Nikon Coolpix P6000 Review
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September 16th, 2008
Summary
The Coolpix P6000 delivers 13.5 megapixels of sharp resolution to capture the finest details, crop creatively and produce beautiful enlargements. Its advanced image-processing engine optimizes performance and color reproduction. And the quality optics of its 28-112mm wide-angle optical Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens (35mm format equivalent) supports a focal range from wide angle through medium telephoto that maximizes compositional freedom.
The Coolpix P6000 adopts practical user customization features inspired by Nikon's digital SLR cameras. This includes the Command dial and customizable Fn (Function) button that allow quick switching of settings, a custom shooting menu for quick access to regularly used selections, as well as the efficiency of its tabbed menu interface. And the Mode dial provides quick control over the advanced Programmed Auto, Shutter-priority Auto, Aperture-priority Auto, and Manual exposure modes.
Specs
Megapixels 13.5 Megapixels
Optical Zoom 4 X
Digital Zoom 4 X
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Image Sensor CCD
Max Aperture f/2.7
Min Aperture f/5.9
Max Focal Length 24 mm
Min Focal Length 6 mm
Image Format JPEG, RAW
Focus Modes Automatic, Manual
Exposure Settings I-TTL program flash, Program, Automatic, Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority
ISO Equivalencies 100, 800, 400, 200, 64, auto (100-800), 2000, 3200 (3Mpix), 6400 (3Mpix), 1600
Metering Characteristics Center-weighted, Spot, Matrix
Macro Focusing Range 2 cm
Minimum Focusing Range 19.7 in
CCD Size 1/1.7"
Number Of CCD Pixels 13.93 Million
Features LCD Screen Size 2.7 in
Viewfinder Real-image zoom
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
White Balance Automatic, Presets
Continuous Shooting Speed 0.9 fps
Memory Recording Method SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card
Connectors Connectors 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Ethernet
Included Cable Types A/V , USB
Miscellaneous Included Components Carrying strap
Included Software Drivers & Utilities
External Color Black
Product Line Coolpix
Camera Type Compact
General Product Info Weight 8.5 oz.