Nikon Coolpix 5700 Digital Camera

Bridging the gap between the amateur and professional photography markets the Nikon Coolpix 5700 digital camera was designed with the more serious photographer in mind. With many of the same powerful features you would expect to find on a midrange digital camera this Nikon has a semi-compact feel much like a palm sized unit.

The 5700 Coolpix camera has an automatic flash that pops-up when needed as well as a hot-shoe that accepts additional flash units. NikonView 5 browser software comes bundled with the camera making it easy to download, organize and print your pictures. You will also find a lens cap, camera strap, 16 MB compact flash card, AV cable, USB cable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charger. You can also use compact flash type I or II memory cards and IBM Microdrives for additional memory storage.

There is a viewfinder and LCD monitor that rotates 180 degrees that allows you to freedom of movement and allows you to shoot an image at just about any angle. The 5700 also has an 8x optical zoom lens which lets you take great pictures at a distance. This digital camera has a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1920 or 4.91 megapixels, an ISO range between 100 and 800, and its fastest shutter speed is 1/4000 making this a great camera for all around use under many conditions.

The camera body itself is lightweight magnesium alloy that makes it easily portable. It offers secure handling and comfortable operation through its ergonomic, easy grip design. Conventional camera users who are used to film-type cameras will find the 5 area Multi Autofocus and conventional meter settings to their liking. You’ll also find a Noise Reduction Mode, Saturation Control and White Balance Bracketing features that help improve the quality of your pictures.

The 5700 hundred is a good performer that produces professional type results. It has good color balance that creates high quality pictures. Some people do feel that the camera itself feels kind of small making it a little harder to handle then comparable high performance digital cameras. But that is a small complaint compared to the features and performance you’ll get.

The Nikon Coolpix 5700 digital camera is a good all around camera that is appealing to those who are not quite ready to spend big money on a professional level 35mm digital camera. With its big 5 megapixel size at a reasonable price this camera is hard to beat.