Nikon Coolpix 5600 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 3 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007KQWDW
• Item model number: Coolpix 5600
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,519 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 2, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
As one of the smaller digital cameras on the market, the Coolpix 5600 combines a high-quality optical zoom lens with a range of automatic and preset shooting modes that will satisfy the most discerning of point-and-shoot photographers. Featuring a 5.1-megapixel CCD, a high quality 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor 35-105mm ED Glass Lens, plus a 4x digital zoom for a total zoom of 12x, the Coolpix 5600 delivers stunning prints up to 16-by-20-inch prints simply and easily.

A 3x optical zoom makes it easy to get close to the action.

All controls are designed for ease of use, right next to the large, 2.5-inch LCD display. View larger.

Easy automatic exposure settings.

Weighing a mere 6.8 ounces with the battery and memory card loaded, the Coolpix 5600 is truly a "take anywhere" camera. With over 17 Scene Modes, you'll always be sure to get the precise shot you're looking for. The camera also features a built-in flash with six modes, and a built-in mic and speaker for including sound in videos and playback from the camera. An incredibly bright, 1.8-inch color LCD display and user-friendly interface means that you don't have to take the extra effort to get up to speed with the camera's functionality. Just power it up, and you'll be ready to go in no time.

Not to be outdone, the Coolpix 5600 can also record high-quality movies at a rate of up to 15 frames per second. Other advanced features include Nikon's In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, which takes red-eye reduction a step further by removing red-eye directly in the camera, and a D-Lighting feature that offers in-camera repair of dark images. The Coolpix P1 allows you to take hundreds of shots on just two AA batteries. In short, the Coolpix 5600 is perfect for novice users or anyone looking for a point-and-shoot camera that produces sharp, colorful photos with great ease of use.

What's in the Box
Coolpix 5600, strap, USB cable, audio video cable, two LR6 AA-size alkaline, and PictureProject CD-ROM.

Product Description
The COOLPIX 5600 has been designed to make things simple for you and give you greater versatility, without compromising your enjoyment of the moment. The COOLPIX 5600 features 16 handy Scene modes, four of which offer a Scene Assistance function. These user-friendly modes automatically control camera settings, enabling you to achieve high-quality results with subjects that range from sunsets to underwater. The COOLPIX 5600 stands apart from other cameras in its class with its handy ability to automatically improve the quality of recorded shots with the touch of a button. Nikon's exclusive D-Lighting function, for example, can be selected in Playback mode - automatically compensating for insufficient flash or excessive back lighting in order to obtain balanced exposure throughout the frame. Nikon's proprietary Advanced Red-eye Reduction, on the other hand, has the ability to automatically detect and correct red eyes in-camera in most situations.With a high-quality 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens and 4x digital zoom, the COOLPIX 5600 gives you a high degree of control over the way you compose your shots.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

109 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Camera, March 27, 2005

By	I. Peters "Miezekatze" (Carrollton, TX USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I have owned 2 other digital cameras before (Kodak and Fuji) and without a doubt the Nikon Coolpix 5600 is in a league of its own.

Although it is really small, it is surprisingly ergonomic. My hands are not tiny but compared to my other cameras this one fits very well and does not result in crampy hand muscles. The case is plastic but does not feel cheap.

When I first picked up this camera, I had not read the manual. I just turned it on and started playing around with it. My first impression: It is VERY intuitive. The menu button on the back leads to varying choices which depend on which mode one choses (Auto, Scene, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Shots and Movie). All the other buttons are straightforward as well. For example, if you want to delete a picture you just took, you simply press the button with the trash can symbol...

Later I briefly went over the manual and also found it to be an easy read and very structured. Unlike many other manuals this one was not an ordeal.

The 5600's autofocus is very fast. Of course if the flash is used, recharging takes a bit of time, but without flash the camera is ready for the next shot in a snap. The many program choices yield truly awesome results. I took mainly indoor pictures so far and am amazed at the quality. Unlike other cameras, the flash light does not wash out colors. The pictures come out balanced and just simply very nice and natural looking.

I also really like the 'assist' functions: In some modes, one can set up the camera to display helpful frames, e.g. in Portrait mode one can have the outline of a person's head and shoulders diplayed. All the aspiring photographer has to do is to hold the camera in a position where the head of his/her subject is in the circle frame, shoot, and the camera does the rest. One can even display this frame on the left or, alternatively, on the right or take a portrait shot of two people with two such assist frames displayed.

I have not yet had the time to try out all the functions (haven't tried Sports mode too much yet, or the copy function to copy back & white text) but one thing I can already say: This is not only the neatest camera I have owned so far, it also takes excellent pictures with very balanced flash-light results. To me, one of the quality signs is how a digital camera handles the color red, and this one does a fine job in this area, too. To anyone considering this camera: Go for it, you won't be sorry. And the price it great, too!

92 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nikon quality, but slow flash refresh., March 31, 2005

By	FreeFlight (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

I tested the Coolpix 5600 to replace my Coolpix 2100, looking forward to the new features, such as a larger view screen, enhanced battery life, and some new photo features that allow you to choose black and white, or other color scales to enhance a photograph. Nikon quality is very high, and these cameras are very durable, though the hard plastic shells do tend to scratch a little with abuse. One positive change made to this camera was moving the photo dial from the top to the back side and minaturizing the dial. This is nice, since the top dial tended to move when the camera was taken out of a pocket or placed in a bag, which put the camera in a different shooting mode. One negative change was the loss of flexibily in battery choice. In the 2100, one could use the durable CR-V3 or any type of AA. This camera only accepts AA (Li, NiMH or alkaline) batteries, and this is negative because the refresh rate on the flash for this camera is relatively slow (3-7 seconds), independent of battery type (alkaline, NiMH or Energizer Li AA battery), even when the specific battery mode (alkaline, NiMH or Li) was chosen in the camera. The 2100 was a battery hog with a slow refresh rate for NiMH or alkaline batteries, but was an absolute champ with the disposable CR-V3 Li battery. Note that the 5600 does have a much better battery life using any AA battery compared to the 2100.
Bottom line: A solid performer, durable pocket camera, uses any AA battery with reasonable battery lifetime, but flash refresh is relatively slow. Great for outside use, but for "quick" flash photography, consider spending the extra cash for a Li-rechargable battery camera, such as the Nikon 5900 or the Canon SD200 or SD300.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The small wonder, April 17, 2005

By	Vinayak Raghuvamshi (Pune, India) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a camera buff and have used many cameras. I would say that this is by far the best camera its size. It is probably a matter of personal tastes, but I think this camera takes much better pictures than the Canon A95.

White balance is wonderful, as with most Nikons.

here are the things that rock:

1. Compact and cute, fits in my jeans pocket
2. Uses just two AA batteries and is light weight( weighs less than the A95)
3. Has a lot of programming modes to handle almost all your day to day shooting needs
4. Crisp and clear images
5. Warns you that the image is going to be blurred before you shoot and also tells you if an image did turn out blurred so you dont have to waste memory saving it
6. EXCELLENT Macro mode, look at the sample image I have posted
7. Silent focusing
8. Super fast USB file transfers
9. Excellent value for money

What could improve:

1. The command dial feels flimsy
2. The battery compartment door feels very flimsy and if you are not careful, you will break it in no time

But in all, the very best value for your money.