Nikon Coolpix P5000
Cameras Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
THE GOOD
The Nikon Coolpix P5000 has optical image stabilization and excellent exposure, color, and sharpness.
THE BAD
Slow; LCD unusable in bright sunlight; highly inconsistent color across different ISO sensitivity levels; unusually strong barrel distortion at widest angle despite relatively narrow 36mm-equivalent angle of view.
THE BOTTOM LINE
A few performance issues with the Nikon Coolpix P5000 diminish the appeal of an otherwise nice compact camera for amateurs.
CNET Reader Reviews
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April 4, 2007 10:50
4.0/5
This is the little camera I carry when I don't want to take my D-SLR. The image quality is very good and the detail this camera can record is impressive. Although it doesn't have manual focus I find the auto focus accurate and faster than it would... read more » -
May 15, 2007 10:48
4.5/5
I've waited quite a while for a camera to come out that would be a good companion to carry around with my M6.
Though the Canon G7 was close...in truth I am first and foremost a Leica user but as well have always been partial to Nikon...I decide... read more » -
April 23, 2007 09:59
4.0/5
After 3 SLR's and 10 digital camera's, this to me is the best combination yet of quality, features and full manual control in a relatively small body. After confirming excellent image quality, what drove me to select the P5000 was its active (not so... read more »
Where to Buy
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