[Review] Nikon COOLPIX P7100

What's new in P7100 when compared to other Nikon cameras of this series? An extra control dial and a flip-out LCD, and the biggest improvement is to the camera's responsiveness (the image quality never really being in question). Perfectly portable, the P7100 delivers high performance to ensure that images and movies astound you with incredible details and sharpness. A large 10.1-MP, 1/1.7" CCD sensor minimizes image noise and faithfully renders superb color.


With the P7100, you control the camera's functionality, which means you have the power to customize each shot the way you desire. The P7100 puts you squarely in the driver's seat via dedicated controls for PSAM and a multitude of camera functionality commands. Every exposure nuance is in your hands. Wish to personalize even more? Consider adding in-camera special effects such as the new Cross Process or HDR.

The P7100 captures each photo with incredible responsiveness powered by Nikon's EXPEED C2 image processing engine technology. Fast auto focus ensures images are caught in sharp detail. Go ahead, shoot in RAW for greater control. Get high-resolution photos or shoot HD movies with the compact, yet powerful P7100 in your pocket.

The P7100's 3-inch Vari-Angle (921,000-dot) monitor not only delivers great viewing of in-camera still and movie creations, it also lets you take your creative passion to new levels. Vari-Angle monitor, with its Clear Color Display and anti-reflection coating, to observe what the camera sees—even when you're in the most unconventional position or stretching the limits to reach a unique angle.

Put your vision in motion with HD movie recording, and make dazzling photojournalism, travel, even mini documentaries in HD (720p) with stereo sound. The P7100's versatile 7.1x wide angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens gives you control from wide angle to telephoto to macro.

Nikon's own NRW (RAW) file format contains the original image information captured by the CCD image sensor for each shot. This permanent record of the unprocessed data lets you modify and edit the image freely without worrying about any degradation in image quality.

Display the Virtual Horizon indicator on the LCD to ensure the camera is level relative to the horizontal plane and also confirm horizontal inclination.

QUICK PREVIEW:

• Superior Nikon image quality with 7.1x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens and large 10.1-MP, 1/1.7" CCD sensor
• Fast and responsive with Nikon's EXPEED C2 image processing engine; shoot RAW files for added image control and flexibility
• Versatile manual controls, including front command dial and exclusive quick menu puts the photographer in charge of camera operation
• HD movie (720p) with stereo sound recording using built-in microphone; optical zoom control and autofocus are available during recording
• 3-inch ultra-high resolution (921,000-dot) Vari-Angle monitor with Clear Color display and anti-reflective coating; for added viewing convenience an optical viewfinder is also provided
• Level the playing field

Nikon COOLPIX P7100
Reviewed by Garg Ankit Rating: 4.5