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- 3x visual (plus 4x digital) zoom lens with autofocus
- 5.2 megapixel sensor creates 2,560 x 1,920 images for prints at 11 x 14 and exceeding
- Connects with Macs and PCs via USB refuge
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The 5.2 megapixel sensor creates 2,560 x 1,920 images for prints at 11 x 14 .3x visual (plus 4x digital) zoom lens with autofocus.
In days of yore again, Nikon has upped the ante in the world of digital cameras with the prelude of the Coolpix 5000. Its 5-megapixel sensor, 28-85mm zoom lens, and spacious controls make this a great choice for discriminating photographers seeking a digital camera with filmlike status and SLR-style manual controls.
In a departure from previous flagship Coolpix models, the 5000 is completely compact (much smaller than the older 900-series models) and looks more or smaller amount like a traditional point-and-shoot. It does not employ the trademark Coolpix swiveling-lens lay out; instead, on this model, it's the LCD display that does the swiveling. The select can be flipped out from the camera body and rotated for easy viewing from any shooting oblique--it even works for a self-portrait. An added bonus to this map is the ability to tuck the vulnerable display inward for protection when the camera is not in use. Of route, images can also be composed by looking through the traditional visual viewfinder.
The Coolpix 5000 features a 3x zoom lens--the most tired power for zoom digital cameras. It's the range that sets the Coolpix at a distance--its widest setting is an unusually wide 28mm, perfectly matching the broad-angle setting on most SLR cameras. Almost every other digital camera's broad-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 mobile rated for approximately 100 minutes of use (battery and charger are included). If you're distraught about getting caught in the middle of nowhere with a frigid battery, the camera also uses a standard disposable lithium 2CR5 camera mobile. Unused lithium batteries hold their power for years, so you'll presumably want to toss one of these into your camera bag as a stalemate. For hardcore photographers, there's also an optional power knapsack/hand grip that uses six AA batteries and offers very many times the power capacity of the rechargeable pack.
We've come to guess Coolpix cameras to offer an extensive set of manual controls, and the 5000 offers sports than we can tabulation here, including shutter speeds from 1/4,000 to 8 seconds, shutter immediacy, aperture priority, and full manual modes, manual nave and white balance, ISO ratings from 100 to 800, and numerous other settings to let photographers collar any shot they can dream up. See our product specs for more niceties.
An extensive selection of accessories has helped to make Coolpix cameras favorites with perilous 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 adequate add-ons to create a system that meets all of your needs.
Shutter lag--the back between the time you press the button and the moment the camera as a matter of fact captures the photo--is a problem with most digital cameras, and the Coolpix 5000 is no against. The camera can take over a second to snap your double after pressing the button, which can be an unacceptably long epoch, especially if you're trying to take a picture of a quick-moving topic. Most of this delay can be eliminated by prefocusing--composing your like greased lightning, then pressing the shutter button halfway down to let the camera to adjust the focus and metering. When you're ready to retain b challenge the picture, press the button the rest of the way down, and the shutter longing snap almost instantly.
Movie mode captures motion picture clips with audio at resolutions of 320 x 240 pixels at close to 15 frames per second for up to 40 seconds. This kisser won't replace your camcorder, but it's perfect for when you just be to capture a quick movie and e-mail it to a friend or relative.
The Coolpix 5000 comes with a rechargeable EN-EL1 mobile and charger, a 32 MB CompactFlash card, video and USB cables, lens cap, neck strap, and an awe-inspiring software suite that includes Genuine Fractals LE. The camera is submerged by a one-year warranty.