Nikon Coolpix 5900

Picture Quality / Size Options
Like most digital cameras at this price point, there are several quality and size options available on the Nikon Coolpix 5900. In the quality department, users can select between Fine, Normal, and Basic. Image size options include 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480. This is an adequate frame selection for any digital camera enthusiast. These days, the number of high quality pictures is only limited by the size of your memory card. Use the lower settings for emailing or web posting and higher ones for display on your $20k plasma screen TV for your clubhouse mates to enjoy. Then again, if you have said $20k plasma screen, and you belong to said clubhouse, why are you buying a $350 camera?

Picture Effects Mode
While it’s not generally recommended that users make adjustments to the image in-camera, there are some picture effects available on the Nikon Coolpix 5900. These include Standard Color, Vivid Color, Black and White, Sepia, and Cyanotype. All of these picture effects are accessible through the main menu under the Color Options setting.