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My first 8800 is still working, but some of the features don't. I just bought one here in pristine condition for a hundred bucks. I bought a newer model 7 years ago, but still prefer the 8800.
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I bought this camera used and everything worked as designed. However, this is 14 year old technology so users should be prepared that it won't perform nearly as well a more modern camera such as my Nikon D5200. The camera has an excellent lens and produces excellent quality photos for an 8 MP camera. The biggest drawback is that it has a very small buffer that can't keep up with a modern CF flash card. An hour glass appears on the screen as the buffer empties and it seems to take forever. It reminds me of the early GPS systems "recalculating." That said, its a great little camera for stills and close-ups and unlike other "bridge" cameras of its era it shoots both RAW and JPEG. For under $75, its a very good buy.
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This camera uses a 2/3 CCD sensor, which is bigger than most of the newer,'more MP', cameras that followed, i.e. will a 12MP camera with a 1/2.3 CMOS sensor give you better pictures than this camera will? I don't think so... Because this camera is from the 2004-05 era of digital cameras, it can usually be found for under $100--and 8 MP is plenty of resolution for normal sized prints or Facebook. This camera is a joy to use, with adequate features/menus for most photographers. The only BAD feature of this camera, is the expense and UN-availability of the EN-EL7 battery that it uses. I've shopped far & wide on the internet, and bought one for $34, but I've seen sellers asking $100 for them--it's frigg'n ridiculous!!! Also, if you want an external flash, the Nikon SB-600 is more expensive than what the camera usually sells for.Read full review
The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is truly a great camera. I've used mine for 5.5 years so far, and while its time for an upgrade, I've got my moneys worth most definitely. Its a wonderful beginners camera, or a great back up camera. This camera spits out amazing colors, takes fabulous night shots, and has all around not given me many problems. Its a easy to use camera, easy to figure out. The only drawback i had was It wasn't very good at fast sports photography. Maybe i didn't practice enough with sports so it could have been me, but i never could get really good fast shots from it unless the sun was blaring down on everyone. anyway, its an excellent camera. For samples of pics I've taken with it, go to www.lizziemorrison.com
Overall, the Nikon Coopix 8800 is a wonderful camera. I am a professional photographer and I use this camera 95% of the time because it does what I need it to do. Sometimes called a "prosumer" level camera, the camera has more than enough features for an advanced amateur, and usually enough for a professional. Some snapshooters have claimed it was "too complicated" for them, but they probably never read the manual. The average Joe can use generic / snapshooter settings and do just fine -- but the advanced features are there if he needs them. I owned its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix 8700, for years, and won contests with it. Though the two models are similar in many respects, there are significant differences. For my money, the 8800 is the clear choice. You can buy an 8800 in nice condition on Ebay for about $150; it's a terrific bargain. Both cameras have GREAT optics and versatile exposure metering systems. A BIG problem with the 8700 was the "user interface". The 8700 controls SUCK. The 8800 revamped the controls, making the 8800 MUCH easier to use. The newer 8800 model can focus down to 1.5 INCHES, so you can capture a pimple on a mosquito with ease. Very handy for closeup work. The variable zoom reaches way out there, and the digital zoom even farther -- with some loss in resolution, of course. Initially, I was a bit concerned that the zoom mechanism might be a bit fragile and susceptible to dirt and sand, but I had no problems with it when I carried my 8700 on a motorcycle for 6,000 miles around the western U.S. for 4 months. Like most consumer-level cameras, both models suffer from "digital delay" -- the lag between pressing the shutter button and the shutter being fired. This can be a bit of a problem when shooting fast-moving things. Anticipate the action and follow through. For me, a MAJOR reason to own either model is the compact size of the camera and the choice of viewfinder or screen display. The viewfinder uses little battery power, while the screen lets you see what you're doing with the camera raised way above your head or down close to the ground. The size of the screen is big enough, AND it swivels horizontally and vertically! I REALLY like that and use it often. Both models will shoot surprisingly good video. The 8800 supports a faster frame rate for more life-like action, and a larger format. A minor criticism of both models is the weird, non-standard filter size of 53.5mm. That size is difficult to find -- and pricey. I had some 55mm filters around, so I invested in a step-down ring from 53.5mm to 52mm, and then a step-up ring to a larger size filter. The built-in flash of both models can be partially blocked by a large-diameter lens hood; it can be aggravating to have to remove the hood. Both models use readily-available Compact Flash cards. Invest in some large-capacity cards; high-resolution photos gobble up memory fast. Buy FAST cards; they will store high-res photos much quicker. A sometimes-severe limitation of both models is the small-ish size of the internal battery; it's easy to run out of battery power, especially if you use the flash much. Invest in in several additional batteries to take with you; if you're a prosumer or pro, buy an external battery pack for sure. A nice feature of both models is the viewfinder diopter; very nice to have if you wear glasses.Read full review
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