Features Of The Nikon Coolpix S8000

By James Smith


One way to relive a special moment in one's life is through the use of pictures. It is now possible for anyone to be able to take remarkable photos without having to purchase expensive and cumbersome equipment. One of the best choices available to people who love great images but do not wish to deal with complicated set-ups is the Nikon Coolpix S8000.

There are a wide range of automatic adjustment and preference settings on this device. With a simple flip of a switch, lighting and movement issues are under control. It is amazing how many useful and creative features are integrated into this camera that is so small and so slim that it sits comfortably in the palm of a hand.

Though one of them slimmest cameras available, it delivers in true Nikon fashion. Weighing in at just 6.5 ounces and measuring less than five inches, it is easily carried in a pocket for quick access. It is truly unbelievable that something so tiny can produce such high quality photographs.

Photos are taken at an incredible 14.2 megapixels and can be printed in large sizes up to 16x20 without losing their quality. This amazing device even has macro shooting capabilities that allow clear images to be produced from as close as a single centimeter away from the subject. Consistently great pictures will be captured using the auto-focus and other specialized settings available.

Moving subjects are easily captured without the streaking when opting to utilize one of four anti-blur features. In low light, objects on the move can be clearly frozen in time when allowing the ISO 3200 Light Sensitivity and Vibration Reduction functions to work together. To compensate for user instability, the camera is equipped with Advanced Motion Detection that clarifies the image.

Best Shot Selector, or BSS, is yet another way Nikon ensures that the operator will capture the moment with the highest quality possible. This function allows the camera to snap as many as ten pictures in rapid succession. What this does is allows multiple shots of the same moment so that the worst results can be eliminated and the best can be saved.

This device also comes with a 10x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens. This amazing feature goes from the standard 30mm range to an incredible 300mm telephoto for extreme close-ups. The most impressive thing about this particular type of lens is that while it concentrates on zeroing in on the subject, it keeps the wide angle on the area around it. Images are sharp and rich with detail and high quality color.

Great HD video can be recorded at 30fps and in 720p with this device. Stereo sound captures and reproduces realistic quality audio. HDMI playback can be viewed on the LCD, a PC or compatible TV. The 3" VGA screen has an anti-glare coating that permits all pictures and movies to be reviewed and edited even in the brightest lighting conditions.

The Creative Slider is an innovative new feature on the Nikon Coolpix S8000. This very popular application allows the user to review photos and use touch screen controls to adjust the contrast, tones and brightness of each image. Real-time results are displayed on the LCD which permits the user to see their final product right away.




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