Introducing the first digital camera to remove redeye in
the camera--the Nikon Coolpix 5200. This metal-bodied compact digital camera features
a thinner body and more stylized feature than its predecessors (the Coolpix 2200 and
3200). It offers a resolution of 5 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom, and image storage in
the 12 MB built-in memory or Secure Digital memory cards.
Optics and Resolution
The 5.0-megapixel CCD lets you capture spectacular images at resolutions up to 2,592 x
1,944 (a 15 MB file) and print enlargements at sizes up to 16 x 20 inches. It also
features 2,048 x 1,536 (3 MP), 1,600 x 1,200 (2 MP), 1,280 x 9,600 (1 MP), 1,024 x 768
(PC), and 640 x 480 (TV) resolution modes. The retractable 3x Nikkor zoom lens has a
focal range of 7.8 to 23.4mm (equivalent to a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format), and
features aspherical elements and an ED glass element. The Coolpix 5200 also has a 4x
digital zoom.
Movie Mode
Capture video with audio at 30 frames per second (fps) at three different settings:
640 x 480, 320 x 240, or 160 x 120 pixels. Movie length is only limited by the amount
of storage you have on hand (either in internal memory or on external memory cards).
More Features
Nikon's exclusive in-camera redeye fix function analyzes image data and corrects
typical instances of redeye in less than 3 seconds. It's activated when the camera is
set to redeye-reduction flash mode, where the typical preflash first minimizes the
redeye effect. The camera then analyzes the picture using powerful image processing
and analysis technology, which is completely automatic and transparent.
You have a choice of automatic, preset, and seven manual white balance modes.
Additionally, the Coolpix 5200 divides the shooting area into segments to determine
the most appropriate setting for the faithful capture of colors. There's also a
white-balance bracketing function, which takes a series of three shots at different
white-balance settings with just a single press of the shutter release.
Other features include:
- 1.5-inch, 110,000-pixel LCD and real-image zoom viewfinder
- Built-in flash with redeye reduction, auto, anytime flash, flash cancel, and slow
sync modes
- 15 scene modes, including four with Scene Assist (Portrait, Night Portrait,
Landscape, Sports); others include Sunset, Close Up, Museum, Beach/Snow, Fireworks
Show, Back Light, Party, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, and Night Landscape
- Best Shot Selector (BSS) takes a series of shots, then automatically picks and
records the clearest one
- Macro shooting capability as close as 1.6 inches
Printing
The Coolpix 5200 is PictBridge-compatible, which enables you to transfer pictures
from your digital camera to your printer without a PC or image-editing software. All
PictBridge devices share three basic features: camera-to-printer connecting,
single-image printing, and uniform error messages in case something goes wrong.
Storage and Transfer
Images are stored in either the internal 12 MB flash RAM memory (with a capacity of
approximately 10 high-resolution images) or on optional Secure Digital (SD) or
MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards. Images can be downloaded to either Macs or PCs via USB
1.1, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based PC running Windows
Me/2000/XP or Mac running OS 8.6 or later without your having to install any software.
Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL5), which has an
approximate battery life of 150 frames. It measures 3.5 by 2.3 by 1.4 inches (W x H x
D) and weighs 5.5 ounces without the battery or memory card.