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Nikon Coolpix P80
Nikon Coolpix P80
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A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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Q: Is it worth getting the P80 for a beginner who's mad about photography like me ??
A: Absolutely. Very highly rated, nice long zoom. If you're not ready to take the DSLR... read more
Q: Panasonic FZ18 or Olympus Sp570UZ or Nikon P80
A: I would say the Nikon P80, because the features are the best, and the photo... read more
Q: How important is RAW for HDR?
A: Personally, I would spend the extra $100 and get the new Canon G10. RAW mode... read more
Q: Does anyone have an opinion between the P80 and the NEW Canon SX10 IS?
A: I'd say go for the new Canon SX10, the pictures it produces seem slightly better... read more
Q: How does the time lapse movie mode work in the Nikon P80 ?
A: It's not a gimmick, you can take time lapse movie in movie mode but in... read more
Q: How does P80 do with night action shots?
A: Hi Sonya,I think you might have issues depending on how far away you are and... read more
Q: How can I take a good pic in low light with P80? The focus stays red and does not change to green in this conditions, low light!
A: There's usually a twilight setting which works good for if you have a little bit... read more
Q: Does the Nikon P80 automatically put a date stamp on pictures?
A: Actually, that's not entirely accurate, joe. In fact, it's just the opposite. Simply put, you... read more
Q: What would be better for a concert? The Coolpix P80 or Canon S515?
A: Ah, that was confusing... spent about 10 minutes wondering what the Canon S515 is, but... read more
Q: Will a 4gb SDHC work in my new Coolpix P80?
A: You should be fine. I'm pretty sure this camera accepts 4 gb cards. It's actually... read more
Q: Has anyone else experienced a funny sound while in continuous shooting mode?
A: I believe when you go into a continuous shooting mode, the focus system gets a... read more
Q: How do I take Sepia pictures?
A: My recommendation is to handle it with software. Try Picasa. It's a much better photo... read more
Q: CoolpixP80 vs Panasonic FZ18 : which has the easiest operation software to learn for the average photographer?
A: Now that we're into the digital age, I tend to avoid using any effects filters... read more
Q: What other cameras with similar features should I compare with the P80?
A: Canon has the S5IS. It's highly ranked and performs very well.To get comparisons, you may... read more
Q: Coolpix P80 or powershot S5 IS
A: More megapixels isn't necessarily better, joe. In fact, anything over 6MP for your basic snapshot... read more
Q: Nikon P 5100 and P80
A: On focal length alone the P80 wins hands down. It's hard to walk away from... read more
Q: Can the P80 take movies in a relatively dark room. Can I zoom in movie mode?
A: No u cannot change the optical zoom in movie u can use limited digital zoom... read more

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