Digital Camera Review

Megapixel has a review of the Nikon Coolpix P5100 and writes:

Offering 12.1 megapixels in a small package that easily slides into a coat pocket, the Nikon Coolpix P5100 also offers a combination of advanced shooting modes and scene modes, integrates the Vibration Reduction (VR) system that dampens the effect of camera shake in the lens itself, and provides both a 2.5-inch LCD monitor and an optical viewfinder. …

With the P5100 set to the Playback mode, the Command Dial can be used to review images in a format called Thumbnail Wheel Playback (see at right). Moreover, when the Fn button is used in conjunction with the Command dial, captured images can be seen in a calendar format that shows 1 month at a time and the first image captured on particular dates, or simply listed by date. …

Although very compact, the Coolpix P5100 has a number of external controls. These are well positioned, and very useable. One control, however, the Multi-selector, may be a touch too small to use comfortably by everyone. The left direction, which controls the Self-timer as well, is particularly tight to the edge of the monitor, and is not easily accessed reliably.

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ABCNews has a review of the Nikon Coolpix S51C and writes:

The Coolpix S51c is an 8.1 megapixel digital point-and-shoot camera with the ability to transfer images via a Wi-Fi connection. The camera comes with six months free T-Mobile Hotspot access, and is able to connect to public and private Wi-Fi connections. …

The ISO range for this camera is very expansive and goes from 100 to 1600 on manual, and 100 to 800 on auto. The wide 3-inch LCD viewing screen is a wonderful addition and gives users a better view of what they are shooting. The camera battery charges in about two hours and will last for about 150 shots. …

Although the camera is well-designed, it would be better suited to fast photography if it had a better response to shooting and focusing. It seems as though the camera was designed around the Wi-Fi feature instead of its ability to shoot.

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Pocket Lint reviews the Nikon Coolpix S510 and writes:

The Nikon Coolpix S510 updates the S500 and has the same basic feature set and handling characteristics (check the S500 test as well for specifics on some of those similar features) as that camera. However, the Face Priority AF and lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) buttons have been removed from the top of the camera leaving just the on/off, shutter buttons plus a LED indicator that lights up when you turn the thing on. …

The VR technology (borrowed from Nikon’s professional spec lenses) can be used across two modes: “On” (all the time) and “Response Priority” where shutter release takes priority even if the image is not fully stabilised. But because the button for accessing the VR modes has been stripped from the top plate (along with the Face Priority AF button) you have a less user friendly need to preset the VR modes in menus. Ditto the AF set up.  …

Brilliant build and pricing, big fat dollops of image quality and great features but with a few demerits in terms of user control, the Nikon Coolpix S510 is nevertheless well worth the money for anyone in the game for a well made high resolution compact digital camera.

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COOLPIX S510 is pocket camera type, which is stylish and high tech feature. Although this camera body is small enough (88 x 51 x 22 mm), but it has image stabilizer built in. With this stabilizer you can shot anything in any condition, you don’t worry about the shake. Actually this is the smallest, stylish compact digital camera, built in with image stabilizer.

Image Processor

With the power of EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a NIKKOR lens, the COOLPIX S510 is built to realize optimum performance and maximum image quality. This camera has 8.1 Mega Pixel sensor size, you can print the result as large as 16 x 20 inches. With the light sensitivity up to ISO 2000, you can shot in lower light conditions or in fast moving conditions

Lens

You can trust the precision optics of its 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens and a new digital image-processing engine it can deliver a fast response and images that boast true-to-life colour. .Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm), you can make your shot more clearly and sharp. With focus range (from lens):1 ft., 7.7 in. (50cm) to infinity, Macro close-up mode: 5.9 in. (15cm) to infinity, you can make any shot from wide angle until zoom shot.

Body

With the body created from stainless steel material. You will get the luxury and stylish digital camera. The COOLPIX S510 will be available in a choice of Silver, Pink and Urban Black body colours. With large 2.5inch LCD monitor featuring 230,000 dots of high resolution, a wide viewing angle of 160 degrees, anti-reflection coating for better display in bright situations, and a new acrylic panel that prevents scratches and fingerprints.

Image Stabilization

This is the key feature of this camera. This camera has built in image stabilization and known as the smallest camera with this technology. Field proven technology originally developed for interchangeable lenses used in Nikon SLR camera systems, optical lens shift VR image stabilisation counteracts the effects of camera shake in lower light or when shooting to help achieve sharper results. Active full time, VR also stabilises images displayed on the 2.5in high-resolution LCD monitor for easier framing and more reassured shooting

Key Features

• 8.1 megapixel resolution means sharp images even after enlargement or cropping.

• World’s fastest response: 0.7 seconds power-up and fast release-time lag (under 0.005 seconds when Response Priority mode is set).

• EXPEED image processing engine for optimum performance and maximum image quality.

• 2.5-inch acrylic LCD monitor: 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle. With protective acrylic panel to help prevent scratches and fingerprints, and anti-reflection coating to simplify shooting in bright sunlight.

• Optical 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens: for incredibly sharp, clear images. 35mm equivalent of 35mm-105mm.

• High sensitivity up to ISO 2000: enables faster shutter speeds to significantly reduce the risk of blurry images when you shoot fast-moving subjects or take pictures in low light.

• Optical Vibration Reduction image stabilization system counters the effects of camera shake to produce sharp images and movies and deliver clear images in low light by offering effects equivalent to using a shutter speed 3 stops faster.

• High Sensitivity mode: minimizes image blur by automatically selecting the optimal light setting from ISO 64 to ISO 1600 to match the scene at hand.

• World’s smallest stainless steel body

• Advanced Face-priority AF can quickly detect and focus on up to 12 faces in the frame, and works together with Face-priority AE to meter the lighting around the face for more accurate exposure.

• Rotary multi-selector enhances easy operation.

• Body color: silver, pink and Urban Black

Other Features

• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations, Face-priority AF with improved speed and efficiency, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting

• Light weight with highly compact dimensions

• Macro shooting from as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.)

• 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom

• Improved menu interface, available in a choice of 23 languages

• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations

• Approx. 52 MB of internal memory

• SDHC card compatibility

• USB connectivity

• PictBridge compatibility

Specifications

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 The barrel distortion effect can be found easily almost in every pocket camera. Nikon, with the brand new prosumer camera P5100, can decrease the barrel distortion effect because of the shape of lens.

The Nikon Coolpix P5100 features optical vibration reduction image stabilization, full manual mode, shutter and aperture priority modes as well as a large range of semi auto shooting modes and 52MB of built-in memory. It has a magnesium alloy casing, hotshoe for external flash and a 2.5 inch LCD high-resolution LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating screen.

Shooting Mode

The difference with common pocket camer, Nikon Coolpix P5100 has multiple shooting mode like in DSLR camera. Auto shooting mode, Program (auto), Shutter Priority Auto, Aperture Priority Auto, Manual, Movie mode, Scene mode, High-sensitivity shooting mode, Anti-shake mode.

Image Sensor

The new EXPEED engine image processor you will view the better result. With 12.1 megapixel sensor, you can make high resolution picture, best for printing and wallpaper. The lens is the same construction as before, with a 3.5x optically-stabilised zoom (35-123mm equiv) with Nikon’s VR technology to reduce of camera shake, low light photography.

Key Features

• 12.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
• 3.5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens - quality optics provide exceptional images
• Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake
• Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures
• Program, Aperture, Shutter and Manual Exposure Modes give you greater creative control over camera operation
• Auto Adjusts up to ISO 3200 (5MP or lower) - keep shooting, even in lower light
• Available Telephoto and Wide Angle Converters expand the camera’s capabilities, along with your own
• Hot Shoe for i-TTL compatible Nikon Speedlights
• Exposure Modes (P/S/A/M)
• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations for high performance – Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting
• High-quality materials and finish with magnesium alloy (Mg) section on front panel with body design enables further control and comfortable shooting

Nikon Coolpix P5100 Feature Highlights

Superb image quality
Excellent imaging quality is a priority for the Coolpix P5100, from the 12.1 effective megapixels of imaging power produced by its 1/1.72-inch RGB CCD and new digital image processing engine, to its powerful 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens and optical lens shift VR.

Shooting modes that give the user greater control
Four exposure modes accessed via the Mode dial provide greater control over camera operation. Programmed Auto [P] mode automatically selects the optimal shutter and aperture settings. Shutter-priority Auto [S] lets the user select shutter speed, while the camera sets the optimal aperture. Aperture-priority Auto [A] offers 10-step manual control over the aperture setting to let the user decide depth of field, while the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed. Manual [M] exposure mode provides full control over both the aperture and shutter speed settings.

Proven lens shift VR image stabilization
Optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) is field-proven technology originally developed for interchangeable lenses used in Nikon SLR camera systems. The VR technology provides the ability to shoot at shutter speeds as much as three stops slower without blurring the image, as well as producing a smoother viewfinder image which aids composition. Nikon’s exclusive VR system also yields sharper results when shooting in low light when using the 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens, or when reaching farther with an optional telephoto converter lens.

ISO 3200 capability
Extended light sensitivity range up to ISO 3200 adds the power to shoot more effectively in lower lighting conditions or to capture fast moving subjects with outstanding clarity. And the new image processing engine produces clear results, even when shooting with high ISO settings.

The convenience of system expandability
Optional system components further expand the photographic possibilities of the Coolpix P5100. Nikon’s 0.67x wide-angle converter (WC-E67) and 3.0x tele-converter (TC-E3ED) lenses are available to extend the range of the attached 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens, while a built-in accessory shoe supports the use of Nikon’s advanced i-TTL flash control for external flashes, including the Speedlight SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800. These accessories are not included and must be purchased separately.

Nikon COOLPIX P5100 Specification Details

 What’s in the box
Nikon Coolpix P5100 digital camera, UC-E6 USB cable, EG-CP14 audio-video cable, EN-EL5 rechargeable li-ion battery, MH-61 battery charger, AN-CP16 strap, Software Suite CD-ROM

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