Nikon Coolpix 5400 5.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer:	Nikon
List price:	~~$599.99~~
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Nikon Coolpix 5400 5.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom

Average rating: Stars

Where do I start?

There is a reason that you can find the Nikon Coolpix in droves for re-sale. There are SO many other better cameras out there!

Lets start with the battery on mine, even when its off it sucks it dry.

Now for the card slot door that no-longer likes to stay shut.

Finally it is not a good camera for low light areas.

I finally bought a Kodak Easy Share DX7630 for 299.00 and it has done wonderful!

Nikon Coolpix 5400 5.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom - Nikon

camera needs AF assist illuminator

i've had this camera since Dec 03. i did extensive research, comparison shopping, and hands-on playing before purchasing this camera. i was torn between this one, the olympus 5060 zoom, and sony dsc-v1 (since discontinued).

i wish i had listened to the repetitive negative reviews regarding the 5400's slow to non-existent low-light AF. i purchased this camera to document my son's childhood, but have sadly missed precious moments due to this camera's slow focus and shutter lag. i pretty much prefocus and press the shutter button halfway in my son's direction and wait for a kodak moment to ever have a chance at catching anything. prefocusing seems to help the shutter lag issue.

i was also pleased to have the option for continous burst mode to capture my son's milestones in sequence shots, but please be aware that you will need to know how to set aperture and shutter speeds for proper exposure. the flash is not usable in this setting and incorrect settings will result in blurred images.

the horrible focus issues had me regretting my purchase days after the $700 transaction. i purchased an additional battery and larger CF cards as well so it was a hefty regret. i found myself wanting to purchase the V1 since it had a nightframing capability allowing it to focus in darkness, but couldn't justify another $700 purchase. i unfortunately failed to discuss my return options with the store i purchased it from so i was stuck with the 5400 blind monster. i have been taking my old reliable 35 mm Minolta with me to events like weddings since i anticipate low-light situations then and the need for a quick-response camera to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments.

i love the option of manual controls for more creative shots. there are a lot of buttons and controls on the camera body so you'll have easy access to them without navigating through the LCD. however, i can't get past the slow AF issue to fully love this camera. also, the writing speed is nothing to write home about! SSSLLLLOOOOOOOWWWWW! this is not a snappy camera.

i will agree that the 5400 is capable of very good shots, but i think it's better suited for still life and landscapes. and just like every other digicam, images still require photoshop manipulations to correct color balance and saturation, sharpness, and contrast. i may be more picky than most since i've never printed an image without photoshop editing.

i have decided to purchase the older Canon S410. i have handled a friends S410 and love the EXCELLENT AF especially in low loght even at a long zoom. the next-to-nothing shutter lag is very impressive. it also uses CF cards so i can use the 3 Lexar 256 MB cards i already have. the S410 is also only $250 from this site! it's only 4MP, but i actually don't mind since i found the 5400's 5 MP setting too noisy and often used the 3.2 setting. the S410 will also be more pocketable. perfect for our upcoming summer vacation. yes, the S410 doesn't have all the manual controls, but right now i just want to get focused and actually capture the moment. i contemplated getting a Canon SDxxx model, but am hesitant to spend more money on new SD cards. I'm sure an SDxxx would be even faster, but i'm already impressed with the S410 and i can save some money.

i had previously given this camera 4 stars when i started typing this review, but after writing this much, have decided change it to 3. i hope this helps.

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