Would you have bought the Nikon CP 5000

[Tigadee]

The CP5000 addresses slightly different needs for a photographer, to my thinking. It's got less zoom but more wide angle, a more comfortable grip for portrait shots, and has the flip-out screen for a different utilization and interpretation of the swivel LCD/lens concept.

It's probably not a matter of which is better, but which is better FOR YOU. I prefer the F707 because of the zoom power and design, as well as the superb image quality. You may prefer the CP5000, most likely for different reasons.

Tigadee

Teresa wrote:
I am not nearly as experienced as a lot of the other users of this
forum but I love my 707.. I briefly considered the Nikon then
bought the sony and thousands of pictures later I have never
regretted my decision.
Teresa

Frankly, how many of you would have bought the Nikon CP 5000 if it
were available at the time you bought the F707?

 

[Tigadee]

Ulysses wrote:
However, the camera absolutely crushes the highlights out of its images.
As Phil mentions, they take on a sort of camcorder video-like quality. Not
good.

"Crushes the highlights"? Wow! Tough words from a tough guy... ;-)

Other than that, I like its color. But the lack of smooth gradients
due to the way it renders highlights and dark shadows is a deal
breaker. I would still have gone for the F707. No doubt.

You know what the CP5K is lacking? The 14-bit DxP of the F707!

 

[Ulysses]

"Crushes the highlights"? Wow! Tough words from a tough guy... ;-)

Well, maybe a little bit strong. However, in virtually every shot where there are strong highlights on hair, chrome, water, streets, lights, etc., you'll see the same. Not only that, but also a sort of stair-stepping typical to the 5000.

I like other things about the camera such as its nice color. Very nice in that department.

You know what the CP5K is lacking? The 14-bit DxP of the F707!

True. But past Nikon cameras had only 10-bit and even 12-bit, and they performed better in smoothing out the gradients and highlights and shadows than does the 5000.

 

[A.D]

thinking of buying an used coolpix 995 for its macro abilities. Nothing even comes close as far as I've seen so far

 

[Andrew F]

I would seriously have considered the Fuji S602Z

-A

 

[John Lai]

Tigadee,

Your observation is very just. The F707 has all advantages over the CP 5000. (sharper & faster lens, low light focus ability etc.) One field in which the CP 5000 excells is the wide angle lens & the 19 mm adapter. Even DSLR do not go as wide because of the multiplication factor.

The link I posted shows pictures taken at very wide angle. I find this offers new horizons for creative photography. http://www.pbase.com/xl1ken/lv&page=all

For example with the "Gondolas inside the Venetian Hotel/Casino", the WA captures a large frame, the atmosphere and ... yourself. In fact you are in the scene, not just behind the camera.

As for the quality of the posted images, the author warns they are of the lowest quality. Maybe to protect his work from illegal reproduction, as he sells high quality 8x10 prints.

PS. The photographer, Ken Leonard is Nikon's Tigadee.

Best Regards
John

It's probably not a matter of which is better, but which is better
FOR YOU. I prefer the F707 because of the zoom power and design, as
well as the superb image quality. You may prefer the CP5000, most
likely for different reasons.

Tigadee

Teresa wrote:
I am not nearly as experienced as a lot of the other users of this
forum but I love my 707.. I briefly considered the Nikon then
bought the sony and thousands of pictures later I have never
regretted my decision.
Teresa

Frankly, how many of you would have bought the Nikon CP 5000 if it
were available at the time you bought the F707?

 

[Hariette]

The CP5K is a pleasure to use and carry around.

Frankly, how many of you would have bought the Nikon CP 5000 if it
were available at the time you bought the F707?

Why such a question? Well when it first appeared, I had a very bad
opinion about it. Now I find it is not a too bad camera after
seeing pics like this:
http://www.pbase.com/xl1ken/lv&page=all

Best Regards
John
(Have neither the CP 5000 nor the F707.... just finishing my homework)

 

[Glenn Barber]

I have a neightbor who bought one who loves it. Easy to use - yadda yadda. He thinks the built in flash is totally inadequate though(cr*p - I think he said)

I was a bit put off by the video-like blowout on high key shots or strong backlight (something Phil demonstrated). Another friend of mine - a well known fashion photographer has one and has been happy with it as a point and shoot for family stuff. His wife dropped it and it really fell apart - so the build quality is probably not as good as the sony.

For family photo's, I would prefer the wider angle and faster flash synch fo the 5000 - because I get way too much ambient light blurring at birthday parties etc with the 707. Manual mode flash gets around some of this but the viewfinder quickly becomes unusable as the lights dim.

For lens quality and reach, and quality of image - it seems the Sony beats the Nikon.

As for me - because this camera is principally used for family stuff, I think I would have got the Nikon.

Now that the D100 is coming - being an old Nikon SLR guy - I am going to jump to that.

 

[You Wish]

It has a focal length more than twice that of the Nikon.

The two cameras are designed for slightly different purposes, the Nikon with its wider lens (28-85) and the Sony with its zooming capability (38-190). If you want the zoom factor and a fast lens, it needs to be big, fortunately, with digital, the body can be small, that's why the Sony is like it is.

I wanted zoom, so I bought the Sony (not that the Nikon was available then). Your needs may be differ.

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[You Wish]

You could read owners opinions of the two cameras:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read_opinions.asp?prodkey=sony_dscf707

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read_opinions.asp?prodkey=nikon_cp5000

Interestingly, the average rating by the users is slightly higher fo the Sony on every count

 

[JoeRob29861]

Not me. I liked the 707's feature-set better.

Frankly, how many of you would have bought the Nikon CP 5000 if it
were available at the time you bought the F707?

Why such a question? Well when it first appeared, I had a very bad
opinion about it. Now I find it is not a too bad camera after
seeing pics like this:
http://www.pbase.com/xl1ken/lv&page=all

Best Regards
John
(Have neither the CP 5000 nor the F707.... just finishing my homework)

 

[Old Ed]

Hi Hariette -

I'm glad to hear that you like your CP5K, and I hope
you get a lot of fine pix!

But FYI, the 707 doesn't look or feel the least bit
"weird" to folks with 35mm SLR experience. In fact,
most of them would say that the SLR-like ergonomics
of the 707 are a definite strong point.

But there are also those who prefer the rangefinder
P&S style; and the CP5K understandably appeals to them.

Frankly, how many of you would have bought the Nikon CP 5000 if it
were available at the time you bought the F707?

Why such a question? Well when it first appeared, I had a very bad
opinion about it. Now I find it is not a too bad camera after
seeing pics like this:
http://www.pbase.com/xl1ken/lv&page=all

Best Regards
John
(Have neither the CP 5000 nor the F707.... just finishing my homework)

 

[Jared-5]

Frankly, how many of you would have bought the Nikon CP 5000 if it
were available at the time you bought the F707?

Why such a question? Well when it first appeared, I had a very bad
opinion about it. Now I find it is not a too bad camera after
seeing pics like this:
http://www.pbase.com/xl1ken/lv&page=all

Best Regards
John
(Have neither the CP 5000 nor the F707.... just finishing my homework)

The only thing they really have in common is 5MP. You don't even get a manual focus ring on the CP 5000. If you add a wideangle (or tele) lens to the CP 5000, you will be unable to use the viewfinder.

It seems good if you want a compact camera, and don't mind paying for 5MP. I wouldn't expect it to perform as well as the F707 though.
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Jared

DSC-F707

 

[Steven M. Steinberg]

I had been waiting for the 5000 to come out with great anticipation. After the earlier ones were reviewed and many sample shots available for download from the Internet, I had to go with the one with the most features and frankly, the better looking pictures (to my eye, at least). I own several 128 MB CF and even 196 and 256 MB cards. I swore I wouldn't go with Sony but once I saw the pictures it produced and held it in my hands, I fell in love with it. This, much to the chagrin of my wife because now I had to add Memory Sticks, different bag, other accessories, etc. I spent way more to get the Sony than I would have the Nikon and yet have zero regrets.

Steve

Frankly, how many of you would have bought the Nikon CP 5000 if it
were available at the time you bought the F707?

Why such a question? Well when it first appeared, I had a very bad
opinion about it. Now I find it is not a too bad camera after
seeing pics like this:
http://www.pbase.com/xl1ken/lv&page=all

Best Regards
John
(Have neither the CP 5000 nor the F707.... just finishing my homework)

The only thing they really have in common is 5MP. You don't even
get a manual focus ring on the CP 5000. If you add a wideangle (or
tele) lens to the CP 5000, you will be unable to use the viewfinder.

It seems good if you want a compact camera, and don't mind paying
for 5MP. I wouldn't expect it to perform as well as the F707
though.
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Jared

DSC-F707

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I dislike Sony but love my TRV-30 and F707!!!

 

[Nee (Renee Davis)]

Well....I think the proof is in the pudding, so to speak! Here are some pics I took in Las Vegas with my 707! You be the judge (compared to the Nikon photos of the same locations) Nee

Frankly, how many of you would have bought the Nikon CP 5000 if it
were available at the time you bought the F707?

Why such a question? Well when it first appeared, I had a very bad
opinion about it. Now I find it is not a too bad camera after
seeing pics like this:
http://www.pbase.com/xl1ken/lv&page=all

Best Regards
John
(Have neither the CP 5000 nor the F707.... just finishing my homework)

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To post your photos for comments and critique, come join us at http://www.communityzero.com/scopes , a community of Sony digital camera owners and STF members. Nee

 

[Fritz Norris]

Frankly, how many of you would have bought the Nikon CP 5000 if it
were available at the time you bought the F707?

Why such a question? Well when it first appeared, I had a very bad
opinion about it. Now I find it is not a too bad camera after
seeing pics like this:
http://www.pbase.com/xl1ken/lv&page=all

Best Regards
John
(Have neither the CP 5000 nor the F707.... just finishing my homework)

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43sbest

I own the Sony F-707 and the Olympus 2100 UZ (better known as the cult camera). I love both of them. Before the CP-5000 came out it was touted for months as if it were "the second comming". From all the reviews and most comments it's turned out to be far less than expected. All cameras have highs and lows but it seems for the money, to many lows. One thing I have wondered about is why they dropped the 4X optical zoom of the previous CP camera. This would have made the 5000 much more desirable considering the 28mm equivalent wide angle it has. I have owned my F-707 for 5 months and have no regrets. I also wouldn't take anything (figure of speach) for my 2100 UZ with it's 10X optical stabalized lens.

Good luck with whatever you decide on.

 

[Nee (Renee Davis)]

This nightshot scene in Las Vegas was taken by Dee Golden (I tagged along with her and her family on a recent photo taking trip to Vegas). To my eyes, the quality of the images from the 707 blows the CP5000 out of the water! (but that's just my humble opinion, he, he...) Nee

 

[bob d]

Frankly, how many of you would have bought the Nikon CP 5000 if it
were available at the time you bought the F707?

Why such a question? Well when it first appeared, I had a very bad
opinion about it. Now I find it is not a too bad camera after
seeing pics like this:
http://www.pbase.com/xl1ken/lv&page=all

Those pictures are horrible! Oversharpened and full of jpeg artifacts.

Hardly a good example of CP5000 performance.

 

[Grant Youngman]

Frankly, no. I would not.

I have respect for what Nikon is trying do do. However, the camera
absolutely crushes the highlights out of its images. As Phil
mentions, they take on a sort of camcorder video-like quality. Not
good.

Other than that, I like its color. But the lack of smooth gradients
due to the way it renders highlights and dark shadows is a deal
breaker. I would still have gone for the F707. No doubt.

Do you own one? Have you ever used one?

(doesn't sound like it)

 

[Grant Youngman]

Those pictures are horrible! Oversharpened and full of jpeg
artifacts.

Hardly a good example of CP5000 performance.

Bob ...

Could you post some of YOUR pics here so we could do a critical and comprehensive review?