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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 It has been replaced by the Nikon 8700.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
D
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
"Fade to Black -Resolved- Nikon repairs for free"
  • 4 out of 5
"There's a warranty repair program for the 5700 right now"
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Nikon 5700 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 5 out of 5
Still the best - learn it and love it! ( - 6/20/05)

I have owned this camera for over two years. It took some time and experimenting to learn to use it, but once I did, watch... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Do you want a digital camera to let out your creative side? This is it! ( - 3/11/05)

Most digital cameras let you take pictures and if you are lucky sort out red eye and the like with different modes. This camera gives... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Fantastic pictures!!!! ( - 12/6/04) There are a lot of "experts" that will always whine about some subjective nuance that they can't tolerate. I'm not one of them. This camera... read more
  • 2 out of 5
5700 DIED last night, during photo shoot/studio (Tom - 2/11/07)

I HATE this camera. I have since Day #1...but thought I could just work thru it, ge used to it, etc. So...I deliberately used it... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Entirely too fragile (Faith Hart - 10/29/06)

This camera takes beautiful pictures but must be handled with care. After two "lens error" problems that are an expensive repair, I've decided it's simply... read more

  • 2 out of 5
mine just broke too! (Dennis - 8/11/06)

I have had this camera for just under 2 years now. It has worked fine up until my vacation this week when I wanted to... read more

  • 2 out of 5
3 years and it is toast! ( - 3/29/06)

I loved this camera for the great outdoor photos you can take with it, but I'm extremely disappointed that Nikon would make a camera that... read more

  • 2 out of 5
If it's moving, don't bother shooting it. ( - 12/14/05)

The 5700 is just about as useless as anything I can imagine for shooting spontaneous shots at weddings or other events in moderate to low... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Horrendous autofocus ( - 10/24/05)

After having enjoyed an F601 I decided to stick to Nikon by making the 5700 my first digital. Although it takes great shots of landscapes... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Not good like the old Nikons ( - 10/17/05)

After 30 years using Nikon film cameras I bought the 5700 as my first digital. Big disappointment. Difficult to use, annoying focus lag, long shutter... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Never Again ( - 8/1/05)

I have owned the 5700 for a little over a year and shoot everything from scenic, train action and flowers. I have found close-up photography... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Takes great pictures buy something else ( - 6/6/05)

At times it takes fantastic pictures, other times I have yet to figure out what happened. The auto focus is too slow, it is terrible... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Beware of speedflash fault ( - 5/25/05)

Owned the camera for 16 months, after 7 months speedlight warning flashed in viewfinder, preventing automatic photos, unless auto flash turned off as it wouldn't... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Takes Great Portrait Pics as long as you don't need to stop to "freeze the moment"... ( - 5/18/05)

I have used this camera at weddings, on vacation, and at many other family get togethers and vacations. Bottom line is this: the lens can't... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Do not buy this camera! ( - 4/13/05)

I wasn't asking much from a camera and so to get less than average expectations is a shock considering I paid for a Nikon.
Do... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Nikon's Customer Service Sucks. They are Rude and not helpful (Lee Matsuyama - 3/27/09)

My Uncle purchased the Nikon Coolpix 5700 new in September of 2005. The Camera was used only one time when he and my Aunt came... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Piece of Crap (Kris - 12/19/06)

Flash does not work. It will not engage in the closed position and is always open and not working. How much did I pay??? Oh... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Bad Service/Cheaply Made!!! (Bill - 12/15/06)

I am done with Nikon. My 5700 was my pride and joy but after 1 year it just stopped working. Would not power on. Sent... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Expensive door stop (Rick Patscheider - 9/9/06)

It took quite a long time to learn how to take decent pictures that I was pleased with but it was all for not because... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Real bad camera ( - 11/16/05)

People, be aware of a lens error. Most Coolpix cameras have a bad reputation with lens errors. It cost you a lot of money to... read more

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