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Note: This camera was first sold in Apr 2003. It has been replaced by the Nikon 8700.
Nikon Coolpix 5700
Nikon Coolpix 5700
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HQ Grade: D
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
"If it dies, you may get a free repair"
  • 4 out of 5
"Happy shooting"
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Nikon Coolpix 5700 Reviews

  • 3.62 out of 5

Rating: 3.62 of 5
(478 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Nikon 5700

  • 4.5 out of 5
Satisfy everyone from the newbie to the semi-pro (Steve's Digicams - 4/7/03)

The Nikon Coolpix 5700 makes the grade with this reviewer, who is particularly pleased with the camera's lens and image quality, but less enthused about the poorly placed control buttons. read original review

  • 4.8 out of 5
All the manual controls you'll ever need (DC Resource - 4/7/03)

A glowing review of the Nikon Coolpix 5700, citing its impressive zoom, manual controls, and microdrive memory slot. Downsides include confusing and poorly-placed controls, and a very small LCD screen. read original review

  • 3.5 out of 5
Impressed me less than I'd hoped (PC World - 4/7/03)

Though the Nikon CoolPix 5700 impressed this reviewer with its image quality, 8x zoom, and through-the-lens viewfinder, its confusing controls and unpredictable autofocus reduced its final score. read original review

  • 3.95 out of 5
Steep learning curve (CNET - 4/7/03)

Excellent images and professional-quality features please this reviewer, who cautions that beginners and casual photographers may be intimidated by the Nikon Coolpix 5700. read original review

Nikon 5700 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 4 out of 5
If it dies, you may get a free repair (J Kronman - 10/26/07)

My Coolpix 5700 just died—bleary, off-color images. A little research revealed that this is a known problem with a Sony CCD and Nikon will repair... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Happy shooting (Harsha Pilapitiya - 5/17/07)

I love the flexibility of this camera but the battery is the worst I have used. It gives only 30 - 45 minits of shooting... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Nikon 5700 (Thomas - 1/25/07)

Extremely good photos when I mastered the complex controls. This camara performs Almost Professional and way ahead the rest at the time.
I love the... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Fade to Black -Resolved- Nikon repairs for free (Klaus Hubrich - 10/2/06)

On 8/25/06 when I turned the camera on the viewfinder was completely black except for camarea data in white print. NO PICTURE

Repair shop... read more

  • 4 out of 5
There's a warranty repair program for the 5700 right now (Rex Skidmore - 9/27/06)

I bought this camera new about one year after it was on the cover of every magazine and the dealer pricing was reduced. Since buying... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Needs handling with kid gloves ( - 10/3/05)

A leading camera repairer told me it all depended on luck - as to whether or not I faced a steep repair bill. Looking at... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Excellent quality in RAW ( - 7/7/05)

Learning curve is steep unless you have miles of
spare time. Autofocus at close quarters can be
infuriating. Manual focus works but is not
easy... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Takes great pictures under ideal conditions ( - 6/24/05)

The 5700 is my first try at digital after years of medium format and 35mm photography. Photo results are great providing everything is set up... read more

  • 4 out of 5
takes great out door pictures ( - 5/11/05)

In auto mode is very good. but found menu and settings are very tricky. Now I have problem. My picture today is not good.1/3 rd... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Read the Book or Take a course ( - 3/22/05)

I've now had the 5700 for about a year. I was a little intimidated by all the controls and settings. Until I really familiarized... read more

  • 4 out of 5
If you can play the accordion the 5700 is for you ( - 3/17/05)

For sure the picture quality is great. But after 2 years I still can't get used to having so many key controls around the front... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Excellent camera, but not for beginners ( - 12/14/04) This camera has been wonderful for me, however, it has so many different settings and such a thick manual, it is most definitely NOT a... read more
  • 3 out of 5
battery life (patty price - 6/4/08)

yes i have the same problem. i can only get about five photo's before my battery dies. i have two batteries but they just wont... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Great shots; Recurring Gear mechanism breaks (Douglas Dersch - 9/3/06)

I returned my camera as DOA when it arrived and received another new one. Now after 3.5 flawless years this camera's gear mechanism broke as... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Fade to Black (Klaus Hubrich - 8/25/06)

Viewfinder replays pix that I took an hour ago with the camera on a tripod with great clarity but now when I turn the camera... read more

  • 3 out of 5
I used to love it ( - 5/15/06)

This is my first digital camera and I quickly fell in love with it, but what happened to quality? If you pay $700 for a... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Slow to focus in low light. ( - 5/11/05)

8x zoom is good. Lens extension when turned on is very difficult, as if the gears inside are made of cheap plastic, and are meant... read more

  • 3 out of 5
takes average pictures ( - 3/16/05)

Takes average pictures but really good at some points. outdoor in natural light is excellent but not indoors or bad light conditions especially if you... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Extremely slow autofocus, unpredictable focus... ( - 11/23/04) I expected more from Nikon having owned Nikon F series film cameras for years. Lack of manual focus ring very disappointing. Picture quality good but... read more
  • 5 out of 5
I love my Camera (Rick Kaz - 11/30/07)

I love my Nikon 5700, it takes the best pictures, I had an Nikon FM-2 35mm for 25 years and this Camera is just as... read more

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