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Nikon Coolpix 5600 Digital Camera (5.1MP, 2592x1944, 3x Opt, 14MB Internal Memory)
| 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 | Very Good |
| Ease of use | Very Good |
| Features | Good |
| Maximum effective pixels/resolution | 5.1 megapixels/2592 by 1944 |
| Bundled media | 14.5MB internal memory and Secure Digital slot |
| Focal range (35mm equivalent) | 35mm to 105mm |
| Maximum aperture(wide/telephoto) | f2.9/f5.7 |
| Shutter speed range (seconds) | 4 seconds to 1/3000 seconds |
| Viewfinders | Optical viewfinder, 1.8-inch LCD |
| Video/audio recording | 640 by 480 video with audio; clip length limited by size of media |
| Semi-automatic/manual modes | 16 scene modes |
| Continuous shooting speed | Up to 1.3 frames per second for a maximum of 3 frames |
| Optional lenses | None |
| Software | Nikon Picture Project |
| Other features | NA |
| Battery score | Good |
| Battery life | 272 shots, 150 minutes |
| Battery type | Two AA |
| Dimensions (w/d/h) and weight | 3.3 by 2.4 by 1.4 inches; 6.3 ounces |
| Support policy score | Very Good |
| Support policies | One-year parts and labor warranty; 24-hour daily toll-free support |
Nikon Coolpix 5600
Coolpix 5600 Digital Camera (5.1MP, 2592x1944, 3x Opt, 14MB Internal Memory) Review, by Andrew Brandt May 3, 2005
Both novice and experienced digital photographers will appreciate the Coolpix 5600's intuitive controls. Measuring 3.4 by 2.4 by 1.4 inches, the 5600 fits easily in your right hand. Some features, like the scene-mode selection wheel, cater to casual photographers. But even an experienced user will find depth in this camera's features, and Nikon's straightforward user interface puts all of them within easy reach.
The selection wheel uses icons to help novices put the camera into the mode best suited to the lighting situation and scene at hand. Options include an underwater scene mode, but you should use this only if you own a waterproof housing for the camera, since the camera itself is not waterproof.
The camera's advanced, contextual menu system gives you greater control over the scene modes, including the ability to customize certain aspects of mode settings, such as the minimum shutter speed or aperture. A dedicated delete button lets you quickly trash shots that don't work out--a feature I found quite handy.
The Coolpix 5600 earned high marks in our tests for its accurate reproduction of color and its well-balanced exposures. And though its battery life was shorter than that of some other units we've tested recently, the 5600 outlasted every other new model that uses alkaline batteries, taking photos for 2.5 hours on just two AAs.
The camera has a 3X optical zoom lens; but in my hands-on tests, I found its photos slightly fuzzy. The camera's autofocus did a reasonable job and managed to focus quickly outdoors, but indoors, getting the camera settled on the correct focusing distance took a little more effort. The camera's Blur Warning feature alerted me when the camera wouldn't be able to take a clean shot due to movement or low light, but even when I made the camera happy by holding very, very still, it managed to snap some slightly out-of-focus images in our moderately well-lit offices. The camera has no manual focus options.
Some of the Coolpix 5600's bonus features--such as the ability to create Sepia-tone or black-and-white snaps--seemed gimmicky, but Nikon's D-Lighting option (which instantly brightens overly dark snapshots) worked very well. The Coolpix doesn't include an SD card, and you'll need one: The 14MB of built-in memory lets you take a paltry five shots in the camera's highest-resolution mode.
Upshot: Nikon's diminutive 5.1-megapixel camera is simple to use, and it delivers more-powerful features than you'd expect from a camera priced at under $300.
Andrew Brandt
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Reviewed by: pauliska24
Strengths: nice shape; not heavy, nice looking, nice pics
Weaknesses: batteries- they didn't work a long time; long time beetwen next shots
Overall: 2 years ago I got this camera as a gift. I really liked it, because it was small and looked good in silver colour. more, I took pics and usually I really liked them. sometimes I took really nice pics.unfortunatelly, the camera stopped to work well. I got problems with batteries and this year lens brokien. I don't know why. I left this camera and now I'm going to buy something better. I'm thinking between Canons digital cameras or Fuji FinePix S6000 FD. I saw different positive reviews and videos about this camera and I liked it. more, it has a really nice features. so maybe I will choose this one...
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Reviewed by: Markartisan
Strengths: Batteries last okay. Fits in your pocket, Shoots Quick Time movies in a pinch.
Weaknesses: Blury Pics, Flash recovery takes 10 secs, front lens cover doesn't close all the way,Doesn't focus in low light, You just have to guess and shoot no matter what setting you're on.
Overall: I wish I had purchased a Canon. I have always loved the quality my Nikon 35mm camera produced. So, naturally I trusted that their 5600 Coolpix would have the same quality or close to it. NOT!!! I spent around $300 after buying the Flash Card, Batteries and Charger only to find out I bought JUNK. My friend bought an $89 Kodak Digital Camera and I tried it for a day and I got better results from it and cried over the money I threw away on my Nikon 5600.
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Reviewed by: EasyRhino
Strengths: Size, AA battery ease of replacement, SD
Weaknesses: Indoor shoot times are horrible.
Overall: I bought this camera just before my son was born and once he started moving around on his own we missed tons of great shots as this camera takes forever to focus and pop the flash and then takes another good five seconds to recharge the flash. By then my son is on to something else and we missed the shot. I cannot emphasize enough how slow this camera is indoors. Outdoors is much better, but not blazing by any means.
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Reviewed by: nyfan
Strengths: Small, AA battery use, Great outdoor pics
Weaknesses: Flash recharge time is close to 10 sec, Terrible!You can update the firmware for nikon cameras, but as of yet there is no update for this camera.
Overall: I would not buy this camera. The flash issue is to big a problem and I have tried digital rechargables batteries.... no good. Tried indoor photo's with no flash, adjusting the ISO/ASA, blurry. Even when I eposure compensate. Nikon dropped the ball. I am really hoping a firmware updat will address these issues. Very unhappy.
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Reviewed by: pluto100
Strengths: Small
Weaknesses: Too many blurry pictures
Overall: I am very, very unhappy with this camera. It takes too long to re-charge, 2-3 seconds. I took pictures of the family at the holidays, The children's pictures came out as little blurs on the screen. Even the adults were blurry. I purchased it only last August and I am so unhappy that I am already looking for a replacement. I am much happier with the pictures I took with my 35 mm.
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