Nikon Coolpix 8800

Top-end of the encapsulated zoom Nikon Coolpix range. Rugged with a good battery life. Well worth looking at for semi-professionals who want an

Nikon's Coolpix 8800 replaces the 8700 at the top of the Coolpix line-up and is the first Coolpix model with Vibration Reduction (VR). Apart from its 10x zoom lens, the 8800 is almost identical to the 8400, with the same sensor and image processor, the same resolution/compression settings and the same controls and shooting modes for both still and video capture. Their control layouts are also similar, although the MF/AF button on the 8800 is on the lens barrel instead of the camera body.

Steve's Conclusion The Coolpix 8800 is an upgrade to Nikon's 8MP Coolpix 8700 that we reviewed earlier this year. It provides a more powerful 10x optical zoom lens, adds Vibration Reduction, Extra quality JPEG mode, and a more powerful battery, but retains the 8700's flexible features and exposure

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Just when you thought consumer-level digital camera prices were going permanently low, 7- and 8-megapixel models have appeared and prices of higher-end models have once again popped back up. But are they worth the outlay? Nikon's

The Coolpix 8800 was announced along with the 8400 and 4800 on the 16th September in the run-up to Photokina 2004. It's the first ten times optical zoom eight megapixel digital camera and it's also Nikon's first consumer digital camera with Vibration Reduction technology. The 8800 takes the 8700's design and engine and builds on it, on top of the new lens and Vibration Reduction there are a whole raft of new features and improvements which are also shared by the Coolpix 8400 (the two cameras are virtually identical apart from their lens and body design).

Nikon Coolpix 8800 - digital camera

With superb image quality and a 10x optical zoom, Nikon's CoolPix 8800 will make you think twice about buying that entry-level SLR.

First Look posted 9/16/2004Full review and samples posted 12/6/2004Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Coolpix 8800 to take a QuickTime VR tour The flagship of Nikon's Coolpix series, the Coolpix 8800 offers the longest zoom range available in the 8- megapixel category, and is the first 8-megapixel

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If you want a camera with a powerful zoom, a long focal length, and extensive controls, but an SLR is too big or too expensive for you, the Coolpix 8800 makes an excellent choice. Be prepared to invest some time in mastering the controls, however.