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Nikon Coolpix 2500 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Nikon Coolpix 2500 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Nikon Coolpix 2500 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Nikon Coolpix 2500 manual and always important Nikon Coolpix 2500 lens which makes the Nikon Coolpix 2500 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Nikon Coolpix 2500 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Nikon Coolpix 2500 kit or bundle, is the Nikon Coolpix 2500 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Nikon Coolpix 2500 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Nikon Coolpix 2500 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
E2500 |
| Camera Format |
Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Street Price |
$147.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-04-24 |
| Date Available |
2002-03-31 |
| Remote Control |
No |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Plastic |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
165 g
5.8 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
114 x 60 x 32 mm
4.5 x 2.3 x 1.2 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
2.11 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
1/2.7" |
| Movie Audio |
No |
| Quality Levels |
3 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
37 - 111 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
5 Area Multi AF |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Macro Focus Range |
2 - 99999 cm
0.7 - 40815.9 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.7 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.7 - 4.8 (wide) / f/4.5 - 8.0 (tele) |
| Lens Thread Type |
None |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
No |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
110000 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
1 |
| White Balance Settings |
Matrix Auto |
| Manual White Balance |
No |
| Longest Shutter Time |
2 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/3000 |
| Metering Modes |
256 segment matrix |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, On, Slow Sync |
| Flash Range Description |
0.4 - 3.0 meters (1.3 - 9.8 feet) wide; 0.4 - 1.7 meters (1.3 - 5.6 feet) tele |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Other Memory Types |
None |
| Memory Included (MB) |
8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
None |
| CCD Raw Format |
No |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime .MOV |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
No |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Nikon View 5 |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows98, Me, 2000 Pro, XP / MacOS 9.0-9.2, 10.1+ |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Sec @ Max Res |
15 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
15 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary EN-EL2 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion |
| Batteries Included |
EN-EL2 Lithium Ion |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Available in the US and Japan from March 2002, then Europe and the rest of Asia from April 2002.
Complies with USB Mass Storage Class for driverless operation on recent operating systems. Complies with Epson's PRINT Image Matching color management technology.
"Internal swivel lens" design allows lens protection when closed, faster startup/battery savings due to non-extending lens. Lens swivel is manual through a total of 230?, allows lens and LCD to point the same direction for taking pictures of yourself. Lens has 7 elements in 6 groups. Transfer button offers one-touch USB image upload. Quick-review button shows photos without switching mode.
Continuous shooting mode captures "several consecutive full-sized images in just seconds". Scene modes include Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light. "Small Picture" function creates email/web-ready images. Best Shot Selector function captures up to 10 images, selects image with most contrast as being the sharpest and discards the rest. Automatic noise reduction on longer shutter speeds. "Manual" mode allows control of White Balance, Capture Mode, Best-Shot Selector, Exposure Compensation, Noise Reduction, and Image Sharpening. Has both single and continuous-shot modes. Can capture 16 thumbnail images ine one "multi-shot 16".
Claimed battery life of 80 minutes with LCD on at 20?C (68?F).
Comes bundled with rechargeable EN-EL2 battery and MH-60 charger, CompactFlash Card, strap, USB cable and Nikon View 5 software. Optional LCD Hood HL-E2500, Camera Case CS-2500 and AC Adapter Kit EH-60 also available. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Nikon Coolpix 2500 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Nikon Coolpix 2500 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Nikon Coolpix 2500 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Nikon Coolpix 2500 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Nikon Coolpix 2500 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Nikon Coolpix 2500 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Nikon Coolpix 2500 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Nikon Coolpix 2500 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Nikon Coolpix 2500, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Nikon Coolpix 2500 camera or Nikon Coolpix 2500 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Nikon Coolpix 2500 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Nikon Coolpix 2500 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Nikon Coolpix 2500 powergrip digital camera.
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