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Nikon Coolpix 8800

By: Shawn Barnett & Dave Etchells

Nikon improves on its flagship 8 megapixel prosumer camera with a longer zoom and vibration reduction to improve long handheld shots.

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Reference: Datasheet

Review First Posted: 09/16/2004, Updated: 11/23/2004

MSRP $999 US

General
Model Name:	Nikon Coolpix 8800
Model Number:	8800
Camera Format:	SLR-style
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$999.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2004-10-31
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	ML-L3 infra-red
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:	Metal
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	21.2 oz (600 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	4.6 x 3.3 x 4.8 in. (116 x 85 x 121 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3264x2448, 3264x2176, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200
Movie Resolution:	640x480, 320x240
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	8.00
CCD Size (inches):	2/3"
CCD Filter Type:	Unknown
CCD Manufacturer:	Unknown CCD
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	6
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35 - 350 mm
Zoom Ratio:	10.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum:	0.0820
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 - 10000 cm 1.2 - 4081.6 in
Min Macro Area:	55 x 41 mm 2.2 x 1.6 in
Min Aperture:	f/8.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - f/8
Aperture Step Size:	0.33
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	Body Threads w/ adapter
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	0.44" EVF w/ 235k pixels
Optical VF Accuracy:	98%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	98%
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):	134000
Max Playback Zoom:	10.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:	50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	8
White Balance Settings:	Auto / Daylight / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Cloudy / Speedlight / Shade / Manual
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	8
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/8000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	256-segment Matrix, Spot, Center-Weighted, Spot AF area
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Self Timer:	3 or 10
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	6
Flash Modes:	Auto, Cancel, Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime, Night Portrait (Slow Sync), Rear Curtain Sync
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	6.0
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 0.5 - 6.0 m (1.8 - 19.8 ft); Tele: 1.0 - 3.0 m (3.3 - 9.1 ft)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Other Memory Types:	None
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, TIFF-RGB
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:	PictureProject CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing
Startup Time:	3.600 seconds
Shutdown Time:	3.500 seconds
Play -> Record:	2.700 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):	5.000 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:	0.530 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:	0.270 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.070 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:	15.980 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res:	2.670 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	1.890 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	5
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	2.250
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:	1809.00
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL7
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Batteries Included:	Proprietary EN-EL7 Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website