Nikon Coolpix P 80 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The 35mm equivalent focal range of the 10.1Mp, 18x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix P80 starts at a wide angle 27mm and stretches all the way up to 486mm, allowing for a broad variety of compositions and subject matter.

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix P80 is a competent all rounder, if not particularly trailblazing in any way.

Review summary: Nikon's latest model in the P-series is the P80, equipped with a host of manual and digital features for image controi, while maintaining a traditional handling experience.

Verdict: As super-zoom bridge cameras go, the Nikon Coolpix P80 is okay, but there are reservations. While the handling is generally good and instinctual, it feels a bit of a lightweight and it's not the most responsive in the world. Image quality is average too,

Review summary: It's neither a bird nor a plane -- it's a superzoom. More specifically, it's the Nikon Coolpix P80 with an 18x zoom lens. It ranks as one of the better superzooms among the handful in its class and its strong points include its excellent handling of colou

Pros: Optically stabilised, wide-angle, long zoom lens; comfortable shooting design; voice annotation; time-lapse mode

Cons: Poor noise handling above ISO 200; no raw support; relatively slow performance

Verdict: It's one of the better 18x megazooms; nevertheless, you should consider the Nikon Coolpix P80's sluggish performance before you commit to it

Review summary: nikon coolpix p80 review: One of the better 18x megazooms, nevertheless you should consider the Nikon Coolpix P80's sluggish performance before you commit to it.

Pros: Optically stabilised, wide-angle, long zoom lens, Comfortable shooting design, Voice annotation, Time-lapse mode

Cons: Poor noise handling above ISO 200, No raw support, Relatively slow performance

Verdict: One of the better 18x megazooms, nevertheless you should consider the Nikon Coolpix P80's sluggish performance before you commit to it.