The Good:

- Light and easy to hold, which makes it a good travelling camera. Less than half the weight of my dslr with an 18-200mm lens attached.

- Tilting 3 inch LCD screen.

- Humungous zoom. I write before that the Fujifilm HS10 720mm zoom was huge. 810mm is even huger! (This is the zoom range it should have been in the p100 imho, but as they say, better late than never). You will truly see things you’d never thought you’d see when you zoom out to 810mm.

- Easy to use…relatively. Since I’ve already used several Nikons, I’m more used to it than you might be if you are new to the brand, so I didn’t find it especially difficult to navigate. If you are a pure point and shoot person using little compact cameras, you might find the functions available a bit daunting and you’ll need to look up both the manual, and a FAQ section of photography terms and functions to know how to alter things like shutter speed and aperture. I use shutter speed sometimes, but not aperture, since it’s nothing to shout about. If I want thin sections of focus, I go to my dlsr and f1.4 prime lens

- Photo quality is not bad for this type of camera. Definitely not dslr quality. But if you just want that photo (and you’ll take heaps with 22.5-810mm on tap) then this will more than satisfy you.

- Macros: macro photo quality have always been quite reasonable in the Nikon p90, p100, and this model too. In some ways, they give dslr’s a run for their money because while not in the same league pixel peeping wise, you can get a heck of a lot closer with the p90, p100 and p500, so the colour and detail is quite decent imho. Colour is not as full and bright as some other brands, but is quite acceptable in good light. It’s a bit faded indoors or in poor light.

- Now comes is red, as well as black! Ok, this isn’t really a big thing, but if you don’t want common boring black, you now have a choice. Maybe it will appeal to others

The Bad:

- They STILL don’t provide an external charger! As I wrote before in the p100 review- I’m lucky- I still have a spare from the Nikon s10. All you poor saps who don’t will have to charge your camera battery using the USB cable and supplied AC charger. I don’t know how much an external charger and spare battery are, but if you buy this camera, I’d suggest buying these too.

- If you turn on the camera while the lens cap is on, the camera will freeze up and the motor makes this sad grinding/whining noise as it tries to pathetically push the lens out against the lens cap. This is crazy! It was like this in the p90, p100 and they still haven’t fixed it!

- Still has the same form factor as before. That’s mostly good, but the small electronic viewfinder remains too. I don’t find it easy to use.

I haven’t used the video, so can’t comment.

Overall, it’s more of the same from Nikon, except the lens goes wider and further.

* 36x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens.

*12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for high-speed operation and exceptional low-light performance.

*Capture 5 shots in one second at full resolution

*Full HD (1080p) Movie with Stereo sound and HDMI Output

*5-way VR Image Stabilization System

Basically, the reason to go with the S9100 over the S8100 is the longer, wider lens; shooting performance and photo and video quality is about the same. If you’re a stickler for sharpness or fine details when photos are viewed at larger sizes, then this camera probably isn’t for you. Also, I found it difficult to hold this camera still with the lens fully extended, and the image stabilization could only do so much. Without some sort of support, you may end up with a lot of blurry shots. But for its price and shooting flexibility, most people after a decent snapshot should be pretty happy with the results.

According to CNET:

While several manufacturers have bulked up their compact megazoom offerings with GPS receivers, touch screens, 3D photo capture, and semimanual and manual shooting modes, the Nikon Coolpix S9100 is all about the lens. Yes, it has plenty of other things going on–including a beautiful high-res LCD–but if all you really want is a long lens in a pocketable body with reliable automatic shooting options, the S9100 might be the best option for the money.

According to Digital Camera Review:

The S9100 features some nice new innovations and a great 18x optic, but it doesn’t solve the low-light problems that plague just about every compact point-and-shoot on the market.

Fast f/1.8, compact FX-format prime (fixed focal length) lens
Optimized for FX-format D-SLR cameras but equally at home on any Nikon DX-format D-SLR, this updated classic with a fast maximum aperture is ideal for everyday shooting, perfect in low lighting situations and great for producing images with beautiful background blur (bokeh). The AF-S 50mm f/1.8G includes Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM) for fast and precise autofocus, M/A Focus Mode Switch for seamless changes between manual and autofocus operation and an aspherical lens element for outstanding optical performance with high contrast.

An ISO range of 100-6400 is available to D5100 shooters, with options to expand up to 25,600 ISO. A new Night Vision mode is offered in still and video record modes, cranking up ISO to an equivalent of 102,400. This is offered as a creative mode to produce a night vision look.
The D5100 will offer a 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD, a bump up from the D5000′s 2.7-inch screen. The new monitor will boast 921k-dots of resolution and an impressive 1000:1 contrast ratio. Burst shooting is available at a maximum of 4 fps.

Although the D5100 is listed as having an Expeed 2 processor, it’s worth remembering that Nikon doesn’t use this naming system to denote any specific components, so the actual chunks of silicon and capabilities aren’t necessarily the same as those in the D3100 or D7000. However, in addition to a similarly specced 16.2MP sensor, the D5100 offers the same ISO settings as its big brother – extending up to an equivalent of ISO 25,600. It also inherits 14-bit Raw shooting – one of the factors that helps give the D7000 its impressive dynamic range – which is something Nikon used to offer only on its more expensive models.

Dpreview said:

Conceptually, the D5100 perfectly fills the gap in Nikon’s line-up between the entry-level D3100 and the much more enthusiast-orientated D7000 – marrying the ease-of-use of the former with the image quality of the latter. It also throws in a video-friendly articulated high-res screen and gains bracketing and a greater degree of customization to sweeten the deal. So although it makes do with no focus motor, a single control dial and a defiantly plastic body shell, it still offers the super-wide ISO span of 100-25,600 (equivalent) and class-leading image quality of the D7000, especially as regards high ISO noise performance.

Sadly, the reality isn’t totally consistent with this concept. The D5100 doesn’t have quite the same novice-friendly handling as the D3100 and it lacks so many of the D7000′s more advanced features that there is a risk that it ends up not quite being the right camera for anyone. The complete beginner may gravitate towards the slightly simpler D3100 and for their part, the enthusiast might hanker after too many of the features that are offered by the D7000 (whether that be in terms of build quality, sophistication of AF, size of viewfinder or the built-in AF motor).

In general though, judged on its own merits the D5100 is a satisfying camera, and as far as image quality is concerned it is most definitely a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Both in still imaging and video, the detail resolution and noise performance are up there with the best of its competition, and the high-resolution, articulated screen makes composition easy in both modes. We’re not wholly convinced by the Effects modes, given the restrictions that are inherent in shooting with them, but they’re fun enough to play with that they could offer creative inspiration for some users.

CNET said:

Class-lagging performance holds the D5100 back from getting an unequivocal recommendation. But it’s certainly fast enough to handle most situations general-purpose shooters will find themselves in. So if you’re OK with compromising just a little on shooting speed, the Nikon D5100 should please on all other counts.

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The P300 sets out to achieve high image quality thanks to its 12.2MP back-lit CMOS sensor. However, this is a 1/2.3 in size, not the larger 1/1.8 size as found in other examples such as the Canon S95, Samsung EX1, Panasonic LX5 or Olympus XZ-1.

According to dpreview:

The P300 is a small camera, but very comfortable to use. Although we generally prefer front-mounted control dials (such as those found on the Ricoh GR-Digital III and Canon Powershot G12) to rear or top-mounted, the control dials of the P300 are conveniently placed, and big enough to be useful for manual control. It is possible to mash the 4-way controller on the rear of the camera inadvertently when rotating the control dial, but the P300 is no worse in this respect than most of its competitors (and noticeably better than some, like the G12). The control wheels themselves have clear detents, and move between them with enough friction to reduce the risk of accidental operation.

According to cnet:

Overall, I really like the camera’s design. Though it lacks the lens-ring control of the Canon and the Olympus, the P300′s pair of dials–one on the top right and one doubling as four-way switches for exposure compensation, macro, flash and self-timer–provide a nice feel for fast shooting adjustments. Despite being on the small side, it’s still fairly comfortable to hold, with a grippy stripe in the front for extra security. And the popup flash’s split design means that you still have a spot on the top left for your fingers while the flash is open. The LCD looks big, bright, and relatively high resolution as well. I also like the dedicated movie-record button, which doesn’t require choosing a dedicated mode on the dial.

Video review:

Nikon Coolpix L110 is a superb camera with and has wonderful features. It is a point and shoots variety. It’s a very new range in Nikon’s Coolpix compact series of cameras. It is very easy to use Nikon Coolpix L110 and much reliable to capture images with high quality.

It is rather a basic camera and not much complicated. Nikon Coolpix L110 is really high for the money. The price of the camera starts from $ 280. This camera is very much preferred for outdoors and good to use in bright lights. But can work pretty good in auto flash mode when indoor shooting.

Nikon Coolpix L110 offers 15x optical zoom which is not that bad for a normal use. This camera has a wide angle length. It also possesses a video recording of 720p with stereo audio. The resolution of the camera is from ten to twelve mega pixels. The maximum image dimensions of the pictures captured from Nikon Coolpix L110 is 4000 x 3000 pixels. Nikon Coolpix L110 is much convenient to shoot close up pictures. It also has a sensor shift stabilization of images.

Most people love the compact design of the camera and they feel it is much user friendly. People are also happy with the battery usage of the camera. The images can be saved in SD cards.

Most of the people are not happy with the inability of the camera to maintain the photo quality in lower light. It also possesses a long shutter cover which most people don’t feel smart. When fully zoomed the pictures are highly blurred that it doesn’t maintain the quality of the pictures. The camera performs a bit slower. It is not much good to use for a quick follow up capture.

Over all, the camera is good for a normal use. It is much worthier to the cost when compared to other cameras.

Nikon Coolpix L110 along with some other similar models is known to feature the best Digital Camera Price. These camera models are offered in high sensitivity that ranges from ISO 160 to 1,600 equivalents under the automatic control, which stands as high as ISO 3,200 and is controlled manually. Nikon Coolpix P90 movie recording along with stereo audio in H.264.MOV format is yet another striking features added to these digital cameras. Further, these Nikon digital cameras store images on Secure Digital cards, sometimes optional on 32MB of built-in memory, which facilitate the users to a greater extent.

Data transfer to a computer is further made quite hassle free and easier by using these cameras as these come with a USB 2.0 High Speed connection. Further, the power comes from an EN-EL12 lithium ion rechargeable battery, which is said to be good for 210 shots on a charge to the CIPA standards. Nikon CoolpixS630 is another great purchasing option that is sure to make your photographing experience worthwhile. These cameras as thus considered as some of the best choices made ever in the market and due to all these quality attributes as these cameras are now among the most reoffered camera models available in the market.

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By far the most remarkable and significant function of the Nikon D5000 is the tilt-and-rotate LCD screen to keep track of regular position screen, live view and picture or video playback. The LCD screen is a 2.7inch, 230,000 dot check that provides 100 per cent frame coverage and can easily be altered with 7 different brightness levels. The Nikon D5000 is also having a high-capacity EN-EL9a battery which permits you to take pictures for much more time. The nominal ISO range extends from 200 to 3200 (ISO 100 and 6400 are usually also available) and customers will be in a position to gain access to Nikon’s Active D-Lighting proprietary function which raises shadow fine detail whilst avoiding overexposed highlights.

The Nikon D5000 also features a contrast-detecting autofocus constructed in to the live view functionality, as perfectly as inbuilt picture sensor cleaning and 5 advanced scene modes particularly created for first-time DSLR customers. The previously mentioned Active D-Lighting feature enables users to entry a broader dynamic selection. built-in flash, as well as 3D Colour Matrix Metering II.

These well known with the Nikon D40x or D60 DSLRs will be right at home with the Nikon D5000′s design. The D5000 is rather a big Digital Camera; digger than the D40X or D60 varieties primarily because of the swivel LCD screen.

The size of the Nikon D5000 is looking attractive although for photographers with bigger hands, as it makes grasping the DSLR less difficult and more secure. The DSLR’s handles are found on the back and top of the D5000 and those well known with the D40x and D60 cameras will certainly find navigation a breeze.

The viewfinder gives 95% frame coverage, with a slightly downgraded magnification ability of 0.78x. The Nikon D5000 additionally features an amazing 0.02 seconds shutter lag and an similarly notable 0.19 seconds autofocus acquisition. The autofocus functionality performs well in bright light conditions and even really does a reliable job of acquiring fast focus in low-light circumstances. The inbuilt 11-point autofocus system permits even novice photographers to simply catch quality pictures of static and moving subjects.

Nikon consists of photo stabilisation as regular with any of its lenses that have the VR label. Picture stabilisation can easily be disabled at the user’s discretion, but the Nikon D5000 will certainly immediately permit photo stabilisation for D-Movie capturing. The D5000′s lithium-ion battery is ranked for 510 photos when it’s totally charged (no flash).

Nikon DSLR digital cameras have got a name for high quality and the Nikon D5000 is no exception to this. This digital camera offers superb metering, good white balance and solid colour throughout. Menu navigation is fairly seamless and the Picture Control menu particularly provides an remarkable image customisation over contrast, brightness, saturation, sharpness and shade. Nikon’s Active-D Lighting function is triggered by default and functions a fantastic job of improving shadow fine detail, whilst together retaining highlights.

The Nikon D5000 additionally offers the capability to capture movie, which is commendable for an entry-level DSLR. In terms of high quality, the video is extraordinary in relation to colour, smoothness and the quality of detail for a point-and-shoot digital camera. Customers will be capable to capture video footage at 320 x 216, 640 x 240 or 1280 x 720 resolutions at a theatrical film rate of 24 frames per second.

For an entry-level DSLR camera, the Nikon D5000 offers that little bit additional in terms of features and performance. The gripes with Nikon’s DSLR are insignificant and very easily forgivable provided the amazing package and affordable price label.

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