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Nikon Coolpix P5100 12.1-megapixel Digital Camera

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General Information

Unleash the Photographer in You

12.1 Megapixels

3.5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens

Optical VR Image Stabilization

Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder

Program, Aperture, Shutter and Manual Exposure Modes

Auto Adjusts up to ISO 3200

Available Telephoto and Wide Angle Converters

Hot Shoe for i-TTL compatible Nikon Speedlights

Display & Graphics

Screen Size:	2.5"
Display Screen Type:	Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Display Resolution:	230000Pixel
Aspect Ratio:	16:9
Camera Resolution:	12.1Megapixel Effective - 12.43Megapixel Total

Image

Image Formats:	JPEG
Maximum Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000

Video

Video Formats:	QuickTime
Video Formats:	AVI Motion JPEG
Maximum Video Resolution:	640 x 480
Maximum Frame Rate:	30fps

Lens

Focal Length:	7.5mm to 26.3mm
Lens Construction:	7 Elements in 6 Groups
Optical Zoom:	3.5x
Digital Zoom:	4x
Image Stabilization:	Optical
Autofocus Type:	Passive
Focus Modes:	Auto Focus
Focus Modes:	Manual Focus

Exposure

Shutter Speed:

8 to 1/2000 Second

Flash

Flash Modes:	Red-eye Reduction
Flash Modes:	Auto Flash
Flash Modes:	Flash OFF

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type:

Optical

Storage

Flash Memory Capacity:

52MB

Memory

Memory Card Support:

Secure Digital (SD) Card

Controls/Indicators

Camera Modes:

Shooting Modes:

Auto

Program Auto

Shutter Priority Auto

Aperture Priority Auto

Manual

Movie

High-sensitivity

Anti-shake

Scene Modes:

Face-priority AF
Portrait
Landscape
Sports
Night Portrait
Party/Indoor
Beach/Snow
Sunset
Dusk/Dawn
Night Landscape
Close up
Museum
Fireworks show
Copy
Back Light
Panorama Assist
Voice Recording

Continuous Shooting:

Single

Continuous (approx.0.8fps ,image quality Normal, image size 10M)

Interval timer shooting

Continuous flash

Image Parameters:

Normal

Softer

Vivid

More vivid

Portrait

Custom

Black & white

Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports:	1 x DC Power In
Interfaces/Ports:	1 x USB
Interfaces/Ports:	1 x Audio/Video Out

Software

Software Included:

Coolpix Software Suite

Battery Information

Battery Include:

Yes

Physical Characteristics

Color:	Black
Dimensions:	2.5" Height x 3.9" Width x 1.6" Depth - Excluding projections
Weight:	7.1oz - Without battery and SD memory card

Miscellaneous

Package Contents:	Coolpix P5100 Digital Camera Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 USB Cable UC-E6 Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 Battery Charger MH-61 Strap AN-CP16 Software Suite CD-ROM
Additional Information:	Sensitivity: ISO Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800) ISO 64 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 2000 ISO 3200
Compatibility:	PictBridge
Platform Support:	PC
Platform Support:	Mac

Warranty

Standard Warranty:

1 Year Limited

Specification	Description
Model	25580, 25580-, P5100
UPC	018208255801
Audio Recording	Yes
Auto Focus	TTL contrast detection
Auto power save	Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
AVI	Yes
Battery Type	Remote
Benefits	Powerful 12.1-megapixel imager delivers stunning photos with superior detail and clarity3.5x optical zoom Nikkor glass lens for incre
Cables Included	USB cable, A/V cable
Camera Flash	Built-in
Camera Flash Features	Hot shoe for i-TTL compatible Nikon speedlights
Camera/Camcorder Color Support	Yes
Capacity UOM	mAh
Chemistry	Lithium Ion
Color Support	Yes
Connections	USB
Connector Type	USB
Continuous Burst or Capture Mode	Yes
Continuous Shooting Speed	1.1
Country Of Origin	Indonesia
date/time insert	Yes
Description Header	12.1-Megapixels of pure imaging power.
Digital Video Format	AVI
Digital Zoom	4
Display Catalog Number	55032405
Display Languages	Multi-language support
Effective Flash Range	1ft~26ft
Effective Sensor Resolution	12100000 Pixels
Enclosure Color	Black
End Product Indicator	Yes
Expansion Slot(s)	SD/SDHC
Exposure Compensation	±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering	Spot, matrix , center-weighted
Exposure Modes	Program, automatic
Flash Modes	Slow sync, Redeye reduction with slow sync, Flash cancel/ flash off, Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash
Focal Length	7.5mm~26.3mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera	35mm~123mm
Image Storage	4000x3000(12M), 3264x2448(8M), 2592x1944(5M), 2048x1536(3M), 1600x1200(2M), 1280x960(1M), 1024x768(PC), 640x480 (TV), 3984x2656 (3:2), 3968x2232 (16:9
Included in the Box	Nikon® COOLPIX® P5100USB cableA/V cableA/V cableWrist strapRechargeable lithium ion batte
Integrated Memory	52
Integrated Memory UOM	MB
JPEG, JPG	Yes
Lens Aperture	f/2.7-5.3
Lens Construction	7 elements in 6 groups
Lens System Features	Built-in lens shield
Lens System Type	Zoom
Light Sensitivity	IS064~3200
MAC Operating System Support	Mac OS X (v. 10.3.9, 10.4.11
Macro Focus Range	4 cm
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	25580
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
Max Operating Temperature	104 Fahrenheit
Max Resolution	230000
Megapixel Range	8+MP
Microphone Type	Built-in
Min Focus Range	11.8 inches
Min Operating Temperature	32 Fahrenheit
Model	25580
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Optical Sensor Type	1/1.72" CCD
Optical Zoom	3.5
PC Operating System Support	Windows Vista, XP SP2
PictBridge-enabled	Yes
Power Device	Rechargeable lithium ion battery (EN-EL5)
Product Depth	2.6
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Height	3.9
Product Type	Point & shoot
Product Weight	7.1
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	1.6
Rechargeable	Yes
Red Eye Reduction	Yes
Resolution	12.1 Megapixels
Self Timer	Yes
Shooting Programs	Night portrait, back light, sports, night landscape, voice recording, copy, face-priority af, fireworks show, portrait, close up, sunset, dusk/dawn, b
Size	Specialty
Software	COOLPIX
Sound Output Mode	Monaural
Special Effects	Custom, portrait, vivid, standard, B & W
Still Image Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.21, DCF 2.0, DPOF)
Supported Flash Memory	SD/SDHC
Supported Languages	English
Total Pixels	12400000 Pixels
Type	LCD
Video Capture	640x480, 320x240, 160x120
Viewfinder Color Support	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Real-image zoom viewfinder
White Balance Presets	Cloudy, auto, incandescent, daylight, white balance preset, flash, fluorescent
Zoom Adjustment	Motorized drive

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Macro is unbelievable

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"This camera is capable of taking very good photos. The photos are very sharp and the colors are very accurate. The meter is spot on and the lcd is very large. I purchased this camera to use as a travel camera in place of my DSLR's. For that purpose, it is a great camera. It has many options to sa …" Read Full Review »

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"I have had this camera for a year and a half, and i really love it. It is a great quality camera at an affordable price.I use this cameramostly for my own personal photography, portraits and nature. The 12 Mega Pixel's can print out very large photo's of the highest quality. So my opinion is to get …" Read Full Review »

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Nikon Coolpix P5100 12.1-megapixel Digital Camera

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