Call for Better Price $$$ The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is the ideal camera for serious photographers who consider the lens's quality and coverage as a critical factor in their regular shooting. The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is well prepared to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use - it is constructed with a compact, lightweight magnesium alloy body that has been designed for durability and portability, with a secure, comfortable grip for stability during shooting. Nikon has employed a high resolution (238,000 pixel) electronic viewfinder (EVF) for extremely sharp, through-the-lens viewing. In addition, users can use the large 1.8" vari-angle LCD panel to review shots on the go. No matter the type or size of a camera, great pictures begin with great lenses. More professionals choose Nikkor lenses, and that very same quality is built into the Nikkor lens of every Nikon Coolpix digital camera, including the Nikon Coolpix 8800. The Nikon Coolpix 8800 has a zoom range of 35-350 mm (35mm equivalent). The lens incorporates ED glass elements to produce clear, sharp, colorful images. Furthermore, The lens of the Coolpix 8800 incorporates Nikon's Vibration Reduction System. VR gives Coolpix 8800 photographers the tool they need to achieve sharp, clear images when shooting in low light or when taking handheld telephoto and macro shots. The Nikon Coolpix 8800 digital camera incorporates four exposure modes to give the photographer ultimate creative control over their image capture. These modes include Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A] and Manual [M]. The camera also offers an automatic mode, which makes the Coolpix 8800 an ideal tool in situations where operation needs to be 'point-and-shoot' simple. For added convenience, the camera incorporates 12 preset Scene Modes that allow for striking images in practically any shooting situation. The camera has the ability to capture images in RAW recording mode (NEF format) for maximum image control and manipulation after the picture is taken using Nikon's new Capture 4.2 software available for download at www.nikontechusa.com. The camera also supports the newly adopted JPEG EXTRA file format, which offers higher image quality with less compression (compression rate: 1/2) in addition to its Basic, Normal, Fine, TIFF and NEF/RAW settings. Key Features • 8.0 Megapixel Resolution With its impressive 8 megapixels of clarity, the Coolpix 8800 can capture incredible detail to produce sharp, beautiful prints as large as 20 x 30". • 10x Zoom Nikoor Lens The 10x zoom gives you the power of a 35-350mm (35mm equivalent) lens, while Macro capability lets you get as close as 1.2 in. (3cm). This combination is supported by Nikon's world-renowned optical technology, with two Pro-Quality ED glass elements delivering crisp, clear images while minimizing chromatic aberration - all of which helps realize the full potential of 8.0 megapixel effective resolution. • Vibration Reduction (VR) System The lens of the Coolpix 8800 incorporates Nikon's Vibration Reduction System. VR automatically detects and compensates for the small camera movements that cause image blur. This offers the user the ability to shoot at shutter speeds up to three stops slower without the risk of camera vibrations blurring the image. Along with Normal Mode, which enables remarkably clear handheld shots, Active Mode helps to ensure a smoother view in shaky conditions like a moving vehicle. VR gives Coolpix 8800 photographers the tool they need to achieve sharp, clear images when shooting in low light or when taking handheld telephoto and macro shots. • Scene Modes with Scene Assist 15 Scene Modes automatically adjust controls for great pictures instantly. With a choice of 15 Scene Modes, you can quickly select the most appropriate mode for the "scene" you are capturing. The Scene Assist feature guides you to take better pictures in Portrait, Landscape, Sports and Night Portrait Scene Modes by providing framing guides to help set focus and framing for the most common picture taking situations. • Movie Mode with Time Lapse Feature Capture live action with sound, and the clips are saved as a QuickTime movie, which can easily be emailed to family and friends. With the Time Lapse feature, the camera takes a series of still images at specified intervals (30 seconds to 60 minutes) and joins these frames together to create a Quicktime movie with a frame rate of 30 frames per second. • Advanced Metering Choose your preferred light metering system. Select Nikon's exclusive 256-Segment Matrix metering, Center-Weighted, Spot or Autofocus Spot metering options. Use the Matrix metering for general shooting, center-weighted for a central subject, spot for emphasis on a particular area and AF spot to lock metering and focus on a particular area. • Nikon In-Camera Red-Eye Fix This feature corrects most typical instances of red-eye during the picture taking process. By the time you're ready for your next shot, the camera has already fixed and saved the image, without the red eyes. • Multiple Autofocus Modes With Contrast-Detect TTL-AF, you can choose between Center AF, Auto 5-area multi AF, and manual 9-area multi AF. The AF Assist Illuminator makes sharp focus possible when the subject is not well lit. • Built-in and External Flash The 6-mode built-in flash with Auto, Red-Eye Reduction (by pre-flash), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel, Slow Sync and Rear-Curtain Sync, is versatile and effective up to 19'. A hot shoe lets you connect an additional Nikon Speedlight (flash) to the top of the camera. • D-Lighting Function to Improve Difficult Lighting Situations Improve images shot with strong back lighting or in shadow with the D-Lighting Function. While in playback, select the D-Lighting function, apply it and save the corrected image. D-Lighting fixes underexposed and backlit images without harming the properly exposed areas of your image. • Includes PictureProject Software Nikon PictureProject is a fast and powerful tool for organizing and working with your pictures easily and intuitively. PictureProject will let you transfer your pictures from your camera seamlessly - you can then edit, remove red-eye, enhance, crop, print, e-mail, post pictures to the web or create a photo album. You can even publish them to your PDA, create slideshows with music or stitch together a number of pictures to create a stunning panorama. • One Touch Features The camera features One-Touch Upload for easy image transfer from camera to computer. Once your images are uploaded, use the One-Touch Red-Eye Fix with the PictureProject software to fix one of the most common image problems in a snap. One Touch Upload to the Web Lets you upload images to the NikonNet site, then enjoy exciting features such as easy album creation, e-card personalization, simple editing, and even gift shopping • Print Directly From Your Camera You can send images directly to print, without the need of a PC, when using PictBridge and USB Direct Print compatible printers. Image Quality Image Sensor 2/3" 8.31 Megapixel CCD Effective Resolution 8.0 million pixels Color Depth 24-Bit RGB Color Modes Saturation Control (-2 to +2, Black & White) Image File Formats RAW (NEF) Hi (TIFF-RGB) JPEG (Extra - 1:2, Fine - 1:4, Normal - 1:8, Basic - 1:16) JPEG is baseline-compliant; Exif 2.2, DCF & DPOF compliant Recorded Resolution 8M (3264 x 2448) 3:2 (3264 x 2176) 5M (2592 x 1944) 3M (2048 x 1536) 2M (1600 x 1200) 1M (1280 x 960) PC (1024 x 768) TV (640 x 480) Video Recording QuickTime (Motion JPEG) Movie with sound TV movie 640 (640 x 480 pixels) @ 30fps Small movie 320 (320 x 240 pixels) @ 15fps Time-lapse movie (640 x 480 pixels) @ 30fps (1050 frames) Sepia movie 320 (320 x 240 pixels) @ 5fps B/W movie 320 (320 x 240 pixels) @ 15fps Clip Length limited only by available memory Audio Recording WAV (sound files) Up to 60 seconds record with image Optics Lens Type Zoom-Nikkor ED Lens (16 elements in 10 groups with two glass molded ED lens elements) with Vibration Reduction (Lens shift type) Optical Zoom 10x Lens Focal Length 8.9mm - 89mm (35mm - 350mm equivalent) Digital Zoom 4x Minimum Focus Distance 1.2" (3cm) Maximum Aperture f/2.8-5.2 Accessory Lens/Filter Mount Proprietary Compatible Filters Include: FF-CP11 NC - UV Protector FF-CP11 CPL - Circular Polarizer FF-CP11 ND4 - Neutral Density Compatible Lens Accessories Include: FC-E9 - Fisheye Converter (requires UR-E18 lens adapter) WM-E80 - Wideangle Converter (requires UR-E17 lens adapter) TC-E17ED - Telephoto Converter (requires UR-E17 lens adapter) Focus Control Focus Type Hybrid AF with Ranging AF using AF ranging sensor and contrast-detect TTL AF with AF-assist illuminator (Center, Auto 5-area multi AF, & manual 9-area multi AF selectable); 3 Focus Modes (Continuous AF, Single AF, Manual Focus with focus cdonfirmation indication) Focus Range Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity Macro & Manual: 1.2 in. (3cm) - infinity Exposure Control Sensitivity Auto (auto gain to ISO 200), Selectable ISO (50, 100, 200, 400) Shutter Type Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter Shutter Speed 2 - 1/3000 second in auto and P modes 8 - 1/3000 second in S and A modes 8 - 1/3000 second in M mode 1/30 - 1/8000 second in Ultra HS mode Up to 10 minutes in BULB/TIME mode Maximum at some apertures is 1/1500 second Aperture Range f/2.8-5.2 - f/8.0 (10 steps in 1/3EV increments) 7-blade iris diaphragm Exposure Metering 4-mode TTL metering (256-segment Matrix, Spot, Center-Weighted, Spot AF area) Exposure Modes Programmed Auto with Flexible Program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M], Exposure Compensation (+/-2EV in 1/3EV steps), Auto Exposure Bracketing, AE-BSS (Best Shot Selector) White Balance Modes Auto White Balance with TTL control, 6-mode Manual with fine tuning (Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Speedlight, Shade), Preset, White Balance Bracketing Scene Modes Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night landscape, Museum, Fireworks show, Close up, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Sports, and Dusk/Dawn Flash Built-in Flash Yes; Pop-up type (Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime Flash, Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash), Rear Curtain Sync Effective Flash Range Wide: 1.8' - 19.8' (0.5m - 6.0m) Tele: 1.8' - 9.1' (0.5m - 3.0m) External Flash Connection Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock External Flash Control Standard i-TTL flash (Compatible with Nikon Speedlight SB-800 & SB-600 Flash Units Performance Start-Up Time Not Specified Shutter Lag 0.1 Second (estimated) Time Between Shots Less than 1 second Burst Capability Continuous H: 2.3 fps; up to 5 frames Continuous L: 1.2 fps; up to 11 frames Multi-shot 16: 16 consecutive frames at 1.6 fps Ultra HS (highspeed): 640 x 480 pixels @ 30 fps, up to 100 frames Self Timer 10 seconds or 3 seconds Interval Recording 30 second to 60 minute interval up to 1050 frames; yields a Quicktime movie with a frame rate of 30 fps Date & Time Stamp Yes Memory & Power Built-in Memory No Compatible Memory Cards CompactFlash (type I & II) MicroDrive Recording Capacity No Memory Included - Capacity Listed with 256MB CompactFlash Card Still Image Capacity RAW Hi Extra Fine Normal Basic 8M 20 20 30 60 125 240 3:2 - 20 35 70 140 275 5M - - 50 100 95 370 3M - - 80 155 310 600 2M - - 130 250 485 870 1M - - 200 390 710 1305 PC - - 310 600 975 1565 TV - - 710 1305 1955 2610 Video Capacity Video Mode Record Time TV movie 640 60 seconds Small movie 320 895 seconds Time-lapse movie 35 seconds Sepia movie 320 895 seconds B/W movie 320 895 seconds Battery Type EN-EL7 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included) MB-CP11 Battery Pack (optional) with six 1.5V AA-size (LR6) batteries Power Adapter EH-54 AC Adapter (optional) Input/Output Computer Interface USB 2.0 (High Speed) Direct Print Capable Yes (PictBridge) Remote Control ML-L3 remote controller (included) Video Output Yes (NTSC & PAL) Web-Cam Capable No System & Software Requirements Windows System Pentium Processor (or equivalent) Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP 64MB RAM 60MB available Hard Disk space 800 x 600 Display with 16-bit color (full color recommended) CD-ROM drive required for installation USB Port Macintosh System PowerPC Processor (G series) Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later) 64MB RAM 60MB available Hard Disk space 800 x 600 Display with 16-bit color (full color recommended) CD-ROM drive required for installation Built-in USB Port Display Viewfinder Electronic Viewfinder (0.44", 235,000-dot, polysilicon TFT color LCD) with Diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1) LCD Display 1.8", Vari-angle 134,000-dot High Transmissive Advanced TFT color LCD monitor with brightness and hue adjustment Language Options English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean Playback Options Full-frame, Thumbnail (4/9 segments), Slide show, Movie with audio, Playback zoom (up to 10x), File information, Shooting information, Histogram indication and highlight point display, Focus confirmation indication, RAW image playback, Small picture, D-Lighting feature Physical Dimensions (HxWxD) 3.3" x 4.6" x 4.8" (85mm x 116mm x 121mm) Weight 21.2 oz. (600g) without battery • EN-EL7 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery • MH-56 Battery Charger • USB Cable • Audio/Video Cable • Lens Cap • Strap • ML-L3 Wireless Remote Controller • PictureProject CD-ROM. • User's Guide • 1-Year U.S.A. Limited Warranty