The Nikon Coolpix P7100 is a compact camera that will make you feel right at home, and as a photographer, this is an important consideration. In addition, it also prioritize the production of high quality images, customization, and has manual controls. All these ensure that you are in control, making it more comfortable for your utilization.

 

Design

The Nikon Coolpix P7100 was designed to help the photographer gain control over the images that they capture. It is something that you can carry light while you have full control of what you are doing. In addition, it has no problem when it comes to processing the images. It does it fast, making it another camera on the go that will fit any activity that you do on land. Just makes sure that you do not drop it in any way.

 

The Nikon Coolpix P7100 is a compact camera which measures at 4.6 by 3.1 by 1.9 inches and weigh up to an approximate of 14 ounces. This makes it one of the best on the go cameras available in the market, though it may have drawbacks which shall be presented later on.

 

Features:

• Dimensions: 4.6 by 3.1 by 1.9 inches

• Weight: 14.3 ounces

• Pixels: 10.1 million (Effective number of pixels); 10.39 million (Actual Value)

• Lens: 7.1 times Optical Zoom, NIKKOR ED glass lens

• Lens Construction: 9 groups 11 elements

• Vibration Reduction: Lens shift VR

• Autofocus: Contrast detected TTL AF

• Focus Range: 1 ft. and 8 inches to infinity (wide angle); 2 ft. and 8 inches  (Thin angle); 0.8 to infinity (macro close up)

• Size of the monitor: 3 inches diagonally

• Monitor resolution: 921,000 dots

• Internal memory: close to 94 MB

• ISO Sensitivity: 100 (lowest); 12,800 (highest)

• Has an in camera image editing

• Exposure Compensation: 3 EV steps of 1/3 (negative and positive)

• Shutter:  Charge and Mechanical Coupled Electronic Shutter

• Aperture” Electronically controlled 6 blade iris diaphragm

• Interface: High speed USB

• Power Sources: One rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14, which is already included in the package bought

• Battery Life: Is able to support an approximate of 350 shots

• Tripod Socket: ISO 1222

• Operates in environments which has temperatures of 0 - 40 degrees Celsius

 

Pros:

The Nikon Coolpix P7100 is a camera which can produce high quality images in spite the strong exposure to light. Its high ISO sensitivity made sure of that. In addition, it makes the hues of the image taken more natural.

 

Since it is mostly manually controlled with the help of the Fn1, it is easy so set the setting according to how you would like it. As a result, it is perfect for people who want to take control of their shots. Just make sure that you have a great sense of camera skills.

 

Cons:

On the downside, the Nikon Coolpix can only produce videos with a resolution of 720p; not enough to compete with others in the same class, where most can already shoot videos at high definition. In addition, its shutter speed is a letdown as it the time difference may take up to 60 seconds.

 

Conclusion:

The Nikon Coolpix P7100 is the best camera if you are looking to capture high quality images. It is also perfect if you want to have total control of how you want your shots to look like. On the other hand, it is not for those who are looking for fast shoots and it is not suitable for shooting videos as there are other better quality cameras out in the market.