Nikon 5700 user pls come in

Falcon · 21st October 2002

Can share what are the pros and cons of this camera based on your personal use? Those who have tried using this cam b4 are most welcome to express your views as well.

Tks.

Falcon · 23rd October 2002

No one? I have seen quite a number of 5700 users here leh. Personally I have pm some of them but none has replied so far.

tomshen · 23rd October 2002

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Originally posted by Falcon
No one? I have seen quite a number of 5700 users here leh. Personally I have pm some of them but none has replied so far.

Better read in dpreview.com

There are user reviews for each camera.

Falcon · 24th October 2002

Read it many times already.

Jeffery · 24th October 2002

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Originally posted by Falcon
No one? I have seen quite a number of 5700 users here leh. Personally I have pm some of them but none has replied so far.

You have PM

Rgds,
Jeffery

jeff chen · 27th October 2002

Did not see this thread earlier, and hence the late reply...sorlee...

This is just my personal view and I have tested my 5700 quite extensively when I went to the US recently.

Pros:

1. Small, compact 5 MP DC to carry.
2. Reproduce sharp images and good colour reproduction (both low and bright light).
3. Trusty and reliable, even in harsh weather condition (I was in hot Grand Canyon and cold San Francisco in a matter of days)
4. Easy to use (for me!)

Cons:

1. Rather slow zoom and focusing.
2. Minor barrel distortion (not really a problem unless u shoot brick walls all the time)
3. Battery life (can be rectified with the batt pack)

Cheers!

27th October 2002

According to my friend who own one, after a recent firmware update the camera perform a lot better, even faster than before.

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Originally posted by jeff chen
Pros:

1. Small, compact 5 MP DC to carry.
2. Reproduce sharp images and good colour reproduction (both low and bright light).
3. Trusty and reliable, even in harsh weather condition (I was in hot Grand Canyon and cold San Francisco in a matter of days)
4. Easy to use (for me!)

Cons:

1. Rather slow zoom and focusing.
2. Minor barrel distortion (not really a problem unless u shoot brick walls all the time)
3. Battery life (can be rectified with the batt pack)

Cheers! [/b]

jeff chen · 28th October 2002

There has not been any firmware upgrade for the 5700. U must be mistaken for some other DC like the 5000?

Falcon · 28th October 2002

What abt its macro abilities?

Viewfinder · 4th November 2002

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Originally posted by Falcon
What abt its macro abilities?

impressive I must say. This shot is taken using manual focusing but at macro range. hope this can give u a rough idea. Shot taken wif SB-28+Bounce Card

Falcon · 4th November 2002

Very impressive.

Viewfinder, maybe u can enlighten me why the following macro shots look so unreal(background)

http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=327212

http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=353381

http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=208736

http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=335882

Tks alot!

Viewfinder · 6th November 2002

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Originally posted by Falcon

Viewfinder, maybe u can enlighten me why the following macro shots look so unreal(background)

unreal?? care to elaborate more?? cos they seems fine to me.

However, personally i find the background quite distracting. I'm oso wondering did the person shoot at very high ISO e.g 400 cos the amt of noise is quite visible.

Falcon · 6th November 2002

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Originally posted by Viewfinder

unreal?? care to elaborate more?? cos they seems fine to me.

However, personally i find the background quite distracting. I'm oso wondering did the person shoot at very high ISO e.g 400 cos the amt of noise is quite visible.

Yup. I am referring to the high noise level in the background as well.

MaGixShOe · 6th November 2002

viewfinder: ur name is Raymond Tay?

Viewfinder · 7th November 2002

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Originally posted by MaGixShOe
viewfinder: ur name is Raymond Tay?

yup, it was stated in the Ferrari shot rite

21st October 2002	#1
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,869	Nikon 5700 user pls come in Can share what are the pros and cons of this camera based on your personal use? Those who have tried using this cam b4 are most welcome to express your views as well. Tks.

6th November 2002	#14
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23rd October 2002	#2
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,869	No one? I have seen quite a number of 5700 users here leh. Personally I have pm some of them but none has replied so far.

24th October 2002	#4
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,869	Read it many times already.

27th October 2002	#6
jeff chen Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 389	Did not see this thread earlier, and hence the late reply...sorlee... This is just my personal view and I have tested my 5700 quite extensively when I went to the US recently. Pros: 1. Small, compact 5 MP DC to carry. 2. Reproduce sharp images and good colour reproduction (both low and bright light). 3. Trusty and reliable, even in harsh weather condition (I was in hot Grand Canyon and cold San Francisco in a matter of days) 4. Easy to use (for me!) Cons: 1. Rather slow zoom and focusing. 2. Minor barrel distortion (not really a problem unless u shoot brick walls all the time) 3. Battery life (can be rectified with the batt pack) Cheers!

28th October 2002	#8
jeff chen Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 389	There has not been any firmware upgrade for the 5700. U must be mistaken for some other DC like the 5000?

4th November 2002	#11
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,869	Very impressive. Viewfinder, maybe u can enlighten me why the following macro shots look so unreal(background) http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=327212 http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=353381 http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=208736 http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=335882 Tks alot!