1. 5 megapixel sensor (2592 x 1944 pixels) for enlargements up to 20 x 30 inches
2. 4x optical plus 4x digital (16x total) zoom lens with autofocus
3. Fully-articulating 1.5" LCD; shutter speeds from 1/4,000 second up to 10 minutes; 256-segment matrix metering
4. Includes 16 MB CompactFlash card; compatible with MicroDrives
5. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL1, included); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1

Customer Review :

Warrenty on repair

To the chase,

Good camera and I thought all was lost when ...

The camera sensor went out after 4 years or so. Nikon has a recall and will fix it if yours should go out. Screen black or as mine pink and smeary looking. Sent to Nikon fixed for free in about 3 weeks.

But anyway. just passing this on.

Search coolpix recall for more information. It was hard to find at Nikon web sight.

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5400 has issues!

Check nikonusa web for coolpix service advisory. Some of the 5400 and others have
possible component failures, as many reviewers described before. My 5400 had CCD
issue (I use it very lightly) and Nikon USA repair it for free (Thank God!) But
that will make me think twice about the quality of the Nikon camera when I plan to
purchase another. In fact, I am looking for a P&S camera and for sure I won't put
Nikon's on the top of my list. Nikon 5400 will be my first and last Nikon product.

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great manual mode

I've heard many negative reports about the 5400 but I am well pleased with mine mostly because of it's many modes and especially manual mode.
It's easy to operate and intuitive.

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Amazing quality, love Nikon, but definitely NOT a pocket camera....

I love this camera. It had a small defect with an electronic part, but is promptly fixed by Nikon service. The only downside is the size, which I thought I wouldn't mind, but recently has become more and more cumbersome for me. I think I might sell it and by a smaller Nikon that's more pocket-sized...

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If you want this camera to fail, buy it

You do not want to get any Nikon cameras from the last 4~5 years. Most of them use the SONY CCD sensor, which has been failing like crazy as of late. Of course, for the 5400, Nikon finally fessed up and decided to issue a service advisory. But the company's repair record is so spotty that I've decided never to buy a Nikon again. They tried to "fix" my sensor the 1st, and ended up breaking the control system. My camera is now in for its 3rd "redo."

Don't buy this camera unless you like non-functioning cameras and nonexistent service.

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1. 5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements
2. 3x Nikkor optical zoom lens combines with 4x digital zoom for 12x total zoom
3. 1.5-inch LCD display; 15 Scene modes; movie mode with sound; PictBridge compatible
4. Store images in 12 MB internal memory or optional Secure Digital (SD) cards
5. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included with charger)

Customer Review :

Nikon Coolpix 5200 5MP

An easy to use and carry camera for those special moments. The
quality of photos is far superior to any other Digital Camera of
the same quality. It's small and packs easily for those vacations
that are near and far.

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Awesome Camera!! Best Compact Digital Quality!

I purchased this camera over two years ago, and have never had a single problem with it! It takes professional quality photos, without the hassle and bulk of extra lens and such. I would highly recommend this camera!

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just really bad pictures

After my last Nikon, which I really liked, had some problems with the zoom lens opening, I set out to find another camera. I really don't like change, so I looked for another Nikon with which I could use my rechargeable ion batteries and SD card. I chose the Nikon 5200. Bad choice. Maybe I just got a lemon? Not sure, but what I do know is that this camera takes the worst pictures. Practically impossible to get a clear, focused picture inside, and when I do get a picture that is technically focused, it just isn't very sharp. I recently took it on a beach vacation and got all my pictures back with an aura around the white things in the pictures (hair bow, sunhat, etc.). Let's see... bad inside, bad outside. Verdict? Just bad.

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Awesome Pictures! After 2 years I'm on my 3rd one & Happy!

I've owned a few cameras since the digital age submerged the photo world in a sea of memory cards, megapixels and jpegs. I went from a horrible 1 MP Vivitar, to a great but really slow 4MP Minolta/Konica Camera, then to this Nikon 5200 in 2004. Initially, I was weary about buying a 5MP camera, since the technology advances and becomes cheaper within the space of a few months, but the 5200 was not the case. After the first year my first one was stolen and I decided to try out the really slim 6MP Casio Exilim s500 and I was quickly disappointed with picture quality, durabilty and start up speed, before exchanging it for my 2nd Nikon 5200. Last month after 1 year and half of consistently rough usage the battery door came loose and then stopped connecting at all. Even though the battery is still secure without the door there I wanted a new camera and was planning to upgrade to the $1700 Canon 30D, but after playing with the 30D instore, I decided I wasn't ready for that kind of commitment and realized I was genuinely happy with the Nikon 5200. I played around with newer models as well and found that the Nikon 5200 is still a top camera for taking awesome pics in a wide variety of settings and delivering sparkling prints. So I just purchased another Nikon 5200.

PROS: 1. Above all, this camera is really fast. That is my favorite feature. With other cameras I find that the start up and picture to picture speed is slow enough that you can miss many great picture opportunities whiles waiting for the camera to warm up.
2. Great Pictures in all ranges & conditions. I used this camera outdoors whiles on backpacking & mountaineering trips and always came back with great pics. Macro/Micro/close-up pics are awesome as well. I mainly use that mode for taking pictures of stuff I'm selling on eBay and I've gotten many of compliments from bidders on the quality of the pictures.

3. Long battery life. I usually fill up 1GB worth of pictures before the battery meter flashes that 50% power is remaining. After 2 years of lots of use the battery's stamina does dimish some like all electronics using lithium batteries.
4. Durable; I've dropped my 2nd one many times, used it in rain, snow, sleet, at the beach and it looks like it been thru war but works like new.
5. The Auto Picture mode actually works because the base of the camera is wide & flat enough to sit on ledges, tables, etc... so you can take many self pics where ever you go. I find slim style cameras (which is now the style of about 90% of mainstream cameras) fail at this unless you tote around a tripod.
6. Dynamic Flash Modes actually work. Also the Scene modes are easy to use once you understand what does what.
7. Video Mode has really loud sound recording and you can take unlimited length clips depending on you memory card'c capacity.
8. Nice package in box. Comes with alot a good stuff, software, cables etc.

CONS:
1. Weak battery door clip-in points. Most cameras have this weakness and its not inherent to any one brand. Most cameras' battery door have weak hinges which is alot worse than the weak clip-in points for the 5200's battery door that eventually wears down or break off after a few years of rough use. But in the 5200 defense the battery has its own internal sliding lock that holds it in place so the door in not even necessary to begin with. Also the way the door clip in points breaks is better than having the hinge break because its easier to fix with tape (or glue if you are skilled).
2. Learning the various camera modes and figuring out what does what takes some time only because the modes actually work (meaning every mode will give a different picture), and there are a lot of scene modes.
Especially when it comes to taking nighttime pictures, unless you are a genius with cameras expect to spend a few weeks to a month perfecting night pics on this camera. They are a few modes for night where you have to determine if you are in normal, party, fireworks, or dusk night then you have to figure out if you want the flash or not, then after that if you choose flash you have to figure out what flash mode you want(party, sunset, fill-in, macro) . The positive thing is when you learn the sweetspots you will find that this camera takes really good night pictures a big positive that is lacking in many reviews.
3. Battery Charging. Not really a con as much as it is my griping. I just wished the battery charged like a cellphone/iPod instead of having to travel with the separate charging plug cable & battery charger-block.
4. No Sepia or BW filter modes! However the software that comes with the 5200 enables conversion to these filters.

BOTTOM LINE: If you getting a 5 megapix camera that you want to last a long time and take great dymnamic pictures get this one!
It is also on Steve's Digicams ultimate "BEST Camera" list
(On the list it is refered to as the Nikon 5600
which is a European version that uses 2 regular AA batteries instead of the lithium ones that the 5200 has, other than that they are the same cameras.)


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Eh, it's okay...

I've had this camera for a little over 2 and a half years. It has lots of features, and I have taken some decent pictures with it, but I have also been very frustrated trying to get a nice clean picture. (It is always blurry, or slightly out of focus)

For a little while now, the door to the battery has been half broken. Now it is completely broken and won't stay shut. Not by my doing, the plastic that would hold it closed wore down and broke off. It isn't a very good design for longevity.

I just recently got myself a Kodak Easy Share. I love it. Great pictures EVERY TIME!! Sooo much easier to use. So I gave this camera to my husband...haha...sucker! :)

In conclusion, it is a decent camera. It has seen me through some times. But for the price, you can get a much better camera for much less. I would have to say that I was disappointed with this camera in the long run, and I am very happy with the one I have now.

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1. Nikon Coolpix P5100 Digital Camera (Black)
2. 4 GB Secure Digital SDHC Memory Card
3. Mini Digital Camera Deluxe Carrying Case
4. Three Piece Lens Cleaning Kit

Editorial Review :

These are the components in the Nikon Coolpix P5100 Best-Selling Super-Savings Bundle:Merkury Innovations Three Piece Lens Cleaning Kit;Dane 4 GB Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card;Nikon Coolpix P5100 Digital Camera (Black) with Free 2GB Memory Card;DigPro Mini Digital Camera Deluxe Carrying Case - DP1000;

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1. 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. Swift startup of approximately 0.8 seconds; continuous shooting at up to 2.2 frames per second
4. BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest shot automatically from ten sequential shots
5. Powered by lithium-ion battery; stores images on SD memory cards (21 MB internal memory included)

Editorial Review :

Style meets performance with the Nikon Coolpix S5 Digital Camera. The sleek, stylish and compact design fits easily into your purse or pocket and still produces stunning pictures. 6 Megapixels and a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass Lens combine to create stunning photographs. Create picture perfect portraits with the One-Touch Portrait Button to activate the Face Priority AF feature to automatically find and focus in on a subject's face while the In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically removes most occurances of red-eye. Use Pictmotion to create an in-camera slideshow with your own music! Finally, use the included COOL-STATION dock to sync your camera to your PC or Mac. With these features and more, the Nikon Coolpix S5 packs tons of features into a stylish package that anyone can enjoy! Rotary Multi Selector makes feature selection fast and easy Voice memos In Camera Red-Eye Fix Face Priority AF automatically finds and focuses in on the subjects face for stunning portraits 23MB Internal Memory; SD Memory Card Slot An SD Card is NOT included, therefore we suggest purchasing an Optional 512MB memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more Video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high resolution abilities. PictBridge compatible for printing images without a computer USB and A/V interface (A/V with COOL-STATION) Approximate Unit Dimensions (w x h x d) - 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches / Unit Weight - 4.8 ounces (without battery and SD memory card) Color - White

Customer Review :

Very good image quality BUT with no manual controls

Noise is not noticeable at Iso 50 and even at Iso 100.
Star-up is quite fast, the camera is ready to shoot at just 2 seconds.
The lag between shot and shot is slow, u have to wait no less than 3.5 seconds before taking the next shot.
The Nikon S5 is made of metal, the look is really good very stilish and pocketable (super slim).
IMHO a huge limitation on the S5 is the lack of manual controls to set the aperture and the shutter speed. Also the built-in flash is quite weak
Id buy again this item

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User-friendly Fun Camera

The S5 provides a simple point-and-shoot digital platform for amateurs and novice photographers. It allows you a decent amount of control over your settings while still providing good auto settings.

Incredibly fast to power on and pocket-sized, this camera is ideal for point-and-shoot digital photography.

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1. 7.1 megapixel
2. 3x Zoom Nikkor
3. Anti-shake
4. 2.8" LCD
5. AA batteries, ISO 1600

Editorial Review :

From the manufacturer: Nikon Coolpix L16 offers a 7.1 MP resolution and a 3x optical zoom-Nikkor glass lens (35-105mm) for incredibly sharp images and stunning prints up to 11" x 14". Key Features & Benefits: # 7.1 MP resolution Delivers incredibly sharp images and stunning prints up to 11" x 14" # 3x optical zoom-Nikkor lens Brings your subject close for easy capture # 2.8" LCD monitor Preview and review your images on this bright, crisp screen that's easy to see even in direct sunlight # 21MB of internal memory and support for SDHC memory cards Internal memory is limited; purchase of an additional memory card (not included) is highly recommended # Includes PictureProject Software Makes it a snap to transfer, organize, edit, and share photos with family and friends # Shoot TV quality movies at 30 frames per second with sound Enables you to record life as it happens # Additional Features * High light sensitivity up to ISO 1600 for shooting in low light situations * 15 pre-set scene modes automatically setup the camera for better pictures * Face-Priority AF automatically finds and focuses on a persons face for clear, crisp portraits * Exclusive D-Lighting automatically brightens the dark areas in the picture and in-camera red-eye fix automatically fixes red-eye * In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically finds and then corrects the accidental red-eye that sometimes occurs in flash photography, for more natural-looking portraits

Customer Review :

Overall Good Camera

I've had this camera for a few months and it works well in the aspects of taking pictures and recording video. The pictures are clear and the videos have nice quality.The user-interface is very friendly and easy to use. The different modes are great and it really comes down to shooting with the right mode and settings to get the best out of your pictures. A great feature is "D- Lighting" which will brighten any picture if the photo was too dark. Nikon's cameras are easy to use and are reliable.There are some negatives to this camera as well. Something that has come to be a little bit of a problem is the fact that this camera uses two double-A batteries instead of rechargeable ion batteries, which is bad because the batteries exhaust quickly after continuous use,like viewing your photos, and eventually die. Also, the buttons on the camera become problematic. They lose their firmness and become weak and squeaky after a few months use. Also, the arm-strap that comes w/ the camera,(which is to be attached to the side) is completely and utterly useless. It offers no security because there is no tightening/loosening function, and unless your arms are as thick as a dictionary, the camera will fly right off your hand.

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