Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red)
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For a camera that fits easily into your jacket pocket, the Nikon CoolPix S8000 offers an extremely broad (10x) 30-300mm equivalent zoom range coupled with 14.2 megapixels of resolving power, and a bright, 921,000-dot 3" LCD. Along with sharp, richly-toned still images, the CoolPix S8000 can also capture HD 720p video clips with stereo sound at 30 frames-per-second in lengths up to 1.5 hours long.
To ensure sharp, usable pictures under any and all lighting conditions, the CoolPix S8000 features a 4-way VR optical image stabilization system , the ability to boost ISO ratings up to 3200, a Motion Detection function that automatically adjusts the camera's shutter speed and ISO rating to compensate for fast-moving subjects, and Nikon's Best Shot Selector (BSS) that quickly captures 10 exposures and automatically edits and saves the sharpest of the batch.
For capturing the fastest of activities the CoolPix S8000 can also capture up to 20 pictures at bursts up to 11 frames-per-second (fps), or 3 fps for up to 45 exposures.
Other image-enhancing features found the Nikon CoolPix S8000 include macro shooting down to 0.4" from the front lens element, Face Priority AF for up to 12 faces, Skin Softening for more flattering portraits, Advanced Flash controls, and a Creative Slider that enables you to easily adjust the brightness, saturation, and color hue levels of your pictures in-camera.
- 14.2 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches.
- 10x Wide-Angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens has a versatile zoom range from 30mm to an impressive 300mm telephoto coverage that gets you close to the action while capturing expansive landscapes. The NIKKOR ED lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that delivers superb color and razor-sharp results.
- Extra Bright 3.0" High Resolution VGA (921,000-dot) Clear Color Display makes images and movies come alive with rich detail and improved contrast. The large LCD makes it easy to compose and share your pictures with a wide-viewing angle and anti-glare coating.
- Quick Performance with ultra-fast start-up, autofocus and shooting. Sports Continuous shooting enables high-speed shooting at approximately 3 fps for images up to 45 frames.
- HD Movie with HDMI Output 720p HD movie recording at 30fps and HDMI output for easy in-camera playback or on your TV or computer.
- 4-way VR Image Stabilization system.
- Optical VR Image Stabilization by lens shift minimizes the effect of camera shake.
- Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.
- High ISO up to 3200 at full resolution capability helps give you better results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
- Nikon's original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image.
- Slim, Stylish, Metal Design packs high performance into portable convenience for the slimmest in its class. 1
- Creative Slider creates pictures, in camera, the way you imagine them by simply you adjusting brightness, vividness and color hue.
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Smart Portrait System includes:
- Smile Timer and Blink Proof makes sure you'll always catch the decisive moment when your subject smiles, and Blink Proof function shoots two pictures and automatically saves the one in which the subject's eyes remain open
- Blink Warning, when activated alerts you that the subject may have blinked and allows you to retake the photo
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ automatically fixes, while shooting, most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again
- Face-Priority AF Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces
- Skin Softening smoothes skin tone at three different levels for optimal portraits
- Advanced Flash Control delivers natural flash images even when ambient or assisted lighting is typically insufficient, such as backlight or telephoto shooting.
- EXPEED Image Processing ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Nikon's comprehensive digital imaging processing concept incorporates the know-how and technologies accumulated throughout Nikon's long history of photographic and digital imaging development and is custom-tuned for COOLPIX. Applied optimized technologies render natural-looking pictures of incredible quality and quick response so you won't miss that special moment.
- Subject Tracking will track a moving subject to ensure sharp focus. The camera will automatically track your subject - even if they temporarily move out of the frame.
- Quick Retouch optimizes contrast and color vividness for beautiful images.
- Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and selects the most appropriate scene mode (6) + auto mode.
- D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail during playback.
- 16 Scene Modes for optimized shooting in various settings.
- Macro shooting as close as 0.4".
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| Camera Type | Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 14.2MP, Recorded: 14.48MP |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| Bit Depth | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| File Formats | JPEG, AVI |
| File Size | 14M (High) (4320 x 3240), 14M (4320 x 3240), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2592 x 1944), 3M (2048 x 1536), PC (1024 x 768) VGA (640x480) 16:9 (4224 x 2376) |
| Color Spaces | sRGB |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Crop Factor | N/A |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | 5.4-54mm f/3.5-5.9 (35mm film equivalent: 30-300mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 10x Digital: 2x |
| Lens Mount | N/A |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 1.5' (50cm) - infinity Macro: 0.4" (1cm) - infinity |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | N/A |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO 100-3200 |
| Shutter Speeds |
1/2000 - 8s (when ISO sensitivity is set to 100, 200, 400) 1/2000 - 2s (when ISO sensitivity is set to 800) 1/8000 - 1s (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, 1600, 3200) 4s ( Fireworks show scene mode) |
| Metering | 224 - segment matrix, center-weighted |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Scene |
| White Balance | Auto, Preset, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash |
| Mirror Lock-Up | N/A |
| Burst Capability | 11 fps, up to 20 frames |
| Self Timer | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 1 to 18' (0.3 to 5.47m) Tele: 2 to 12' (0.6 to 3.66m) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| Dedicated Flash System | N/A |
| Max Sync Speed | N/A |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 32MB |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC |
| Still Images per GB | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) & 30 fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Video Clip Length | 29 Minutes |
| Audio Recording | Stereo Audio with Video Only (Internal mic only) |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Viewfinder Coverage | N/A |
| Display | 3" LCD |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | HDMI, USB 2.0, A/V Out |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 7, XP (SP3), Vista Mac OS OS X (10.3.9 or later) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature | +32 - 104°F (0 - +40°C) |
| Weatherproofing | None |
| Durability | Not Rated |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | AC Adapter EH-62F (optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.1" (103 x 57 x 27mm) |
| Weight | 6.5 oz (183g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Zoom range/performance (11)
- Image stabilization (10)
- Nice body color (10)
- Good in low light (6)
- Short lag time (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (10)
- Landscape/scenery (9)
- Family photos (8)
- Low light (5)
- Wildlife (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (3)
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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
- Poor Flash
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
I purchased the product to use it in my trip. The pictures came out very great quality. I purchased a camera with all in one gadget. The video operates as good as carrying a video cam. I don't have to carry a video cam to take videos, its all in this camera. Nice :-)
- Ease of Operation:
- 7
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Problem with flash
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
The camera takes fantastic pictures and is great for a point and shoot user like me. My only complaint would be that the pop-up flash is quite annoying. People taking photos of you don't expect it to pop up, so it frequently gets pushed back down accidentally. Because of this, shortly after getting the camera, the pop up actually broke, so now I have to manually push up the flash. Other than that small issue, the camera is perfect!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
i wanted to purchase a camera that had a decent zoom and this is working out very well for me.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
I took several photos immediately after receiving this camera of my Christmas tree. I had tried with another camera but the picture looked washed out and dark; but this Cool Pix is able to compensate and take wonderful pictures in dim light. I highly recommend this product. Camera is the size and weight of a small calculator!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
Using this in Iraq, you never know when a good picture opportunity will appear. Whether it be with friends or a beautiful sunset. Whatever of wherever the situation presents itself, I need a camera that would boot up and focus quickly to capture the moment. This camera did that. It is easy to use and the results are great!
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Location of flash
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
This is my third point-and-shoot camera and I love it. The 10x zoom is the best! Only thing I don't like is the location of the flash.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
Like how quiet it is.
Like its weight.
Like the zoom features.
Variety of features good for all types of photographers.
Alot of settings to choose from.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
This is good equipment to use every day. Compact, great zoom end high picture resolution.
The flash position, on top, is not good. The position is where hold the camera when take a picture.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
Although a great fan of Nikon (I'm a D90 user) I was unsure about choosing a Coolpix (I recall an old model my brother had some years ago that recorded video without sound!) but I decided to give Nikon compact cameras another try.
I was particularly impressed by the 10x zoom and the 920,000 pixel screen (the same screen as the D90 DSLR) in a small package.
I've used the camera for a few days now in various settings (indoor, outdoor, zoom, sunlight and low light) and these are my initial impressions:
- startup speed is a bit slow but in line with most modern compact cameras I have used.
- 10x zoom is a great asset in such a small package
- the screen is a luxury (again compared to many point and shoots) and is reinforced. It looks capable of withstanding some abuse
- low-light photographs looked a bit grainy for me but ok for a compact.
- I haven't used the video enough to comment.
- The camera has a 'blink warning' feature that lets the user know if a picture needs to be re-shot. Although it may be useful to some, I prefer it OFF as it adds a second or so of delay before the exposure can be previewed on the screen.
Two small design issues that I didn't like:
1) the pop-up flash is in the far top corner, a place where I have found many people -me included- place their left index finger while shooting. I guess this may be due to the 10x zoom that would probably block the flash when fully extended. It's not a dealbreaker but takes some getting used to.
2) the camera is only red (or colored in the non-black models) in the FRONT HALF of the camera. This can be clearly seen in the BH shots but I overlooked it when buying. This can be a source of -minor- disappointment to some buyers.
Bottom line: strongly recommended to anyone who wants the benefit of a 300mm zoom without having to carry a heavy camera around.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Difficult to Use
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
Hard to see what is on the viewing screen when you are outside. Jimmy
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
Wide and high quality lcd screen , the thinnest 10x camera that I know, HDMI property and long battery life than I expected.What can I say, just useful and good machine. Shortly without any hesitate just buy, trust me..
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon CoolPix S8000 Digital Camera (Red):
The sharpness and colors of this camera is great. Lots of features to personalized your setting or just leave everything in auto. The camera know what it is doing.
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Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
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What's in the Box
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
- Charging AC Adapter EH-68P
- USB Cable UC-E6
- Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
- Strap AN-CP19
- Software Suite CD-ROM
- 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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