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09/20/2003 12:56:21 AM · #1 |
| I think I have finally decided on my next camera, I am fairly certain that I am going to get a Nikon Coolpix 5700, but before I decide 100%, I was just wondering if anyone here who has this camera has any pointers, or anything to warn me about, or if you are generally happy with it. I would really appreciate it before I make this major expense, I want to be sure that I am making the right decision. Thanks in advance. |
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09/20/2003 01:42:20 AM · #2 |
| I used to have this camera and while it is a great wee camera, found in low light the autofocus wouldn't work and in the end sold it and when to the DSLR, so IMHO I would save a bit more and go for a DSLR like the EOS 300D you will find it open a whole new world. just my 2 cents |
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09/20/2003 01:46:19 AM · #3 |
| I totally agree with agwright, I tried this camera for a week and I had to return it for the reason that it does not focus in dim environment. There is a manual focus function but since the lens is only a 1:2.8 at best, you won't see much from the LCD or the EVF. It is an excellent day-time camera, but if you want to take pictures at night or in dim environment, you will need either a flash light or another camera. |
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09/20/2003 01:50:41 AM · #4 |
I love mine, although I think I am going to go DSLR very soon. the 5700 is one of the best digicams on the market, but the cost is getting close to DSLR. It's fully manual, 8x optical zoom, 5Mpix, fairly compact, battery life is slightly above average, the swivel view finder is a nice perk, and writes fairly quickly to the CF card. The ability to shoot .RAW format I have learned is critical, and I wouldn't give that up for anything now.
What Tony mentions about the low-light focus was true, but the new firmware (free from nikon) pretty much took care of that issue for me.
The D300 sounds like it might be a decent option, but it will cost you more money, since the lens that comes with it won't be enough to keep up with the above-average fixed lens on the 5700. You'll want to add at least a 70-200mm to the D300 ($300-$400) I would think. You can get the 5700 for under $1000 US now, and the D300 will likely cost you closer to $1400 with similar options...but a much better cam.
hey maybe you wanna buy mine? ;)
Pedro
Originally posted by Shannon:
I think I have finally decided on my next camera, I am fairly certain that I am going to get a Nikon Coolpix 5700, but before I decide 100%, I was just wondering if anyone here who has this camera has any pointers, or anything to warn me about, or if you are generally happy with it. I would really appreciate it before I make this major expense, I want to be sure that I am making the right decision. Thanks in advance. |
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09/20/2003 02:48:52 AM · #5 |
Pedro has hit it all pretty much on the head. If your budget allows it...move up to a DSLR (Outdoor Photographer has a great article/highlights of them this month), it will be worth the while. But as he said, the lenses are what will take up alot of money to get the same focal lengths (those things get freakin expensive). If you are not headed thay way yet, it is a great camera. I have had no problems doing exactly what I want to with it photographically. the swivel LCD is great too, and lets you stick that camera in alot of places/angles and still be able to see what you are shooting.
SOme things...you will want the NextPhoto filter adapter to place on the front of the lens, even if to just protect the lens (lot cheaper than servicing/replacing a scratched lens. It is only like $28, then a good Haze filter from cheap to $20. Be sure to do the firmware upgrade off of Nikon's site. And make plenty of room on your hard drive to start filling up.
Another thread on 5700
And Here
5700 Prices (Under $700 now)
Great pics from this camera
Message edited by author 2003-09-20 03:07:53.
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09/20/2003 03:56:57 AM · #6 |
i am a 5700 owner, and overall i think it is a great camera for what it is. i would love to have a DSLR, but can't afford it yet. the major drawbacks i have noticed: the usual auto-focus gripes everyone else has, but more than that, the manual focus is annoying because, 1)there is no ring on the lens to focus with, and 2)there is no magnification in the viewfinder while you are focusing to help you determine focus (as there is with the olympus cameras). another is that the aperture only goes down to f/8, but that is common with the non-slr cameras. i hate not beaing able the get that incredible depth of field i can get with an f/22 or f/32 aperture. that said, i love the 8x zoom, the 3cm macro capability, the optics, the solid feel, the write times, etc. i did a lot of research before i bought this camera, and it seemed like the best overall in its class/price range to me. no other camera has the 8x zoom, for one thing. bottom line: it's a great camera. while you sacrifice in autofocus issues, you gain in optics, image quality, and nikon dependability.
one other thing to consider before jumping to DSLR: the lcd on non-slr shows a live image, meaning you can shoot with the camera away from your eye, allowing a much greater range of shot angles. this is because the mirror of the slr blocks the sensor until the shot is taken. so all you get from the lcd of the slr is the shot you just took, not what the camera is currently looking at. for me this is a huge reason to like the non-slrs. however, i'd give it up in a heartbeat to have a big, fat lens that i can focus myself!
if you really want to compare, go to //www.dpreview.com, and //www.steves-digicams.com. both have extensive reviews of just about every camera out there. hope this helps!
Message edited by author 2003-09-20 04:04:46. |
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08/24/2004 04:46:27 PM · #7 |
| I too, found the auto focus on the Nikon 5700 a pain in the rear haha. Is a very good camera outside but inside my Gateway DCT-50 is much better (and it only costs $300). |
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