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Summary: battery !
Review: Recently i bought my first digital camera .It is great but rapidly depleted batteries are a problem.You have to buy special charger and batteries for camera.It would be nice to use other common battery types wit this camera. ... ...
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Summary: Purchased via Amazon...still happy
Review: Taking a researched chance, I ordered this product through Amazon reading others' and the editorial review. Technically it appeared similar to the Canon S20 (competition at the time), but reviews made the difference.Five Stars from me. Seven months now...still amazing me. Deciding factors: -Technical adjustability -Metering system -Video mode (it's debatable whether I miss audio) -CF slot (compat with my other device and easy PC-Card adapter) -3M pixel -2CR5 battery (can purchase anywhere and same as my 35mm SLR) -Size, size, size Still happy with: -Finite control -CF memory -Size -Durability -Easy white-balance calibration (when auto won't do) -Image quality! Also purchased: -Lithium battery and recharger (a must!) -Slide adapter (not heavily used) -64MB CF (probably will go for 128MB and shoot with abandon) -Nikon's Case (works and fits, but I wish had shoulder strap) Aloha. .d.
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Summary: A good camera with some concerns to be aware of
Review: The 880 is a compact digital camera which produces excellent images. It does have its good and bad points: Good points:
1. Nice body - resembles a standard camera - viewfinder is useful except for macro when you have to use the LCD to aim. It grips and feels like a standard camera, which makes framing and squaring up an image easier for those trained on old film cameras.
2. Easy to use - despite some claims, the instructions are clear, and for the most the settings seem intuitive. It is easy to move between the various preset exposure-speed settings. These are preferrable over the generic "auto" setting. The base "auto" mode makes too many compromises, and results in images which are just "off". Bad points:
1. Missing some stuff. It comes with a small memory card, and without a rechargeable battery. Like nearly all digitals the Nikon inhales battery power. You MUST get a rechargeable battery, and a larger capacity Compact Flash memory card. Luckily the price seems to be falling on these. You should also get a card reader for your PC. Hooking up the camera to the PC is possible, but a card reader is far more convenient. No software included. 2. The lens cap must be removed manually, and if you forget to do so, you'll get very angry and worrisome sounding whirling and grinding noises. Most basic point and shoot and APS cameras have a warning mechanism to prevent the recessed lens from deploying while the lens cap is on. The on/off switch is convenient, but at times too much so. It can be jostled and you'll reach into your bag to discover it in the "on" position with the battery sapped. A firmer switch with a "snap" would be an improvement. 3. It is a bit pricey - I think that it would sell quite well, were it [...] cheaper... Still it is a nice camera with good technicial features, and capable of producing beautiful images.
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Summary: A good camera with some concerns to be aware of
Review: The 880 is a compact digital camera which produces excellent images. It does have its good and bad points: Good points:
1. Nice body - resembles a standard camera - viewfinder is useful except for macro when you have to use the LCD to aim. It grips and feels like a standard camera, which makes framing and squaring up an image easier for those trained on old film cameras.
2. Easy to use - despite some claims, the instructions are clear, and for the most the settings seem intuitive. It is easy to move between the various preset exposure-speed settings. These are preferrable over the generic "auto" setting. The base "auto" mode makes too many compromises, and results in images which are just "off". Bad points:
1. Missing some stuff. It comes with a small memory card, and without a rechargeable battery. Like nearly all digitals the Nikon inhales battery power. You MUST get a rechargeable battery, and a larger capacity Compact Flash memory card. Luckily the price seems to be falling on these. You should also get a card reader for your PC. Hooking up the camera to the PC is possible, but a card reader is far more convenient. No software included. 2. The lens cap must be removed manually, and if you forget to do so, you'll get very angry and worrisome sounding whirling and grinding noises. Most basic point and shoot and APS cameras have a warning mechanism to prevent the recessed lens from deploying while the lens cap is on. The on/off switch is convenient, but at times too much so. It can be jostled and you'll reach into your bag to discover it in the "on" position with the battery sapped. A firmer switch with a "snap" would be an improvement. 3. It is a bit pricey - I think that it would sell quite well, were it [...] cheaper... Still it is a nice camera with good technicial features, and capable of producing beautiful images.
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Summary: read this before you buy
Review: The most important element for me is the quality of the pictures. In that regard, the Nikon 880 does an outstanding job compared to past digital cameras. Sharpness, brightness, etc. are all pretty good. At the Fine Quality/Full Image mode, I can squeeze 81 pictures onto a 128MB Compact Flash card - perfect for a full day's use. I also bought the rechargeable battery, which is an absolute must given that digital cameras eat-up batteries. I like the fact that the camera can also fit a CR5 battery, which is readily available in most shops. That way, if I run out of juice half way during the day, I can always just walk into almost any photo shop and buy an extra battery (some of my older models did not support this simple option). Nikon has preset scene modes that are great to use. I like the fact that I can easily switch to a landscape or indoor mode with a few clicks. The menus are also very well laid out and quite intuitively easy to use. I was a little distraught though when I went to install the software and the computer refused to recognize the USB connection. Then I realized that I had to download the USB drivers from the Nikon website in order for the USB connection to be recognized (the software included is for the "serial" connection and the updated software has to be downloaded). This was extra burden I would rather have avoided, but maybe this was a problem only for the early Nikon 880 shipments. I cannot sing enough praise for such a detailed, yet easy to use camera. It can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be, and that perhaps is its biggest selling point. One irritating point is the "noise" the camera makes as it tries to focus. The Nikon 880 makes a lot of "whizzing" sounds as it focuses -- a bit too conspicuous in quiet environments. In the end, the Nikon 880 is simply an outstanding digital camera that should last me at least two more generations of digital photography. The only thing that bugged me was that I had to dish out extra money for the rechargeable battery, which in my opinion should have been included. Nevertheless, this is the new ESSENTIAL product for digital photography.-DC
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Summary: Great Camera
Review: The only reason that I didn't give this camera five star is that the bateery life is sucks and 8MB flash compact card is to little. Picture queality is excellent! User friendly and full pack of features. This is an excellent buy!
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Summary: A VERY Cool Camera!
Review: Three main features of the CoolPix 880 make the camera my favorite of the four I have used extensively. First, the camera is very small! It is no larger than your typical advantix film camera, and is light enough so as not to be a burden in a purse, bag, or even large pocket. As a result of its small size, I find myself taking it most everywhere I go and getting some great shots! Second, the quality is incredible. Though this camera, like all other digital cameras, does not perform particularly well under low-light conditions, the resolution and clarity of the images is incredible if you give the camera a decent amount of light! Edges are crisp, colors brilliant, and details clear. Third, the camera has a variety of helpful but EASY TO USE features. This is important. Unlike the Canon G1, using the more advanced features (such as Snow and Beach mode, Portrait Mode, etc.) is as easy as turning a dial and selecting which mode you want. Really! No fussing with multiple menus and dials. Setting up the date and time, resolution, quality, etc. is also very easy and quick. The only shortcoming of the 880 is that it is by no means a complete camera out of the box. I had to spend quite a bit of money to get a suitable memory card and a rechargeable battery. It's a small pain, but for a camera as cool as this Nikon is, I can live with it. A great buy.
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