Nikon S5100 Coolpix Digital Camera Review by Gene Wright

Gold Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera
Silver Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera-5x Optical VR Zoom-2.7-Inch LCD

Description

Coolpix Nikon S5100 digital camera

Joining the Coolpix line-up, is the Coolpix S5100, a multipurpose shooter with dedicated engineering to ensure stunning images even in loor light environments.The Coolpix S5100 sports four technologies for gorgeous night shots, including enhanced Motion Detection, high sensitivity with low noise as high as ISO 3200, lens-shift type VR (Vibration Reduction), and new flash control functions. The S5100 features a Nikkor meticulous lens, Expeed 2 digital processor, and employing legendary Nikon functions designed to capture premier quality images.

Swiftness, simplicity of use and illustrious image quality are the culmination of improved Nikon imaging engineering built into the S5100. 12.2 megapixels and a flexable 5x 28-140mm optical Nikkor glass zoom lens are combined to capture striking HD movies and images. The slender, compact arrangement makes the S5100 easy to handle, and its automatic functions and briilliant 2.7-inch LCD monitor makes it simple to frame, view and share pictures. The 4-Way VR Image Stabilization integrates four technologies for snappy, sharp images, and the Smart Portrait System recognizes faces, repairs red-eye, tones fine skin lines, issues a blink notification and releases the shutter when subjects smile.

Black Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera
Black Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera-5x Optical VR Zoom-2.7-Inch LCD

Features

12.2 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5100 camera
The S5100 is a slinder and fashionable camera that includes 12.2 megapixels, which provides you with satisfying accomplishment in any given situation with its simple-to-use features. Even in night time, when pictures can be harder to shoot, you can count on being able to shoot bright, crisp images every time with enhanced Motion Detection, Lens-shift type VR (Vibration Reduction) and an Innovative flash control function. The S5100 will discover if you are hand holding the camera, as opposed to relying on a tripod, and then methodically choose the most suitable settings to minimize image blur and assure you create beautiful images every time.

 

Blue Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera
Blue Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera-5x Optical VR Zoom-2.7-Inch LCD

Record videos and photos with the Nikon S5100 camera
 

With advanced reaction performance due to the Expeed 2 image processing you will never lose another perfect memory, even if when subject is on the move. And you can capture more of the moment, with the dedicated video button allowing you to easily and quickly and acquire HD 720p quality video. Although the S5100 encompass a 5x NIKKOR zoom lens begining at 28mm, wide-angle, the stylish, rounded metal body design is a mere 21.6 mm (0.9-inch) thick allowing it fit in a pocket or bag very easily.

Pink Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera
Pink Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera-5x Optical VR Zoom-2.7-Inch LCD

Nikon ViewNX 2 software
ViewNX 2 is a several-in-one software suite that allows photographers to easily and quickly import, glance through, modify and share still pictures and movie images. Springing from the superb ViewNX software, ViewNX 2 is a easy-to-use package that features a vast range of features, pushing way past those included as part of a PC’s operating system. Recently-incorporated superior movie-editing features have been copied straight from Nikon’s esteemed DSLR cameras, allowing photographers to generate striking movie footage. ViewNX 2 is packaged with all Digital Nikon cameras as well as being available as a no-cost download.

Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera Back
Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera-5x Optical VR Zoom-2.7-Inch LCD

Nikon S5100 sports faster EXPEED 2 processing system
The initial Expeed processing system integrated all of the accumulated expeience and technologies built-up during Nikon’s long existance. Now, the newest development of Nikon’s legendary system, Expeed 2, builds upon the opportunitties of photography even more, with enhanced movie capture, high-sensitivity implementation and expanded image quality. Nikon Expeed 2 builds upon sensor performance for bright, life-like photos that exhibit intense colors, reduced noise and fine tonal gradations for truly outstanding movies and images.

Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera Top
Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera-5x Optical VR Zoom-2.7-Inch LCD Top View

Nikon my Picturetown
You can now create an archive for your pictures that is safe and secure by using my Picturetown, a no-charge online digital photo sharing and storage service provided by Nikon. It's easy to organize your precious memories into online albums and share your photography memories with friends. Nikon provides 2GB of space for archiving thousands of memories free to use. If you need more space your membership can be upgraded to Gold Account once you exceed the 2GB and need to archive more images.

Silver Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera-5x Optical VR Zoom-2.7-Inch LCD Front View


Item Includes

• Nikon Coolpix S5100 12 MP Digital Camera
• EN-EL10 Rechargeable Battery
• UC-E6 USB Cable
• EH-62D AC Adapter
• EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
• MH-63 Battery Charger
• AN-CP19 Strap

Reviews 12/01/2010

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix S5100, an ultra compact digital camera with 12.2MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230k-dot), Scene Modes, Subject Tracking, Scene Auto Selector, Smart Portrait System (Smile Timer, Blink Proof, Blink Warning, Skin Softening), D-Lighting, and HD Movie 1280×720 at 30fps. Read the full Nikon Coolpix S5100 Review at: PhotographyBLOG.

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