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Manufacturer: Nikon Inc. Part number: 26212
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- Bottom Line:
- There's a lot to like about the Nikon Coolpix P100, but you'll need to keep your photo quality expectations in check to really enjoy it.
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CNET editors' review
Nikon Coolpix P100 price range: $334.00
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 02/12/2010
The good: Solid design; overflowing with photo, movie features; very fast shooting performance for its class.
The bad: Photo, video quality is weakest part of the package.
The bottom line: There's a lot to like about the Nikon Coolpix P100, but you'll need to keep your photo quality expectations in check to really enjoy it.
User reviews
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Surprisingly impressed
by plbilka on March 7, 2010
Pros: Feels like an easy-to-use DSLR, Great features for a hobbyist and a point-and-shoot alike, Can find light in any situation
Cons: White balance is off on some photos, Weight
Summary: I am a hobbyist who broke her DSLR and wanted a cheaper replacement. I am very impressed with the quality of photos it takes. I know you get what you ...
Summary: I am a hobbyist who broke her DSLR and wanted a cheaper replacement. I am very impressed with the quality of photos it takes. I know you get what you pay for, and this is no exception. If you want something nicer, go all out (and pay the money for it), but if you just want a great camera that takes great, detailed images, this is it. I did not expect to be this happy with a downgrade from Nikon's higher-priced cameras. Thank you Nikon.
6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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REALLY GR8 ultrazoom camera
by nfury8 on April 5, 2010
Pros: Easy to use, extremely fast and acurate focussing. Brilliant high speed shots.
Excellent battery life, I average 400 photos from half the battery (using viewfinder only)
Brilliant, clear & detailed viewfinder display.
Huge LCD good qualityCons: Dont like the charge times and the fact it is done whilst battery inside the camera, making it expensive to add another battery as for convenience you would want an external charger.
Summary: In my opinion this camera is an extremely smooth, easy to use with heaps of optional functions.
The zoom is amazing and extremely accurateSummary: In my opinion this camera is an extremely smooth, easy to use with heaps of optional functions.
The zoom is amazing and extremely accurate6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The best P&S I've owned is the P100
by Pssequimages on May 8, 2010
Pros: Weight--speed of capture~zoom~variable position lcd screen OR viewfinder overcomes problems composing your photo~performance in low light situations~incredible range of shooting modes~panorama assist-smart portrait technology~sport (burst) feature
Cons: Can't capture camera raw & no hotshoe. I will always have my Nikon D200 SLR at the ready, but this little puppy sometimes outperforms it. I have NOT used the movie capture feature yet, but am impressed with all other attributes of the Nikon P100.
Summary: The extreme light weight of the camera challenges the photographer's ability to hold the camera still. The vibration reduction feature, however, is superb and I have turned out very ...
Summary: The extreme light weight of the camera challenges the photographer's ability to hold the camera still. The vibration reduction feature, however, is superb and I have turned out very few unusable images due to camera shake. I like using the fine settings, and have been pleased with the flexibility and the ease of use of the P100. The new mirrorless capture technology is incredible in this camera. I bought this camera for someone else ---but kept it for myself when I saw how it rivaled other cameras I have. I love it!
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Camera big disappointment, zoom locked up;
by optobear on May 21, 2010
Pros: Camera has many setting; lightweight; good wide angle; good landscape pictures
Cons: The camera locked up 4 times when I used the camera for the first time. As a result the camera would not take a picture nor would it shut off. Eventually shut off but after using it again in the zoom mode would lock up again.
Summary: I have returned the camera. Very unreliable. The zoom although large should not become fixed when used. The zoom locked 4 time when I used the camera on the first ...
Summary: I have returned the camera. Very unreliable. The zoom although large should not become fixed when used. The zoom locked 4 time when I used the camera on the first day. This was in taking about 160 pictures. I also did not like how soft the pictures were when I reviewed them later. I had high hopes when I bought the camera because it had many features that I wanted. I also did not like the fact that you had to charge the battery unless you bought a seperate charger that did not come with the camera. The battery took about 3 hrs to charge. The flap that you lift to charge the camera is very flimsy and I am sure will not hold up and it will seperate from the camera body. Returned the camera after 3 days.
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Middle of the road camera
by mullising on August 23, 2011
Pros: Light weight, Lots of Functionality (Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Auto), HD Video. Nice quick access to exposure compensation. Ability to flip back and forth between View finder and Screen. Ability to rotate the display screen. I also
Cons: Have to turn the camera on to view stored images. Flash recharge time.
Summary: I have a number of Nikon Cameras and lenses from N6006, P7900 and l am extremely happy with the P100. It is a great mid range camera for those who ...
Summary: I have a number of Nikon Cameras and lenses from N6006, P7900 and l am extremely happy with the P100. It is a great mid range camera for those who want more than a vanilla Point & Shoot but not a bulky SLR. It is compact enough to fit in a small camera bag but packs a punch in terms of features. It does get a bit grainy when pushed to extreme zoom. However, all in all I have been very happy with its performance and I do not miss a DSLR.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Disappointment
by K1060Bambi on January 25, 2011
Pros: Great zoom
Cons: Poor photo quality; slow transition between shots with flash; video quality poor
Summary: I guess my expectations were too high. I had had a fuji 10x and was looking to upgrade but the photo quality was less than adequate.
Summary: I guess my expectations were too high. I had had a fuji 10x and was looking to upgrade but the photo quality was less than adequate.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great camera, if it took good pictures.
by kathywisc on December 30, 2010
Pros: The 28x zoom is super. Menus are easy to navigate. Lots of bells and whistles for a camera of this price.
Cons: I'm really disappointed with the quality of pictures. The only really sharp pictures I can get are in macro.
Summary: I got better pictures with my Kodak Z740! I can't understand the ratings that CNET can give a camera that doesn't take good pictures. Isn't that the ...
Summary: I got better pictures with my Kodak Z740! I can't understand the ratings that CNET can give a camera that doesn't take good pictures. Isn't that the point?
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Its big number of options gives you complete control.
by R01k on August 30, 2010
Pros: Very, very powerful in low light conditions and full HD video.
Cons: The sticky side is the image quality. For a camera of its kind, I'd expect some more.
Summary: If you are interested in pictures quality, maybe you should think it again, but if not, go ahead.
Summary: If you are interested in pictures quality, maybe you should think it again, but if not, go ahead.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Professional Camera!
by houseman16 on June 6, 2010
Pros: The pros are that the images are very high quality. They came out very good on my computer. I love the HD videos! There are a ton of features to this camera. I recommended this camera for professional photographers!
Cons: The only con is that there is a lot of background noise on videos. A lot of times, the camera will have a pop-up saying there us a kens cap problem. If that happens, take out the battery and then place it back in. It should work fine then.
Summary: This camera is good for people who are on a budget and who don't want to go buy a very high-tech DSLR . This camera is very professional. It is ...
Summary: This camera is good for people who are on a budget and who don't want to go buy a very high-tech DSLR . This camera is very professional. It is good for taking photos all the way from a simple portrait to a very interesting night landscape photo. I also want to point out one more pro. I love the fact that you don't have go out to the store and have to but AA batteries. I love the rechargeable batteries. This a good camera for starters and experts!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I almost bought this camera
by horsemoney on May 23, 2010
Pros: Zoom length is nice.
Cons: Photo quality poor, also the image in the view finder goes black for about 2 seconds when you hit the record button.
Summary: Because of the 26X zoom, I wanted to use it to replace my Panasonic FZ28 & FZ35 which I use primarily for video due to you can't find over ...
Summary: Because of the 26X zoom, I wanted to use it to replace my Panasonic FZ28 & FZ35 which I use primarily for video due to you can't find over 18X zoom on an HD video camera. Also the overall length of video camera make it hard to zoom on fast moving objects, you get a fish tail effect. After trying the camera I found that the photo quality wasn't good. It also has an electronic view finder which works well on my panasonic, however with the P100 when you hit the video record button the image in the viewfinder goes black for at least 2 seconds. When you are trying to video fast moving objects once the picture comes back on in the viewfinder that object has moved and you can no longer see it in the viewfinder. This doesn't happen with the Panasonic camera which only has a 18X zoom and 720p video, but the photo quality is better.
3 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part number: 26212
- Description: Advanced bridge camera with remarkable reach. The powerful NIKKOR 26x wideangle zoom lens offers outstanding compositional freedom and features Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lens glass to ensure crisp results whether you shoot wide-angle or super-telephoto. The ability to capture full (1080p) high-definition movies in stereo sound, and use the optical zoom and autofocus functions during recording, enables superior-quality video and extends the options for shooting movies from a distance. The back illuminated CMOS sensor and HDR mode offer increased sensitivity and superior results when shooting in dimly lit conditions. The Coolpix P100 - covers all the angles, day or night.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera,
- Compact - Resolution 10 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 10,600,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,300,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3"
- Optical Zoom 26 x
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 3200,
ISO 160,
ISO 400,
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO auto (160-1600),
ISO auto (160-200),
ISO auto (160-400),
ISO 200,
ISO auto (160-800) - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority Lens System
- Type Lens,
26 x 4.6 mm - 120 mm - F/2.8-5.0 - Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 26 - 678 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Features ED glass
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 10 frames per second
- Additional Features D-Lighting technology,
Active D-Lighting technology,
USB charging,
In-camera red-eye fix,
Scene Detection Technology,
Face detection,
Best Shot Selector (BSS),
Motion Detection Technology,
Auto HDR mode,
Blink Detection technology,
Smile Detection technology,
Dual image stabilization,
1080p Full HD movie recording,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Face-priority AF function Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.24 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 230,000 pixels
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Display Features Sliding
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x HDMI output Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Included Accessories Lens cap,
Carrying strap,
USB cable,
Power adapter,
Audio / video cable Battery
- Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL5
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed 43 MB
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
SD Memory Card - Image Storage JPEG 3648 x 2736,
JPEG 3264 x 2448,
JPEG 2592 x 1944,
JPEG 2048 x 1536,
JPEG 1600 x 1200,
JPEG 1280 x 960,
JPEG 1024 x 768,
JPEG 640 x 480,
JPEG 3648 x 2432,
JPEG 3584 x 2016,
JPEG 2736 x 2736 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.5 in
- Depth 3.9 in
- Height 3.3 in
- Weight 17 oz
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Nikon Inc.
- Address:
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747-3064 - Phone: 1-631-547-4200
