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Nikon Coolpix 5600

Nikon Coolpix 5600

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HQ Grade: C-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Great little cam in good light!"
  • 2 out of 5
"Blurry, slow, I'm giving it to my mother!"
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One of two entry-level cameras from Nikon, the Nikon Coolpix 5600 offers point and shoot simplicity, 5-megapixel resolution, and an attractive price. With a 4-megapixel image sensor, and 16 different preset scene modes, the Nikon 5600 is designed for amateur photographers who want high resolution images and a camera that is designed to run on full auto... read more

Specifications

  • 5.1 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
  • auto focus only
  • program exposure only
  • JPEG format only
  • 2 AA batteries
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Answered Questions for the 5600

Q: Will the Nikon Coolpix 5600 support a 2GB SanDisk card?
A: Yeah, you're good on that. I'd make sure to download the latest firmware update just in case. And while I... read more
Q: is there anyother way to activate red eye removal,other than pre-flash in nikon 5600?
A: I think the pre-flash is all this camera offers. There are things you can do, though; some photo software offers... read more
Q: I have just bought a 4gb sd card form y Coolpix 5600 but it won't recognise it why is this and will 2gb one be okay
A: A 4GB card is an SDHC (Secure Digital, High Capacity) card. You need an SDHC compatible camera in order to... read more

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Open Questions for the 5600

Q: Have 2 Nikon 5600 both do everything but open shutter to take pic.
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: i cannot get the "memory card write protected" of nokia
15 points for best answer - 11 replies
Q: How come the autofocus bottom of my camera is on and after I take a picture, it won't let me take another one unless I turn it off and back on again?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 3.24 out of 5

Average rating based on 165 total reviews: 3.24/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Great little cam in good light! (Natasha - 2/28/08)

I have owned this camera for 2-3 years now, I took it on a few trips and my photos turned out awesome! the only Big... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Blurry, slow, I'm giving it to my mother! (Tiffany - 7/18/07)

This camera seemed good when I first got it.... but as said it is easily blurred when not using a flash... but when you use... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Slow and Blurry (Alison - 6/11/07)

For outdoor shots this camera is OK, I won't even say 'real good' compared to other comparable cameras but in low light this camera is... read more

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