Nikon Coolpix P100 Reviews: Coolpix Digital Hybrid Camera

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Ease of use	8.9
Image quality	8.8
Features	9.1
Build Quality	9.1
Value for money	9.2
Overall rating	9.0

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Robert, Harlow, Essex Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use, Good build quality. 100% value for money to tally worth buying
Bad points:: It has just 10.3 Megapixel

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 30 Dec 2010

Dee, Eye suffolk Keen amateur

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: Lots of features looking forward to using them all properly and the camera is not to big
Bad points:: I have found it hard to set up and had to find someone who knew what they were doing for help photos are not always sharp still struggling a bit

Ease of use	5.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	7.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 Nov 2010

Paul, Stroud, Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Fairly small and light, very powerful zoom with excellent stabiliser. Many special facilities and modes.
Bad points:: With all the manual modes and facilities it is fairly complicated to get to grips with.

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 17 Jan 2011

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: this camera is fantastic,great quality.
Bad points:: there are no bad points as yet.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 17 Dec 2010

Michelle, Dublin

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: great camera, great functions, easy to use
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Dec 2010

Deepak, Chester Enthusiastic amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Very good photos. Lots of features.
Bad points:: Compared to other digital camera it is bulky as expected of a 'bridge camera'

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 08 Dec 2010

Holly, Aylesbury Keen amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: loads of different features, such as sport mode and close up. Take videos on it,
Bad points:: The noise of the camera, when you zoom in on a picture is not so great

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 08 Dec 2010

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Product Features

Camera Type	Hybrid
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	10.3

Optical zoom ratio	26
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Electronical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	481
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
Series	Coolpix
The name the manufacturer has given to this model’s range.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	Yes
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	114.4x82.7x98.6
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	Yes
GPS Receiver	No

In-built memory (Megabytes)	43

Release date	2010-02-09
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	8.3

Width in mm	114.4

Depth in mm	9.9

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	678

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	26

Also known as: Nikon P100, "Nikon Coolpix P100, Coolpix P100

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Manufacturer's Description

Coolpix P100 has 10.3 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 × 20 inches. Sharp resolution to capture the finest details, crop creatively and produce incredible enlargements. Extraordinary 26x Optical Wide-Angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens offers quality optics that provides exceptional images.

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