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Nikon Coolpix 4800

HQ Grade: D

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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60th of 64 in Extended Zoom (#1 is Panasonic FZ35)
69th of 74 in Nikon (#1 is Nikon D3000)
90th of 94 in $350 - $600 (#1 is Canon S90 IS)

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Editors' Comments

The Nikon Coolpix 4800 proves that small cameras can have a big zoom. Though it fits in your hand, the 4800 offers an impressive 8.3x optical zoom as well as 4-megapixel resolution. Designed for the point & shoot crowd, the Nikon 4800 offers fully automatic controls as well as 16 different scene modes, including beach, sunset, and party/indoor. An automatic... read more

Specifications

4.0 megapixels (effective)
8.3x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
auto focus only
program exposure only
JPEG format only
ISO range 50 - 400

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Answered Questions for the 4800

Q: what does the red palm/hand mean and how can I take it off?: A: The hand icon is the camera shake icon. From the manual:When lighting is poor and the flash is off, shutter... read more
Q: I cannot change flash mode from off to auto/redeye: A: I'm not sure about this, but maybe the camera is in an Auto mode (like Sunlight or something) where the... read more