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Nikon Coolpix S8000

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3.0 out of 5 Mice, Jun 22, 2010

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Pros

Excellent macro mode
Slim and lightweight
Good backlight and underexposure correction
Very sharp LCD screen
Extremely easy to use

Cons

No manual shutter or aperture settings
No hand grip
Flimsy doors and compartment covers
Video mode allows only digital zoom

Macworld's Nikon Coolpix S8000 Coverage

Nikon Coolpix S8000 pocket megazoom camera With automated controls and simple operation, the Nikon Coolpix S8000 is an ideal high-zoom camera for beginners. It's hard to take a bad photo with this model, but you get no manual controls.
Top compact megazoom cameras These quality point-and-shoot cameras offer more optical zoom than the average pocket camera does.

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