10.3 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches; backside illumination CMOS sensor
26x wide-angle optical zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
Bright 3.0-inch vari-angle high resolution HVGA Clear Color Display
Full 1080p HD movie recording at 30fps; HDMI output
5-way VR Image Stabilization System; Smart Portrait System
10.3 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches and backside illumination CMOS sensor
5-way VR Image Stabilization System and Smart Portrait System
Full 1080p HD movie recording at 30fps and HDMI output
This review is from: Nikon Coolpix P100 10 MP Digital Camera with 26x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)This is a very versatile camera and responsive to most needs. It has a good macro range to go along with a super zoom range. It compares well to a Panasonic DMC-GH1 which has a much larger sensor and more expensive optics (the lens alone is twice the price of this Nikon). The Panasonic also produced higher saturation and contrast shots in default mode and this gives the appearance of higher resolution. The Nikon gave a truer auto outdoor color balance and more natural contrast. Even at ISO 800 it was very sharp. You can enlarge a few test shots at the DPReview forums by searching for "Nikon P100 test shots". or if this works: [...]The two highlights that amazed me were the Nikon's focusing indicator system. It is so cool that when you shoot a bouquet of flowers the display shows you each blossom chosen by the matrix focusing system. You click the shutter with the knowledge that it is choosing what you want. Wonderful. The second highlight is the range of the optics from good macro, nice wide angle, and amazing telephoto. Please see the photos I uploaded showing how well this camera compares. What the Nikon lacks mostly comes down to smooth tones and fine detail at high ISOs; and this is only because it is being compared to a large sensor camera. The images would easily pass a fairly critical viewer on an 8x10 print and seem to be better than previous cameras with this size sensor. Pros (so far): Great focus indicator system, Display shows small green squares over selected objects for focus = ready to shoot, red square = not ready Light, easy to hold good fit to my medium sized hands. Articulated screen seems more natural than the swing out to the side screens (aligned with lens) Quick access to shoot videos, focus tracking option, slow motion (lower res 240 fps), Hugh zoom range and quite fast action, 1 ++ second end to end Outdoor sunlight colors quite natural Very good resolution lens for this price range and favorably compares to much more expensive lenses (see above photos, several are pieces of 16 x 20 prints) Very good macro versatility (see blowup of portion of terry towel above) Adequate viewfinder but very contrasty, necessary info in viewfinder.Cons (so far): When shooting a video the focus is not able to keep up with the zoom (I reduced my rating because of this). No RAW image option (less important with tools like Corel Image Adjustment Lab that gives me color temperature correction on jpg) Lens cap rather than auto protect system, must remember to take it off before turning on camera (your notified when you forget) Must use the menu system for several settings (ISO, color balance), slower but OK (hats off to the Canon G11, Panasonic) Fast zoom over big range means it is tricky to accurately crop a shot (same with others though) Would love to see a 'nudge' feature for small changes. Color balance with my photo fluorescent lights was tricky to dial in Quick shutter in most situations but not all No hot shoe for accessories and external flash Only an adequate viewfinder Minimum aperture of f8 (standard for cameras in this class, but would love to see it improved) Screen does not 'self protect' Must manually switch viewfinder verses LCD, simple one push button though
This review is from: Nikon Coolpix P100 10 MP Digital Camera with 26x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)Ok, so I gave it a title that probably makes you wonder what I could possibly be talking about so here it is:1. a really wide angle lens (26mm) for those close up shots and scenery shots (you know, the church with all of the spires that you have to backup all the way around the block to get into the picture).2. a fantastic mechanical zoom lens that goes up to 678mm to bring in those distant shots (an with a tripod, the digital zoom puts you into the far objects pocket!). Keep in mind that with a zoom this large, holding it by hand is NOT going to produce a nice picture no matter how much stabilization is built into the camera!3. One handed camera that is easy to use with a single hand and light enough to do so all day!4. An articulated view screen that allows you to take pictures over the head of everyone crowding around the parade and s...
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