Nikon Coolpix P7100 review

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Nikon Coolpix P7100
Nikon's new flagship advanced compact camera offers superb control and customisation options

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Nikon coolpix p7100

JPEGs straight out of the camera demonstrate the Nikon Coolpix P7100's ability to record faithful colours with a wide dynamic range.

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The Nikon Coolpix P7100's effects filters include a punchy, high-contrast black and white setting, complete with simulated film grain.

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The Nikon Coolpix P7100's autofocus system is responsive and accurate, enabling us to track our subject and capture this rare moment where he remained still.

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The Nikon Coolpix P7100's wide-angle lens enables you to capture sweeping vistas in plenty of detail.

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This advanced compact's Macro autofocus mode is excellent, giving scope for photographing small subjects up close with a very pleasing amount of detail and superb colours.

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The Macro autofocus mode in action again.

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This high-contrast scene is testament to the sensor's ability to record a wide range of tones.

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