Digital Compact Camera Nikon COOLPIX P100
Posted on March 3, 2010 by Max Under Cameras · Leave a Comment
The P100 supports HD movie capture up to a resolution 1080p and has a stereo mic on top and an HDMI output on the left side for connecting directly to an HDTV or monitor. Along with the HD movie recording, the P100 does high-speed movie capture creating slow-motion video by shooting at up to 240 frames per second. There’s also a switch on back for changing between the two and a one-press record button.
Shooting modes include full manual and semimanual options in addition to a bunch of scene modes, auto scene recognition, subject tracking autofocus for moving subjects, and a single spot for a group of user-selected settings. There’s no raw support, though, which seems silly to leave out on this model.
The feel is overall very nice and amazingly compact considering the lens and all the camera can do. The grip is nice and deep and comfortable and all the controls are well placed and responsive. Even the menu systems look sharper than those on older Coolpix models. There’s an electronic viewfinder and a 460K-dot 3-inch vari-angle LCD for framing up your shots.
The whole package seems sound and a lot of fun, and with a new sensor and no doubt new processing to deal with its results, there’s hope the P100’s photos will be better than the P90’s shots. Look for the P100 in stores in March for $399.95 and a full review from us shortly.
Via: engadget.com
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