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Nikon Coolpix P80
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HQ Grade: B
| 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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- 7th of 12 in Coolpix
- 24th of 63 in Extended Zoom
- 50th of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 21st of 73 in Nikon
- 26th of 87 in $350 - $600
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Answered Questions for the Nikon Coolpix P80
- 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: Can I download from the P80 with a windows 2000 operating system?
- A: The camera has two format modes, PTP and MSC .... The second is USB mass... read more
- Q: Looking for a multi-use camera: personal and professional.
- A: hello Linniethe panasonic lz8 is good compromise between cost and peformanceat $150 us it is... read more
- Q: More help with Blurry pictures
- A: What your Kodak do is to raise the speed and ISO so that moving objects... read more
- 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: how do I take continuous pictures using the self timer?
- A: I'm not sure that the P80 is equipped to perform this function. 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: 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
Open Questions for the Nikon Coolpix P80
- Q: Can you use interchangable lenses with the p80
- 20 points for best answer - No replies
- Q: how do i take black and white pictures on my nikon p80
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: which 1 is better nikon p80 or canon sx10 IS ?
- 5 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: what is its price in calcutta?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Can anyone tell more about your experiences with the Nikon P80? As i am planning to get it. At the same time i'm looking at the Olympus SP-565UZ.
- 18 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: i would like to know nikon p80 on overall is good to buy or not.
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: How do I get less blurry pictures???
- 4 replies
- Q: Does the Nikon Coolpix P80 have wideangle capacity & what are downsides to the non-moveable LCD?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Is there anyone who makes an underwater housing for this camera
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Indoor photos with low light and wide angle lens
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I want a versatile camera with ultrazoom and good flash range.
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: CoolPix P80 vs Sony H9 vs Sony H50
- 10 points for best answer - 8 replies
- Q: Trying to pick between the P-80 or SP-570
- 20 points for best answer - 12 replies
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