Nikon CoolPix P6000

Description: The Nikon CoolPix P6000 is a 13.5-megapixel, prosumer camera.Compared to other prosumer digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $480.

Pros: Has a 13.5-megapixel resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 4x optical zoom, which is more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.This camera also offers control over numerous exposure modes including I-TTL program flash, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, program, and manual mode.This model supports RAW picture files, which makes color adjustments in software much easier.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A prosumer digital camera, suited for semi-professional photography.This camera has a hot shoe terminal which allows you to attach an external flash to accommodate poor lighting conditions.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's features seem a bit weak for its price, compared to most other digital cameras.

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• Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
• Part Number: 26135

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 4.2 in
• Depth 1.7 in
• Height 2.6 in
• Weight 8.5 oz
• Enclosure Color Black
• Body Material Magnesium alloy

• Main Features

• Resolution 13.5 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 13,930,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 13,500,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 2000, ISO 3200 (3Mpix), ISO 6400 (3Mpix), ISO auto (100-800)
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Special Effects Monochrome
• Image Stabilizer Optical
• Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
• Exposure Metering Spot, Matrix, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
• Exposure Metering Zones 64
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent
• Digital Video Format QuickTime
• Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
• Remote Control Optional
• TV Tuner None

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 48 MB Built-in - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 48 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage RAW, 4224 x 3168, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, 4224 x 2816, 4224 x 2376, 3168 x 3168

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Pop-up flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6 mm - 24 mm - F/2.7-5.9
• Focal Length 6 mm - 24 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 112 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 2cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.7-5.9
• Optical Zoom 4 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 7 group(s) / 9 element(s)
• Lens Manufacturer Nikkor
• Features ED glass, Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Flash Terminal Hot shoe
• Additional Features LAN support, Built-in GPS, Face detection, Audio recording, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, In-camera red-eye fix, Interval shooting mode, Face-priority AF function

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
• Viewfinder Color Support Color

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Ethernet
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Mac
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Carrying strap
• Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL5
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Nikon Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Rd, , .
• Phone: 516/547-4200
• Fax: 631-547-4025