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: James
Location:
Date: 2008-12-07
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Nikon P80
Comment: I just got my Nikon Coolpix P80, on Dec 5, it is a Christmas present to myself. I love it!!!! I am not a pro photographer or anything like that (except when it comes to taking X-rays) but with the quality of the images that I have taken so far they are amazing. I am still learning how to use this camera, but I think with some time in reading the manual over I will get it. I had a Kodak 6.1mp before and this just blows it out of the water.
The price for this camera was unbeatable too, compared to Best Buy, Walmart, and other retailers.

Name: pAriana
Location: Bellvue, CO
Date: 2008-08-08
Customer Rating: -

Summary: So far, so good
Comment: Reading helpful reviews on Amazon guided me to expect the best of this camera and to avoid non sharp images. The camera is complicated, so I have taken a lot of time to learn it, and have taken few pictures. In my first set, taken of a garden in early morning, but blazing sun have been decent. Sharp, and pleasant. More later. I have now 3 Nikons, D300, D80, and P80. Got this camera for portability. There is transfer from the DSLRs to this one.

Name: gabby123
Location: usa
Date: 2008-10-28
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Happy with the P80
Comment: I bought this camera as an upgrade to my point and shoot. I wanted higher quality, greater creative control, and that 18x zoom without having to spend DSLR prices and carrying bulky lens. I was worried due to some of the negative reviews. After owning this camera 5 mos and taking thousands of primarily landscape and wildlife pics, I am very happy with my purchase.

The camera does require reading the manual carefully and taking some time to experiment with the different settings. In the beginning I took some blurry pics, but with some patience and practice, I am getting great shots out of this camera. It is light weight, easy to use, and the ability to rapidly change from a wide angle shot to a closeup zoom in, is great.

It is not a DSLR, but is a versatile, high-quality camera, that allows you to learn and expand your photographic skills and produce some great shots.

Name: D. Houde
Location:
Date: 2009-07-20
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Comes As Advertised
Comment: The reviews of the P80 seem to be a "mixed bag" here on Amazon as of late. The camera is focused on being a gateway product between the typical compact or pocket camera's and the entry level DSLR's found on the market. The P80 does require that the user actually read the including Instruction Manual to be able to take full advantage of all features. Many pre-set Scene Modes are available including (Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks, Copy, Backlight, Panorama). The camera is very intuitive and easy to navigate using the bright LCD screen for actions such as changing Scene Modes and reviewing pictures. While I personally love the camera, I can see how others may find it difficult to use in a "point and shoot" setting especially in Auto Mode. If you're just looking to take quick pictures and have no interest in photography, you may want to pass on these higher end compacts all together.

One of the biggest problems I've read about was the Autofocus and how many images would come out blurred. I have not found this to be an issue. Please remember that this camera does not (nor does any other camera) have a brain. You need to tell the P80 what to do as you would with any other device. If you're taking a shot of a subject in the distance and there is something in the foreground of your view, the camera may focus on the foreground image instead while blurring out the intended subject. The user can easily adjust the focus settings appropriately. Again this requires that the user read the Manual and learn the appropriate settings.

The issue of slow recovery time does exist but not only on the P80, but other high end compacts as well. For photography purposes I don't see this as an issue, but for "point and shoot" users this could be a problem.

The 18X zoom is great and comes as advertised.

The Scene Modes work great and so do the Shutter and Aperture priority settings. I would stay away from the Auto Mode as I would normally do with most camera anyways.

Physically the P80 is appealing and does not feel cheap. It's slightly smaller than I expected but I've grown to like that about this camera.

Overall I'm very happy with the Nikon P80 as it delivers on everything it promised in the marketing material. If you're looking for an entry level photography camera give this one a try. Point and Shoot users may want to stick with the compact/pocket digital cameras.

Name: N. Turnquest
Location: Nassau, The Bahamas
Date: 2009-08-13
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Excellent Gift
Comment: I bought this camera as a gift for my boyfriend. I didn't want to overwhelm him with a DSLR. This camera works great as a point-and-shoot but with the flexibility of a few more advanced options. But the major selling point of this camera for me was its incredible optical zoom. Most point-and-shoots won't take you to 18x. And I really wanted my gift to rival the more expensive DSLR models. He loves the camera...although I will admit that's partly because it has the famous Nikon brand attached to it. And the rapid-shot mode is totally awesome! It's really cool seeing the frame-by-frame effect when shooting a subject in motion. The closest competition I remember seeing are Canon cameras. If you're shopping for an amateur photo buff, this camera is the perfect fit. They'll get great photos without having to be an expert.

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