Nikon's 2005 5MP entry compact — 1/2.5" CCD, 3x zoom, D-Lighting, SD plus internal memory, AA power.
The Nikon Coolpix 5600 was a 5-megapixel consumer compact announced on 16 February 2005 alongside the 4-megapixel Coolpix 4600, refreshing Nikon's AA-powered entry line for that year. It brought features from further up the range, notably D-Lighting shadow correction and in-camera Red-Eye Fix, down to a budget price.
A 5.1-megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD pairs with a 3x Zoom-Nikkor of 5.7-17.1mm, equivalent to about 35-105mm, and a 4cm macro mode. The 1.8-inch TFT LCD handles framing and menus, movies record with sound in a TV-resolution mode, and PictBridge allows direct printing. There is approximately 14.5MB of internal memory plus an SD card slot, and two AA batteries — alkaline, lithium or NiMH — keep it running.
This is a straightforward family snapshot camera with scene-mode automation and no manual exposure control; D-Lighting was genuinely useful for rescuing backlit holiday shots. It now appeals as an easy-to-feed CCD compact: AA cells and SD cards mean a working example costs pennies to run, though the small sensor limits it to good light.
On the used market these frequently arrive untested from drawers and clearances. The internal memory lets you check basic function without a card. Look for lens-error messages, battery-bay corrosion, and a flash that charges within a few seconds; remember early SD cameras can reject large-capacity cards, so an older small card is worth keeping with it.