Nikon Coolpix 8800 Digital

Description:

For Serious Photographers

The new Nikon COOLPIX 8800 is designed for serious photographers who aspire to capture the highest quality images. With its 10x zoom, it meets the demands of those who require higher zoom power and those who benefit from its fully loaded yet completely portable design. The extremely versatile Nikon COOLPIX 8800 meets the requirements of those who want state-of-the- art image quality with a greater ease of use. And for those who want to expand their options, the COOLPIX 8800 offers a range of lens converters, Speedlights and other accessories.

The new Nikon COOLPIX 8800 features an impressive 8.0 effective megapixels for ultra high-definition photography. Your image clarity is ensured because of a professional-quality, 10x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens. With its 8.9- 89mm focal range (35mm equivalent to 35-350mm), the lens incorporates two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lens elements to minimize chromatic aberration and produce amazingly sharp and clear images.

The lens of the COOLPIX 8800 incorporates the Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) System - a first for the COOLPIX line. VR automatically detects and compensates for the small camera movements that cause image blur. This offers the user the ability to shoot at shutter speeds up to three stops slower without the risk of camera vibrations blurring your image. Along with Normal Mode, which enables remarkably clear handheld shots, Active Mode helps to ensure a smoother view in shaky conditions, such as shooting from a moving vehicle. Thanks to VR, users can achieve sharp and clear images when shooting in low light or when taking handheld telephoto and macro shots. It even works with the accessory telephoto converter lens at 600mm (35mm equivalent). The COOLPIX 8800 is one of the most highly advanced models of the popular COOLPIX line. Together with its companion introduction, the Coolpix 8400, it is the first to offer TTL flash capability when used with external SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights.

The camera offers four exposure modes: Programmed Auto [P], Shutter- Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A] and Manual [M]. These modes combine to give you the greatest degree of creative control possible. The COOLPIX 8800 also offers [AUTO] mode, in which the camera automatically selects appropriate exposures and shutter speeds, giving users high-quality point-and-shoot capability. And for striking images in practically any situation, the new COOLPIX 8800 features 15 versatile [SCENE] modes. Simply select the mode appropriate to your lighting conditions, and the camera will automatically adjust the aperture, shutter speed, focus, flash, contrast, sensitivity and white balance.

The Nikon COOLPIX 8800 features many advanced digital controls, such as BSS (Best Shot Selector), AE-BSS (Auto Exposure-Best Shot Selector) mode, Noise Reduction mode, Saturation Control and White Balance Bracketing. These features can be crucial to obtaining optimum image quality. And with the 5 shot buffer mode you can more accurately capture those unexpected or fleeting moments. The COOLPIX 8800's versatility is further enhanced with handy, innovative features such as movie capability with audio, and the Time-Lapse Movie Mode. Sepia movie, B/W movie, or Small movie are also available.

A large, Vari-angle LCD monitor lets you shoot from various perspectives, as well as providing optimum visibility - even during bright daylight. The high-resolution EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) offers greater contrast and clearer images. In addition, the COOLPIX 8800's compact, lightweight magnesium (Mg) alloy body has been designed for maximum durability and portability, with a secure, comfortable grip for stability during shooting. It is designed to give photographers a smooth, intuitive handling. The camera's ergonomic design and style come from famed industrial designer Giorgetto GIUGIARO* - exclusively for a new generation of Nikon camera.

The COOLPIX 8800 offers a 1.8-inch-type Vari-angle LCD monitor that provides high visibility and makes shooting from almost any angle a possibility. The Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) provides high resolution for greater contrast and clearer image display.

Guides on the LCD monitor offer the best means possible for achieving ideal composition, and the Real-Time Histogram display lets you select ideal exposure values while shooting. For those who desire more creative freedom when editing, the COOLPIX 8800 also offers RAW data image mode. Also available is a newly adopted JPEG EXTRA mode allowing less compression.

The COOLPIX 8800 comes loaded with all the essential accessories, such as battery and charger, A/V cable, USB cable, cordless remote controller and the comprehensive PictureProject software package.

You can also expand the photographic possibilities of your COOLPIX 8800. The camera is compatible with a host of optional accessories, including a wide-angle attachment, as well as telephoto and fisheye converters. It is also compatible with a battery pack and lens hood.

This incredible array of features and quality accessories helps make the COOLPIX 8800 a truly special achievement in digital photography

Major Features

• Macro shooting allows shooting as close as approximately 3cm (1.2 in.) from the subject.
• A built-in Speedlight further extends shooting possibilities.
• Nikon's exclusive new D-Lighting feature in Playback mode compensates only the underexposed areas of a picture without altering the properly exposed areas.
• With the new exclusive Advanced Red-Eye Reduction, the camera automatically removes most instances of red-eye.
• BSS (Best Shot Selector) takes a series of ten shots and then saves only the one with the highest level of detail to the memory card. AE-BSS (Auto Exposure BSS) selects and saves the best exposure out of five sequential shots. The camera also offers a choice of Highlight mode, Shadow mode and Histogram mode.
• White Balance Bracketing takes three white balance settings (reddish, selected value, bluish) with a single release of a shutter.
• The Framing Guides are displayed on the LCD monitor for ideal composition, and the Real-Time Histogram display helps you choose the best exposure value.
• 15 Scene Modes: Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night landscape, Museum, Fireworks show, Close up, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Sports and Dusk/Dawn.
• Newly adopted JPEG EXTRA offers higher image quality with less compression (compression rate: 1/2).
• RAW data recording for post-shooting image manipulation.
• The new Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL7 enables the shooting of approximately 240 images.
• Continuous shooting enables 5 images to be taken at 2.3 fps. Multi-Shot allows 16 consecutive shots to be taken in quick succession. The COOLPIX 8800 also features a 5-shot buffer.
• Movie with sound function records TV-size movies (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 fps for up to 60 seconds. Time-lapse movie, Sepia movie, B/W movie, and Small movie are also available.
• Voice Memo function allows the user to attach 20 seconds of sound to each still image.
• PictBridge support enables direct printing from compatible printers.
• AF-assist illuminator and a high-brightness LCD make for better results when shooting in low-light situations.
• PictureProject software makes it easy to view, organize, adjust, print and send your images.

Astonishing image quality

• The COOLPIX 8800 carries a 2/3-inch-type CCD that realizes 8.0 effective megapixels. This makes images of exceptionally high definition possible - even when cropped. The camera's 10x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens (f/2.8-5.2) offers a focal range of 8.9-89mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 35- 350mm). The lens incorporates two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that minimize chromatic aberration to give you sharp, clear images every time.

Steady images with VR

• The COOLPIX 8800's lens incorporates the Vibration Reduction (VR) System for the first time in the COOLPIX line. It automatically detects and compensates for the small camera movements that cause image blur. The effect is like shooting at shutter speeds three stops faster.* In addition to clear handheld shots with Normal mode, Active mode provides an even smoother view for shaky conditions such as shooting from a moving vehicle. You can even use VR with optional COOLPIX accessory lenses.
  
  *For example, if you can shoot clearly without camera-shake at 1/250 s, VR makes it possible to stop down three steps (in this case, to 1/30 s) and still shoot without camera-shake.

Professional creative control

• Nikon's exclusive image processing technology provides natural color reproduction, detail and gradation. Its 256-segment Matrix Metering system ensures ideal exposures in even the most challenging lighting conditions. For even more control, the COOLPIX 8800 also offers Center-Weighted, Spot, and Spot-AF metering. Furthermore, the COOLPIX 8800 offers various exposure controls: Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], and Manual [M], as well as Exposure Compensation for an exceptional degree of exposure control. Expand your photographic possibilities with optional lens converters, Speedlights and other system accessories unique to the Nikon COOLPIX line.

Sophisticated, ergonomic design

• The COOLPIX 8800 comes in a compact, lightweight, easy-to-handle magnesium alloy body. It is designed to give photographers a smooth, intuitive handling. The COOLPIX 8800 offers a 1.8-inch-type Vari-angle LCD monitor that provides high visibility and makes shooting from almost any angle a possibility. The Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) provides high resolution for greater contrast and clearer image display. The camera's ergonomic design and style come from famed industrial designer Giorgetto GIUGIARO* - exclusively for a new generation of Nikon camera.