Nikon Coolpix 5200 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

• Author: DigitalCameras Sales
• Filed under: digital cameras
• Date: Jul 11,2009

Publisher : Nikon Company : Nikon

Features

• 5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements
• 3x Nikkor optical zoom lens combines with 4x digital zoom for 12x total zoom
• 1.5-inch LCD display; 15 Scene modes; movie mode with sound; PictBridge compatible
• Store images in 12 MB internal memory or optional Secure Digital (SD) cards
• Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included with charger)

Product Description

5.1-megapixel effective recording * 12MB of built-in memory * 1-1/2″ color LCD * optical viewfinder * 5-point autofocus with AF Assist illumination *

Amazon.com Product Description

Introducing the first digital camera to remove redeye in the camera–the Nikon Coolpix 5200. This metal-bodied compact digital camera features a thinner body and more stylized feature than its predecessors (the Coolpix 2200 and 3200). It offers a resolution of 5 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom, and image storage in the 12 MB built-in memory or Secure Digital memory cards.

Optics and Resolution
The 5.0-megapixel CCD lets you capture spectacular images at resolutions up to 2,592 x 1,944 (a 15 MB file) and print enlargements at sizes up to 16 x 20 inches. It also features 2,048 x 1,536 (3 MP), 1,600 x 1,200 (2 MP), 1,280 x 9,600 (1 MP), 1,024 x 768 (PC), and 640 x 480 (TV) resolution modes. The retractable 3x Nikkor zoom lens has a focal range of 7.8 to 23.4mm (equivalent to a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format), and features aspherical elements and an ED glass element. The Coolpix 5200 also has a 4x digital zoom.

Movie Mode
Capture video with audio at 30 frames per second (fps) at three different settings: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, or 160 x 120 pixels. Movie length is only limited by the amount of storage you have on hand (either in internal memory or on external memory cards). Enjoy in-camera red-eye reduction

More Features
Nikon’s exclusive in-camera redeye fix function analyzes image data and corrects typical instances of redeye in less than 3 seconds. It’s activated when the camera is set to redeye-reduction flash mode, where the typical preflash first minimizes the redeye effect. The camera then analyzes the picture using powerful image processing and analysis technology, which is completely automatic and transparent.

The 5200 features a 3x optical and a 4x digital zoom You have a choice of automatic, preset, and seven manual white balance modes. Additionally, the Coolpix 5200 divides the shooting area into segments to determine the most appropriate setting for the faithful capture of colors. There’s also a white-balance bracketing function, which takes a series of three shots at different white-balance settings with just a single press of the shutter release.

Other features include:

• 1.5-inch, 110,000-pixel LCD and real-image zoom viewfinder
• Built-in flash with redeye reduction, auto, anytime flash, flash cancel, and slow sync modes
• 15 scene modes, including four with Scene Assist (Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Sports); others include Sunset, Close Up, Museum, Beach/Snow, Fireworks Show, Back Light, Party, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, and Night Landscape
• Best Shot Selector (BSS) takes a series of shots, then automatically picks and records the clearest one
• Macro shooting capability as close as 1.6 inches

Printing
Get as close as 1.6 inches in macro mode The Coolpix 5200 is PictBridge-compatible, which enables you to transfer pictures from your digital camera to your printer without a PC or image-editing software. All PictBridge devices share three basic features: camera-to-printer connecting, single-image printing, and uniform error messages in case something goes wrong.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored in either the internal 12 MB flash RAM memory (with a capacity of approximately 10 high-resolution images) or on optional Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards. Images can be downloaded to either Macs or PCs via USB 1.1, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based PC running Windows Me/2000/XP or Mac running OS 8.6 or later without your having to install any software.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL5), which has an approximate battery life of 150 frames. It measures 3.5 by 2.3 by 1.4 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.5 ounces without the battery or memory card.

What’s in the Box
This package contains the Nikon Coolpix 5200 digital camera, a hand strap, USB and A/V cables, a lithium-ion rechargeable battery (EN-EL5), a battery charger (MH-61), a quick-start guide, and an instruction manual. The CD-ROM features PictureProject photo management software, VideoImpression to edit QuickTime video files, and Panorama Maker to stitch together a number of images captured using the Panorama Assist Scene Mode.

Customer reviews

Night mode not good by .. S. Thanusuraman (USA)
night mode is always blurry,without tripod its hard to take night time pictures. daytime pictures are very good.

just really bad pictures by .. kristadm (Lakewood, CA United States)
After my last Nikon, which I really liked, had some problems with the zoom lens opening, I set out to find another camera. I really don’t like change, so I looked for another Nikon with which I could use my rechargeable ion batteries and SD card. I chose the Nikon 5200. Bad choice. Maybe I just got a lemon? Not sure, but what I do know is that this camera takes the worst pictures. Practically impossible to get a clear, focused picture inside, and when I do get a picture that is technically focused, it just isn’t very sharp. I recently took it on a beach vacation and got all my pictures back with an aura around the white things in the pictures (hair bow, sunhat, etc.). Let’s see… bad inside, bad outside. Verdict? Just bad.

Awesome Camera!! Best Compact Digital Quality! by .. A. Klein (West Coast)
I purchased this camera over two years ago, and have never had a single problem with it! It takes professional quality photos, without the hassle and bulk of extra lens and such. I would highly recommend this camera!

Nikon Coolpix 5200 5MP by .. John N. Wheatley ()
An easy to use and carry camera for those special moments. The

quality of photos is far superior to any other Digital Camera of

the same quality. It’s small and packs easily for those vacations

that are near and far.

Eh, it’s okay… by .. Emkago (Sterling Heights, Michigan)
I’ve had this camera for a little over 2 and a half years. It has lots of features, and I have taken some decent pictures with it, but I have also been very frustrated trying to get a nice clean picture. (It is always blurry, or slightly out of focus)

For a little while now, the door to the battery has been half broken. Now it is completely broken and won’t stay shut. Not by my doing, the plastic that would hold it closed wore down and broke off. It isn’t a very good design for longevity.

I just recently got myself a Kodak Easy Share. I love it. Great pictures EVERY TIME!! Sooo much easier to use. So I gave this camera to my husband…haha…sucker!

In conclusion, it is a decent camera. It has seen me through some times. But for the price, you can get a much better camera for much less. I would have to say that I was disappointed with this camera in the long run, and I am very happy with the one I have now.