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Friday, November 5, 2010

Nikon Compacts Reviewed: Coolpix S1100pj and S5100

Posted by Lee Yuan Sheng in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 10:00 AM

After yesterday's Nikon DSLR review round-up, here's one for the Coolpixes, or, Nikon's compacts. First up is the Coolpix S1100pj, the newest in a line (of 2) cameras sporting a built-in projector. The nifty thing is that the projector can now be hooked up to a computer. Not so nifty is the 14 lumens rating, up from 10, which is more or less meaningless. You are going to need a really really dark room for this to work adequately. On the camera side of things, it gets a lukewarm reception. It's alright, but nothing special.

Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Review

The Coolpix S5100 is a cheap camera that offers the usual standard fare. I can't be enthused enough to describe it much, but the 12 megapixel 5x zoom compact garners a recommendation. At least the lens starts at 28mm equivalent, where many budget compacts still don't.

Nikon Coolpix S5100 Review


Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Engadget Gets Hands On With The Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and S5100

Posted by Andy Dixon in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 12:00 AM

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/...s5100-hands-on/

"Nikon's new projector-equipped camera has broken cover today and we've naturally had a little play around with it. Regrettably, the Japanese DSLR dominator had pretty early firmware on board and refused to let us take any sample pictures or video, but we were able to compile a few impressions anyhow. Firstly, as to the S1100pj's body, it's your typical compact affair -- feeling sturdy and light, it's basically fit for its intended purpose, but no more or less than that. We found accessing the compartment for the battery and memory card a pain, as it doesn't auto-lock when you close it, requiring an unnecessary bit of finger adroitness, and removing and replacing batteries can also be a fiddly affair. There's not much good to say about the built-in "tilt stand" at the bottom, either -- it only alters the angle of projection slightly and feels too plasticky -- but at least it gives you an extra option."

Technology moves so fast these days! I am constantly amazed how devices continue to shrink in size, yet grow in features and power. Engadget have given us a brief review of two new camera's from Nikon, one even contains a mini projector. I was just getting used to seeing the pico projectors as separate devices and now they can fit them inside a compact camera. Engadget also have a video on their site showing how you can get a decent 40" projected image if you have the right lighting conditions. Go check it out!


Monday, August 16, 2010

Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and S5100 Announced

Posted by Lee Yuan Sheng in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 10:07 PM

"Nikon Canada today introduced two new COOLPIX cameras to its popular Style series of compact digital cameras with the S1100pj and S5100. Building upon its award-winning projector camera, Nikon continues to broaden content sharing with the new COOLPIX S1100pj’s computer connectivity, offering a new way to view photos, movies and even presentations. The chic and vibrant new COOLPIX S5100 includes advanced Nikon technologies to help create amazing pictures even in low-light conditions and delivers the speed and ease-of-use that have made the S-series the preferred choice among consumers who seek style and performance."

Right on cue to make me look like an idiot with those belated-rumour posts is Nikon's announcement of its latest pair of Coolpixes, with the above S1100pj being the more interesting. "Interesting" in the sense that it has something different, with that pico projector built into the centre of the camera. Coming in at 14 lumens, the S1100pj also lets you use the camera as a projector for your computer via USB. This added functionality is certainly cool, although letting it talk with a Nikon DSLR would be even cooler. The camera also provides the ability to draw over the projected image via the touchscreen in real-time. The camera bits are quite standard: 14 megapixels with a 28-140mm equivalent lens in a folded optics configuration, and the lens itself has some kind of VR. The ISO goes up to 6400, but do you really believe you'll use that?

The S5100 (pictured with the press release after the page break) is a bit less exciting. 12 megapixels with 28-140mm equivalent lens packed in a compact body that is not too expensive and doesn't look too ugly. Press release after the page break.

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Rumour: Nikon D3100, New Coolpix Cameras, Lenses

Posted by Lee Yuan Sheng in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 09:30 PM

http://nikonrumors.com/2010/08/13/f...new-lenses.aspx

I missed some neat Nikon rumours last week while ill, so here's a quick round-up:

Nikon D3100: Nikon's never been fast to replace their DSLR cameras, save for the lowest rung. First we had the D40, then the D40x, D60 and D3000 in fairly quick succession. Now with the D3100, here's to looking to Nikon to doing something different with the low-end (or at least improve on what feels like a really dated line). With a rumoured ISO range of up to 12,800, I'm hoping it's using a new CMOS sensor based on the D300/D90's. That'd be a nice improvement over the half-decade old 10 megapixel CCD sensor used in the D3000. Lenses next!

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