COOLPIX S5100 from Nikon

The Nikon COOLPIX S5100 is a take-anywhere camera capable of producing stunning images with ease. The S5100 offers 12.2 megapixels, a 5x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens and a host of creative features.

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Key Features

12.2-megapixel CCD sensor for stunning image quality.

4-way VR Image Stabilization System

Optical VR Image Stabilization by lens shift minimizes the effect of camera shake.
Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.
High ISO up to 3200 at full resolution for optimum results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
Nikon’s Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to ten shots while the shutter is pressed, then selects and saves the sharpest image.

2.7-inch Bright (230,000-dot) Display with anti-reflective coating for still images and movies that come alive with rich detail and improved contrast.

In-camera editing functions include, Quick Retouch, D-Lighting and more.

Subject Tracking will track a moving subject to ensure sharp focus.

Smart Portrait System

Smile Timer automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ automatically corrects most instances of red-eye as you shoot. You may never see red-eye again.

Face-Priority AF Nikon’s face-finding technology automatically focuses on up to 12 faces.

Skin Softening smoothes skin tones at three different levels for optimal portraits; can be applied while shooting or during playback.

Blink Proof automatically takes two sequential shots and saves the one in which your subject's eyes are open.

Blink Warning alerts you if a subject has blinked.

Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene you're shooting and selects the most appropriate scene mode; offers six scene modes plus auto.

200 shots (approx.) with supplied EN-EL10 Li-ion rechargeable battery.

5x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens. Versatile 28-140mm lens ranges wide to capture landscapes, zooms in to get close to the action. In the NIKKOR tradition of precision optics, the high-quality glass lens delivers superb color and razor-sharp results.

EXPEED C2 continues to expand the possibilities of photography with improved levels of image quality, fine detail and processing speed. Custom-optimized for each COOLPIX model, Nikon’s renowned digital image processing engine ensures outstanding images.

ISO can be set as high as 3200 at full resolution.

Color Options include Standard, Vivid, B/W, Sepia, Cyanotype.

HD (720p) Movie with one-touch recording for easy operation.

18 Scene modes, including Scene Auto Selector

Macro shooting as close as 0.8 inches.

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Specifications

Type

Compact Digital Camera

Effective Pixels

12.2 million

Image Sensor

CCD

Sensor Size

1/2.3 in.

Total Pixels

12.39 million (approx.)

Lens Focal Length

5.0-25.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-140mm lens in 35mm [135] format)

Lens f/-number

f/2.7-6.6

Lens Construction

7 elements in 6 groups

Lens Zoom

Lens Specification

5.0-25.0mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 28-140mm); f/2.7-6.6

Digital Zoom

Up to 2x (angle of view equivalent to that of 280mm lens in 35mm [135] format)

Vibration Reduction

Lens-shift VR

Autofocus (AF)

Contrast-detect AF

Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection

Auto (9-area automatic selection)
Center
Face priority
Manual with 99 focus areas

Focus Range

[W]: Approx. 1 ft. 6 in. (45 cm.) to infinity
[T]: Approx. 2 ft. 4 in. (70 cm.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.8 in. (2 cm.) to infinity

Focus Lock

Yes

Monitor Size

2.7 in. diagonal

Monitor Type

TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
5-level brightness adjustment

Monitor Resolution

230,000-dots

Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode)

100% horizontal (Approx.)
100% vertical (Approx.)

Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode)

100% horizontal (Approx.)
100% vertical (Approx.)

Storage Media

SD memory card
SDHC memory card
32MB internal memory (approx.)
Not compatible with Multi Media Cards (MMC).

Storage File System

DCF
EXIF 2.2
DPOF compliant

Movie

Audio file format: monaural
HD: 1280x720p / 30fps
Movie file format: AVI Motion JPEG compliant
Small Size: 320x240 / 30fps
Standard TV: 640x480 / 30fps

Image Size (pixels)

3264 x 2448 (8M)
4000 x 3000 (12M)
2592 x 1944 (5M)
2048 x 1536 (3M)
1024 x 768 (PC)
640 x 480 (VGA)
3968 x 2232 (16:9)
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).

ISO Sensitivity

ISO 100-3200
Auto (auto gain ISO 100-1600)
Fixed range auto (ISO 100-400, 100-800)

Exposure Metering

224-segment matrix, center-weighted

Exposure Control

Programmed auto exposure with motion detection
Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)

Exposure Range (auto mode)

[W]: -1.1 to +16.4 EV
[T]: 1.5 to 19 EV
(exposure values achieved with automatic ISO sensitivity adjustment converted to ISO 100 values)

Shutter

Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter

Shutter Speed

1/1500-1 sec. (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, 1600, 3200)
1/1500-2 sec. (when ISO sensitivity is set to 800)
1/1500-8 sec. (when ISO sensitivity is set to 100, 200, 400)
4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

Up to 10 shots at approx. 0.7 frames per second

Aperture

Electronically-controlled ND filter (-3 AV) selection

Aperture Range

2 steps (f/2.7 and f/7.6 [W])

Self-timer

Can be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration

Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)

[W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.)
[T]: 0.7 to 2.5m (2ft. 4in. to 8ft.)

Built-in Flash Control

TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes

Interface

Hi-speed USB

Interface Data transfer protocol

MTP
PTP

Video Output

NTSC
PAL

I/O terminal

Audio/video (A/V) output
Digital I/O (USB)

Supported Languages

Arabic
Czech
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portugese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish

Power Sources

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied)
AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately)

Charging Time

3 hours (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-68P and when no charge remains) (Approx.)

Battery / Batteries

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10

Battery Life (shots per charge)

Still pictures*: Approx. 200 shots
Movies: Approx. 1h 40min. (HD 720p)
*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(±2)°C (73(±4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to 4000 × 3000.
*Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.

Tripod Socket

¼-20

Approx. Dimensions

Height: 2.3in. (56.9mm)
Width: 3.9in. (97.1mm)
Depth: 0.9in. (21.6mm)
Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.

Approx. Weight

4.7 oz. (132.0g)
with battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.

Operating environment

Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)

Supplied Accessories

AN-CP19 Strap
EN-EL10 Rechargeable Battery
UC-E6 USB Cable
EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
Software Suite CD-ROM

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

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AN-CP19 Strap$5.95

EN-EL10 Rechargeable Battery$30.95

UC-E6 USB Cable$10.95

EH-62D AC Adapter$29.95

EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable$10.95

MH-63 Battery Charger$27.95

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