Nikon 8800

Pros: Excellent photos. 10X lens. 8 megapixel resolution. Vibration Reduction. Optional attachments.

Cons: Slow write speed. Purple fringing in certain situations. Underexposure with fully automated mode.

The Bottom Line: Buy it! Excellent pictures. Great features. If you have been using a 3 to 5 megapixel and are ready for a more serious camera this is the one.

Review: Perhaps the most common reason for poor quality photos, especially with a long zoom, is camera shake. I have had this camera for 10 days and have taken a few hundred pictures, many with a high level of zoom, all shot by hand. None have been blurry. All ...

Pros: Excellent image quality, point-and-shoot features/ease of use, zoom

Cons: Requires tripod more than expected, Nikon proprietary accessories, bulky

The Bottom Line: The ease of use and beautiful shots will make you love this camera.

Review: I bought my 8800 a couple of years ago, mostly for the 10x zoom, and I am consistently impressed with it. The images produced are amazing and the camera is very easy to use (I am not an advanced photographer). It helps to always carry the user manual ...

Pros: -capable of excelent pics. -vr is good, inreases possabilities -build quality -scence mode

Cons: -expensive batteries -flash self activates in auto mode -no ac adapter... -crippled manual focus

The Bottom Line: If you love your technology in neet little packages then get this, if your are obessed about picture quality at all costs then maybe get a D70 (as well:) )

Review: I bought the 8800 as an upgrade to my aging Finepix 4900z . I had some cash to burn and wanted something with more resolution and perhaps better picture quality along with more up to date features. I am so far very impressed by the amount of detail ...

Pros: Image Stabilization (VR), 10x Zoom, full control or full auto, small size, swivel LCD

Cons: Minor low light issues

The Bottom Line: Buy this camera if you want more than a point and shoot, but don't want the weight and cost of a DSLR.

Review: If you have realistic expectations, this is a great camera. It is not a DSLR so don't expect the speed and capabilities. It is not a point and shoot camera. It is a camera with a huge zoom, image stabilization and a lot of control over all factors of ...

Pros: Great camera, high quality photos, color. Many settings, great movie quality, great close flash photos.

Cons: Steep learning curve if you use all the options this camera has, but worth it.

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this camera. It has enough options and settings to satisfy the camera bug in all of us. Flash and movies come out great. Buy one and see.

Review: I bought my camera at Abe's of Maine, a Nikon authorized dealer, after trying to buy one at 4 stores with lower prices but pushed add-ons and then canceled my order after I did not buy any add-ons. I love the camera. I took it on a trip over Thanksgiving ...

Pros: Highly recommended, 10x zoom, clear/sharp pictures, VR, great video, price

Cons: write speed, noise in higher ISO's, manual focus

The Bottom Line: Great for serious amateurs who don't want the hassle of bulky SLR equipment.

Review: I bought this camera because it had all the features I wanted. The closest Nikon with VR costs way more than this one, and with 10x zoom the VR is necessary. Takes amazing pictures in daylight, and at night with long exposures. If you want to take ...

Pros: Love the ML-L3 remote control, it gets you in the picture.

Cons: I hate the special batteries required.

The Bottom Line: Excellent features at an excellent price makes this camera a stand-out.

Review: Here is some buying information. (1) The first thing you will need is a compact flash card, and here is what Nikon has to say as of 11/11/04 Nikon has tested the following cards and approved their use in the Coolpix 8800: Nikon FC-CF All ...

Pros: excellent lens, battery life, picture quality, ease of use,weight, and LCD screen

Cons: price, bulky, slow to write to card

Review: I am not a professional photographer or experienced reviewer. I only know that I like this camera so much that I want to share with anyone considering it's purchase. I already owned an Olympus c720 and a Nikon 3100. I liked the 8X lens on one and the ...

Pros: SLR quality without SLR hassle.

Cons: It's not an SLR... but then again why?

Review: As close as you can get to SLR quality with EVR simplicity.... yet the camera sports features that allow you to tweek it to the nthdegree. Have ...

Pros: Good quality lens; Vibration Reduction feature; 10x zoom; compact, lightweight & easy to use

Cons: Should be a safety catch on battery compartment - falls out too easily on opening

Review: Don't fall into the trap of believing that a digital SLR is the only choice for the serious photographer! I own a Nikon 8800 & it is an excellent alternative to a DSLR - much lighter, more compact & much easier to carry around. It does everything from ...