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| Nikon Coolpix P5100 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom | 
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| List Price: $349.95
Buy New: $284.88
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 58 reviews)
Sales Rank: 665
Category: Photography
Publisher: Nikon
Studio: Nikon
Brand: Nikon
Label: Nikon
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Special Features: nv:Sensor^12.1 Megapixel|Size^1/1.72-inch|Image Resolution^1024 x 768|Image Resolution^1600 x 1200|Image Resolution^2048 x 1536|Image Resolution^1280 x 960|Image Resolution^2592 x 1944|Image Resolution^3264 x 2448|Image Resolution^4000 x 3000|Movie Resolution^640x480|Memory Included^52MB Internal|Storage Media^Secure Digital|Storage Media^SDHC|Compressed Format^JPEG|Optical Zoom^3.5x|Digital Zoom^4X|Focal Length^f= 7.5-26.3mm|Focus Mode^Auto|Focus Mode^Manual
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 26.3
Minimum Focal Length: 7.5
Maximum Resolution: 12.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 3.9 x 1.6 x 2.5
MPN: 25580
Model: 25580
UPC: 018208255801
EAN: 0018208255801
ASIN: B000VKSRV8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Supplied accessories - USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5, Battery Charger MH-61, Strap AN-CP16, COOLPIX Software Suite CD-ROM | | • | 12.1 Megapixels for large photos and prints (max 20 x 30 inches) | | • | Image resolution - 4000 x 3000 (standard), 3968 x 2232 (widescreen) | | • | 3.5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens (35mm equivalent - 35-123mm) / digital zoom 4x | | • | VR Optical Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake |
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Product Description
Unleash the photographer in you with the CoolPix P5100 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera. With the 3x zoom NIKKOR lens, you've got the quality optics to capture a great image, while the 12.1 megapixels ensure high resolution for large prints and images. The VR Optical Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake for a shot free of motion blur. Pictures are further improved by the Nikon In-Camera Innovations features - Red-EyeFix to eliminate red eye, D-Lighting to compensate for underexposed images or insufficient flash and Face-Priority AF, which automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 faces for greater clarity. The P5100 comes with 52 MB internal memory, but can also accept SD and SDHC memory cards and can connect via USB to either your Windows PC or your Mac. Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures SD/SDHC memory card compatible - Internal memory approx. 52 MB (1 GB memory card recommended) 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 Nikon In-Camera Innovations - Red-EyeFix, D-Lighting to compensate for underexposed images or insufficient flash and Face-Priority AF, which automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 faces Hot Shoe for i-TTL compatible Nikon Speedlights USB connection to both Mac and Windows based computers Unit Dimensions - Approx. 98 x 64.5 x 41 mm (3.9 x 2.5 x 1.6 in.) excluding projections Weight - Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
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| Customer Reviews: Read 53 more reviews...
 I spilled beer on it and it still works June 21, 2008
OK, so it was my "friend" who spilled my beer on the camera; I probably shouldn't have left it on the table, but it's so light and fun to use that I like to keep it handy. (The beer only splashed onto the front lens area, so not much damage. I was on it right away with napkins then cleaned it later with rubbing alcohol. The auto lens cover still sticks a little, but no long term effects as of yet.)
Two months ago, I was shopping for a camera for my first ever trip to Yellowstone Nat'l Park. I was torn between the Nikon P5100 and the Canon G9. I agonized over all the reviews and sample pictures. The Canon was great, but cost $200 more and weighed a lot more. The Nikon was lightweight, more pocket friendly and still 12 megapixels.
Believe it or not, this is my first digital camera. I have a couple film cameras, a Nikon 35Ti point and shoot and a Canon T90 SLR. I used to be a professional, toting bags of heavy equipment with me everywhere, and I wanted to get as far away from that as possible, even if it meant sacrificing "picture quality." And by that, I mean the difference between something you'd see in a scrapbook versus in a published book. This little camera does a great job; overall I was very happy with it. Most of my disappointments came from the rustiness of my own photography skills.
However I did hit a enough snags to reduce the rating to 4 stars. The camera sometimes had a hard time metering, especially at the Paint Pots or waterfalls. I usually used either Aperture or Shutter priority, depending on whether I wanted depth of field or stop-action -- I love having that ability. But when the meter was fooled, I would have to switch to Manual. I never tried the preprogrammed settings (Portrait, Landscape, etc). The other problem was focusing -- the camera does great with people, but terrible on landscapes with no contrast (again, the paint pots or thermal features with lots of steam). I found that setting the focus from AF to landscape helped a lot, but I was frustrated enough to take away a star.
So I'm sure I would have gotten much better pictures had I spent $1500 on a new SLR and lenses and a tripod and hauled 40 pounds of equipment with me instead of carrying a $300 camera (with the extra telephoto extender too) that fits in my pocket. But would I have had as much fun? I doubt it.
P.S. I spilled coffee on it too. That I can't blame on anyone but me.
 Coolpix P5100: Blurry Pictures: A Real Disappointment ! June 13, 2008
I upgraded my Coolpix P5000 to Coolpix P5100 for enhanced image quality and overall performance. I was so disappointed that my Coolpix P5100 yielded blurry and hazy pictures taken in broad daylight, even with its "fine" mode on. Its indoor performance was even more deplorable (even under well-lit conditions for shooting still-life objects). The major factor contributing to Coolpix P5100's poor picture quality is probably its slow-reactive auto focus, which takes a few seconds (and several seconds when shooting indoor or in a shaded area outdoor) to lock in a target. If you are looking for a digital point-and-shoot with high MP, you should definitely avoid Coolpix P5100. I do digitized photo repair as a hobby, and therefore am highly attentive (and sensitive) to image details. Believe me, you will be disappointed with Coolpix P5100, if you have a refined taste for image quality. It looks cool, but its pictures are clearly not.
 Nice little package...but images are noisy above ISO 100 June 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have the G7 (one model before the G9) and also this P5100. First the good of the P5100.
1) Size matters...it fits easily in a pocket or in my wife's purse!
2) Weight...much lighter...she doesn't realize it when i put it in her purse!
3) Can use with my nikon SB-800 flash for nice bounced flash photography, allowing creative portraits or images.
4) Decent images if in nicely lit areas
The Bad:
1) Very very ...very slowwwwww focusing...and i mean SLOW!!
2) images above ISO 400 are so noisy, that its is not usable for any decent printing
3) video images are of so-so quality (compared to G7)
If size and weight don't matter, i seriously recommend the Canon G7 or G9. Image quality and response time are also better on the canon. Though i love the nikon small form factor.
 Nice camera June 2, 2008
A small camera that achieves big results. A must have for nikonists that want to forget the weight of digital reflexs for a while.
Great value for price, decent video capabilities, and many special (and useful) modes of exposure.
Only two points to improve: the wideangle is not too good, and the optical visor is not too exact. If you can live with that, this is one of the best compacts you can buy. Specially if like to take control of what's happening.
Great camera! May 30, 2008
It's the perfect almost professional little camera, with the possibility of adding a wide angle lens.
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