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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 It has been replaced by the Nikon 8700.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: F
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
"I love my Camera"
  • 4 out of 5
"If it dies, you may get a free repair"
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Editors' Comments

Owners of the Nikon Coolpix 5700 frequently complain about the camera's overly-complex controls and precipitous learning curve. Though the camera can produce excellent landscape shots and portraits, the effort it takes to master its features will frustrate many photographers. Bottom line: Though it may appeal to some experts, the 5700 is not suited... read more

Specifications

  • 5.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 8x optical/4x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and TIFF file format
  • ISO range 100-800
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Answered Questions for the 5700

Q: Does it have a detachable lens?
A: Nikon Coolpix does not have detachable lens. It does have wide angle and tele converters that extends the usage of... read more
Q: greenish vertical lines and out of focus- is it repairable?
A: Hi Mel,Sounds like either a problem with your CCD (imaging sensor) or with your LCD (display). Probably the former, but... read more
Q: COOLPIX 5700 LCD SNOW GHOST LIKE
A: In looking around the internet, I can across this "forum" where people are talking about a "defective CCD" that Nikon... read more

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Open Questions for the 5700

Q: WHY IS THE VIEW DISTORTED AS JAGGED AND DISCOLORED?
30 points for best answer - 2 replies

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  • 3.55 out of 5

Average rating based on 417 total reviews: 3.55/5

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  • 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

  • 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

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Professional Reviews

  • 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

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