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Nikon Coolpix P80 18X Zoom Digital Camera

Nikon P80

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Key Features of the Nikon P80 :
  • Enthusiasts camera with 10.1 Megapixels resolution.
  • Amazing 18x Optical Wide-Angle Zoom-Nikkor Lens.
  • New EXPEED image processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness.
  • Bright 2.7-inch LCD and electronic viewfinder.
  • Optical Vibration Reduction image stabilization.
  • Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority and Manual Exposure modes.
  • Auto Adjusts up to ISO 6400 and lets you keep shooting, even in lower light.
  • New Sports Continuous Scene Mode.
  • Nikon Image Innovations.
  • High-quality TV movies with sound.
 The new Coolpix P80 combines 10.1 megapixels and an incredible 18x (27mm-486mm) optical Zoom-Nikkor lens for exceptional image quality and stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches. Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake, for sharper images. The incredible, bright 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD and electronic viewfinder make composing and sharing pictures easier than ever. Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual Exposure Modes give you personal control over camera operation. A new Sports Continuous Mode lets you capture up to 30 frames at up to an amazing 13 FPS!

Coolpix P80 Highlights

10.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches Plenty of sharp resolution to capture the finest details, crop creatively and produce incredible enlargements.

Amazing 18x Optical Wide-Angle Zoom-Nikkor Lens This lens is built on Nikon's proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that deliver superb color and razor-sharp results. This amazing lens offers unbeatable compositional freedom with it's wide-angle (27mm) to super-telephoto coverage (486mm). You can photograph sweeping landscapes and zoom in to capture the action on the baseball or soccer field!

New EXPEED image processor Ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Nikon's comprehensive digital imaging processing concept incorporates the know-how and the technologies acquired throughout our long history of photographic and digital imaging development. EXPEED is customer-tuned for Coolpix and renders natual-looking pictures of incredible quality and quick response so you won't miss that special moment.

Bright 2.7-inch LCD and electronic viewfinder Makes it easy to compose and share your pictures with friends and family. The incorporation of the high-resolution electronic viewfinder enables you to see through the lens in any type of lighting condition.

Optical Vibration Reduction image stabilization Compensates for camera shake to prevent blur and produce clearer, sharper results in lower light or unsteady conditions. In addition, the benefits of Nikon's VR system extends to faster framing on the monitor as well as smoother action when using the movie mode.

Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority and Manual Exposure modes Gain ultimate control over your pictures. The D-SLR-type mode dial on the top of the camera provides quick access to this greater personal and creative control. Now, you can adjust the camera's settings for any type of lighting conditions and get as creative as you want.

Auto Adjusts up to ISO 6400 and lets you keep shooting, even in lower light With a light sensitivity range of up to ISO 6400 in manual control, this creates new opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking photos in lower light conditions. ISO 3200 and ISO 6400 settings are available at 3MP or lower resolution.

New Sports Continuous Scene Mode For shooting up to 13fps, up to 30 frames, when you set the resolution to 3MP or lower. These high-speed capture settings help you stay ahead of the action, whether it's a swift golf or baseball swing, or the speed of the soccer field. At 13fps, you'll capture all the action.

Nikon Image Innovations Include: In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, that automatically looks for and fixes most instances of red-eye; Face Priority AF, Nikon's face-finding technology that can quickly find and focus on up to 12 faces in a group portrait; and D-Lighting which rescues pictures that are too dark for printing by enhancing the underexposed areas of the picture while not touching the properly exposed areas.

High-quality TV movies with sound Now just a press of a button away with your Coolpix P80. Record TV-quality movies with sound whose duration is only limited by the space available on your SD/SDHC card. Connect your camera to your TV, and you have instant home movies.



Product Description
Coo0lpix P80 is a point-&-shoot digital camera that's like an SLR but doesn't have interchangeable lenses. Why bother? It's got an 18x optical zoom range from wide-angle (27mm) to super-telephoto coverage (486mm). So the Coolpix P80 is like a hybrid SLR. It's got modes that might excite the SLR enthusiast but it's also simple to use. And there's no fumbling with lenses because you've got an incredibly long focal range from the one lens on the P80. It does still and movie modes and has vast image capacity on optional SD and SDHC memory cards. This is the perfect all-around digital camera. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix that automatically looks for and fixes most instances of red-eye; Face Priority AF, Nikon's face-finding technology that can quickly find and focus on up to 12 faces in a group portrait; and D-Lighting which rescues pictures that are too dark for printing AutoFocus modes High Quality TV Movies with Sound are now just a press of a button away only limited by SD SDHC memory card capacity 10.1 Megapixels for up to 3648 x 2736 still image resolution Built-in Flash to 28 feet Unit Dimensions Height - 3.1 in. (79mm) x Width - 4.3 in. (110mm) x Depth - 3.1 in. (78mm); Weighs 12.9 ounces EN-EL5 Lithium-ion Battery delivers up to 250 shots per charge USB for image transfer NTSC and PAL Video output



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Name: Panasonic DMC-FZ50 Olympus SP-570UZ Fuji S8100fd Nikon P80
Megapixels: 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.1
Optical Zoom: 12 X 20 X 18 X 17 X
Max Res: 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
LCD Screen: 2.0 " (flip-down & twist) 2.7 " 2.5 " 2.7 "
Digital zoom: 4x Yes, up to 5x Yes, 5.7x Yes
Image stabilizer: Yes, Lens Yes, Lens Yes, Sensor Yes, Sensor shift
Media Card: SD/MMC/SDHC card xD Picture Card + Internal xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Battery: Lithium-Ion rechargeable AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended) AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended) Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion & charger
Weight (with batteries): 734 g (25.9 oz) 405 g (14.3 oz) 405g 405 g (14.3 oz)
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Nikon P80 User Reviews

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Nikon Coolpix P80 camera review
- Reviewd on: 2008-08-30 By: Joyce Johnson
I recently purchased a Nikon Coolpix P80 camera from Amazon after doing extensive research on all of the current "prosumer" cameras on the market. It had a wide zoom range was compact, sufficient megapixel count and the backing of Nikon. It has proven to do a good job with one exception. There are no provisions for using any lens accessories; i.e screw-in filters, lens hood, cap. The front of the lens is not threaded. I have searched for push-on accessories, especially a lens hood and found nothing. This is unheard of and really a serious omission.
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Nikon P80 not for beginners
- Reviewd on: 2008-08-28 By: Freddie B
I purchased the P80, primarily for 18X telephoto ability, it's versitility and its light weight. This camera is not for beginners but is ideal for those who want more control over their shots than a point and shoot allows. To understand all the features of this camera and to produce good shots it is a must that you read the the User's Manual. This camera provides all the control I need to make great pictures. eg: Backlight, white balance, manual/automatic focus, shutter or aperture priority and much, much more. A neat feature is the ability to take panoramic shots that are stitched together via supplied software. When you take the second picture a faint image of the first shot is present so you can align the shot precisely. You will need to buy a memory card as one is not included and an extra battery would be helpful because you have to recharge the battery externaly which makes the camera unusable for that period. It took me awhile to get comfortable with the operation of the P80 and I am still learning. If you are willing to spend some time getting to know this camera you will definately enjoy it
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First Impression of Nikon Coolpix P80
- Reviewd on: 2008-08-27 By: K. Gallagher
I have only had this gem of a camera for one day and my first impression is very positive. I was a bit worried after reading some of the reviews, but so far I am very happy with this camera.
I am not a professional, but I do know a good picture when I see it. I was looking for something more than the typical point and shoot with a better zoom lens. I did my homework and read the manual before my camera arrived and was able to produce very sharp, clean pics of my very active Boston Terrier dogs. So far it has been very easy to set up and I was able to take my first photograph within a very few minutes. The zoom is incredible for a camera at this price. The video mode was very easy and recorded a surprisingly clear clip. I can't wait to learn how to use the manual mode. As previously posted, be sure to read the manual and you will not be disappointed with this camera.
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Nikon Coolpix P80
- Reviewd on: 2008-08-26 By: A. Engemann
Outstanding little camera. The digital viewfinder eliminates shooting blindly in bright sun. Great features for the price. This camera is one notch below a DLSR and much lower in cost.
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A Camera for the Birds
- Reviewd on: 2008-08-24 By: Dixie R. Smith
This is a great camera for nature photography. Following my recent purchase, I spent two weeks photographing, sans tripod, migrating hummingbirds. The long zoom, high resolution,vibration control,and continuous shooting mode led to some great photographs. The close-up mode has also been very useful while photographing plants.