Digital Camera Review

Digital Camera Review

Mar 10, 2007 - By Emily Raymond
Nikon announced the Coolpix P5000 with 10 megapixels, manual controls, and hot shoe at the 2007 Photo Marketing Association trade show in Las Vegas. Geared for enthusiasts, there are plenty of compatible accessories to extend or magnify the existing 3.5x optical zoom lens. The camera is still compact and looks much like other Coolpix P-series cameras with its chunky hand grip and thick housing. The P5000 will retail for $399.
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Picture Quality / Size Options
The 10-megapixel CCD measures 1/1.8 inches, which is a typical size for that amount of resolution. Nikon’s website claims that the P5000 can print pictures up to 20 x 30 inches. Images can be captured as JPEG files in the following resolutions: 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480. There is also a 3:2-formatted option that snaps 3648 x 2432 pixels and a widescreen-optimized resolution of 3584 x 2016 pixels.
 
Picture Effects Mode
The P5000 has a handful of picture effects, but it could have more on the final model. The preproduction model has an Optimize Image setting in the recording menu with Black & White and Custom options. The specs claim this list will also include Standard, Vivid, Sepia, and Cyanotype choices. The custom image option allows users to change the sharpness, saturation, and contrast with unspecified choices. The preproduction model’s menu had a list that included Auto, Normal, Low, Low, High, and High – but I doubt that repetitive menu will make the final cut.
 
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