Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera
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The Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera provides a resolution of 10.1 Megapixels and has an impressive 18x Wide-Angle Zoom-NIKKOR Lens that provides exceptional optical quality for stunning pictures. The lens provides an equivalent focal length ranging from 27 The camera incorporates Nikon's acclaimed Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization, which compensates for camera shake to prevent blur and produce clearer, sharper results in lower light or unsteady conditions, and the high sensitivity with ISO setting of up to ISO 6400 reduces motion blur and further assists in shooing under low light conditions. Additionally, the EXPEED Image Processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness, and provides quick responsiveness so you won't miss that special moment. The Sports Continuous Scene Mode provides fast shooting at up to 13fps, for up to 30 frames to help you stay ahead of the action, and you can also record TV-quality movies with sound. For the more advanced shooter, the Coolpix P80 incorporates a wide range of exposure control setting including Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority and full Manual Exposure Modes while the The D-SLR-type mode dial on the top of the camera provides quick access to these modes. The camera also has a fully automated program mode for quick snapshots, and Nikon Image Innovations such as In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face Priority AF, and D-Lighting allow even the most inexperience novice photographers to get stunning results. The Incredibly bright 2.7-inch High-Resolution LCD on the back of the Coolpix P80 make it easy to compose shots and share your pictures with friends and family - plus the camera also has an electronic viewfinder for more precise framing, or when shooting in bright daylight when the LCD screen is more difficult to see.
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| Camera Type | Ultra-Zoom Wide-Angle Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.33" 10.7 Megapixel CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 10.1 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, Custom, Black and White |
| Image File Formats | JPEG |
| Recorded Resolution |
3648 x 2736 (10M) 3264 x 2448 (8M) 2592 x 1944 (5M) 2048 x 1536 (3M) 1600 x 1200 (2M) 1280 x 960 (1M) 1024 x 768 (PC) 640 x 480 (TV) 3648 x 3432 (3:2) 3584 x 2016 (16:9) 2736 x 2736 (1:1) |
| Video Recording |
AVI Moton JPEG with sound TV movie (640 x 480 @ 15 or 30 fps) Small size (320 x 240 @ 30 fps) Smaller size (160 x 120 @ 15 fps) Time lapse movie (640 x 480 @ 0.5 or 1 fps with 15 fps playback) Clip length limited only by available memory |
| Audio Recording | WAV Audio |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom-Nikkor lens (14 elements in 5 groups) |
| Optical Zoom | 18x |
| Lens Focal Length | 4.7 - 84.2mm (27 - 486mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.4" (1cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-4.5 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (Optical Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Contrast Detect AF, Multi-area AF (1-point, 9-point) |
| Focus Modes | Auto Focus, Face Priority AF, Focus Lock |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 16" (40cm) - infinity Macro: 0.4" (1cm) - infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO (64 - 800) Selectable ISO (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*) High-Sensitivity ISO (64 - 1600) Fixed Range Auto ISO (64-100, 200, 400) * available at 3MP or smaller |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | 4 - 1/1000 seconds |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-4.5 (max.) |
| Exposure Metering | 256-segment Matrix Metering (Matrix-pattern, Spot, Center-weighted) |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Auto, Scene, Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps), Exposure Lock |
| White Balance Modes | Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Preset, Auto, Daylight, Cloudy |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Slow sync, Flash cancel/ flash off) |
| Effective Flash Range | Up to 28' (8.8m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability |
Continuous: 1.1 fps (unlimited @ all resolutions) Sports Continuous: 13 fps (Up to 30 frames @ 3MP or smaller) |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | Time lapse movie |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 50MB |
| Compatible Memory Cards | Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card |
| Recording Capacity | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Battery Type | EN-EL5 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | EH-62A AC Adapter (optional) |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows XP, Vista (32bit) Macintosh OS X (10.3.9, 10.4.x) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | EVF (0.24" TFT Color LCD - 230,000 pixels) with diopter adjustment |
| LCD Display | 2.7" TFT Color LCD with Wide Viewing Angle (230,000 pixels) |
| Language Options | Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish |
| Playback Options | Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 or 16 segments), Zoom, Slideshow, Sound playback, Video, playback, In-Camera Image Editing (D-Lighting, Small Pic, Distortion Control) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.1 x 4.3 x 3.1" (79 x 110 x 78mm) |
| Weight | 12.9 oz (365g) without battery |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 72 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Large clear LCD (62)
- Simple controls (54)
- Easy to use (34)
- Strong construction (25)
- Great picture quality (24)
Cons
- Slow focus (5)
- LCD fragile/scratches (4)
- Poor in low light (4)
- Slow sensor (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (58)
- Fun (50)
- Landscape/scenery (23)
- Art (14)
- Photojournalism (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (22), Casual photographer (20), Photo enthusiast (12), Casual user (7), Semi-pro photographer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
All-in-one Camera and I "love" it
This is a great camera if you want to have all features in one camera, like size, zoom, mode features, video, you want it for professional photos but also for travel. otherwise ...Read complete review
This is a great camera if you want to have all features in one camera, like size, zoom, mode features, video, you want it for professional photos but also for travel. otherwise you could probably find other cameras for whatever you prefer I went with this camera because I made a list of what I want and this was the only camera that fit all my needs.
That is, Good video quality, Long zoom, affordable, small but not compact, variety of features, night vision for plays and shows etc., sports continuous mode, and i only wanted a reliable brand.
If you prefer long zoom and you also want good quality photos and videos i don't think you would find anything else as far as my research.
last but not least I can't stop taking pictures in dark places with night portrait mode, it comes out so bright and great quality photos.
DO NOT JUDGE THIS CAMERA BEFORE GOING THROUGH THE MANUAL "TWICE" AND ACTUALY USING THE CAMERA FOR AT LEAST A MONTH, On my first day of using it I was a little disappointed but as soon as I got to know how to use it I ralized how great this camera and its features really are.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good vacation camera
I bought the new Nikon Coolpix P80 as a second camera for vacations (my primary is a Nikon D80 DSLR) and as a camera for my wife. Requirements were that it be light, ...Read complete review
I bought the new Nikon Coolpix P80 as a second camera for vacations (my primary is a Nikon D80 DSLR) and as a camera for my wife. Requirements were that it be light, compact, and easy to use--specifically that it not have so many buttons on the back that it is not easy to hold without accidentally pushing one of them. Last, but not least, it had to take good pictures. Fortunately, the P80 meets all those requirements. It is remarkably good in low-light situations, even without flash.
Another reason I chose this camera over so many available digital point-and-shoots is that it has a zoom range from wide angle to very long telephoto--27 to 486 mm, in 35 mm equivalents, which is a remarkable range for such a compact camera.
One feature I found quite convenient is a button to switch between live view on the external LCD or looking through the eyepiece at the electronic viewfinder (EVF). This choice is handy in bright light when the external LCD may be hard to view. Of course, an EVF is not the same as a live view (a little bit jerky to change views when you move the camera), but I found it satisfactory.
Overall, I am quite satisfied with the P80, which has a lot of flexibility in controls and settings, but I do have a couple of criticisms. It is somewhat slow to turn on and to focus, but perhaps I am spoiled by my DSLR (and my Canon G7, which is categorized in photo magazines as an "advanced point-and-shoot"). I do wish there were a rigid plastic protector for the LCD screen, like there is for Nikon DSLRs, though I have found the Giotto adhesive film screen protectors an acceptable alternative. The one other thing I found took some getting used to is that the flash does not pop up automatically when light conditions would call for flash. In some ways, that's good, because flash is often prohibited in churches and museums, so there is no need to find the control that turns off the flash. As I said, it just took some getting used to.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
This camera is very user friendly. For the price I paid, it has lots of useful features.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
I am the current Fire Marshal for Collin County, Texas. The camera furnished to me is a Nikon Coolpix P80 and I can say it is probably the best camera I have ever used for crime scene. I am about to retire from Collin County and need a personal camera, so I chose the P80 and the one I recieved so far is exactly what I expected
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
Bought this camera for my wife for Christmas, She loves it and now wants to take pictures professionally.
Camera is pretty user friendly and has excellent quality.
Price was awesome for an SLR digital.
Thanks BH Photo!!!
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Poor Image Stabilization
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
Lightweight. Many great features.Love the wide angle to zoom and the built in flash. Good quality for the low price
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- PSAM modes
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
I purchased this camera and gifted it to my son on his 13th birthday. It is fairly simple to use and has PSAM settings for those who would like to experiment with different settings. My son has been using the "P" setting and has been able to get some nice nature pictures of the fall colors. Eventually I plan to start teaching him how to use the Manual mode, once he is familiar with the basic controls.
The camera is capable of several automated modes, and generally speaking these modes are optimized for a given photographic situation. The fall colors came out nicely with plenty of saturation and contrast. The zoom lens has a lot of reach and my son was able to pick out details of foliage from across a lake.
What is not so great is the fact that the viewfinder is "electronic" and it is not a true SLR-type viewfinder, but of course that is to be expected in a camera in this price range.
I would recommend it for someone who wants a fairly simple camera with a zoom lens and wants to have some flexibility when the situation demands. Perfect for kids. Not so good for serious amateurs because of its poor viewfinder which makes composition a bit of a challenge.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
This is a wonderful camera for a photographer who wants a middle between SLR and small digital. It is not a big and bulky as a SLR but better quality than a small digital. It is also easy to use. I highly recommend this product.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Art
- Landscape
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
The flash coverage is very good at wide angle. You have an option of using the electronic viewfinder in bright light. That is an excellent
feature. It is easy to rotate the photos also. One draw back is having to
manually release the flash to use it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
I finally moved into the 21st century when I purchased the P80 Nikon ,I love my camera! I gave careful consideration to moving above the point and shoot and spend additional $$ but it was worth every penny. I also got advice from a current owner who highly recommended it. I never knew how much fun and interesting it would be to take shots of anything and everything. I carry my P80 everywhere I go just in case something interesting happens. I would recommend the pop up shade since I use the view finder more, otherwise I am very satisfied.
I have never experienced such clear and precise pictures but then again I never had the eye for print until this little jewel was purchased.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Sports
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
I'm just a casual photographer with girls who love to play sports. There's nothing like being able to catch a photo of when the ball leaves the pitchers hand and it's caught by the catcher. Awesome stuff! I'm still learning but definitely am enjoying it!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
Cons
- Exposed LCD
- No fitted case for camera
Best Uses
- Landscape
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
Easy to understand instructions. Pictures are as good or better than I have ever taken. Looking forward to my first
trip to really use it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
The test that this camera had to pass was photographing active children. I have gotten great shots even when they are on the move. The menu is very easy to use. The pictures are sharp and the color is great.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
Cons
- None yet
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
Easy and simple to use. I am a point and click type of guy
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
By far, the main appeal of the P80 is the extremely long optical zoom, a feature rarely found in small automatic cameras. Its compact size and 10.1 megapixel resolution are close seconds. The P80 is ideal for a wildlife enthusiast, birdwatcher, hunter, or anyone who has the need for a good-quality long zoom lens, but doesn't want to make the investment of money and weight in a digital SLR. While not intended to be an ultra-compact camera, the P80 is still small enough to fit in a pocket or purse, and allows high-resolution images from a substantial distance. As a bridge between an amateur point-and-shoot and the features of an SLR, this camera cannot be beaten, in my opinion, for the price.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Image Stabilization
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
Easy to use, lightweight and many features. The camera takes very good pictures for its class. There may be a small learning curve and highly recommend reading the manual and pratice.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No RAW format output
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
I use the P80 for quick tight-position stills for inclusion in my daily news video journal.
The 18X optical zoom and vibration reduction function produce better results than cameras costing $100's more.
I wish it output in RAW format; but the JPEG's at 10.1MP make up for it.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
Great camera with all facilities we need to travel! Easy to use and small with good image quality. It's only hard to stay stable with full zoom. Need tripod.
I have a professional camera but the P80 took as good pictures as the other.
I reccomend it.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape
- Sports
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
Easy to use, extremely good image quality.
Great features and value.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
The best digital camera I have used so far. Quick and easy to use right from the box. Easy instructions for every detail.
I would recomend it to everyone just starting out using a DSLR.
Only drawback is that you can't keep the auto focus on when making a video. It picks up the sound.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
Good: Easy-to-use, tons of flexibility for more advanced users, but also user friendly for those still learning the nuances of photography, great quality pictures, awesome zoom
Bad: Bigger and heavier, not the fastest interface, controls could feel a bit sturdier
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Great Image Quality
- Image Stabilization
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Landscape
- Sports
Comments about Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera:
The zoom is awesome. We use it for sports, family events, nature and travel.
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Memory Cards
Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $12.62
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $19.95
Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a case.
- Price: $19.95
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.95
Filters & Adapters
Get the desired effect with a filter and the appropriate adapter.
- Price: $13.98
Tripod & Support
Place your camera on a tripod for the support and stability you need.
- Price: $12.95
Books & Tutorials
Learn all that your new camera can do.
- Price: $17.95
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Guarantee your enjoyment with premium coverage and support.
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What's in the Box
- EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion Battery
- MH-61 Battery Charger
- USB Cable
- A/V Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Lens Cap
- Software CD-ROM
- User Guide
- 1-Year Manufacturers Limited Warranty
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