File Size Matters (Nikon Coolpix 880)

Member Name: baldeagle

Product:	Nikon Coolpix 880
Date:	19/08/01 (368 review reads)
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Advantages: Small, Sharp, Light

Disadvantages: Plastic, Expensive, Obsolete

A Nikon Coolpix 880 has been my constant companion now for three weeks, and about 300 pictures. It is small, light, and relatively simple to use in a relatively simple way, but to get more control over the camera's many functions, reference must be made to the 200 page instruction book.

In the idiot mode, you just compose and press the button, but if you want to tweak the image - flash on or off, more or less exposure, adjust the depth of field of the image, over-ride the many default settings, then the instruction book is needed to gain familiarity.

But it is worth the effort? Probably, because when you do take control the results, when printed with a good Epson Photo printer are literally photographic, and as long as the image size does not exceed 9 x 6.75 inches, they are every bit as good a conventional 35mm camera can yield.

Should I have bought one? Probably not, as most digi cameras are obsolete within three months of being introduced, and £600 is a lot to pay for what still is only a sophisticated point and shoot camera, but it is fun, quick and sharp, and best of all, the quickest way to get from click to pic.

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