Coolpix 5000 Review Finally Out! - dpreview

quackaroo · 21st January 2002

Coolpix 5000 Review Finally Out! - dpreview
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp5000/default.asp

looks like im gonna stick to getting the expensive but GOOD 707!

hehe he even did a short comparision with the G2. G2 looking good!

Bangdoll · 21st January 2002

But I have brought it liao leh....

Shadus · 21st January 2002

I bought the CP5000 mainly for its size and excellent grip.

Shadus · 21st January 2002

Finished reading the review as well as surf dpreview's Nikon forum. Found some things about the CP5k worth mentioning which I dun recall from reading the review.

Excellent color accuracy (as expected from CoolPix)
And finally found some constructive points worth trying out from the postings regarding AF in low light. Apparantly, CP5k MAY have a better time focusing in low light if user do not use 'Continuous AF'. I'll give this a try soon and update if necessary.

Sadly, Phil only gave a "Recommended" for this camera. And the reason why its 'sadly' is becoz everyone expects a "Highly recommended" for a Nikon brandname.

Paladin · 21st January 2002

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Originally posted by Bangdoll
But I have brought it liao leh....

How much is it???

quackaroo · 21st January 2002

Coolpix 5000 S$1480.00
e-quote from AP

Daniel · 22nd January 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Shadus
Finished reading the review as well as surf dpreview's Nikon forum. Found some things about the CP5k worth mentioning which I dun recall from reading the review.

Excellent color accuracy (as expected from CoolPix)
And finally found some constructive points worth trying out from the postings regarding AF in low light. Apparantly, CP5k MAY have a better time focusing in low light if user do not use 'Continuous AF'. I'll give this a try soon and update if necessary.

Sadly, Phil only gave a "Recommended" for this camera. And the reason why its 'sadly' is becoz everyone expects a "Highly recommended" for a Nikon brandname.

If you read the review throughly, you will understand the 5000 had many shortcomings that makes the recommended rating look overated.

I also think people's expectations of Nikon have lowered after the 885 & 775.

Quite 'disappointing' for a company like Nikon.

Bangdoll · 22nd January 2002

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Originally posted by Paladin

How much is it???

I got it at around $1500++ @ SLS

Paladin · 22nd January 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Bangdoll

I got it at around $1500++ @ SLS

For that price, isn't the G2 a better choice? More value for money...

Bangdoll · 24th January 2002

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Originally posted by Paladin

For that price, isn't the G2 a better choice? More value for money...

Prefer Nikon for the 5 megapixel loh. And I think the CP5000 is a bit more comfy to hold then the G2.

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quackaroo Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: #script error; restart server Posts: 331	Coolpix 5000 Review Finally Out! - dpreview Coolpix 5000 Review Finally Out! - dpreview http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp5000/default.asp looks like im gonna stick to getting the expensive but GOOD 707! hehe he even did a short comparision with the G2. G2 looking good! Last edited by quackaroo; 21st January 2002 at 08:51 AM.

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Bangdoll Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 53	But I have brought it liao leh....

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Shadus Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: HWZ? Posts: 920	I bought the CP5000 mainly for its size and excellent grip.