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Nikon Coolpix 5700 Digital Camera (Nikon-25504)

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At a Glance
Larger-than-average optical zoom range

$239.99 - $387.00
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Performance
Overall rating	77
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at 640 by 480 resolution and at the camera's highest resolution. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores.	Good
Ease of use	Fair
Features	Good
Maximum effective pixels/resolution	5 megapixels at 2560 by 1920
Bundled media	16MB CompactFlash
Optical zoom/Focal range (35mm equivalent)	8X/35mm to 280mm
Aperture range	Wide angle: f2.8 to f8; telephoto: f4.2 to f8
Shutter speed range (seconds)	8 seconds to 1/4000 second
Viewfinders	Optical viewfinder, 1.5-inch LCD display
Video and audio recording	320 by 240 video with audio, 60 seconds
Semi-automatic/manual modes	No scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes; manual focus
Optional lenses	Wide angle and telephoto
Software	ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Panorama Maker, Video Impression, Nikon View 5
Battery score	Good
Battery life	Good/336 shots
Battery number and type	One rechargeable lithium ion
Dimensions and weight	4.3 by 3 by 4 inches; 19 ounces
Support policy score	Very good
Support policies	One-year parts and labor warranty, 24-hour daily toll-free support

What You Should Know about the Coolpix 5700 Digital Camera (Nikon-25504)

Larger-Than-Average Optical Zoom Range

The optical zoom range on this camera is sufficiently broad to give you considerable creative control. Your options extend from individual portraits to group shots to wide-angle landscapes. Most point-and-shoots offer a focal length range that’s roughly equivalent to 35mm to 105mm on a 35mm film camera. At the wide end (the 35mm, in this case), they shoot a bit wider than what you see with your eye. At the telephoto end (the 105mm, in this case), they can zoom in a good deal closer than you’d be able to with the naked eye.

Reviewed by: Webtools

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Great quality of pictures

Weaknesses: some.....

Overall Evaluation: I am still using it after 3.5 years later. I had this since 06/2003, it took great pictures.The 2nd year it got lense jam once, had to send it back to fix. Turned out it should be a bad design of the power switch - it can easily turn on if you put it in the storage bag. A lot people had such discussions and had the same issues. 2 months ago (11/2006) the CCD died. Had to send it back to Nikon again. I had been forced to purchase an extra 5 year extended warranty (the saleman from Brooklyn NY - online store - cheated me) that somehow saved my money today - don't get me wrong, getting an extended warranty is always a plus - but just the way of that saleman sold it was not a pleasant experience. ( I now do pirchase extra warranty for all my digi cams.)
Reviewed by: serverinfo

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Very Durable, Good flexibility, Takes greate pictures

Weaknesses: Slow, bad in low light. The automatic settings are not good for all situations.

Overall Evaluation: I've bought this camera over a year ago. I also got 5 batteries, a hood, and an extra charger from PriceGrabber.com. This combination is greate for traveling. I used the camera in Iran, Brazil, Peru, China and all over America. It takes great pictures and has been a great travel companion. I've used in wet, sandy, and rain/windy situations and it has survived with minimal maintenance. I would suggest this camera to any using a camera for the first time. All aspects of the camera are available to manual adjustments. This camera forces you to learn how to use cameras. It shoots slow and is hard to use in low light situations. Other then those to problems it is an excellent picture tool. I'm replacing mine with the D50.