Digital Camera Reviews - Customer reviews - Nikon Coolpix P80 10.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom (Black)

Manufacturer: Nikon

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Name: JB Gilbert
Location: Houston, TX USA
Date: 2008-06-13
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Nikon Coolpix P80 is a Great Mini SLR
Comment: The Nikon Coolpix P80 is the digital camera I wish I could have bought five years ago, but cameras with these features did not exist, and if they did, the prices would have been out of reach for the casual photographer.

This compact digital SLR has an astounding 18x zoom lens, 10 Megapixel resolution, a large LCD screen and a bright through-the-lens viewfinder. In addition to several photo resolutions, the user can choose from several different aspect ratios--16:9 TV, 3:4 TV, different computer screen sizes, and 1:1 square, great for online auction photos.

The Coolpix P80 is considered a hybrid camera, since it has all the features of a much more expensive digital SLR, but you cannot remove the lens. It has a diopter adjustment to allow the user to take photos without glasses; the ability to turn off the LCD display when using the SLR viewfinder, and an easy-to-use menu.

The camera is as simple to use as an automatic point-and-shoot for the casual user, plus all the bells and whistles like shutter priority, aperture priority and auto-focus. You can shoot several frames per second for still photos and can take videos.

Oh, and the price is 25% less than the small 4 Megapixel camera that it replaced. I recommend purchasing a two-year warranty extension, available for about $15, a bargain.

Name: T. Gabriel
Location: Raleigh, NC USA
Date: 2008-09-16
Customer Rating: -

Summary: There was a quandry in our house
Comment: My wife and I have been film photographers for over 30 years together. By myself I have been taking photos since the '50s.

Before we trudged into the land of Digital, we wanted a relatively inexpensive camera to test what all the hype was about. I had claimed at one time that I would give up photography before I went digital. The last three rolls of Kodachrome 64 cost us over $30 to buy and have processed.

We anticipated the D700 but did not know when it would be available. To see what we could do with digital, we bought this little gem. We have taken over 3,000 pictures with it since we got it in June. It rests on the shelf now because we got our D700 (and D3 for good measure).

While we used the P80 we were impressed with the quality and features and its ability to translate what we were seeing into meaningful shots. This camera could never be mistaken for a professional or even advanced amateur camera but what it can do is allow a photographer to develop his art. If you are a reasonably serious beginner, this is a perfect camera. It does not have changable lenses but does not need them. Besides, if you have an interchangable camera, you should have high quality glass to go with it, not what camera makers are making for the consumer market.

It has been a lot of fun, playing around with this camera. We have a lot of shots we are very happy with. There are limitations but for the kind of camera it is, the Nikon P80 is at the top of the list.

Name: Aj Viljoen
Location: Kuwait
Date: 2008-09-23
Customer Rating: -

Summary: The ultimate compact camera
Comment: I use this camera every day - I go nowhere without it.

As a pro photographer, I started using compact cameras two years ago, when I got tired of hauling heavy pro equipment around with me while on vacation.

My first compact cameras - the Nikon S-10 and the Nikon D-70 - were good, but not perfect. When I saw this camera's specs, I bought it without hesitation, and wow, I am impressed!

It does EVERYTHING one would expect a compact camera to do with ease, and much more. It is easy to use, It is light. It comes packed with features.

The auto-programs and auto-white balance are spot-on. Focusing is quick and silent. The zoom is excellent, and the min f-stops are impressive throughout the focal range. All of this at an unbelievable price! You simply can't go wrong in buying this camera.

If you know my reviews on this and other sites, you will know that I don't easily award more than three stars to a product.

This camera deserves its five stars - it is easily the single best online purchase I've made all year!

Name: G. E. OCONNOR
Location: Phila. Pa.
Date: 2008-06-25
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Please learn to use camera.
Comment: This camera is an excellent piece of equipment from Nikon. You must learn to use it before you critize or return it. It has a nice sharp focus. The streaks you see or read about in the samples or prior reviews are due to the user having the exposure compensation on a positive setting. This makes the picture much brighter than it needs to be. The compensation results in over exposed and streaky shots. Please note the situation you are in and beware; for example if you are in direct sunlight you would not need to use the exposure compensation. Camera is very intuitive and I would consider it user friendly. Just give yourself a chance and read the manual before you post negitive reviews. For the price you are getting a real decent camera. I am even pleased with the digital zoom which I used at an indoor concert. The VR realy works and helps you to keep you camera shake down to a minimun. Also try using the VIVID or More VIVID settings . I believe you will be pleased with the outcome. I owned many SLR's over the years and I bought this camera to use while I am getting over a cranky back. This gives me the leisure to get 27mm to over 460mm without carrying a bunch of expensive and heavy lenses. Also the 4X digital gives you even more flexibility to reach subjects you could not reach without an assortment of expensive and weighty lenses.

Name: Charles Gallina
Location: long island
Date: 2008-05-28
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Great Value for Price - More than Just a Point N Shot
Comment: I have this product for two weeks and gave it a full workout over the Memorial Day Holiday. I am very pleased with the image quality and features. I shot with all modes and felt that it delivered what it promised for this price range. My ony recommendation is that the flash should pop up automatically when it is needed and the lens cover should be built in much like when the Panasonic went from the TZ1 to the TZ3 which I also own. I would also have liked a hot shoe for flash and the ability to protect lens with a UV filter. Minor stuff for this type of camera which gives you more creative control without the big price tag.
Of course if you want to step up to the pro-amateur DSLR type cameras and spend hundreds dollars or more than you should expect all of the above.

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