Topic: - Nikon coolpixp5100 - what do you pros think of this point and shoot ?

[palmettobum]

First of all, I am a nikon guy.  Thinking about getting this one for me and my girlfriend as a replacement for my  ancient coolpix and her canon powershot, both now broken.  I like the manual features, iso options, optical viewfinder, styling, and grip.  It's simple enough that she can handle it... (hates shooting with my d100).  It gets good reviews, except for noise over 800 iso, which is my only concern, but i guess is an issue with all point and shoots.  i dont need 12mp, (my d100 is only 6!), but thats ok w/ me.

Any opinions or other suggestions would be appreciated.  We need a "take to the bar/beach/festival" camera, that is pocketable, and not as expensive as my nikon slr.  at 309, i feel like its priced right...although I would throw down on a nice card and extra battery, so about $360 total.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/518923-REG/Nikon_25580_Coolpix_P5100_Digital_Camera.html



thanks!!

[rastasean]

I would be a 5100 because it does not have the electronic view finder. I would also like the 5100 because it does have a viewfinder. So many of these new cameras don't have the most important thing, THE VIEWFINDER. They think since there is an LCD screen or what you're going to be shooting, you don't need to viewfinder. Well, I do and I want one.
I like Nikon as well. Don't forget to look at the Panasonic equipment as well.