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Nikon COOLPIX 8800

8.0 megapixels

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  • User Score (238)
    8.2 8.2 from 238 reviewers
  • Expert Score (15)
    8.6 8.6 from 15 reviewers
  • Design (3)
    6.5 6.5 from 3 reviewers
  • Value for money (22)
    6.1 6.1 from 22 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    6.5 6.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (28)
    5.8 5.8 from 28 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    5.2 5.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Picture quality (27)
    6.3 6.3 from 27 reviewers
  • Durability (20)
    6.1 6.1 from 20 reviewers
  • Playability (20)
    5.4 5.4 from 20 reviewers
  • Battery performance (23)
    5.6 5.6 from 23 reviewers
  • Video quality (14)
    6.8 6.8 from 14 reviewers
  • Equipment (3)
    7.2 7.2 from 3 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. DPexpert

    7 July 2011

    : $1899 : 3 stars : 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 attached to a compact body with a 5 megapixel sensor. Demand exceeded supply, even though it cost over $2000. These days its 7mp successor, the 8700, can be bought for $1000. Read more

    • Now the new 8800 has all the features that made the 5700 and 8700 desirable, plus an 8 mp sensor and a zoom range of 10x compared with 8 and the camera is fitted with ...
    • Now the new 8800 has all the features that made the 5700 and 8700 desirable, plus an 8 mp sensor and a zoom range of 10x compared with 8 and the camera is fitted with ...

  2. DP Review

    DP Review
    12 October 2005

    Nikon Coolpix 8800 vs. Coolpix 8700 (differences) Nikon Coolpix 8800 Nikon Coolpix 8700 Lens • 10x optical zoom "Nikkor ED " VR • 35 - 350 mm equiv. • F2.6 - F4.9 • 8x optical zoom "Nikkor ED " • 35 - 280 mm equiv. • F2.8 - F4.2 Image stabilization Nikon VR (lens element) No Movie clips • 640 x 480, 30 fps, max 60 sec • 320 x 240, 15 fps, unlimited • With audio • Timelapse movie also available • 640 x 480, 30 fps, max 35 sec • 320 x 240, 15 fps,... Read more

    • Biggest zoom of any eight megapixel, with Vibration Reduction, Sharp lens, at both ends of zoom range, respectable resolution, Excellent automatic white balance, Good ...

  3. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    16 September 2004

    Based on our initial review of a prototype sample of the Coolpix 8800, we concluded that it was one of the best prosumer cameras Nikon has created to date. Now having had the opportunity to fully test a production-level sample of the 8800, that conclusion still largely holds, although we did find the usual minor limitations to be expected in any camera. In working with it, we found the Coolpix 8800 to be a very appealing camera to use. Read more

  4. Steve's Digicams

    Steve's Digicams
    16 September 2004

    Continue on to Features & Controls Coolpix 8800 Specifications CCD 2/3-in. high-density CCD; total pixels: 8.31 million 8.0 million effective pixels Image sizes 8M (3264 x 2448) 3:2 (3264 x 2176) 5M (2592 x 1944) 3M (2048 x 1536) 2M (1600 x 1200) 1M (1280 x 960) PC (1024 x 768) TV (640 x 480) Lens 10x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens f = 8.9-89mm (equivalent to 35-350mm) F2.8-5.2 with macro; 16 elements in 10 groups; all glass, Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) applied; two... Read more

  5. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    9.0/10
    6 December 2005

    The CoolPix 8800 is a very impressive long-range zoom model, and it's flexible and photographically powerful, too. But it needs to be quicker at processing images (saving RAW files takes several seconds, during which time the camera is unusable) and to have a better continuous-shooting speed to realise its full potential. Read more

    • Great long-range zoom
    • Not that responsive

  • User Reviews

  1. Nikon Coolpix 8800 Digital Camera (8.0MP, 3264x2448 , 10x Opt, CompactFlash Card)

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: 0079999, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    Love it last camera i'll ever buy....It does what they say it will and has much more to offer than the smaller point and shoot cameras.Lots of accessories are avail.rugged.price is competitive Read more

    • Size and focal length and quality of picture.
    • compact flash instead of sd cards

  2. Broken

    Amazon
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: J. DONNELLY "pachomp", Amazon
    7 December 2009

    This camera has a built in zoom lens. If the lens breaks, you don't have a camera anymore. My lens is failing to zoom and now I have to buy a new camera although the rest of the camera works fine. It's money down the drain. Before the zoom malfunction, the camera took great pictures on a perfect day, but night time, indoor, and action pictures were almost always blurry even if you put it on the night time, indoor, or action settings. Read more

  3. Nikon Coolpix 8800 Digital Camera

    10/10
    Reviewer: famtreeman, epinions.com
    4 days ago

    I bought my camera at Abe's of Maine, a Nikon authorized dealer, after trying to buy one at 4 stores Read more

    • Great camera, high quality photos, color. Many settings, great movie quality, great close flash photos.
    • Steep learning curve if you use all the options this camera has, but worth it.

  4. nikon 8800

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: clarkwise, Ebay
    19 January 2011

    go by professional reviews & not by ebay reviews. the nikon 8800 this is a excellent digital camera. very highly recommended by your professional review sights, like steve's digi cams. Read more

  5. LetsGoDigital

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: S. Colley - Canada, LetsGoDigital
    22 November 2011

    I own the Coolpix 8800 digital camera and like it very much overall. The downside as I see it is - manual focus not real sharp and max. ISO is 400 - not great for indoor sports pics that require fast shutter speed & the lens is also a problem - somewhat slow. For most other applications it is a great camera! Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

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 take the highest quality images, its 10x zoom also satisfies those requiring higher zoom power in a fully-optioned, yet completely portable, design. And for those who want to expand their options, the Coolpix 8800 offers a range of lens converters, Speedlights and other access…

Specifications

  • Format
    SLR-like
  • Release Status
    Discontinued
  • Max resolution
    3264 x 2448
  • Low resolution
    2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3, 3:2
  • Effective pixels
    8.0 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    8.3 million
  • Sensor size
    2/3 " (8.80 x 6.60 mm, 0.58 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    14 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD

Release Date

  • First seen
    26 October 2004

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