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Nikon Coolpix 5000 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Nikon Coolpix 5000 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Nikon Coolpix 5000 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Nikon Coolpix 5000 manual and always important Nikon Coolpix 5000 lens which makes the Nikon Coolpix 5000 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Nikon Coolpix 5000 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Nikon Coolpix 5000 kit or bundle, is the Nikon Coolpix 5000 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Nikon Coolpix 5000 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Nikon Coolpix 5000 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
E5000 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$1099.00 |
| Street Price |
$572.00 |
| Price Update Date |
2004-12-01 |
| Date Available |
2001-11-30 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Cabled |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
360 g
12.6 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
102 x 82 x 68 mm
4.0 x 3.2 x 2.7 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
2560x1920, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution |
320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
5.24 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
2/3" |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
28 - 85 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.03x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x stepless |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
5-area Contrast Detect TTL |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
2 - 99999 cm
0.8 - 40815.9 in |
| Min Macro Area |
33 x 25 mm
1.3 x 1.0 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / 4.8 (tele) - ??? |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
Real Image Optical Zoom w/ LED |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
85% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
99% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
110000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
6.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
100, 200, 400, 800 |
| ISO Rating Max |
800 |
| White Balance Settings |
Matrix auto, Manual with fine tuning (Fine, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Speedlight), Preset |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
5 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/4000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256-segment Matrix, Centre-Weighted, Spot, AF Spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
3 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters) |
10 |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
10.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
10 meters (32 feet) at ISO100 |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hotshoe (SB-50DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22s) |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Memory Included (MB) |
32.0 |
| Uncompressed Format |
TIFF |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG (Exif 2.1) |
| Movie File Format |
Quicktime |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
Nikon View 4 |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
7.0 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
3.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
2.1 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
1.4 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res) |
1.4 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.6 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.2 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
63.3 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
2.2 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
1.9 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
3 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
2.0 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
15.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
40 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
40 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
EN-EL1, 2CR5, DL245MB-E5000 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion |
| Batteries Included |
EN-EL1 Lithium rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Complies with PRINT Image Matching, Epson's color management technology, and USB 1.1.
Magnesium alloy body. Has tilt/swivel LCD display (270 degree swivel). Lens has nine elements in seven groups, three aspheric elements. Optical viewfinder has diopter adjustment (-2 to +1dp). 12-bit analog/digital converter. Has built-in microphone and speaker. LCD screen has brightness and hue adjustment. Battery life claimed at 100 minutes with LCD on using EN-EL1 battery.
'Clear Image mode' at resolutions of 1280 x 960 pixels or lower claimed to offer more accurate color, low noise, smooth edges and wide dynamic range. Has 3:2 resolution mode (2560 x 1700 pixels). Burst mode is 3fps up to 3 frames, or 1.5fps up to 8 frames. High-speed burst is 5fps at VGA, XGA or SXGA. Ultra-fast burst mode is 30fps at 320x240 pixels up to 100 frames. Multi-shot 16 captures up to 16 images at 5fps. Choice of 5-area multi or spot autofocus, with continuous or single AF modes. Has white balance bracketing and auto-exposure bracketing (3 or 5 frames). Saturation adjustment offers 4 steps or black & white setting. Noise reduction applied on exposures longer than 1/4 second. Shutter priority mode is 1/2000 second max., exposures longer than 8 seconds available in bulb mode only. (1/4000 min shutter time only available with aperture of f/8, larger apertures 1/2000 is max) Quick-review mode shows captured image and current subject alongside each other. Histogram and highlight point display in playback mode. Advertised as having 'instant startup'.
Comes bundled with Lens cap, Neck strap, AV cable, EN-EL1 rechargeable Li-Ion battery, charger, USB cable, Nikon View 4 software, 32MB CompactFlash card. Optional accessories include existing Coolpix addons (Fisheye Converter FC-E8, Wideangle Converter WC-E68, Telephoto Converter TC-E2, Telephoto Converter TC-E3ED, Adapter rings, Lens hood, Power pack, Remote Cord MC-EU1), and a new 19mm wideangle converter lens. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Nikon Coolpix 5000 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Nikon Coolpix 5000 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 5000 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Nikon Coolpix 5000 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 5000 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Nikon Coolpix 5000 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Nikon Coolpix 5000 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Nikon Coolpix 5000 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Nikon Coolpix 5000, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Nikon Coolpix 5000 camera or Nikon Coolpix 5000 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 5000 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 5000 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Nikon Coolpix 5000 powergrip digital camera.
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