The Nikon Coolpix 8800 released on September 16, 2004 further expanded the "ProSumer" lineup of Nikon's heroic "ProMer". Equipped with 10 times zoomed lens and 8800 of optical shock absorbing technology appeared to be more young and full of vitality. As a member of "Prosumer", 8800 refreshes people's hearts in the hearts of the connotation of such models. 8 megapixel sensors plus 10 times ED mirror, shock absorbing system, and richest coat modifications, allowing 8800 to mount the Nikon Digital Camera Series Leader. Not only that, but the complete automatic control system and 12 scenarios are added to make us more comfortable and free, even if you are an initial digital camera world, you will not feel unfamiliar. In general, Nikon CoolPix 8800 combines powerful digital fashion features, let us take a look at it!
design
Although it seems to be cumbersome than the penetration of the same brother - 8700, 8800, the built-in 10x zoom lens and shock absorption systems will make us also look at it. Whether it is from the lens or an appearance, 8800 is the largest in the Nikon "Prosumer" series. However, corresponds to its powerful function, Nikon has made the largest stream of 8800. In order to save space, the autofocus and the damper control key are set on the left side of the lens cover.
In order to more conveniently, the control key of the 8800 flash is moved from the side of the camera to the upper part of the handle. There is also a set of function keys nearby, replacing the role of several function keys on the previous camera. In addition, the 8800 also designs a rotatable LCD screen, which is undoubtedly the best for consumers who are hobby to shoot the scene.
The black housing made of metal and rubber adds a few points of elevated color, with an peripheral size of 116 × 85 × 121 mm. In addition, 8800 691 grams of weight and compact lens design are quite perfect, while facing the relative lens, the operation is also very simple.
From the frontal operation panel, we can see the shot of the lens and timer, the latter is located in the middle of the lens and handle. In order to adapt the design of the lens, look from the left side of the camera, we can find that it is also circular. Here is the design of two control keys including the AF bonds and the damping switch, and then there is a shiny metal ring and the adapter's connection space. Oh, the speaker can also be found here.
The top of the camera is a set of control keys, slim status display panels, flash, and external flashing interface. You can manually pull the flash, and of course the camera will start yourself when you need it.
8800 Other control keys and user operating interfaces are located on the back of the camera. The upper left corner is an electronic viewfinder and a refractive adjustment disc, which is also very convenient for consumers wearing eye. The right side of the eyepiece is the monitor selection button. The AE / AF and zoom control keys are located in the upper right of the LCD screen, which is very easy to use the thumb operation when taking a photo. The rocker controls the conversion between optical zoom and digital zoom.
The 8800 also designed a "multi-angle" rotatable LCD monitor, which is the rear panel, but it can be rotated vertically in the axis of 270 degrees, can also be rotated at 360 degree horizontal, and when the camera is closed, the screen is opposite the camera The back is reclaimed, and the LCD can be protected from scratching.
The bottom of the 8800 is very flat. The slightly raised slender rubber shell makes the camera more secure when fixed on the tripod, and there will be no loose situation. The loading battery is fully removed, but there is no protection measures inside, so you must be careful, prevent the battery from slipping!
Their large feature of the mirror 8800 is the matching of the electronic viewfinder, of course, similar design is also available on 5700. In fact, the electronic viewfinder is actually a smaller size of the LCD screen, almost only for information and menus display. The selection key of the monitor is located on the right side of the mirror. 1.8-inch low temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD screen quality is quite excellent, and the rotatable exterior plus a gorgeous picture quality, of course, it is easier to attract your eye. 8800 also has a 9-point auto-focus system, that is, the camera will automatically select in nine different automatic angular areas, of course, you can also lock any one or several. In automatic mode, the part selected by the camera will be represented by red; in manual mode, 9 points will be displayed on the screen at the same time, and in white, only one point will behave to be red. In addition, the 8800 mirror provides many display options when capturing photos. Press the DISP key to cycle in all settings. Quick Review Function Keys Let us view the nearest photo that can be achieved by pressing the quick playback button above the LCD screen. In playback mode, the LCD screen provides many rich information through a series of display columns. In general, about 6 modes will be displayed, just press the DISP key and rotate the command keyboard. Optical lens
We also introduced the 8800 shots with 10 times zoom. Such lens maximum aperture is f / 2.8-f / 5.2, which can be set according to lens zoom. The minimum pore size is f / 8, there is no limit to the length of the focal length.
Exposure and flash
Nikon high-end "ProSumer" digital camera has always provided us with a broad exposure control area, of course, 8800 will not exceed The camera provides a menu item for the selection, aperture priority, manual exposure mode, and the like. The speed of the flash is between 2-1 / 3000s and shutters, apertures, and 8-1 / 3000s in manual mode in automatic and program mode.
Another major feature in the Nikon camera is its photo editing menu. Here, we can increase or reduce the color contrast of the photo. Like many digital cameras recently, 8800 also provides a series of color saturation options. However, unlike many cameras, 8800 in fact enhanced detailed features under B & W, not just abandoning color information. In addition, the sharpness of sharpness can also beautify the photos.
Shutter delay
When you press the camera's shutter, the actual function of the shutter has a certain time interval. For 8800, the time is relatively short, the reflection of the shutter is also good, although there is a certain time interval when performing a long-distance focus, so in general, 8800 is still a faster camera. If the previous photo does not deposit into the memory, you will start to capture the next one, and the time is too long.
Operating interface
8800 The LCD menu operating system is very easy to control for beginners and people who don't often use cameras, but for consumers who are very familiar with cameras, there seems to be not much used here. Of course, if you have already learned these features, you can easily manipulate 8800 through an external control key.
Shutter: Located on the top of the camera, it is also designed with a camera on its surroundings. Shutter button is a focus and exposure process when you press it, when you press all press, the shutter will quickly appear.
Function key: Rear behind the shutter, this button can also achieve its functionality through the setup menu. White balance, picture quality, picture size, sensitivity, continuous shooting, etc. can be set here.
Flash Control Key: The rear of the function key is the flash control button, you can press this button in all static shootings to adjust the settings of the flash.
Exposure compensation: Located on the right side of the flash. This key consideration is to adjust the degree of filling during the exposure process. In full playback mode, we can also record 20 seconds of sound files through this button.
Filter key: next to the flash control key. This button can control the opening and closing of the blue background lamp of the status display panel, then you can easily understand the above information. Mode dial: located in the upper right corner of the top of the panel. This is the core system control button of 8800. You can choose eight main operating modes while you can also set selection.
Command turntable: located in the upper right corner of the camera. This key generally needs to work together with other keys to change some of the settings of the camera.
Differential adjustment turntable: hidden on the left side of the mirror eyeglass. This key is used to adjust the mirror to adapt to the eyes of the eyes.
Monitoring Selection Key: Located on the right side of the mirror eyeglass. This button allows the mirror to move back and forth between EVF and LCD. Since the 8800 has no optical mirror, the button of the electronic viewfinder is not closed.
AE / AF Lock Key: On the right side of the monitor selection key. It can be used to lock the exposure or focus.
The focus control key: is located in the middle of the right side of the camera back panel. This rocker button operates the viewing mode in all optical focus mode.
Menu function key: adjacent to the LCD screen at the top of the camera. Whether it is shooting or playback mode, we can call the setup menu by it.
Quick Playback Key: Located below the menu function key. Let us call out the most recently taken photos in any case.
Delete key: below the quick playback button. In playback mode, it helps us delete unwanted photos, and in recording mode, it can be used to set the timer function.
The display key: below the delete key. It can choose a playback mode or record mode, and the information is arranged.
Four-way control keys: located on the right side of the camera back panel. It allows users to travel freely between information displayed by the LCD screen.
Focus mode key: When rotating the command turntable, press and lock this button to allow the camera to enter manual mode and adjust the focus distance.
VR On Key: Open or close 8800 shock absorbing system.
Camera storage system
8800 uses standard CF I and II memory cards, but there is no design start card in the camera. Considering the camera's appearance, consumers should still purchase 256MB memory cards.
Video output
The US and Japan version of 8800 includes NTSC video cables to connect to a TV. It is used in the European market for PAL.
power supply
The chargeable EN-EL7 lithium battery used by 8800 is located at the handle of the camera. 1100mAh's EN-EL7 battery, has a great progress than the previous model of Nikon's previous model.
Written in the last
From the above introduction, we can see that the CoolPix 8800 does represent another high-end key point of the Nikon high-end camera. In general, CoolPix 8800 will become new products that attract everyone's eye. In addition to some small shortcomings, CoolPix 8800 simple operation, humanized design, high efficiency zoom, shock absorbing system, and rotatable screen will be deeply printed in people's hearts!
