Nikon Coolpix P50 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Zoom

Product Description

The CoolPix P50 is an 8.1-megapixel compact digital camera aimed at photographers after a bit more control. Features that make this a classic camera are the optical viewfinder, stable grip and a functional body design. The optical Viewfinder takes pictures in any type of lighting conditions. The Nikon CoolPix P50 camera also offers High-Sensitivity mode up to 2000 ISO, which automatically selects the optimal light sensitivity setting to further prevent blurred shots when shooting in lower light or when capturing fast-moving subjects. 3.6x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens with 28mm wide-angle capability covers a range from panoramic landscapes to close-up portraits. Built-in flash range - Wide 0.5 to 5.9m (1' 7.7 to 19' 4.2), Tele 0.5 to 2.8m (1' 7.7 to 9' 2.2) Focus range from lens - 50cm (1' 7.7) to infinity, Macro close-up mode 5cm (1.9) to infinity Mode dial provides intuitive operation that makes it easy to achieve the desired shot Orthodox lines that truly befit a camera deliver the looks to please purists Languages - Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai and Turkish Battery life - Two AA alkaline (supplied), lithium or Oxyride batteries, two EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional), AC Adapter EH-65A (optional) System Requirements - Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32-Bit), Windows Home Edition and Professional Dimensions - Width 3.8 x Height 2.6 x Depth 1.8 (94.5x66x44mm) excluding projections Weight - 160 grams (5.6 ounces) without battery and SD memory card

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #10119 in Camera & Photo
Brand: Nikon
Model: 25583
Dimensions: 2.60" h x 1.70" w x 3.70" l, 2.40 pounds
Memory: 52MB
Display size: 2.4

Features

8.1-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 16 x 20-inch prints
3.6x optical wide-angle Zoom-Nikkor glass lens; 28mm wide-angle capability
Bright 2.4-inch high-resolution LCD; optical viewfinder
Nikon's In-camera Red-Eye Fix, Face Priority AF, and D-Lighting
Capture images to SD/SDHC cards (not included); 52 MB internal memory

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer

The Nikon Coolpix P50 prioritizes photographic performance by blending orthodox camera styling with an advanced feature set and operating ease. Built on a custom application of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of a Nikkor lens, the Coolpix P50 is built to realize optimum performance and maximum image quality.

Combining 8.1 effective megapixels of resolution and a new digital image-processing engine for outstanding imaging performance, the Coolpix P50 also features a 3.6x Zoom-Nikkor lens with 28mm wide-angle capability that ably covers a range from panoramic landscapes to close-up portraits.

Electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization compensates for camera shake or movement by unsteady subjects to achieve sharper results. Extended light sensitivity up to ISO 2000 further helps prevent blurred shots when shooting in lower light or when capturing fast-moving subjects.

From its functional body design, with stable grip and rubber thumb rest, to the intuitive operation of its Mode dial, complete with a setting for Manual shooting mode, the Coolpix P50 is extremely versatile. Its optical viewfinder enables accurate composition, even in bright sunlight, making it a handy complement to the bright 2.4-inch LCD monitor on the back of the body. Power is supplied by readily available AA-size batteries, which means the Coolpix P50 can be used in virtually any location without worrying about recharging or running out of power.

Nikon Coolpix P50 Feature Highlights

Easy access practical shooting modes
In addition to a selection of 15 scene-optimized modes and five different movie modes, the handy Mode dial also includes settings for two exposure modes that provide greater personal control over camera operation. Programmed Auto [P] mode automatically selects the optimal shutter and aperture settings, while Manual [M] exposure mode provides full control over both the aperture and shutter speed settings.

VR image stabilization for crisper results
The Coolpix P50 features the image stabilizing performance of electronic VR capability. Taking data from a built-in angular velocity sensor, the system applies in-camera image processing to help overcome the effects of camera shake and produce satisfyingly sharp images while also contributing to a reassuring shooting experience.

ISO 2000 capability for better pictures in lower light
Covering an impressive sensitivity range from ISO 50 all the way up to ISO 2000, the Coolpix P50 makes it easier to take great-looking pictures in lower lighting conditions or to capture fast moving subjects with outstanding clarity. The Coolpix P50 accurately measures available light to automatically select the optimal sensitivity setting for the shot, while its new image-processing engine with enhanced noise reduction preserves high image quality when shooting at high ISO settings.

AA-size batteries for shoot-anywhere convenience
The Coolpix P50 uses AA-size batteries, ensuring users can shoot with confidence, free of any worries about recharging batteries or running out of power when a special shutter chance arises.

Clear and precise portraits with Face-Focus AF mode
Nikon's innovative Face-priority AF has been updated to not only perform with improved speed and efficiency, but also to better find and then focus on people's faces for crisp, clear results time after time. This improved functionality is applied to provide the handy new Face-focus AF shooting mode, which determines optimum focus and exposure when a face is detected within the framed shot. (Face recognition capability may be limited in some shooting conditions.)

Other Features

Three unique Nikon image innovations: Face-priority AF with improved speed and efficiency, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting
Light weight with highly compact dimensions
Macro shooting from as close as 5 centimeters (2 inches)
4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
Improved menu interface, available in a choice of 23 languages
Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
SDHC card compatibility
Approximately 52MB of internal memory
PictBridge and ImageLink compatibility

What's in the box
Nikon Coolpix P50 digital camera, two 1.5V LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries, UC-E6 USB cable, EG-CP14 audio-video cable, AN-CP17 strap, dock insert PV-16, Software Suite CD-ROM

Concise Review from dpreview.com: Nikon Coolpix P50

The P50 is a no-nonsense little camera. It's fairly compact, has a useful zoom range and doesn't cost very much money. The build quality is good and it is constructed using pleasantly tactile materials. Many people walking into their local store will be able to pick one up, like the way it feels and go off and use it quite happily.

The problem is that, except for the wide-angle lens (which is really useful) and the D-Lighting feature that can pull a bit more detail out of dark areas, there's nothing particularly special about it. The inclusion of a manual mode that gives less control than the program mode is a little misleading even if most P50 buyers will never use it. It also has to be said that the P50's "Electronic VR" is more effective as a marketing ploy than an image stabilization system. (And it's interesting to see that it's been superceded by proper, optical stabilization on the forthcoming P60).

The P50 doesn't fall into the P5100's trap of promising slightly more than it delivers - it's a reasonably well-specified camera at a good price that will consistently produce pleasant results with minimal user input. Like most compact camera optical viewfinders, the P50's gives no useful impression of the framing of the image that the camera will record. And it includes a view of your fingers holding the camera when at its widest extent.

Read the full Nikon P50 review at dpreview.com

Wednesday, March 4, 2009