Nikon Corporation also known as Nikon is one of the most famous Japanese companies that specialize in optics and imaging. It was started in the year 1917, under the name Nihon and was renamed to Nikon Corporation after its most famous Nikon series of camera, in 1988. The company’s vast product line includes cameras, microscopes, binoculars, measurement instruments, and even steppers.
The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is a digital camera, and is a part of the Coolpix series. This camera is equipped with 8.0 megapixels CCD for capturing high resolution images. Its 10X Telephoto Optical Zoom-Nikkor ED lens allows the user to capture full range, wide-angled, and telephoto shots. The camera’s movie mode allows the user to capture videos with audio at a speed of 30 fps with a resolution of 640x480 pixels. The incorporated 256-segment Matrix Metering system provides optimal exposures even in low lighting conditions, while the Matrix Auto White Balance helps in reducing the color deviations. One can easily select from any of the 15 Scene Modes, an appropriate scene for capturing the desired moment. The integrated Vibration Reduction technology automatically detects, and corrects unnecessary camera movements that cause blur images. It also enables the user to shoot at shutter speeds up to three stops slower, before the camera distorts the image due to its vibrations.
The camera’s 1.8-incd LCD display with the Quick Review feature allows the user to instantly review the image that he has taken. In addition, the camera’s Electronic Viewfinder and Vari-Angle LCD offer excellent frame coverage and bright light viewing. The D-Lighting helps in compensating the darker areas without affecting the other areas. The Nikon 8800 is bundled with softwares such as PictureProject, ArcSoft, and Panorama maker. Overall, Nikon 8800 is a high end, and a versatile camera. |
