manual mode is great, which is where my camera stays set most of the time. although the manual mode is wonderful, i wish the camera had two scroll wheels, each separate for aperture and shutter speed, but all is well.
Team Nikon forever!
October 18, 2011
great phone
love this camera was handy while out of the country while not carrying a large camera, does have a great zoom feature, you can zoom all the way and then once there, zoom more and more... pretty cool feature....
September 24, 2011
Totaly in Love
I love my Nikkon so so so mucht!!! It´s easy, it´s perfect image! It´s NIkkon!
September 11, 2011
The best camera for the Serous Amateur.
I did a thorough survey on the web about similar cameras in the same price range. I found that the Coolpix P100 had the features that I wanted, a great zoom (26x), the sports pic function does amazing feats with moving objects; also the time interval between photos was 1st class and so was power up time.
I have been playing with the camera for some weeks now, and it does amazing things. For starters, the camera comes loaded with neat features. Low light photo has always been a problem area for all cameras, some introduce more noise than others, I found that the P100 CMOS sensitivity was the best when compared to other cameras in the same price brackets, I’ve tested it and found that night time photos are stunning. The only flaw that I see is that the autofocus sensor sometimes has a hard time when you zoon in to objects that are anyway to close, but you can overcome this with the macro function, so you can take the photo anyway.
I love the sports mode, my dog can’t be still for a second, the sports mode takes care of that in an amazing way, the photos are just brilliant.
There are cameras out there that do more, but also cost more, in the end I don’t like expensive things just because they are expensive, if you are an amateur, but serious about photography then Functionality vs Price is the key… and the Coolpix P100 delivers great Value!
July 28, 2011
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Hello when i use my camera to shot picture the lens error come on and the lens cover is not one
1 year, 2 months ago
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Tammy
Fl
Location :
Fl
Experience: 3-6 months
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Please click on the link below for troubleshooting information:Answer Title: Lens Error message
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
1 year, 2 months ago
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Mike
Pennsylvania
Location :
Pennsylvania
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Take out the memory card and take a picture using the internal memory of the camera and replaced the batteries.
All of a sudden yesterday my camera stopped taking pictures. I saw that someone else had a problem and was told to take the memory card out and try to take a picture using the internal memory. I tried that and still did not work. Anymore suggestions.
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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Answer Title: How do I get my Nikon product repaired?Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Please verify that your battery is fully charged or use a backup one. If the problem persists you will need to send your camera for evaluation.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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Please click on the link below for more information:Answer Title: Approved SD Cards - Coolpix P100
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
I am debating between getting a Nikon P500 or Nikon P500 and have two questions:
1) There seem to be a lot of battery related problem feedback on the P500. If so many people had problems, I guess there is some issue. Can you share advice on whether one should avoid the P500 because of this? Also, does the P100 have a similar issue?
2) As far as I can make out, the only significant difference between the P500 and P100 is the zoom. The other differences I can see are:
i) sensor MPs (12 v. 10),
ii) aperture
iii) additional zoom control on lens barrell
iv) additional button on top panel for burst mode
v) Monitor resolution (920k v. 460k dots)
Is there any difference other than the above between the two models? If one doesn't care about the additional zoom, is the P100 actually a better camera?
1) There seem to be a lot of battery related problem feedback on the P500. If so many people had problems, I guess there is some issue. Can you share advice on whether one should avoid the P500 because of this? Also, does the P100 have a similar issue?
2) As far as I can make out, the only significant difference between the P500 and P100 is the zoom. The other differences I can see are:
i) sensor MPs (12 v. 10),
ii) aperture
iii) additional zoom control on lens barrell
iv) additional button on top panel for burst mode
v) Monitor resolution (920k v. 460k dots)
Is there any difference other than the above between the two models? If one doesn't care about the additional zoom, is the P100 actually a better camera?
1 year, 1 month ago
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AS
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loaded question, better than each other or something else.answer yes / no
both have sharpness issues big time.
May 27, 2011 by
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Wayne
Akron Ohio
Location :
Akron Ohio
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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COOLPIX P100
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can I use UV filters with dis camera I have seen several online sellers selling UV filters and tulip Hoods saying that they fits this camera?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Asitha
SriLanka
Location :
SriLanka
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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No accessories can be attached to the lens on this camera. Only a lens cap.
Is there a way to take off the date imprint on your photos before downloading them to your computer? I don't want the date imprint to print.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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If the Date and time feature was ON while taking the pictures you will need an editing software to remove it from the photos. In order to turn off that feature you press MENU > SETUP > DATE IMPRINT. See page # 159 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX P100.
information about the camera.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Luigii90
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Please click on the link below for information regarding the COOLPIX P100:http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
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COOLPIX P100
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I just bought a coolpix L120 and a scandisc extreme 8gb sdhc memory card - when I click to format, it just goes right back to the screen before??
And not because I am not placing the cursor right!! (in case that would be your response)
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
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Once you click Format, it will take you back to the previous screen.Has staff answer
COOLPIX P100
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On User Setting Mode, after snaping a pic, the cam goes into standby (P100) ?
Hello,
When i switch the Camera to User Setting mode, and i snap a picture. The camera Automatically goes into standby mode, i have to press the shutter release again to get it up. this doesnt happen with other modes. I guess its something with the firmware or so. Is that normal ?
When i switch the Camera to User Setting mode, and i snap a picture. The camera Automatically goes into standby mode, i have to press the shutter release again to get it up. this doesnt happen with other modes. I guess its something with the firmware or so. Is that normal ?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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Please see page# 165 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX P100 for information on how to change the Auto Off feature on the camera.Press MENU > SETUP > AUTO OFF.
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COOLPIX P100
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My Coolpix P100 makes loud noises during zoom in or out in movie mode? This just started happening after about a year of use. Anything I can do about?
1 year ago
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Ginnyhammer
Sunbury, OHq
Location :
Sunbury, OHq
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Please reset the camera to default settings:Go to MENU > Setup > Reset All
The monitor display appears to be damaged because of the image in the display (see attached image). The display does not change no matter what settings are picked. What is the typical repair cost to replace the monitor?
1 year ago
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Anonymous
1 answer
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For better assistance, please click on the link below in order for you to send sample images:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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COOLPIX P100
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Where can I buy the rubber top that protects the usb compartment on the P100?
Unfortunately I lost it when I open the compartment to connect the camera....
1 year ago
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Cristianxvii
Venezuela
Location :
Venezuela
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Please get in contact with the Nikon Parts Department7AM - 3PM (Pacific) Monday - Friday
310-414-8107
Fax- 310-322-6979
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COOLPIX P100
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anyone know what's the best way to take a picture of lightening at night??
I am using a Nikon Coolpix P100
11 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Please visit our Learn and Explore website for Photography Techniques:http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...
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COOLPIX P100
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My Lens on My new Nikon P100(purchased January 2011) is malfunctioning. It makes a ticking sound when I turn it on and does not function correctly.
11 months ago
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Anonymous
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You will need to send your camera for service in order to be evaluated by one of our techs.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
11 months ago
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sarah
calf
Location :
calf
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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There is a little slide switch on the SD card slide it down, that is a write protect switch.Has staff answer
COOLPIX P100
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My pictures won't transfer to my computer. They do not show up in the transfer queue when I connect the camera.
11 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please download from our website the latest version of ViewNX 2 in order to transfer the pictures from your camera to your pc. See link below:Answer Title: Nikon View NX - 2.1.1
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
I like the Coolpix P100 which I purchased when the product was launched but in a way I regret purchasing it since other models can use filters for special effects. I have used the camera for only two recent trips otherwise it's still new. I also see the newer version P500 that came out, maybe I should have waited?
Sample Photos & Videos
11 months ago
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Jenng904
New York, NYC
Location :
New York, NYC
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Please click on the link below for a list of accessories for the COOLPIX P100.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
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COOLPIX P100
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Is there a product for mounting the P-100 to the Nikon ED50 Fieldscope?
11 months ago
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Moristotle
Mebane, NC
Location :
Mebane, NC
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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There is no digiscoping adapter for the P100. The camera's lens diameter is too large.11 months ago
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Anonymous
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No idea, a little more info is needed.11 months ago
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Gary
Aptos,CA
Location :
Aptos,CA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Hi Gary, press your menu button and your first option should be the delete key. Click on the "ok" button and it should give you the option of either "selected" or "all". Press your arrow key to select all and your good to go. Or the easy way would be to format your sd card and this will erase all of your pictures. Hope this helps.Aug 14, 2011 by
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MariaC
The flash it open. I have tried all the different settings for the flash and it doesn't work. I have tried all the different settings.
10 months ago
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Anonymous
Experience: More than a year
1 answer
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You will need to send your camera for service in order to be evaluated by one of our technicians.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
I press the button half way down and it focuses, but will not take a picture. It does sometimes but most often it just keeps focusing. Please help.
10 months ago
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Anonymous
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Verify that the battery is fully charge and make a Reset All. MENU > SETUP > RESET ALL.
I'd like to know if this camera comes with in-camera stitching assitance for panoramic pictures
10 months ago
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chucrutex
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Location :
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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The scene modes available in the COOLPIX L100 are: Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset/ Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Copy, Backlight and Panorama Assist.
When I turn the camera on there is a black half moon obstructing the view, looks like the lens needs to be shifted and recentered.
10 months ago
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Anonymous
Matthews, NC United States
Location :
Matthews, NC United States
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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We do not recommend customers to tamper the equipment; you are welcome to send your camera in order to be evaluated by a technician.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
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COOLPIX P100
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my "thumbwheel" just quit working. does anyone know of a fix for this ( I probably wore it out; I use it a LOT)
9 months ago
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Anonymous
1 answer
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You are welcome to send your camera for evaluation.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
COOLPIX P100
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My pics are coming out blurred when I am taking them inside a gym with florescent lights and action. What can I do to get better pics?
9 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Try the sport continuos mode, instructions on page 64 of your camera manual.
I want to be able to upload and edit videos directly from my camera into a video editing program. So far I cannot find one that works. Any suggestions? I need to be able to upload to youtube also.
9 months ago
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Trudi
PA
Location :
PA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
1 answer
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You can use the ViewNX 2 that is an all-in-one application for image transfer, browsing, sorting, and quick editing for both still images and movie files. is equipped with new Movie Editor that allows users to trim existing movie files to remove unwanted portions and then compile clips into a single movie with added music and different segment transitions.Answer Title: Nikon View NX - 2.1.1
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
i received my nikon coolpix p100 for christmas last december. for the first few months, the camera worked very well, taking crystal clear shots. the longer i had it, the blurrier my shots got, and the poorer the quality. it's had me frustrated, but that's the least of my worries now. my camera won't charge anymore. i'm not sure if it's the battery of the inside of the camera or the cord. it lost all of it's charge and won't charge on the wall adapter or when it's connected to a computer. i no longer have the receipt because i wasn't expecting problems this far down the road with it, but i would really like my camera to be fixed considering i paid such a large price for it.
9 months ago
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bethany
pennsylvania
Location :
pennsylvania
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
When I access go to IE, the laptop does see the camera as P100. When I click the P100 folder and get pictures from camera, it says "reading picture information"; however, I then get an a window "Scanner and Camra Wizard" that says "The scanner or camera is in use. Please try again later. What's wrong? I have another camera that I never have problems downloading pictures from.
9 months ago
by
Robbin
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
1 answer
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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Nikon COOLPIX P100 Review
by James PikoverMarch 2011
James Pikover's review of the COOLPIX P100 was posted to Gadgetreview.com. Pikover found the camera to be "packed to the brim with excellent features and a 26x zoom lens." He was impressed with the fast lens and picture quality throughout the full zoom range. He noted that the P100 is "an all-around compact camera fully capable of providing high quality pictures on the level of a DSLR." Overall Pikover was impressed with the camera, stating that it is ideal for the novice digital shooter who isn't ready for a D-SLR.
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