9/21/2012

Learn More About The Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera

By James Smith


The purpose of buying a camera is to have the ability to take photos of special moments in time so you can relive them whenever you want. You are already on the right track if you are thinking about buying the Nikon Coolpix P80. This powerful camera offers all the advanced features of a D-SLR model with the option to go fully automatic just like any other point and shoot model.

I will give you a closer look at the special features. It all starts with the 18x zoom with wide angle capabilities. For those of you who like numbers, it has 4.6-84.2 mm with f/2.8-4.5. All you really need to know is it has great zoom capabilities. Zoom is important when you are taking close ups of stationary objects or shooting from a long distance away.

The downside is there is some shacking when the zoom is at the highest setting. Nikon has compensated for this with an image-sensor shift technology that eliminates blurry pictures and shacking.

Now, lets discuss how Nikon is trying to bridge the gap between the point and shoot cameras and D-SLR. Point and shoot camera is a simple tools to take pictures and D-SLR are the more complex way to capture pictures. When I say complex, I mean you are able to control the focal length, how long the shutter says open and how light sensitive the camera is.

The Nikon Coolpix P80 gives users the ability to shoot in manual mode and take control of light levels and more. Users can shoot everything from lightning to landscapes. Slower shutters speeds are preferable for objects moving quickly. Faster speeds will capture the details of a hummingbird hovering over a flower. With so many options, you can develop a style all your own.

It is your choice whether you control the settings or let the camera do the work. There are numerous settings for the user to consider: Auto, Manual, Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Scene, Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority (S)

By now you realize how advanced this camera is. It is actually two cameras in one. One is the simple to use point and shoot variety and the other allows complete control over every detail. In the point and shoot mode, the user chooses the desired result and the camera does the rest.

You can set the camera to Scene and choose a special effects option. The camera will automatically produce one of the following effects: Beach/Snow Effect, Copy Mode, Back Light Effect, Close Up Shot, Face-Priority AF, Dusk/Dawn Lighting Conditions, Landscape Photo, Fireworks Show Effect, Night Landscape Shot, Museum Photo, Panorama Assist Mode, Night Portrait Setting, Portrait Shot, Party Photo, Sunset Lighting, Voice Recording Setting or Sports Mode

You also have the ability to control the light,. just select settings dial to manually or select one of the following presets: Cloudy day photos, Flash photos, Daylight photos, Incandescent lighting, Fluorescent lighting, White Balance setting, Auto mode

we have collected a few pros and cons from other users. Camera Pros: A variety of Scene modes to choose from ISO sensitivity 64-6400 Versatile flash settings Rechargeable Battery Choice between preset controls and manual mode

Camera Cons: Sometimes photos are washed out when taken in bright sunlight. Decreased picture quality at 18x zoom. Upload to computer is slow. The User need to remember to recharge the battery and No RAW file capability

The Conclusion, great camera if you want to dive into the D-SLR realm or have a very powerful point and shoot cameras. I hope you benefited from this article and you are one step closer to capture unforgettable memories.




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