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Nikon Coolpix 5400

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Q: Coolpix 5400 terminated in auto accident - recommended replacement?: A: Check out the Nikon P80 or the P6000 if you'd like to stay with this camera. Also if you're more... read more
Q: Is the Nikon Coolpix 5400 still available?: A: Nikon still lists it on their web site. Amazon.com lists 7 sellers with 1 new (open box), 1 factory refurb... read more
Q: Aspiring photographer looking to graduate to an SLR.: A: Short answer is yes.I think the D40 is an excellent choice, and the kit lens is 18-55mm, which is fairly... read more

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Editors' Comments

The versatile Nikon Coolpix 5400 brings a wide-angle lens to the popular 5-megapixel advanced camera category. While the 5400's feature set is similar to the Canon G5 and other advanced cameras, its wide-angle lens (the 35mm film equivalent of 28-116mm) sets it apart from the crowd. This wider field of view will likely appeal to landscape photographers... read more

Specifications

5.1 megapixels (effective)
4x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
auto and manual focus
program and manual exposure
JPEG and TIFF file format
ISO range 50 - 400

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4 out of 5

ironic twist (a - 9/24/08)

I loved the camera at purchase. Great little video feature, excellent in extreme close-up work. Then it fritz one day and displayed error msgs at... read more

1 out of 5

A useless camera (Mike - 1/24/08)

This is without a doubt the worst camera I have ever owned. It will not focus in low light, the image quality is poor. It... read more

1 out of 5

Don't buy this camera unless you like non-functioning cameras and nonexistent service. (H. Herbert - 8/30/07)

You do not want to get any Nikon cameras from the last 4~5 years. Most of them use the SONY CCD sensor, which has been... read more

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Professional Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Among the best of the full-featured 5 Megapixel cameras (DC Resource - 10/16/03)

The Nikon Coolpix 5400 takes "excellent" photos (especially macro images) and is compatible with a wide range of accessories. On the downside, its menus can be confusing and the LCD screen is small. read original review

4.5 out of 5

Sharp, well-saturated photos except in low-light conditions (Steve's Digicams - 7/21/03)

While the Nikon Coolpix 5400 takes great daytime images, it has difficulty focusing on objects in low light because it lacks an autofocus-assist light (the Canon G5, Sony DSC-V1 and Olympus C-5050 all offer this feature). The preset exposures are very helpful, and the camera's eight-second exposure setting takes great night shots. read original review

4.8 out of 5

An exceptionally capable camera (Imaging Resource - 7/21/03)

Two thumbs-up for the Nikon Coolpix 5400, which delivers good color, "exceptional" macro images, great nighttime performance, and a useful selection of preset scene modes. Some image detail is occasionally lost due to the camera's noise-reduction technology. read original review

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