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Technical Details
- 8x Zoom Digital Camera
- 5.0 effective megapixels
- digital zoom up to 4x magnification (32x when combined with optical zoom)
- Exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering and Matrix Auto White Balance
- Best Shot Selector (BSS)
- professional-grade magnesium (Mg)-alloy body
- Electronic ViewFinder (EVF)
- Noise Reduction mode
- Clear Image mode
- Movies with audio
- Quick Review button
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Building on the success of the amateur range of Coolpix cameras, Nikon has introduced the Coolpix 5700 in an attempt to bridge the gap between the amateur and professional markets. This time around Nikon has gone for a semi compact feel, combining an almost palm sized unit with a powerful feature set one would expect to find on a high specification mid-range digital camera.
The Coolpix 5700 comes equipped with an automatic pop-up flash, plus a hot shoe for additional flash units. The bundled NikonView 5 browser software makes it simple to download, organise and print images. The package includes a lens cap, camera strap, 32 MB CompactFlash card, AV cable, USB cable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery and battery charger. It is compatible with CompactFlash memory cards, as well as IBM Microdrives.
The 5700 allows the use of the viewfinder or the LCD monitor (which rotates through 180 degrees after it's opened out) for framing a picture giving full freedom of movement and allowing the photographer to capture a picture at any angle--no matter how obtuse. Zoom capability has been increased on the 5700, and the camera features an impressive 8x optical zoom, the results from which are good at all levels and distances. Supporting a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1920 (4.91 megapixels), an ISO range of 100 to 800 and a top shutter speed of 1/4000, this camera is definitely a good all rounder, providing you with great flexibility under different conditions.
The 5700 performs admirably producing results way above expectation. Colour balance is good, and the overall results are of a very high quality. If there are any criticisms that can be raised against this camera, it's in its size that the 5700 gives rise for (small) complaint. An extra couple of centimetres all round to the body work would have made it easier to handle and control in everyday usage. The position of the camera strap attachment seems awkward, being as it is located on the upper right quadrant of the lens housing, making it sometimes difficult to gain a good grip when in use. This criticism aside, the Coolpix 5700 is bound to be another sure fire hit for Nikon, balancing the huge five-megapixel image size against a competitive pricepoint. For those not yet ready to move up to the professional level of 35 mm digital SLRs such as the Nikon D100, the Coolpix 5700 proves to be a worthy alternative. --Elly Russell
Manufacturer's Description
A compact, lightweight digital still camera with 5.0 effective megapixels, the COOLPIX 5700 was developed to join the COOLPIX 5000 at the top of the Nikon COOLPIX digital still camera lineup, renowned for superior image quality and ease of use. The wide range of users the COOLPIX 5700 is expected to attract includes advanced amateurs, digital enthusiasts, and semi-professional photographers who demand high performance in every aspect of photography, as well as an air of sophistication. The compact, lightweight body is made of magnesium (Mg) alloy, which offers unparalleled portability. The camera's ergonomic, easy-grip design ensures secure handling and comfortable operation. The Vari-angle LCD monitor and the EVF (Electronic ViewFinder) with its great frame coverage combine to offer total convenience in every shooting position. And both deliver your images almost immediately. Features such as 5-area Multi Autofocus and various exposure metering settings, extremely popular in film-type cameras, will certainly satisfy conventional camera users.The COOLPIX 5700 incorporates an auto pop-up Speedlight, and also features an accessory shoe, which enables the attachment of an external Speedlight when more lighting is necessary. Multiple capture modes can be selected, including an all-new RAW image (NEF format) recording mode for untouched image quality, and movies with audio for up to 60 seconds. The COOLPIX 5700 also has a built-in speaker, making instant confirmation playback of movies possible. Features like the Noise Reduction Mode, Saturation Control and White Balance Bracketing will also help improving image quality. The COOLPIX 5700 is compatible with a broad range of quality accessories. With so many advanced features and accessories, the COOLPIX 5700 is sure to help you realize your digital dreams.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
After 30yrs of Pentax & Cannon 35mm colour + B/W this had to be to be an "excellent" camera, and the Coolpix-5700 has generally succeeded. Pro's - superb zoom lens, magic colour rendition / clarity / sharpness, wonderful macro close-ups, very versatile and controllable settings, quite unobtrusive in use. Con's - lousy battery life (30-40m max, get a spare or 2!), big gap between "fine JPG" and Tiff (1.4MB to around 10MB), 1/2GB memory card essential (about £90), clunky PC software (get ACDC), much more critical on exposure than 35mm, don't like the viewfinder (stripy, unreliable guide to exposure). The acid test - had it for just 3 months, certainly wouldn't go back to 35mm & scanning already! Big learning curve though, lots of annoying mistakes to make on the way. Overall - big pluses, some (mostly overcomable) minuses. Please Mr Nikon though - GET THE BATTERY LIFE UP!!
72 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Great camera, especially for the price. Performs fantastically in studio conditions, with almost as much control as an SLR, prints easily go to 8x11, will stretch to A3 without too much trouble. 8x zoom is great in good light, but the slow lens is a little restrictive at f4.2 max (under full zoom). Colour fidelity is excellent, macro is unmatched in my opinion.
Cons: the camera is not happy in low light conditions, AF takes time to find a lock in certain situations, and manual focus is too fiddly, making the camera unsuitable for family/sport situations. Best jpeg setting is too soft. Lens is vulnerable as there is no option for filters without an adapter and the camera ships with no case (!!).
Overall, highly recommended but with slight reservations.
70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
P>Switching to Nikon proved painless enough and the build quality and fuctionality is pretty much what one would expect from Nikon. Apart from placing the microphone next to the autofocus motor (you hear the AF motor on video playback), it is a fairly well laid out camera. Write speed to the CF card is acceptable other than at high speed sport events, but the Achilles heal of the camera lays in the autofocus capabilities. I have been spoilt having owned a quick SLR, but the 5700 hunts in macro or low light shooting using precious battery power. I cant understand why hybrid compact digital cameras cannot focus anywhere close to the level of an SLR when your paying £700+.
Image quality in decent lighting is unbelievably good, and colour balance is fairly well presented in most conditions. Metering is consistent, and in situations where you haven't got the shot 100% the Nikon Editor software can repair all but the worst errors. Also bundled in the software is Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 which is a revelation and once mastered can add another dimension to photography.
Image quality in decent lighting is unbelievably good, and colour balance is fairly well presented in most conditions. Metering is consistent, and in situations where you haven't got the shot 100% the Nikon Editor software can repair all but the worst errors. Also bundled in the software is Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 which is a revelation and once mastered can add another dimension to photography.
The zoom capacity is fantastic, leaving images surprisingly abberation free at 35mm and 280mm. Combined with the teleconverter you can strech to 420mm (35mm equiv). Don't be fooled into thinking that this is usable in Britain without a tripod or monopod as images lose sharpness on all but the brightest days. It is the zoom feature that puts the Coolpix well ahead of its competitors from a flexibity perspective. Menu systems are well thought out and the facility to review shots and delete whilst in the shooting mode is useful. For those of you used to SLR's I would recommend the battery pack as it makes the camera more grippable, as well as adding verticle zoom and shutter facility.
I've tried a few top end compact digital offerings and whilst digital SLR's remain stupidly expensive the Nikon CP5700 bridges a gap for those of you wanting to retain full manual control whilst not being inflicted with a limited zoom lens range. Until digital SLR's become attainable to those of us who don't earn income from our cameras I think for digital this is about as good as it gets. Within the market this camera currently resides, I have no regrets buying it as I've taken some remarkably good shots. If you're looking to spend c.£700 in the digital compact SLR market you could do a lot worse than buying the Nikon Coolpix 5700.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Unreliable
I had had nothing but trouble with this camera to the extent that I have now lost complete confidence with it. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2008 by Keith Guildford
Brilliant clarity
Purchased this camera last year and im really pleased with the results.
The pictures come out clean and crisp and dead on focus. Read more
The pictures come out clean and crisp and dead on focus. Read more
Published on 21 April 2007 by C. Eason
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I have had this camera for just on 5 months and I am very pleased with it. The image quality is excellent and, contrary to other comments in earlier reviews, I haven't found it... Read more
Published on 9 May 2005 by S. R. Slater
Good camera, but...
I have 2 Olympus OM-1 manual cameras which I love, and have been using for more than 25 years. I finally decided to get into digital photography and bought the 5700. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2005 by Blaise F. Egan
Amazing camera
When you're spending this amount of money you will be expecting a very good return on investment, and the Nikon Coolpix 5700 doesn't disappoint. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2004 by Mr. T. Ralph
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I bought my Nikon 5700 about 18 months ago, so I have had plenty of time to find its strengths and weeknesses. Read more
Published on 3 May 2004 by Ivan Couch
Good, but some reservations
I have had a Coolpix 5700 for about a year. It is an excellent camera inmost respects, and at current prices very good value for money. Read more
Published on 24 April 2004 by "davidcockroft"
The best Coolpix yet?...almost
I’ve owned this camera for 18 months and after reading the other reviews decided to add my own thoughts. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2004 by E. McKnight
Good BUT NOT good enough!
Having been a pro/am photographer for over 40 years I bought many of the early digital cameras and other Nikon models. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2004 by Jim Gregory
Thinking of upgrading your digital camera? Go for it!
My main concern before I upgraded to my Nikon Coolpix 5700 was whether I was going to spend a lot of money only to get a camera that gave me the same (or a little better) picture... Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2004
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