Bizrate User Review.
Good Quality Photos for the Amateur.
, Jul. 13, 2005
QuickTake:
Pros: Friendly automation, variety of controls, great clarity
Cons: Difficult to access custom options or settings.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
Great Travel Camera
, Feb. 15, 2005
Comments:
We bought this camera for an ecocruise to Costa Rica and Panama. We have some of the most fabulous pictures! The moveable view screen made it especially easy to take odd shots without having to tie your neck in knots. We bought an underwater houseing
We bought this camera for an ecocruise to Costa Rica and Panama. We have some of the most fabulous pictures! The moveable view screen made it especially easy to take odd shots without having to tie your neck in knots. We bought an underwater houseing
QuickTake:
Pros: Really sharp pictures and videos, moveable screen
Cons: Takes a while to learn all features
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
Incomplete spects - Ignore this review.
, Sep. 26, 2004
Comments:
If this model has image stabilizer, then could be an improvement over Coolpix 8700.
If this model has image stabilizer, then could be an improvement over Coolpix 8700.
QuickTake:
Pros: This model was supposed to have Image Stabilizer, ???
Cons: NO Image Stabilizer listed in specs
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 12 years
photokina-show.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800 First impression
Comments:
For a short moment we had our hands on Nikon's latest Prosumer flagship - Coolpix 8800. This new 8 Megapixel, 10x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED lens with a Vibration Reduction (VR) system on board is a high-end combination of quality and versatility. The new Nik
For a short moment we had our hands on Nikon's latest Prosumer flagship - Coolpix 8800. This new 8 Megapixel, 10x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED lens with a Vibration Reduction (VR) system on board is a high-end combination of quality and versatility. The new Nik
t3.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
A great all-round quality snapper, just don't expect to squeeze it in your pocket!
Review Verdict: Unbeatable for outright versatility, but no way will it fit in your pocket, and it can be a bit slow to use.
A great all-round quality snapper, just don't expect to squeeze it in your pocket!
Review Verdict: Unbeatable for outright versatility, but no way will it fit in your pocket, and it can be a bit slow to use.
QuickTake:
Pros: >Excellent optical zoom and macro shots, Easy to use, First class image quality ,
Cons: Sluggish autofocus Menus take time to navigate
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
Review Verdict: An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilization, the 8800 is a solid, though not spectacular, enthusiast option.
Review Verdict: An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilization, the 8800 is a solid, though not spectacular, enthusiast option.
QuickTake:
Pros: 10X zoom lens; effective vibration reduction; excellent red-eye prevention; ultrahigh-speed 30fps burst mode.
Cons: Spotty image quality; viewfinder freezes and blanks under certain circumstances.
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
The 8-megapixel Coolpix 8800 carries a high-powered 10x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens with a Vibration Reduction (VR) System a first for the Coolpix range. Designed for serious photographers who aspire to...
The 8-megapixel Coolpix 8800 carries a high-powered 10x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens with a Vibration Reduction (VR) System a first for the Coolpix range. Designed for serious photographers who aspire to...
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Nikon CoolPix 8800
Comments:
With superb image quality and a 10x optical zoom, Nikon's CoolPix 8800 will make you think twice about buying that entry-level SLR.
Review Verdict: The CoolPix 8800 is an awesome camera for any enthusiast with deep enough pockets. Thanks to the big sensor and superb Nikkor ED lens its image quality is among the best available, while the exceptionally versatile exposure and AF systems provide plenty o
With superb image quality and a 10x optical zoom, Nikon's CoolPix 8800 will make you think twice about buying that entry-level SLR.
Review Verdict: The CoolPix 8800 is an awesome camera for any enthusiast with deep enough pockets. Thanks to the big sensor and superb Nikkor ED lens its image quality is among the best available, while the exceptionally versatile exposure and AF systems provide plenty o
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
Review Verdict: 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 expandable system.
Review Verdict: 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 expandable system.
QuickTake:
Pros: Vibration reduction, long zoom lens
Cons: Menus could be improved, speed of shutter release, light balance in winter light
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
Review Verdict: The Coolpix 8800 is out to prove that it's a credible alternative to the new cheaper digital SLR's and a set of lenses.
Review Verdict: The Coolpix 8800 is out to prove that it's a credible alternative to the new cheaper digital SLR's and a set of lenses.
QuickTake:
Pros: Biggest zoom of any eight megapixel, with Vibration Reduction, Sharp lens, at both ends of zoom range, respectable resolution, Excellent automatic white balance, Good macro coverage, although perhaps soft corners & distortion, Good ergonomics, sticky rubb
Cons: Slower than expected startup time, Some minor purple fringing (in the order of a pixel at worse), Slow CF write times, Limited latitude of image parameter adjustment, No record review histogram, No CF card included, AF Assist lamp not effective, can not b
print-digital.info Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800 - Digital camera reviews
Comments:
Nikon COOLPIX 8800 -- The new flagship for the Nikon COOLPIX line comes equipped with 8-megapixel resolution, a high-powered 10x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens and Nikon's VR System.
Nikon COOLPIX 8800 -- The new flagship for the Nikon COOLPIX line comes equipped with 8-megapixel resolution, a high-powered 10x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens and Nikon's VR System.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Reviews
Comments:
Review Verdict: An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilization, the 8800 is a solid, though not spectacular, enthusiast option.
Review Verdict: An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilization, the 8800 is a solid, though not spectacular, enthusiast option.
QuickTake:
Pros: 10X zoom lens; effective vibration reduction; excellent red-eye prevention; ultrahigh-speed 30fps burst mode.
Cons: Spotty image quality; viewfinder freezes and blanks under certain circumstances.
whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.
Review of the Nikon Coolpix 8800 - Digital SLR Reviews
Comments:
Nikon's second 8MP SLR-style camera boasts ease of use alongside its feature set...
Nikon's second 8MP SLR-style camera boasts ease of use alongside its feature set...
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 10x Optical Zoom lens. This is a camera that breaks new ground with an 8MP sensor and a 10x Zoom in the same camera for the same time. It also comes with a 1.8inch LCD flip and twist screen US
The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 10x Optical Zoom lens. This is a camera that breaks new ground with an 8MP sensor and a 10x Zoom in the same camera for the same time. It also comes with a 1.8inch LCD flip and twist screen US
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights
Comments:
Similar Cameras If you're looking at the Nikon Coolpix 8800, here are some similar models to consider: Olympus C-8080 Sony DSC-F828 Konica Minolta A2 Confused? Check our list of the Best Digital Cameras! Announced September 16, 2004, the Nik
Review Verdict: , to see how the Coolpix 8800's images compare to other cameras you may be considering
Similar Cameras If you're looking at the Nikon Coolpix 8800, here are some similar models to consider: Olympus C-8080 Sony DSC-F828 Konica Minolta A2 Confused? Check our list of the Best Digital Cameras! Announced September 16, 2004, the Nik
Review Verdict: , to see how the Coolpix 8800's images compare to other cameras you may be considering
digitalreview.ca Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Digital Camera First Look Review
Comments:
Pricing Announced. Sept 16th. Nikon has today introduced the Nikon Coolpix 8800, a digital camera featuring 8 megapixels of effective resolution and a 10x optical zoom Nikkor ED lens with Vibration Reduction (VR). Compared to its predecessor t
Pricing Announced. Sept 16th. Nikon has today introduced the Nikon Coolpix 8800, a digital camera featuring 8 megapixels of effective resolution and a 10x optical zoom Nikkor ED lens with Vibration Reduction (VR). Compared to its predecessor t
dpexpert.com.au Professional Review.
REVIEW - NIKON COOLPIX 8800
Comments:
The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is the latest incarnation of the all-in-one pseudo digital SLR that began with the Coolpix 5700 in 2002. That camera caused a sensation at the time with its attractive design and appealing concept -- one fixed long range zoom attach
Review Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is pitched against the lower priced digital SLRs. It has obvious appeal to those who have an aversion to the apparent (more than real) complexity and bulk (real enough) of Nikon's own outstanding D70 SLR. The D70 is $100 cheaper tha
The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is the latest incarnation of the all-in-one pseudo digital SLR that began with the Coolpix 5700 in 2002. That camera caused a sensation at the time with its attractive design and appealing concept -- one fixed long range zoom attach
Review Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is pitched against the lower priced digital SLRs. It has obvious appeal to those who have an aversion to the apparent (more than real) complexity and bulk (real enough) of Nikon's own outstanding D70 SLR. The D70 is $100 cheaper tha
QuickTake:
Pros: The Nikkor lens is superb and combined with the 8 mp sensor delivers crisp, high resolution, nicely coloured and exposed pictures. Even in tricky late afternoon light the camera manages to adjust the white balance and exposure precisely. The subjective qu
Cons: The camera is slow and unresponsive in all its operations. The electronic zoom is slow and noisy. Focus is sluggish and the camera hunts for sharp focus. Image write to the memory card takes a long time. The low resolution, high contrast electronic viewfi
photographypress.co.uk Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
Review Verdict: 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 expandable system.
Review Verdict: 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 expandable system.
QuickTake:
Pros: Vibration reduction, long zoom lens
Cons: Menus could be improved, speed of shutter release, light balance in winter light
tech.co.uk Professional Review.
Nikon CoolPix 8800
Comments:
The CoolPix 8800 may look like a pretty similar successor to the 8MP 8700 model, but the styling similarities are deceptive because this is quite a different camera
Review Verdict: The excellent image quality, long-range zoom and vibration reduction system are major plus points
The CoolPix 8800 may look like a pretty similar successor to the 8MP 8700 model, but the styling similarities are deceptive because this is quite a different camera
Review Verdict: The excellent image quality, long-range zoom and vibration reduction system are major plus points
QuickTake:
Pros: Great long-range zoom
Cons: Not that responsive
techradar.com Professional Review.
Nikon CoolPix 8800
Comments:
The lens offers a focal range equivalent to 35-350mm
Review Verdict: This dampens the 8800's appeal somewhat. It'll be good for long-range wildlife shots, but action photography isn't its forte. Indeed, the camera's responses overall are on the leisurely side. A three-second start-up time, average AF speeds and unhurried z
The lens offers a focal range equivalent to 35-350mm
Review Verdict: This dampens the 8800's appeal somewhat. It'll be good for long-range wildlife shots, but action photography isn't its forte. Indeed, the camera's responses overall are on the leisurely side. A three-second start-up time, average AF speeds and unhurried z
QuickTake:
Pros: Great long-range zoom
Cons: Not that responsive
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 438 reviews of Nikon Coolpix 8800 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 69466 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 67/100 = Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 438 reviews of Nikon Coolpix 8800 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 69466 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 67/100 = Good.
photoaxe.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review
Comments:
Nikon Coolpix 8800 is the first compact digital camera from Nikon with Image Stabilization. Similar to Konica Minolta and Panasonic models, this Nikon eliminates the effects of hands shake thru vibration reduction. Compared to Nikon Coolpix 8700 (8x optic
Nikon Coolpix 8800 is the first compact digital camera from Nikon with Image Stabilization. Similar to Konica Minolta and Panasonic models, this Nikon eliminates the effects of hands shake thru vibration reduction. Compared to Nikon Coolpix 8700 (8x optic
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Digital Camera Camera
Comments:
The Coolpix 8800 combines powerful (8-megapixel) imaging resolution and a long (10X) optical zoom. An update of the Coolpix 8700 (which has an 8X zoom), the 8800 looks and operates much like its predecessor, with the same bulky, black body and a lens barr
Review Verdict: Like most other advanced digital cameras of recent vintage, the 8800 is easy for photographers of all experience levels to use. Set to fully automatic mode--which disables nearly all of the camera's exposure options--the 8800 becomes a very expensive poin
The Coolpix 8800 combines powerful (8-megapixel) imaging resolution and a long (10X) optical zoom. An update of the Coolpix 8700 (which has an 8X zoom), the 8800 looks and operates much like its predecessor, with the same bulky, black body and a lens barr
Review Verdict: Like most other advanced digital cameras of recent vintage, the 8800 is easy for photographers of all experience levels to use. Set to fully automatic mode--which disables nearly all of the camera's exposure options--the 8800 becomes a very expensive poin
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Nikon COOLPIX 8800
Comments:
Review Verdict: 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.
Review Verdict: 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.
QuickTake:
Pros: Image quality, vibration reduction feature
Cons: Menu system
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
nikon coolpix 8800 review: An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilisation, the 8800 is a solid, though not spectacular, enthusiast option.
Review Verdict: An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilisation, the 8800 is a solid though not spectacular enthusiast option.
nikon coolpix 8800 review: An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilisation, the 8800 is a solid, though not spectacular, enthusiast option.
Review Verdict: An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilisation, the 8800 is a solid though not spectacular enthusiast option.
QuickTake:
Pros: 10X zoom lens, Effective vibration reduction, Excellent red-eye prevention, Ultrahigh-speed 30fps burst mode
Cons: Spotty image quality, Viewfinder freezes and blanks under certain circumstances
dcresource.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
This review has been completed using a production model Coolpix 8800. Product shots have been reshot where necessary, and all sample photos are from the production camera.
Review Verdict: Continuing a trend that they started with the Coolpix 8700, Nikon has stopped including a memory card with their high-end cameras. Many people upgrading to this camera probably have a few CompactFlash cards already, but if you don't, you'll need to factor
This review has been completed using a production model Coolpix 8800. Product shots have been reshot where necessary, and all sample photos are from the production camera.
Review Verdict: Continuing a trend that they started with the Coolpix 8700, Nikon has stopped including a memory card with their high-end cameras. Many people upgrading to this camera probably have a few CompactFlash cards already, but if you don't, you'll need to factor
QuickTake:
Pros: Very good photo quality 10X optical zoom with very effective image stabilization Superb build quality, save for the memory card slot cover Full manual controls (and then some) Flip-out, rotating LCD display Excellent macro mode LCD/EVF usable in low light
Cons: Sluggish performance for a $1000 camera; average startup and focusing times, above-average shot-to-shot delay, unimpressive continuous shooting mode, slow image playback Above-average noise and barrel distortion Included RAW conversion software doesn't ta
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
Review Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix 8800 superzoom is actually an enthusiast camera. If you need (and are willing to pay for) sharper images than the other more consumer-oriented superzooms can deliver, this is the camera for you. But be warned, it's no speed demon.
Review Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix 8800 superzoom is actually an enthusiast camera. If you need (and are willing to pay for) sharper images than the other more consumer-oriented superzooms can deliver, this is the camera for you. But be warned, it's no speed demon.
QuickTake:
Pros: Longest optical zoom (10X) of any 8MP camera. Image stabilization lets you do handheld shots more easily at extreme telephoto. Super-sharp images. Articulated LCD. Hot shoe. Shoots in RAW and TIFF modes.
Cons: Bulky, heavy and slow. Flash images underexposed. Small LCD.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilization, the 8800 is a solid though not spectacular enthusiast option.
An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilization, the 8800 is a solid though not spectacular enthusiast option.
QuickTake:
Pros: 10x zoom lens; effective vibration reduction; excellent red-eye prevention; ultrahigh-speed 30fps burst mode.
Cons: Spotty image quality; viewfinder freezes and blanks under certain circumstances.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800 Reviews
Comments:
Review Verdict: An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilization, the 8800 is a solid, though not spectacular, enthusiast option.
Review Verdict: An 8-megapixel megazoom with image stabilization, the 8800 is a solid, though not spectacular, enthusiast option.
QuickTake:
Pros: 10X zoom lens; effective vibration reduction; excellent red-eye prevention; ultrahigh-speed 30fps burst mode.
Cons: Spotty image quality; viewfinder freezes and blanks under certain circumstances.
dcmag.co.uk Professional Review.
Nikon Coolpix 8800
Comments:
The 8800 offers fantastic value for money and, although less flexible than a digital SLR, packs in an impressive array of features. Images are crisp and sharp throughout the focal range and the reliable Matrix metering ensures consistently accurate exposu
The 8800 offers fantastic value for money and, although less flexible than a digital SLR, packs in an impressive array of features. Images are crisp and sharp throughout the focal range and the reliable Matrix metering ensures consistently accurate exposu
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