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Nikon Coolpix 8800 8MP
Digital Camera with 10x Vibration Reduction Optical Zoom Lens
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 Nikon’s 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 8800’s 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.
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| The Coolpix 8800's
Vibration Reduction (VR) system.
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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.
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| 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 shots without a
speedlight or a tripod. It is also effective for slow sync flash shots.
- Sometimes you want to capture the flow
of movement with a slow-shutter shot. 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 shots 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).
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| 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 shot, 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 shot 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).
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