Nikon Coolpix P100
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Nikon Coolpix P100 Reviews
Nikon COOLPIX P100 super-zoom review
Nikon's P100 is the company's third-generation SLR-style super zoom, replacing the P90. Launched in February 2010 it swaps its predecessor's 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor with a 10.3 Megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor. Though moving to a lower resolution sensor might seem like a retrograde step, the P100's new sensor provides a step up in video performance with 1080p HD shooting as well as some very impressive high speed continuous shooting modes – the P100 can shoot 10fps at its full 10 Megapixel resolution. The new model also increases the zoom to 26x with a 26-678mm equivalent range and increases the resolution of the 3in articulated screen to 460k pixels. This is a tough market and the COOLPIX P100 will have to overcome a lot of preconceptions about the merits of high resolution sensors if it's to capture market share from cameras boasting a 4 megapixel resolution 'advantage'. It has some compelling features and manages to fit them into a body that's a little smaller and lighter than the competition - namely the Panasonic Lumix FZ45 / FZ40 and the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS - with which we've compared it. Read our full review to discover if the P100 really does offer more for less, and the whether the trade off of lower resolution for advanced features at a reduced price is one you should consider making.
Nikon Coolpix P100
The 10.3-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P100 ($400 as of 9/5/2010) is the rare camera that's as easy to use as it is versatile, thanks to a powerful 26X-optical-zoom lens and an intuitive control layout that offers access to full manual controls as well as scene modes. A tiltable LCD screen and 1080p high-definition video recording also add to its creative flexibility, making it a solid fixed-lens option for someone who wants to shoot everything under the sun. Lens and Features From a wide angle of 26mm to a 678mm zoom, the P100's lens covers about as much ground as possible for a fixed-lens camera. At full telephoto, the P100 benefits from very effective stabilization, making it possible to take sharp images while holding the camera by hand. At the other extreme, the camera's macro feature lets you get within an inch of your subject and capture a good shot; this is a model that doesn't skimp at either end of its optical range. Its diversity doesn't end there, thanks to an ample number of shooting modes that are accessed with ease via the top-mounted control dial.
Nikon Coolpix P100
The Nikon Coolpix P100 has a 10.3-megapixel sensor with a Nikkor-branded 26x optical zoom lens, ranging from 26 to 678mm equivalent, a useful wide-angle to a powerful telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 to f/5.0 across the zoom range. Ordinarily the Nikon P100 can focus on subjects as close as 20 inches, but in macro mode this range is reduced to just 0.4 inches. Given the reach of the zoom lens, the Nikon Coolpix P100 does include true sensor-shift mechanical image stabilization. Users can frame and review images via the 0.24-inch electronic viewfinder with 230,000 dot resolution, or on the 3.0-inch vari-angle TFT LCD panel with anti-reflective coating and 460,000 dot resolution. The Nikon P100 offers full 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixel) HD movie recording with stereo audio. The Coolpix P100 offers sensitivity ranging from ISO 160 to 1,600 equivalents under automatic control, and as high as ISO 3,200 controlled manually. Full resolution burst shooting is possible at a rate of 10 frames-per-second. The Nikon P100 allows shooting in Program, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, and Manual modes as well as a variety of scene modes.
Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera Review
Nikon enhanced its high-end ultrazoom with a new sensor, 1080p video, high-speed burst rate shooting and a higher-res articulated LCD, but image quality doesn't match the competition. Physically the Nikon P100 is a near-twin to the previous P90 ultra-zoom model, but there are subtle differences. A direct video record button has been added to the back, providing access to the new 1080p video mode along with high-speed and slow-motion video shooting. The 3-inch articulated LCD has been upgraded to 460,000-dot resolution. And under the hood there's a new sensor, a 10.3-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS that replaces the 12.1-megapixel CCD used in the P90. The backside illuminated CMOS is responsible for the video shooting upgrade along with fast burst-rate shooting and lower image noise. Color accuracy was a problem for the Nikon P100. With five available color modes, none came close to accurately reproducing the color hues from the X-Rite ColorChecker chart we use for testing, and all but one is oversaturated. The best of the bunch is the Softer mode, which is also the only undersaturated mode, at about 95%.
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Testing it left us wanting more, so we're glad to report that the P100 has a more exciting spec, including a 26x zoom, 1080p Full HD video, a HDR scene mode and a burst mode at 10 fps, as well as some innovations including a new back-illuminated sensor. But will this new technology be enough to make the difference? Although the body of the camera itself is relatively slim, the P100 stands out thanks to a large lens, and there's no denying that there's a lot of room for manoeuvre with focal lengths ranging from 26 to 676 mm. Given how far it can zoom, a range of apertures from f/2.8 to f/5 is also pretty decent. The P100 might go unnoticed in wide-angle mode but when you're zoomed right in it's a lot more visible. We imagine you'll want to remember to bring the zoom back down when you're done as the barrel sticks out so far that it will be easy to knock it against something. The layout of the controls for photo mode has hardly changed, and you'll still find the useful selection wheel for the different priority modes and the four-way directional control. It's a tried and tested approach that's simple and effective.
Nikon Coolpix P100 First Impressions Review
The Coolpix P100 looks to offer a lot of features for its $400 price. It has a huge 26x zoom range with a decent wide angle and can capture 1080p video and 10.1 megapixel images on the new backside illuminated sensor at the heart of this ultrazoom camera. On the back of the camera body, we see the 3-inch LCD screen and the controls. The button to the left of the viewfinder switches between the LCD screen and the viewfinder. The red button to the right is the record button for capturing video. Looking at the camera from the side, you get a better idea of how big the camera is. The small bump below the lens lets the camera sit flat on a surface: without this, the camera would tip forward. On the right side we see the speaker grille and the cover of the HDMI and multi-purpose port. There are afew things to note on the top of the camera: the stereo microphones, the mode dial, the power button and the shutter button, surrounded by a zoom control. On the bottom of the camera you see the cover of the battery and memory card port, plus the tripod socket.
Nikon Coolpix P100
The Nikon Coolpix P100 is capable of doing some extraordinary things. It's chock-full of shooting options centered on a high-speed CMOS sensor married with a 26x megazoom lens. Things like high-speed photo and video shooting, fun modes and settings for near endless experimentation, and 1080p HD-quality movie recording are all here. The P100 is also well designed with easily managed controls once you spend some quality time with the extensive manual (it's paper, too). However, for all its strengths, the camera's photos (and video for that matter) just aren't that good. And for the money, that's going to be tough for a lot of people to get past. Of course, there are plenty of people who can overlook its imperfections in exchange for the heaps of wow factor the P100 packs. Which one are you? The P100 is an overhaul inside and out of the P90. The changes include an extension of the zoom range out to 26x (just in case you were still having trouble seeing into your neighbor's house or their neighbor's house). Instead of the P90's 12-megapixel CCD sensor, the P100 uses a backside-illuminated (BSI) 10-megapixel CMOS sensor. This sensor improves shooting speed and helps reduce noise in low-light photos.
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