Nikon Coolpix P5000 - Nikon Digital Cameras

The Nikon Coolpix P5000 has 10.0MP resolution, a 3.5x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens and a large 2.5 in. high-resolution (230K pixels) LCD monitor with a wide 170-degree viewing. The Coolpix P5000 is highly responsive, offering a swift start-up time and fast continuous shooting (0.01s release time lag). The lightweight body features a magnesium alloy front panel, an optical viewfinder, a textured finish and comfortable new grip.

Also included is Vibration Reduction (VR) capability, Nikon's version of lens image stabilization originally developed for Nikon's award-winning SLR lenses. VR automatically detects and compensates for small camera movements that would otherwise cause images to blur. The result is sharper pictures when shooting in low light. VR also allows you to take advantage of slower shutter speeds (similar to shooting at shutter speeds three stops faster). The benefits of VR image stabilization also extend to achieving smoother action in the movie shooting modes and taking advantage of the optional optical telephoto converter lens (378mm).

The Nikon P5000 provides full exposure flexibility with Programmed Auto, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority and full Manual modes, plus 16 Scene Modes.

A Live Histogram Function graphically indicates shadow levels on the left and highlights on the right and helps you avoid under/over exposure before shooting.

Shoot movies at 640x480 30fps with sound. Additional time-lapse movie mode (no sound) lets you take pictures over a long period of time and then create movies out of them by speeding up the action.

Nikon's innovative D-Lighting function compensates for underexposed images or insufficient flash by automatically adding light and detail to selected shots where needed -- without affecting properly exposed areas. Nikon's In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most typical occurrences of red-eye. Face-Priority AF automatically finds and focuses on people’s faces to ensure clear, crisp focus on people's faces. And Nikon exclusive BSS (Best Shot Selector) enables the camera to take a series of photos and automatically select the one with the sharpest focus.

Converter lens options include a Wide-angle optical lens Converter that realizes a focal length of 24mm (35mm equivalent), and a Telephoto optical lens Converter that extends the reach of the zoom to 378mm (35mm equivalent). The 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.

The Nikon Coolpix P5000 should appeal to serious amateur photographers who desire control over the features of their digital cameras.

[Exclusive Canadian Warranty: Nikon Canada offers an exclusive 2-year warranty for all COOLPIX and the D40, D50, D70s, D80 and D200 Digital SLR cameras purchased from a Nikon Canada Authorized Dealer.]

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Nikon Coolpix P5000 Review