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Nikon Coolpix 8800 Camera User Review

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User Rating 5 Star Rating

From Dick Kane

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Name of product: 

Nikon Coolpix 8800

Approximate date of purchase: 

A year or two after it was put on the market

My Review 

I am an advanced amateur who has used a Nikon Coolpix 8800 very heavily since purchasing it several years ago, just before it was removed from the market. It has served me very, very well. I was and still am able to print 11x17 and even 13x19 images suitable for matting and framing for art shows at local art galleries, restaurants, etc. Being somewhat limited in mobility, I find the 10X zoom from 35mm to 350mm, along with the fully articulated viewer, has enabled me to make images, which otherwise would have been impossible. Sharp describes my images. I am well pleased, but I am considering upgrading to a medium priced DSLR so as to be able to print larger and sharper images.

Camera "pros" 

Very sharp lens, fully articulated viewing screen, remote infrared shutter release, and solid build.

Camera "cons" 

None of any consequence that I can think of at the moment.

Is this camera easy to use? 

About average

How is the image quality in good lighting? 

Shoots great photos

How is the image quality when using the flash? 

Shoots great photos

Do you like the camera's style and feel? 

Yes

How is the camera's LCD screen? 

About average

Do you feel like the camera is/was a good value? 

Yes

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says:

Thanks for sharing your opinions on this camera!

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