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Once again, Nikon has upped the ante in the world of digital cameras with the introduction of the Coolpix 5000. Its 5-megapixel sensor, 28-85mm zoom lens, and extensive controls make this a great choice for discriminating photographers seeking a digital camera with filmlike quality and SLR-style manual controls.
In a departure from previous flagship Coolpix models, the 5000 is very compact (much smaller than the older 900-series models) and looks more or less like a traditional point-and-shoot. It does not employ the trademark Coolpix swiveling-lens design; instead, on this model, it’s the LCD display that does the swiveling. The screen can be flipped out from the camera body and rotated for easy viewing from any shooting angle–it even works for a self-portrait. An added bonus to this design is the ability to tuck the vulnerable display inward for protection when the camera is not in use. Of course, images can also be composed by looking through the traditional optical viewfinder.
The Coolpix 5000 features a 3x zoom lens–the most common power for zoom digital cameras. It’s the range that sets the Coolpix apart–its widest setting is an unusually wide 28mm, perfectly matching the wide-angle setting on most SLR cameras. Almost every other digital camera’s wide-angle starts at 35 or 38mm. The all-glass lens features nine elements in seven groups.
Power is provided by a proprietary lithium-ion EN-EL1 battery rated for approximately 100 minutes of use (battery and charger are included). If you’re worried about getting caught in the middle of nowhere with a dead battery, the camera also uses a standard disposable lithium 2CR5 camera battery. Unused lithium batteries hold their power for years, so you’ll probably want to toss one of these into your camera bag as a backup. For hardcore photographers, there’s also an optional power pack/hand grip that uses six AA batteries and offers several times the power capacity of the rechargeable pack.
We’ve come to expect Coolpix cameras to offer an extensive set of manual controls, and the 5000 offers sports than we can list here, including shutter speeds from 1/4,000 to 8 seconds, shutter priority, aperture priority, and full manual modes, manual focus and white balance, ISO ratings from 100 to 800, and numerous other settings to let photographers capture any shot they can dream up. See our product specs for more details.
An extensive selection of accessories has helped to make Coolpix cameras favorites with serious photographers. From wide angle and telephoto add-on lenses to an adapter that lets you use the camera as a scanner for your slides and negatives, Nikon offers enough add-ons to create a system that meets all of your needs.
Shutter lag–the delay between the time you press the button and the moment the camera actually captures the photo–is a problem with most digital cameras, and the Coolpix 5000 is no exception. The camera can take over a second to snap your picture after pressing the button, which can be an unacceptably long time, especially if you’re trying to take a picture of a quick-moving subject. Most of this delay can be eliminated by prefocusing–composing your shot, then pressing the shutter button halfway down to allow the camera to adjust the focus and metering. When you’re ready to take the picture, press the button the rest of the way down, and the shutter will snap almost instantly.
Movie mode captures movie clips with audio at resolutions of 320 x 240 pixels at approximately 15 frames per second for up to 40 seconds. This feature won’t replace your camcorder, but it’s perfect for when you just want to capture a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative.
The Coolpix 5000 comes with a rechargeable EN-EL1 battery and charger, a 32 MB CompactFlash card, video and USB cables, lens cap, neck strap, and an impressive software suite that includes Genuine Fractals LE. The camera is covered by a one-year warranty.
Used Price: $175.00
Customer Review: Still a great camera
Even in mid 2005 the Nikon Coolpix 5000 is a remarkable digital camera. In skilled hands this camera can produce results that rival even today’s best professional digital cameras. I’ve made several 16×20 prints from images taken with the Coolpix 5000 that look AMAZING. If you add the available wide angle lens to this camera you can get a fabulous 19mm wide angle lens!!! Nikon even offers an amazing fisheye lens for this camera. Like any digital camera (or film camera for that matter) this camera has its flaws and limits. Even though it’s capable of producing excellent images, it’s a slow camera. So, if speed is important to you this camera is not a great choice. Likewise, some of the controls are burried in the menu system and this camera is really designed for EXPERIENCED photographers … most “point-and-shoot” photographers have a very hard time using this camera. There are newer cameras on the market … but the Coolpix 5000 can still compete with the best of them. If you want a good digital camera capable of super-wide-angle photography, the Coolpix 5000 and the available wide angle lens is the BEST buy on the market today. As of July 2005 you can buy this camera and the available wide angle lens in excellent used condition for less than the price of most new point-and-shoot digitals that deliver WORSE image quality.
Customer Review: Can’t See in the Dark
I have had this camera for a while now, and I have taken some excellent pictures with it. I use a Macintosh, and it works with the computer beautifully, in contrast with the Olympus camera that I owned previously. The adjustable screen is nice and the zoom suits my needs. However, I cannot get this camera to work in the dark. It just wont. I went searched the manual for an answer and found none. It drives me insane. It’s great for daytime shots, but in low light I might as well not have it. I’m still glad I bought it, but I was dissapointed by this aspect.
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The CoolPix L11 high light sensitivity up to 800 allows you to tackle low-light scenes and situations far beyond the capabilities of conventional compact cameras. The CoolPix L11 has an amazing 2.4-inch LCD, perfect for viewing and sharing images. Detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results time after time. The CoolPix L11 features 15 specially programmed modes to automatically handle focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments that help you take great pictures easily. To ensure superb portraits with crisp focus, select Face priority AF (in Portrait Scene Mode). This feature automatically finds the subject’s face and focuses on it. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix This in-camera feature automatically fixes most typical occurrences of red-eye. ISO sensitivity - Approximately equivalent to ISO 64 (auto gain to ISO 800) System Requirements - Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition & Professional and Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions - Width 3.5 x Height 2.4 x Depth 1.10 inch (89.5 x 60.5 x 27mm) excluding projections Weight - 4.4 ounces (125 grams) without battery and SD memory card
List Price: $129.99
Amazon Price: $105.95
Used Price: $136.70
Customer Review: Good Deal
Well I’ve owned this camera for about 3 months now and it has served me well at home and abroad. It was my first digital camera and it was very easy to use. I opened it and used it at the airport before departure in a matter of minutes. There are many functions on it, but I only wanted it for simple pics, which have all come out great, even in motion. So I highly recommed it.
Customer Review: It was ok
The quality of a majority of my pictures were bad. The camera had a hard time focusing and resulted in low quality images. The video part of the camera was good, but the pictures weren’t.
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