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Nikon Coolpix P5100

Nikon Coolpix P5100

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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 are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"P5100 is great camera"
  • 3 out of 5
"Should be better for the money"
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The Nikon Coolpix P5100 is this year's flagship point-and-shoot digital camera, with a perfect combination of automatic and manual controls that will please casual photographers and allow them to grow into the camera's expanded capabilities. It's a small, easily portable camera that's sure to be a strong competitor this holiday season.

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Specifications

  • 12.1 megapixels
  • Movie mode with sound
  • JPEG file format
  • 3.5x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
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Answered Questions for the P5100

Q: Will the P5100 take series of shots of say a youth basketball game,?
A: I would say consider the entry level DSLR. The Canon G9 and S5 are good options without entering the DSLR... read more
Q: What's the best 12+ megapixel camera with minimal bells and whistles?
A: hello jameshttp://www.sigma-dp1.com/catalog/DP1_Catalog2008_preview_EN.pdf... read more
Q: video on use of p5100
A: Well, it's not going to be that great. About VHS quality. Maybe a tad better. But not by much. The... read more

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Open Questions for the P5100

Q: Can anyone please about the performance of P5100 in terms of speed??? or which one is better P5100 OR G9 Plz Help
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: what is the best price for 2 GB memory card for the P5100
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: i have a nikon eclipse 50i microscope. which camera - nikon or othewise, > 8 megapixel shd. i choose ?
18 points for best answer - 5 replies

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  • 4.12 out of 5

Average rating based on 178 total reviews: 4.12/5

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  • 5 out of 5
P5100 is great camera (Neal Pollack - 10/19/07)

Compared the P5100 and the Canon SD-850-is. The are both fine cameras. I purchased the Nikon P5100 due to the following pros;
- It showed... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Should be better for the money (Leslie - 3/15/09)

I paid $350. Its take great photos, especially close ups. Fast focus and eay operation. I realy like the quick access to exposure control, use... read more

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