The Best Compact Camera To Buy: Three of Five – Nikon Coolpix P7000

Many are now into photography as a hobby and they love taking pictures of their daily activities. Because of this, we will help you achieve your photography dreams and we will give you details of the known best compact cameras to buy. Even of you have the best camera phone or one of the best camera phones on earth, photo from a camera will still standout. This time, we will present to you the beauty of Nikon Coolpix P7000.

Just like our previous featured camera, the Canon G12, Nikon Coolpix also has buttons and dials located right at the camera’s toplate. If you are not familiar with terms like BKT, QUAL, or WB, you surely will find the Nikon P7000 one of those intimidating digital photo cameras. However, on the other hand, if you are familiar with those terminologies, you surely will find the Nikon Coolpix P7000 easy to set up.

Nikon Coolpix P7000 Features and Operating Buttons

Navigating the Nikon Coolpix P7000 is easy with its excellent menu system and 3-inch 921,100 pixel monitor. On the left hand side of the camera, you will see a dial that will allow you to set quality, ISO, white balance and bracketing. Once you have desired a certain setting, all you have to do is to select and push the button located at the center and your desired settings will be displayed on the monitor. Featured in this camera are also the dedicated PASM and exposure compensation dials.

The back part of the camera are numerous function buttons. You will see the four-way direction pad that serves as your shortcut in setting the camera flash, which can be manually activated. On the camera’s self-timer button you are given the chance to choose modes like normal, macro, infinity, and manual.

Camera Specs
Product Type - Compact Camera
Battery Size - Support Proprietary
Maximum Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
Effective Camera Resolution - 10.1 Megapixel
USB - Yes
Wide Angle - Yes
PictBridge - Yes
Product Family - Coolpix P
Image Stabilization - Optical
Color - Black
Optical Zoom - 7x
Digital Zoom - 4x
Brand Name - Nikon
Features - Face Detection, Aperture Priority
Screen Size - 7.6 cm (3")
Video Formats - MPEG-4
Weight (Approximate) - 310 g
Flash Memory Capacity - 79 MB
Minimum Focus Distance - 20 mm
Maximum Image Resolution - 3648 x 2736
Maximum Frame Rate - 30 fps
Number of Batteries Support - 1
Battery Rechargeable - Yes
Battery Include - Yes
Display Screen Type - LCD
Image Sensor Type - CCD
Total Camera Resolution - 10.4 Megapixel
HDMI - Yes
Memory Card - Support Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card, Secure Digital (SD) Card
Height - 77 mm
Width - 114 mm
Depth - 45 mm
Autofocus Points - 9
Product Series - P
Focal Length - 6 mm to 42.60 mm
Image Formats - RAW, JPEG
Audio Formats - AAC
Flash Modes - Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction
Focus Modes - Auto
Manufacturer - Nikon Corporation
Product Model - P7000
Product Name - Coolpix P7000 Compact Camera
Product Line - Coolpix
Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Manufacturer Part Number - VMA450E1
Marketing Information - The COOLPIX P7000 looks like a classic, carries like a compact and handles like an SLR. Perfect for photographers who want complete control, it delivers a performance worthy of a pro and proves that nothing is out of bounds when you have the right equipment.
Battery Life - 350 Shot
Package Contents
• Coolpix P7000 Compact Camera
• Audio Video EG-CP16
• Battery EN-EL14
• Battery Charger MH-24
• USB Cable UC-E6
• Strap AN-CP22
• CD-ROM
Display Resolution - 921000 Pixel
Standard Warranty - 1 Year Limited
Viewfinder Type - Optical

Source: Nikon