Nikon P7100 Compact Digital Camera | New Point and Shoot Camera

On the road? Your passion for photography goes hand-in-hand with the COOLPIX P7100. Versatility, performance, speed—get amazing photos and movies with intense detail, thanks to a large 10.1 MP, 1/1.7” CCD sensor and Nikon’s superior image technology.

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Product Number: 26286

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Your passion for photography doesn’t take a vacation.

If you're looking for a compact companion to your D-SLR that's perfect for road trips and vacations, grab the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 and keep on shooting. This portable camera doesn't compromise on quality or creativity, delivering the versatility, performance and speed that keep you in the game. Get amazing photos and HD (720p) movies with intense detail powered by a large 10.1 MP, 1/1.7" CCD sensor and Nikon's imaging technology. Process every moment with faster performance—even minimize image blur with VR Image Stabilization. Then add in-camera special effects to take your photos in a new direction. You'll keep the photography passion burning.

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10.1

Megapixel
CCD Sensor

7.1x

Zoom-NIKKOR
ED Glass Lens

3.0"

Ultra High-Resolution
(921,000-dot) Vari-Angle LCD

(720p) Movies
with Stereo Sound

Incredible detail and sharpness in any lighting

Superior Nikon image quality

Large 10.1 MP, 1/1.7" CCD image sensor

Perfectly portable, the P7100 delivers high performance to ensure that images and movies astound you with incredible detail and sharpness. A large 10.1 MP, 1/1.7" CCD sensor minimizes image noise and faithfully renders superb color in everything from portraits to travel photos. Fast image processing powers through your most demanding needs for capturing spontaneous shots, frame after frame. The P7100 even minimizes the chance of a blurred shot thanks to VR Image Stabilization paired to a 7.1x wide angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens. Keep photography your non-stop passion with a non-stop camera.

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Capture the “decisive moment”

High-speed performance

As a photographer, nothing is more important than capturing “the decisive moment.” And nothing is more essential than a camera that can grab the moment. The P7100 captures each photo with incredible responsiveness powered by Nikon's EXPEED C2 image processing engine technology. Fire frame after frame the moment you turn on the camera—compose then shoot. Fast auto focus ensures images are caught in sharp detail. Go ahead, shoot in RAW for greater control. Get high-resolution photos or shoot HD movies with the compact, yet powerful P7100 in your pocket. Heed the creative call when the moment beckons.

Fast startup and shooting so you can freeze the action

Special effects and manual control put you in charge

Pursue your creative vision

Manual control puts you in charge

You see an image a certain way. Pursue that vision. Don't let your camera limit what you create. With the P7100, you control the camera's functionality, which means you have the power to customize each shot the way you desire. The P7100 puts you squarely in the driver's seat via dedicated controls for P/S/A/M and a multitude of camera functionality commands. Every exposure nuance is in your hands. Wish to personalize even more? Consider adding in-camera special effects such as the new Cross Process or HDR.

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Put your vision in motion

HD (720p) movies with stereo sound

Put your vision in motion with HD movie recording, and make dazzling photojournalism, travel movies, even mini documentaries in HD (720p) with stereo sound. The P7100 offers a versatile 7.1x wide angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens gives you control from wide angle to telephoto to macro. The director in you will love how easy and fun it is to create productions. Tell your own vision.

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Shoot HD (720p) movies with stereo sound

3-inch Vari-Angle monitor lets you achieve new perspectives

A new angle on your world

Ultra high-resolution Vari-angle monitor

The P7100's 3-inch Vari-Angle (921,000-dot) monitor not only delivers great viewing of in-camera still and movie creations, it also lets you take your creative passion to new levels. Whether working indoors or out, capture what you see from most any point of view. Adjust the Vari-angle monitor, with its Clear Color Display and anti-reflection coating, to observe what the camera sees—even when you're in the most unconventional position or stretching the limits to reach a unique angle.

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Virtual Horizon Indicator keeps your shots level

Level the playing field

Display the Virtual Horizon indicator on the LCD to ensure the camera is level relative to the horizontal plane and also confirm horizontal inclination.

Nikon's enhanced NRW (RAW) file lets you modify the image later without degrading the quality

Enhanced NRW (RAW) file format

Nikon's own NRW (RAW) file format contains the original image information read by the CCD image sensor for each shot. This permanent record of the unprocessed data lets you modify and edit the image freely without worrying about any degradation in image quality.

User defined focal lengths mimic prime lenses

User-defined focal length settings

Zoom Memory lets you quickly switch between seven preset focal lengths as though you were choosing instantly between one of seven different prime lenses.

Quickly adjust tone levels and other settings

Quick and precise image adjustment

Tone level information lets you easily confirm tone levels for any point within the framed image, and from there make fine adjustments to exposure compensation, aperture, shutter speed or even ISO settings.

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Specifications

Type

Compact Digital Camera
Effective Pixels

10.1 million
Image Sensor

CCD
Sensor Size

1/1.7 in.
Total Pixels

10.39 million (approx.)
Lens

7.1x optical zoom, NIKKOR ED glass lens
Lens Focal Length

6.0-42.6mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-200mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Lens f/-number

f/2.8-5.6
Lens Construction

11 elements in 9 groups
Lens Zoom

7.1x
Digital Zoom

Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 800mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration Reduction

Lens-shift VR
Autofocus (AF)

Contrast-detect TTL AF
Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection

Auto (9-area automatic selection)
Center (wide, normal, spot)
Face priority
Manual with 99 focus areas
Subject tracking
Focus Range

[W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
[T]: Approx. 2 ft. 8 in. (80 cm.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: [W]: Approx. 0.8 in (2 cm.) to infinity
Focus Lock

Yes
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

99
Viewfinder

Optical
Viewfinder Frame Coverage

80% horizontal (approx.)
80% vertical (approx.)
Monitor Size

3.0 in. diagonal
Monitor Type

Vari-Angle TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Monitor Resolution

921,000-dots
Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode)

96% horizontal (Approx.)
100% vertical (Approx.)
Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode)

100% horizontal (Approx.)
Storage Media

SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card
Internal Memory

Approx. 94MB
Storage File System

DCF
EXIF 2.3
DPOF compliant
Storage File formats

Audio files: WAV
RAW and JPEG can be recorded simultaneously
Movies: MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Movie

Audio file format: AAC stereo
HD: 1280x720p / 24fps
Movie file format: MPEG-4 AVC H.264
Small Size: 320x240 / 30fps
Standard TV: 640x480 / 30fps
Voice Memo Function

Yes
Image Size (pixels)

3648 x 2736 (10M)
ISO Sensitivity

ISO 100-3200
Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800)
Fixed range auto (ISO 100-200, 100-400)
Lowest ISO Sensitivity

100
Highest ISO Sensitivity

12800
Exposure Metering

256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area (with support for 99 focus areas)
Exposure Control

Programmed auto exposure with flexible program
aperture-priority auto
exposure bracketing (Sv)
exposure bracketing (Tv)
exposure compensation (-3.0 to +3.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
manual
motion detection
shutter priority auto
Exposure Modes

Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Scene Modes

Back Light
Beach
Black and White Copy
Close Up
Dusk/Dawn
Fireworks Show
Food
Landscape
Museum
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Panorama Assist
Party/Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Scene Auto Selector
Snow
Sports
Sunset
In-Camera Image Editing

Black Border
Crop
D-Lighting
Filter Effects
NRW (Raw) Processing
Quick retouch
Skin softening
Small Picture
Straighten
Exposure Compensation

± 3 EV in steps of 1/3
Exposure Lock

Yes
Exposure Bracketing

Yes
White Balance

Auto 1 (Normal)
Auto 2 (Warm)
Cloudy
Daylight
Fine Tune By Kelvin Color Temperature Setting
Flash
Fluorescent (FL1 to FL3)
Incandescent
Manual
Shutter

Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
Shutter Speed

1/4000 -60 sec. (M mode)
1/4000 -8 sec. (A mode)
4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

Up to 90 shots at approx. 1.2 frames per second
Continuous Shooting Options

Best Shot Selector
Continuous
Continuous Flash
Interval Timer
Multi-shot 16
Single
Aperture

Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm
Self-timer

Can be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration
Accessory Shoe

Yes
Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)

[W]: 0.3 to 9.0m (1ft. to 29ft.)
[T]: 0.3 to 4.5m (1ft. to 14ft.)
Built-in Flash Control

TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Built-in Flash

Yes
External Flash Shoe

Yes
Interface

Hi-speed USB
Interface Data transfer protocol

MTP
PTP
Video Output

NTSC
PAL
HDMI Output

Can be selected from:
Auto
480p
720p
1080i
I/O terminal

Audio/video (A/V) output
Digital I/O (USB)
HDMI Mini Connector (HDMI output)
Supported Languages

Arabic
Czech
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portugese (European and Brazilian)
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukranian
Vietnamese
Power Sources

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (supplied)
Battery / Batteries

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14
Battery Life (shots per charge)

Still pictures*: Approx. 350 shots
*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+2)°C (73(-/+4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 3648 x 2736 (10M). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
Tripod Socket

ISO 1222
Approx. Dimensions

Height: 3.1in. (76.9mm)
Width: 4.6in. (116.3mm)
Depth: 1.9in. (48mm)
Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
Approx. Weight

14 oz. (395g)
With battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
Operating environment

Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Supplied Accessories
- AN-CP21 Strap
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
- EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-24 Battery Charger
- NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
- Reference Manual CD

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Industry Recognition

PC Magazine

December 7, 2011 | Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Review | Jim Fisher

PC Magazine’s Jim Fisher posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P7100, giving it a very good rating. He explained that the camera is ideal for those photographers who are looking for a point & shoot, but want to be in control of every setting. "The P7100 performed well in our Lab tests," Fisher noted. Features that were impressive included the 7.1x zoom, which is the largest in its class; as well as the fact that it bested the competition with regards to startup and shutter lag speeds. He added: "If you’re set on a digital compact camera with an optical viewfinder and lots of manual controls, the Nikon Coolpix P7100 won’t disappoint."

DigitalCameraReview.com

January 23, 2012 | Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Review | Howard Creech

Howard Creech posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 to the digitalcamerareview.com website, touting the camera's improvements over its predecessor. "The Nikon P7100 may bear a striking resemblance to its predecessor, but it has evolved into something quite different," he said. Creech was impressed with the camera's image quality and color accuracy, speedy autofocus, and the ergonomics that put most used settings on dials, so you don't need to dive into the menus as much. He said, "The P7100's …28-200mm equivalent NIKKOR zoom makes this P&S digicam almost ideal for a broad variety of photographic applications." Creech also noted that he felt the COOLPIX P7100 edges out its competition with regards to camera features and quality.

Digitalcamerainfo.com

December 15, 2011 | Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Review | Liam McCabe

Liam McCabe posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 on the digitalcamerainfo.com website, giving it an overall score of 8.1 out of 10. Noting that the camera was designed to be everything that photo enthusiasts expect from a high-end compact. McCabe said, "Those individual factors all add up to a great camera." He found image quality to be excellent, with beautifully rendered details and accurate colors; well integrated manual controls and notable improvement in performance over its predecessor.

dpreview.com

February 21, 2012 | Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Review | Kelcey Smith with Barnaby Britton

Kelcey Smith and Barnaby Britton posted their review of the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 to the dpreview.com website, noting the numerous changes that have been made to the P7100 compared to its predecessor. The reviewers were impressed with the P7100's very good image quality, "especially at low ISO settings." They noted a number of key features including the external mic input, optical viewfinder, articulated screen and new front control dial. The reviewers said, "The P7100 is a very capable camera with an impressive level of manual control…" They added that the improvements to the P7100 make it "a truly usable and versatile camera," concluding, "With a bevy of manual control points, the P7100 is a dream for fans of 'hands on' photography."

Imaging Resource

January 20, 2012 | Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Review | Dan Havlik, Stephanie Boozer, shawn Barnett and Zig Weidelich

Imaging Resource posted its review of the Nikon COOLPIX P7100, noting the improvements over its predecessor. Features that the editors who reviewed the camera—Dan Havlik, Stephanie Boozer, shawn Barnett and Zig Weidelich—pointed out include the enhanced high speed performance and tweaks to the camera's ergonomics. "It can capture lovely photos with image quality that rivals even its closest competitors," the editors said. The placement of lots of external controls should appeal to advanced photographers, they noted. Havlik stated that the COOLPIX P7100 is a "serious player in the advanced compact camera category." The editors concluded by saying that the COOLPIX P7100 makes a worthy Dave's Pick.

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