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Nikon Coolpix P5000

Nikon Coolpix P5000

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HQ Grade: B-
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're worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"Outstanding Compact"
  • 5 out of 5
"Great balance of power and size"
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Q: Any one selling 2nd hand canon G7 or G9?
A: Ethen,RAW mode can be disabled on the Canon G9, and the the photos would save save JPG files. Both of... read more
Q: I'm in between Nikon P5000 and Canon S5 IS now. Please give me advices. I really thanks and appreciate this.
A: Canon S5is since it zooms while taking video in addition to the MANY other advantages.The only reason I can think... read more
Q: Does this camera have date stamp feature?
A: The camera also has the option of putting the date into the picture, but it's not set by default, from... read more

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Q: Hello, I have purchased P5000 camera. Please forward me English version of its user manual on obd18@hotmail.com Thanks
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Q: My card reader and printer will not read the 4Gb SDHC card which came with the camera.Why
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Q: How is the focusing speed of the Nikon P5000?
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Editors' Comments

The Nikon Coolpix P5000 introduces some much needed competition into the 10-megapixel point-and-shoot arena. The camera this most resembles is the Canon A640, an extremely popular 10MP mainstream camera that has, until now, been relatively unchallenged. The P5000 charges at it head on, and brings with it some key differentiating features that just... read more

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • 3.5x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 64-3200
  • Movie mode with sound
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  • 4.42 out of 5

Average rating based on 82 total reviews: 4.42/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Outstanding Compact (Jim Ebejer - 7/8/07)

I bought it as a carry around Substitute for my Nikon D 200. The picture quality rivals my SLR at 8.5X 11 enlargements. it's certainly... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great balance of power and size (Paul Sperry - 4/24/07)

After 3 SLR's and 10 digital camera's, this to me is the best combination yet of quality, features and full manual control in a relatively... read more

  • 4 out of 5
First impressions (Larry Thomas - 4/21/07)

Right out of the box, I like the fit and finish. The manual isn't that difficult to understand, the icons are the same for other... read more

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