Nikon Coolpix 7900Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review,Simon Joinson, April 2005

Review based on a production Nikon Coolpix 7900. Firmware Version 1.1In February 2005 Nikon announced several new additions to its compact Coolpix range, including an entry-level 7 megapixel model (the Coolpix 7600) and two slightly more feature-rich cameras which are indentical except for their sensor pixel count; the 5MP Coolpix 5900 (which replaced the 5200) and the camera on test here, the 7MP Coolpix 7900. All three feature several unique features, including In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, face-priority AF, D-Lighting and Blur Warning, which analyses each shot as it is taken and warns if the image isnt sharp.The Coolpix 7900 joins an increasingly crowded field of small, point and shoot 7 megapixel cameras from most of the major players, and goes head-to-head with popular models such as Canons SD500 and Sonys P150/P200. So does the latest Coolpix have what it takes to stand out in an increasingly competitive market? A quick glance at the headline specification certainly looks promising:7MP resolution3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens with ED elements (38-114mm equiv.)In-Camera Red-Eye FixD-Lighting (in-camera shadow lightening)Post-shot Blur Warning16 scene modes14MB internal memory640x480 pixel, 30fps movie modeBest Shot Selector - takes a series of shots and chooses the sharpest for youWhite Balance and exposure bracketingAvailable in silver or black (not all countries)Nikon Coolpix 7900 key specifications Street priceBody MaterialSensorImage sizesMovie clipsLensFocusShutter speedShooting modeSensitivityWhite BalanceImage parametersContinuousFlashStorageViewfinderLCD monitorConnectivityPowerOther featuresWeight (no batt)Dimensions

• US: $445• UK: £280

Metal

• 1/1.8 " CCD, 7.4 million total pixels• 7.1 million effective pixels

• 3072 x 2304• 2592 x 1944• 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480

• 160 x 120 @ 30 fps • 320 x 240 @ 30 fps • 640 x 480 @ 15 fps / 30 fps • Electronic VR (Vibration Reduction)• QuickTime (.mov) format• Duration limited by card size (streaming)**with card rated at over 10MB/s

• Contrast detection TTL AF • AF illuminator • 5-area auto selection• 99-area manual selection• Center focus area selection• 30cm (1 ft) to infinity• Macro mode 4cm (1.6-inch) to infinity (wide angle)

4 - 1/2000 sec

• Auto• Scene modes:• Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait),• Party/Indoor• Beach/Snow• Sunset• Dusk/Dawn• Night landscape• Close up• Museum• Fireworks show• Copy• Back light• Panorama assist• Underwater• AE-Compensation -2.0 to +2.0 EV in 0.3 EV steps

• Auto • ISO 50, 100, 200, 400

• Color: Vivid,Standard,Black and white,Sepia,Cyanotype• Contrast• Sharpening• Saturation

1.7 fps, up to 29 frames (7M/Normal)

• Built-in Speedlight• Auto, Red-eye Reduction by pre-flash, Anytime flash, Flash cancel and Slow sync• Range: 0.3 - 4.5 m / 1-14.8 ft. (W), 0.3-3.5m/ 1-11.5 ft. (T)

• 13.5MB internal memory • SD/MMC slot

Optical

• 2.0 " TFT• 115,000

• USB• A/V out

• EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium ion battery • Charger optional

150 g (5.3 oz)

88 x 60 x 36.5 mm (3.5 x 2.4 x 1.4 in)

* Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area

Conclusion / Recommendation / Ratings are based on the opinion of the reviewer, you should read the ENTIRE review before coming to your own conclusions.Images which can be viewed at a larger size have a small magnifying glass icon in the bottom right corner of the image, clicking on the image will display a larger (typically VGA) image in a new window.To navigate the review simply use the next / previous page buttons, to jump to a particular section either pick the section from the drop down or select it from the navigation bar at the top.DPReview calibrate their monitors using Color Vision OptiCal at the (fairly well accepted) PC normal gamma 2.2, this means that on our monitors we can make out the difference between all of the (computer generated) grayscale blocks below. We recommend to make the most of this review you should be able to see the difference (at least) between X,Y and Z and ideally A,B and C.

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