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Nikon Coolpix P80

MSRP: $399

This lightweight digicam has a powerful 18X zoom and can take 30 consecutive shots.

Review date: Jul 3, 2008

While not for everybody, superzoom cameras are great for people who love taking photos outdoors and at sporting events. They’re also perfect for folks who either can’t afford—or are too intimidated by—full-blown digital SLRs. Like a DSLR, the 18X Nikon Coolpix P80 ($399) has a powerful lens and manual features aplenty, but it’s smaller and easier to use. Add in excellent image quality and burst shooting, and you’ve got yourself one versatile digicam. Big Zoom, Small Body The first thing you’ll notice about the P80—after its huge lens housing—is that it’s surprisingly lightweight. At 12.9 ounces, it’s lighter than the 15.9-ounce Canon PowerShot S5 IS

ProsCons
  • Powerful 18X zoom
  • Sports Continuous mode captures fast-moving subjects
  • Strong overall image quality
  • Lots of manual options
  • Lightweight
  • Weak low-light performance
  • Limited zoom in video mode

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Dana Wollman




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