Nikon Coolpix 880 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 2.5x Optical Zoom
Details
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- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.0 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Nikon
Features
- 3.3-megapixel CCD
- Nikkor lens with 2.5x optical zoom
- Uses 2CR5 lithium batteries or optional rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- CompactFlash storage (8 MB card included)
- USB and serial connectivity
Description
With the Coolpix 880, Nikon has taken the 3.3-megapixel CCD and many of the advanced features from its semiprofessional 990 model and put them into a traditional compact point-and-shoot design simple enough for anyone to use.
The Nikkor all-glass lens features a 2.5x optical zoom (equivalent to 38- 95mm on a 35mm camera) with a macro mode that focuses down to 1.6 inches. A 4x digital zoom further increases magnification at lower resolutions. Images are stored on a Type I CompactFlash card (8 MB card included). Maximum image resolution is 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, and an uncompressed TIFF mode is available (remember, however, that uncompressed images are so large that you'll need a bigger memory card to store even one full-resolution uncompressed image).
Though the camera defaults to full-auto point-and-shoot mode, it has a host of manual features for advanced photographers. In addition, Nikon has included 11 special modes in which the camera is automatically programmed with the appropriate settings for specific situations like sunsets, beaches, night portraits, and extreme close-ups. For example, switch the camera to its party/indoor setting, and it will slow down the shutter and use a slow-synch flash with red-eye reduction.
The 880 is Nikon's smallest digital camera, with overall dimensions of only 3.9 by 3 by 2.1 inches, and weighs only 9.7 ounces without a battery.
Power is provided by either a disposable 2CR5 lithium battery (included) or an optional rechargeable lithium-ion battery. For environmental and economic reasons, we strongly recommend getting the rechargeable battery kit for anything more than occasional use.
Image transfer is quick and easy with the included USB cable. If you have an older computer with only a serial port, the Coolpix 880 also supports serial image transfer (though you'll need to purchase the serial cable separately). The camera ships with an impressive software suite that includes Genuine Fractals 2.0 LE for file compression and scaling, Cumulus 5.0 demo for image management, and Great Photo! for image manipulation and correction.
Spotlight customer reviews
Digital photography is fascinating
[ Posted: 2002-12-06 ]
Having used this CP880 for about 2+ yrs, I've still on the learning curve and have only scratched the surface . Although most shots are quite good with the Auto sequence, it's nice to have flexibility with manual settings. Be prepared to buy the extras to make your digicam experience practical: 2 re-chargeable Li-ion batteries and the charger; upgrade to a 64 or better yet a 128 MB CF card with card reader (supplied with my Lexar 64 MB CF card. USB connectivity reader greatly expedites transfer of files to PC); optional digital wallet (Minds@work 3 GB portable HD for travel and downloading on the road); belt case (to keep the CP close by for those "once in a lifetime shots"). I'm familiar with many controls but the manual is a bit cumbersome. I'm now reviewing "Nikon Coolpix 880 Photography by Dan Curtin...to pick up more nuances. The CP4300 may be a more current version and deserves consideration. All in all, a great camera. My 1200 shots taken in Oregon,Washington,Vancouver, and Victoria were burned to CD's with relative ease thanks to my CP880 and peripherals. Some of my Butchart Gardens shots were spectacularly polarized courtesy of a hand-held 52 mm polarizing lense from my old 35 mm Nikorrmat!!
manual lens cap removal very annoying
[ Posted: 2002-11-19 ]
After 2 hears of removing the lens shade manually on my Nikon 880
I will never buy another Nikon product again. Up to now, I have not found any reference to this irritating procedure in the Nikon manuals, specifications, or camera sale's blurbs. The battery charger & rechargeable battery's extra cost & time to recharge the battery negates owning a digital camera that should provide fast & easy use. The ready light does not go off when the battery is charged. Time between captures is more like 3 seconds, not 1 second as stated
one year old 880
[ Posted: 2001-12-13 ]
I have had this camera one year and am still impressed with the quality of it's pictures. It certainly has some flaws ( flash pictures, noisy auto focus) but anyone who claims that this camera doesn't take fantastic pictures doesn't know how to use it or has a broken camera.
Watch out for that tiny flash
[ Posted: 2001-12-11 ]
I cannot say that this camera is bad but for the one year that I owned it, I keep wishing that I can attached a bigger and brighter flash for the indoor group shots. It does everything exceptionally well outdoor however, the indoor group shots is off the mark for insufficient flash... the pictures of group shot look dark and a bit out of focus on the outer edge. The lack of hot shoe and the lack of external flash terminal make indoor photographers, like myself, aching for more...
If you never have to do indoor photo of more than two or three persons in a groupd then it is a camera for you.
If you are serious, check out Canon G2 or Nikon 5000. Both has all you ever wanted in a digital camera.
It's the extras that are costly...
[ Posted: 2001-12-07 ]
I am happy with the Nikon 880, however, I also purchased the battery charger, rechargeable batteries, 128 meg compact flash card, flash card reader, Adobe Photoshop Elements software, stepdown ring adapter for lens filters, slide copy adapter, photo glossy paper and textbook. I would also like to buy the Epson Stlus Photo 1280 printer, but that is for the future.