- 8.0 Effective Megapixels for photo-quality prints beyond 20" x 30".
- 10x Ultra Telephoto Optical Zoom-Nikkor ED 35-350mm Lens (35mm equivalent) for wide-angle, telephoto, and macro s.
- Vibration Reduction (VR) System helps you take sharper handheld s in low light and other conditions.
- D-Lighting improves images with strong back lighting or in shadow.
- 15 Scene Modes automatically adjust controls for great pictures instantly.
Product Description
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2/8/200615-19-32. Nikon
From the Manufacturer
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From the Manufacturer The Coolpix 8800 and its newly developed
CCD offer 8.0 effective megapixels for an astoundingly high
resolution of 3,264 x 2,448 pixels. Quality like this makes
images of exceptionally high definition possible--even when
cropped.
10x Zoom-Nikkor ED Lens
The 10x zoom gives you the power of a 35-350mm (35mm equivalent)
lens, while macro capability lets you get as close as 1.2 inches
(3 centimeters) from your subject. This combination is supported
by Nikons world-renowned optical technology, with two
Pro-Quality ED glass elements that delivers crisp, clear images
while minimizing chromatic aberration--all of which helps realize
the full potential of 8.0 effective megapixels.
Lifelike Image Reproduction
The Coolpix 8800s exclusive image processing technology takes
true-to-life images a step closer to reality. A 256-segment
matrix metering system enables optimal exposures in even the most
challenging lighting environments, while Matrix Auto White
Balance neutralizes color deviations created by ambient light
sources. Both advanced features allow the Coolpix 8800 to
preserve a faithful reproduction of color, detail, and gradation.
The Coolpix 8800's Vibration Reduction (VR) system. Vibration
Reduction (VR)
Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction) technology is an exciting
feature that allows sharp photographs to be taken when the camera
cannot be held perfectly still. Vibration Reduction offers the
ability to shoot at shutter speeds of more than three stops (or
eight times) slower, without the risk of camera vibrations
blurring your image. Camera shake occurs when the small movements
of your hands cause an image to blur when the shutter is
released. With Nikon's VR system, angular velocity sensors detect
camera movement and then calculate the direction and width of the
blurred area. Using this calculation, the VR unit automatically
adjusts to the camera vibrations by compensating for image
movement on the CCD. VR's steadying effect is easy to see, not
only in the images you take, but also on the LCD/viewfinder when
shooting.
Nikon's VR system offers the ability to shoot at shutter speeds
of more than three stops (or eight times) slower, allowing for
steady images in low-light settings.
* Use the active mode for best results when shooting from a
moving vehicle.
* With the 10x zoom providing a 350mm (35mm equivalent) range,
image blur will always be a concern when you're not using a
tripod. VR cuts down on image blur--even when using high-powered
zoom lenses.
* Image blur is always a concern in low-light shooting
situations. VR lets you take steady s without a speedlight or
a tripod. It is also effective for slow sync flash s.
* Sometimes you want to capture the flow of movement with a
slow-shutter . VR makes it happen while keeping the
background steady and clear.
* Use Normal mode to compensate for only non-intended camera
movement (camera shake). In this way, you can express motion in
the background while keeping the subject in clear focus.
* VR also works for the camera's movie modes, meaning clear and
steady movie s are easier than ever.
* VR is effective when attaching the telephoto converter
(TC-E17ED) with UR-E17, as well as the wide-angle converter
attachment (WM-E80). That means shooting at shutter speeds of
more than three stops is guaranteed from 28mm wide-angle to 600mm
telephoto (35mm equivalent).The VR system works in multiple
settings and modes, enabling shake-free movies, as well as zoom
and macro images. Scene Modes, Auto and Manual Setting
For the ultimate in creative control, choose between automatic,
aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual settings. Or
choose one of 15 scene modes to automatically adjust controls for
great pictures instantly. With a choice of 15 scene modes, you
can quickly select the most appropriate mode for the scene you
are capturing.
* Macro: Allows shooting as close as approximately 1.2 inches
from your subject.
* Movie mode: Capture live action with sound. Clips are saved as
a QuickTime movie, which can easily be e-mailed to family and
friends. Metering
Choose your preferred light metering system. Select Nikon's
exclusive 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, or autofocus
(AF) spot metering options. (Use matrix metering for general
shooting, center-weighted for a central subject, spot for
emphasis on a particular area, and AF spot to lock metering and
focus on a particular area. The in-camera red-eye fix corrects
most typical instances of red-eye during the picture taking
process. By the time you're ready for your next , the camera
has already fixed and saved the image, without the red eyes.
Autofocus
Contrast-detect TTL-AF, center, auto 5-area multi AF, manual
9-area multi AF selectable. AF Assist Illuminator makes sharp
focus possible when the subject is not well lit.
Flash
A hot shoe lets you connect an additional Nikon speedlight
(flash) to the top of the camera. The six-mode built-in flash
includes auto, red-eye reduction (by pre-flash), anytime flash,
flash cancel, slow sync, and rear-curtain sync. Features
one-touch upload for easy image transfer from camera to computer.
D-lighting
Improve images with strong back lighting or in shadow.
While in playback, select the D-lighting function, apply it and
save the corrected image. D-lighting fixes underexposed and
backlit images without harming the properly exposed areas of your
image.
PictureProject Software
Nikon PictureProject is a fast and powerful tool for organizing
and working with your pictures easily and intuitively.
PictureProject will let you transfer your pictures from your
camera seamlessly. You can then edit, remove red-eye, enhance,
crop, print, e-mail, post pictures to the Web, or create a photo
album. You can even publish them to your PDA, create slideshows
with music, or stitch together a number of pictures to create a
stunning panorama.
With Nikon PictureProject, you can spend more time taking
pictures instead of managing them and then easily store,
organize, and share your memories. PictureProject will work with
Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, and XP, as well as Mac OS X (10.1.5 or
later).
What's in the Box:
Camera, lens cap, strap, USB cable, audio-video cable,
rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL7), battery charger
(MH-56), wireless remote controller (ML-L3), and PictureProject
CD-ROM.