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Nikon S8000 Black 14.2MP 10x Zoom Digital Camera

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Capture Stunning Photos with the Nikon Coolpix S8000The Nikon Coolpix S8000 is a super-slim digital camera that combines 14.2 megapixels with a 10x optical zoom lens. Featuring Nikon's VR image stabilization and a bright 3.0-inch LCD, this camera makes it easy to capture stunning photos and HD mo...

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Overview

Capture Stunning Photos with the Nikon Coolpix S8000

The Nikon Coolpix S8000 is a super-slim digital camera that combines 14.2 megapixels with a 10x optical zoom lens. Featuring Nikon's VR image stabilization and a bright 3.0-inch LCD, this camera makes it easy to capture stunning photos and HD movies with incredible clarity and detail.

  • Resolution: 14.2 Megapixels
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
  • LCD: 3.0-inch VGA (921k-dot) Clear Color Display
  • Movie Recording: 720p HD
  • Image Stabilization: Vibration Reduction (VR)

Key Features

14.2 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches

10x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens; 3.0-inch VGA (921k-dot) Clear Color Display

720p HD movie recording at 30fps; HDMI output

Creative Slider creates pictures, in camera, by simply adjusting brightness, vividness and color hue

4-way VR Image Stabilization System; Smart Portrait System

Specifications

Megapixels
14.2MP
Optical Zoom
10x
Lens Type
Wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
Display Size
3.0-inch
Display Resolution
VGA (921k-dot) Clear Color Display
Video Recording
720p HD at 30fps
Video Output
HDMI
Image Stabilization
4-way VR Image Stabilization System
Portrait System
Smart Portrait System
Creative Features
Creative Slider (brightness, vividness, color hue adjustment)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Captures stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches with its 14.2 megapixels, offering high-resolution images.
  • Equipped with a 10x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, providing versatile zoom capabilities from wide to telephoto.
  • Features a 3.0-inch VGA (921k-dot) Clear Color Display, offering a clear and detailed view for framing and reviewing shots.
  • Records 720p HD movies at 30fps, allowing users to capture high-definition video alongside still photography.
  • Includes an HDMI output, enabling direct connection to HDTVs for viewing photos and videos in high quality.
  • The Creative Slider allows for in-camera adjustments of brightness, vividness, and color hue, offering creative control.
  • Incorporates a 4-way VR Image Stabilization System to reduce blur caused by camera shake, ensuring sharper images.
  • Utilizes Nikon's Smart Portrait System for enhanced portrait photography, helping to achieve better results with faces.

👎 Cons

  • While 720p HD movie recording is offered, it is not Full HD (1080p), which is now a standard in many modern cameras.
  • The 3.0-inch display, while clear, does not feature touchscreen functionality, which some users might prefer for navigation.
  • The camera's internal storage capacity is not specified, which could mean reliance on external memory cards from the start.
  • Battery life details are not provided, making it difficult to assess how long it can operate on a single charge during extended use.
  • Optical viewfinder is not mentioned, so framing is likely reliant solely on the LCD screen, which can be challenging in bright sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Nikon S8000 digital camera features 14.2 megapixels, suitable for creating large, detailed prints.
Yes, the Nikon S8000 is capable of recording 720p HD movies at 30 frames per second.
This camera is equipped with a 10x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, offering versatile focal lengths.
Yes, it includes a 4-way VR Image Stabilization System to help reduce blur from camera shake.
Yes, the Nikon S8000 features an HDMI output, allowing for direct connection to an HDTV.

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