There are so many compact camera's out there at the moment, which begs the question - which one should you buy?! Well let me help you a little there. There is a beauty about waiting for a year or so with compact cameras, for the sole reason that the price comes down so dramatically, that for under a year old technology comes at a third or even half the price. Nikon's Coolpix S8000 is one of the many compacts that can deliver 14 Megapixel's. But what stands it above the rest?: SIZE AND SHAPE: So many cameras are trying to be smooth, and artistically shaped. But the beauty of the s8000 is that it just looks cool. The Matt Black tone, and square ...  Read the complete review

The nikon coolpix S3000 is on of their mid range coolpix camera's, which is partly indicated by the price of roughly £190 and of course it's abilties which are discussed below. Specifications: - 10x optical zoom - 3" LCD - HD movie - 14.2mp - small internal memory and SD/SDHC compatability - lithium ion battery Build quality: The camera feels very solidly made with a pop up flash on the top which feels durable and not at all flimsy - no need to worry about it snapping off if you're a tad heavy handed. The design itself may not appeal to some as it's quite unusual - the body sort of curves out towards the lens, ...  Read the complete review

I won't recite the specifications which as it isn't particularly helpful as a review when they are stated in every website/shop that sells it. All I will say is that if you want a reliable, well made and good quality camera then this is perfect for you. There are a few features that I haven't come across in other digital cameras, my family and I have had many an amusing time with the smile capture one! It recognises when the person in the shot is smiling or not meaning to can automatically capture the perfect photograph without delay. Often I have missed a great photo for the time it takes to press the shutter, the camera to focus, the flash to go off...this feature ...  Read the complete review

Nikon is known for its amazing DSLR camera, and this coolpix s8000 is nikons first travel-zoom compact camera with 10x optical zoom that slim enough to get in your pocket, here is the pros and cons of this great camera: pros: - superior Images Quality from other brand in a good light though - The 30-300mm range is brilliant, the colors & the focus are great. - Great Build Quality cons: - 3 second wait after Startup to optically zoom - old 1/2.33inches sensor - can't zoom optically during video recording - inaudible volume when recording a video - poor paint quality around the lens Summary ...  Read the complete review