Whoever thought that a point-and-shoot camera could be so comprehensive? Who thought such a full-feature camera could be so easy to use? That's because the Nikon Coolpix 5100 was initially designed to be a professional-grade digital-camera with a high 12.1 megapixel image sensor for the finest detail and resolution. Then the engineers at Nikon added your choices of automatic and manual modes. These mean absolute simplicity to operate and use. If you want to exercise your creative genes, there are manual and semi-manual modes as well. While the 5100 boasts a large 2.5-inch LCD screen for easy use, it is one of those rare point-and-shoot camera that also include a real-image zoom viewfinder for traditional photographers. Simplicity amidst professionalism is a unique relationship and the Coolpix 5100 integrates the concepts into a great little camera.
The Nikon Coolpix 5100 is a marvelous camera for a beginner to experienced users, and all points between. It's point-&-shoot at its finest. Focus Modes - Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo (C), Face-Priority AF, Manual, Auto Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures Auto Adjusts up to ISO 3200 (5MP or lower) keep shooting, even in lower light Optional Telephoto and Wide Angle Converters expand the camera's capabilities, along with your own Built-in multi-mode electronic-flash / Hot Shoe for i-TTL compatible (optional) Nikon Speedlights 54MB Internal Memory + Slot for optional SD or SDHC memory card (Recommend use of SDHC card for practical use of this camera) Scene Modes - Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist, Voice Recording, Face-Priority AF In-Camera Image Editing - Trim, D-Lighting, and Distortion Control Video Output - NTSC and PAL