Sunday, August 26, 2012

Learn More About The Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera

By James Smith


Most people select a camera to have a convenient way to capture memories while on vacation or during special family events. You are making the right choice by researching the features available on the Nikon Coolpix P80. This versatile camera has all the sophisticated features available in a D-SLR packed into the convenience of an easy to use point and shoot.

First we will explore the special features. The 18x zoom utilizes wide angle technology. Using raw numbers, it features f/2.8-4.5 with 4.6-84.2 mm. What you should take away is that it has a powerful zoom. You need this features for shooting photos from a long distance and close-ups of small objects.

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.

Next, we will look at how Nikon has merged a simple automatic camera with the more sophisticated D-SLR capabilities. In automatic mode the user does nothing more than line up the shot and snap the photo. A D-SLR camera requires the user to be able to manually set shutter speed, focal length and light sensitivity.

With the Nikon Coolpix P80, users have the option of setting the unit to manual and controlling the shutter speed and more. Users can capture landscapes or lightning. A slow shutter speed will capture fast moving objects even in low light conditions. A faster speed will snap a hummingbird in midflight. There are numerous possibilities and when you have this kind of control you can develop your own style.

You choose whether you want the camera to choose the settings or put it in manual mode and do the work yourself. Available settings:Manual Setting, Auto Setting, Scene Setting, Aperture-Priority Auto, Shutter-Priority or Programmed Auto

You now have a good idea of what this camera is capable of doing. photographers get two cameras in one unit. One version allows the user to control all the settings while the other does the work for you. In automatic mode, users select a setting and let the camera do 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

Camera Advantages: The ISO sensitivity is 64-6400 Various flash settings Features rechargeable battery Option to use presets or manual controls Multiple Scene preset options

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

My conclusion: This is the ideal camera for anyone who wants the option to point and shoot on the fly or get more involved with D-SLR and choose custom settings for taking photos. I hope this information will help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Coolpix P80 and you will soon be capturing your own memories to relive the moments and share them with friends and family




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