Nikon's super slim, clearly brilliant COOLPIX S8000 combines 14.2 effective megapixels with an incredible 10x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens for stunning prints as large as 16x20 inches.
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COOLPIX S8000
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I recently bought the Nikon S8000 for a two-week trip to Italy. This was my 3rd Nikon CoolPix, but this camera was truly outstanding! So easy to use, excellent zoom, almost impossible to take a bad pic. I took over 800 pics, and they were all outstanding. What a truly exceptional product for those of us who do not want to be professional photographers, but want to take excellent photos!
October 3, 2010
Camera works great, but view finder screen is difficult to see in sunshine. Soft ware is hard to use. I revert to microsoft software. Red colors come out too vivid.
can't see focusing squares in bright sunshine.
Cant figgure out how to use Flash to fill in. Back light feature works poorly.
October 2, 2010
Excellent results from this camera
Got this for a once in a life time trip. It performed beautifully. Easy to use and great sharp pictures in all situations.
September 28, 2010
All best features finally in one camera
Finally someone made a point & shoot with an instant shutter,High res. 14 MP, and a powerful zoom. Alot of times I can't drag my SLR camera everywhere I go because it is too bulky. Now I have the best of both worlds. Also, the display and controls are superb.My brother got a Canon with touch screen, and it's hard to use in the sun. The S8000 still has button controls which are much easier to use. Photos are fantastic on large screen. It's too bad Nikon doesn't have a system where a customer can upgrade MP's when instead of continuously buying new cameras everytime there is an upgrade! Otherwise, this is the everything camera.
September 26, 2010
Great camera & value!
It's a Nikon... Enough said!
Downside: Charging the battery while in camera and short life when using flash.
September 19, 2010
Surprise Features
We bought the camera to take pictures of our Grand sons (4 & 2). We were looking for point and shoot fast shot to shot speeds and got that and more. The camera has automatic smile detection which is great the the Grand kids. The picture quality is great. The ability to take videos is easy. Read the book there are many features that you won't understand how to use without it. The instruction in the manual are not as easy as I would like but the features are excellent.
September 19, 2010
Fast, great VR, great low light and easy to use
As someone who uses a D300, I knew it was time to get a pocket camera but wanted something that would come close to filling the gap. This camera is fast, easy to use and the auto settings are great. The processor brings me close to what I am used to with a full size DSLR.
The image Image Stabilization is one thing most important to us with a small camera and with low noise it does great a low light.
This is a great value for the camera that is always with us.
September 12, 2010
Great Picture Quality Poor Flash Positioning
Great picture quality but poorly designed flash positioning. If you hold the camera with two hands you need to be careful not to put your finger over the flash which pops up on the top of the camera.
September 10, 2010
Good, but not great
Having used Nikon cameras for nearly 20 years, I added the S8000 for casual photos - and that what it's good for. Manual control overrides would be useful, repositioning of flash (awkward location), and better battery life. At first I hesitated to get a spare battery, but after a few weeks of use, it was the right thing to do.
Body is well shaped, easy to carry, and telezoom is impressive, but be prepared for higer noise levels. Overall, no major regrets on my part, but for the size, one should consider alternatives carefully.
September 7, 2010
Great camera
I have been lugging around on hiking trips in the White Mountains of New Hampshire a fine camera but one that is too heavy. The Coolpix S8000 is a great replacement. I like nature photography. I took a few wonderful close-ups of toad I found in the woods in New Hampshire. Every detail on the creature is clear.
I'm still learning about the camera, but what I already know about the camera indicates that it is good one.
September 3, 2010
Awsome display
A bit more expensvie than other returned earlier but well worth the extra price. This one I am deffinetly keeping. It's my first digital camera and for a P&S it does not get any better, I still can't find a flaw on it. I wish the HDMI cable came included but none other brands do that yet and the USB mini plug for charging may be a weak link in time but will see, would have preferred the other off camera charger.
August 29, 2010
great camera, but NEED mini HDMI for TV viewing
Had camera for two months and love the features. Was very disappointed first time I tried to view images on two different HD digital televisions. Image was "pixilated and blurry". After conversing with Nikon Pros and trial and error, the problem was quickly solved with the purchase of a mini HDMI cable connected to the TV. These cables can cost from $30 to $90. Nikon needs to do a better job of explaining this matter and SHOULD include the mini HDMI cable in the box for a reasonable additional cost. This would save everyone a lot of headache.
August 25, 2010
Amazing camera with great features.
I love this camera, I have had it about 3 weeks. It takes amazing pictures. It ls compact and light weight yet takes better pictures then my bigger camera. The auto focus is advanced and has 10 zoom, the best in it's size.
I am a fan of Nikon now, this is my first Nikon.
August 22, 2010
Great Camera
This is my second Nikon digital camera. My first was the Cookpix 7900. The coolpix S8000 is a terrific camera with many improvements over my five year old camera. It is very fast, wide angle, and takes great overall photos.
My only complaint is the location of the pop-up flash. I usually hold my camera where the flash is located, so I need to adjust my grip.
However, I would definately recommend this camera. Keep up the good work, Nikon!
August 16, 2010
a good starter camera to learn photography
As a beginner, i had to learn to operate this camera from my wife who has a D90. My finger kept interfering with the flash, since it is in a poor location, so she closed off the flash so it would not pop up. I could not hold it comfortably any other way. It is good to have a second battery, since if you run out, you cannot charge it while operating it on vacation. Then you can recharge both batteries back at the place you are staying. It would be nice to be able to zoom in and change focus while doing movies, but videos do turn out very sharp and look good. In giving the camera to others to take still photos of us, many turned out blurry - for some reason they could not hold it still enough, but the same people could take clear photos of us with our D90. I personally do not know enough to need to have manual or aperture and shutter control, so that did not bother me. It certainly has enough choices to make good photos with all the features like white balance and ISO settings, continuous mode, and other modes. I think it is a great learning camera.The size is so nice to slip into any pocket. I recommend it for learning and taking clear good photos.It is also good to have this camera on vacation in places where it is dangerous to be with a lot of big camera gear, because the photos turn out very good and you do not feel you are sacrificing too much to just take this one along at times because you will be happy with the photos.
August 15, 2010
Disappointing close up video shooting
Let me just say that this camera takes extremely nice photos and the macro mode is fantastic. The video shooting is equally nice BUT if your gonna do any close up video shots forget it, you'll be sorely disappointed.
I was gonna do a video review of my iPod touch and some apps and put it on YouTube to show my friend, but the camera cannot focus in either of the video focus modes, which makes the camera video recording useless for up close detail video recording! The camera would focus and then blur, focus then blur, it never focused! Both the camera and iPod were set at varying distance's yet the camera wasn't able to settle and focus.
Hopefully Nikon can fix this though a firmware update.
August 15, 2010
Lens Error
I would not recommend this camera, I bought it brought it home took about 20 pictures to try and figure it out, put it away for vacation. Had company come that I had not seen for 8 years, pulled out the camera and it had a lens error. I looked it up in the manual and consulted the web site. Their suggestions did not work. I mailed it in for repairs on my dime, initially they sent me a response saying I owed nothing, then two or three weeks later they send me an invoice for 99.50 asking for approval saying there was sand in it and this is not covered under the warranty. This camera barely made it out of my house, and It missed my vacation. I will return the camera and buy a different brand. It looks like there are three other people who encountered this problem, sounds like at the very least it is a poor design, and perhaps a recall is in order. If there is sand in the lens it got there before I received it or while they have had it for repairs. I am angry to say the least. When you spend 279.00 dollars for a camera you expect it to last and you expect the warrenty to cover what fails.
August 11, 2010
Excellent camera overall
Overall an excellent camera and a good step up from my old 5 megapixel coolpix. Could use a viewfinder as the live viewfinder is still inadequte in bright sunlight. Pop up flash tends to be under my finger the way I hold the camera so have to remember to keep my fingers off the upper left of camera if flash is going to come on.
High def video does quite well.
August 10, 2010
Minor disappointments
I have purchased and use several Coolpix 500 and 600 series cameras. When I purchased the S8000 I was surprised that the pop up flash was in the left hand corner of the camera my index finger is always there with the other cameras. I don't care for the fact that I plug into the camera to charge the batterry I prefer to remove the battery only because the small rubber piece will be prone to breakage. The camera does take great pictures.
August 4, 2010
I shoot feelings and moments, and not replicas
What I like about my s8000 is the same as the rest of my Nikons - my pictures have film-like quality. I like photo journalistic style images that show emotions, movement, textures and life. My s8000 lets me concentrate on moments, not controls. Though now my hobby, I own pro gear and have shot professionally since the 80's, so I am very accustomed to manual modes. The s8000's Scene Mode is very good. Just leaving the camera in this mode, I could shoot all day and into the evening, concentrating on my subjects and settings. D-Lighting and other in-camera enhancement capabilities have delivered stunning results, and I can carry this camera around with near the ease of a cell phone.
When I grab a frame indoors or near vertical structures, I judge a camera's lens by the amount of distortion that occurs on those straight lines. With the s8000, my images are as true as they are with my AF-S Nikkor I use for architectural shots. Portraits come out beautifully, and have that wonderful Nikon moodiness I love.
Too much attention is paid to whether or not cameras can capture test patterns and canned scenes for subjective evaluations. I am thrilled with my s8000 because I'm able to capture feelings and moments, and not replicas of things for comparison.
If you're like me, the best measure of a camera is when you like what you see after you press the shutter, and visit those moments again and again.
August 3, 2010
Amazing little camera
I bought this S8000 camera for times when i did not feel like carrying my D90 SLR camera around all day and was amazed with the pictures. They are crisp clear and sharp and i think the pictures are just about as good as my SLR. Although the camera does not have as many features as an SLR. it has everything i need to take high class pictures. It focuses dead on and fast and i learned real quick how to hold the camera and keep my finger away from the pop up flash. It is well worth the money
August 2, 2010
Great point & shoot,
This is my first point & shoot. The quality of the lense, minimum delay, & controllable features are great. I love the size & weight & the way you can just put this in your pocket anytime & go. The lack of a viewfinder & camera shake (hard to keep steady when you've got to hold it away from you) are negatives for me. I still prefer my DSLR (also a Nikon), but most people won't--this may be as close as you can get for this size & shape.
August 1, 2010
I really like this camera
This is my second Coolpix, my first was a Coolpix S52C, I loved it. I like this camera, the features are wonderful, the only feature I don't like is the pop-up flash. Its placement is where I hold the camera to keep it steady. I do appreciate the warning, but a different design would have been better.
July 31, 2010
Terrible Flash Placement
This camera takes great pictures. I too, dropped my camera, on the first night of owning it. Scratched it, no big deal, still worked fine. However, where the pop-up flash is placed there is no room at all to hold the camera without having the flash attempt to pop-up under your finger. After three months of use, flash won't raise at all. This is a serious design flaw! If you take your fingernail and lift the flash under the lip you can raise it manually and it still works - what a pain.
Also, you can't view pics without the lens fully extending. I'm considering biting the bullet and taking the $100 repair fee toward the purchase of the S-6000. Better flash placement.
July 31, 2010
Don't Leave Home Without It
This is my third point and shoot digital camera and all of them have been Nikons because of their quality. I just don't think you can beat them. My last little Nikon (I called my little brownie because it was brown) finally gave out. I carried it EVERYWHERE. It took great pictures and never let me down. I tried super gluing it together to keep using it but when the S8000 came out, I decided it was time to let my little brownie rest. I still have it and it still works so I will never get rid of it.
I love this camera as much as I have loved my others and more. I chose this one because it was compact so I could carry it with me everywhere and because of the zoom. My little brownie only had a 4x zoom so getting 10x zoom with the S8000 was great. I also own the Nikon P80 with 18x zoom. I got that camera because of the zoom (before the S8000 came out) but I wasn't taking it on trips because it didn't fit in my purse. The S8000 took care of that.
It took me a few times using it to get used to the flash but I have it down now without any problems. My little brownie had the flash on the front of the camera out of the way. So this has taken me a few times using it to get used to where it's located. I agree with the other comments that Nikon should have thought of that but I can live with it.
The day after I bought my camera I took it on a trip with me. I used it for an entire week and never had to charge the battery once. I took over 200 pictures and lots of long movies, tested every setting and it took GREAT pictures and WONDERFUL movies. I LOVE the movie feature. It's like you are there when you are viewing them on your computer or TV. Great, great! When I returned home and loaded the pictures and movies on my computer to view, I was really surprised. Normally I have to use software to edit my pictures but I didn't have to touch these. They were crisp, clear photos. I really like that too. I used to spend lots of hours editing photos. The movies took a long time to download because of the size and setting I had them on. However, it was really worth it. Now I know that I can buy a different SD card and they will download faster.
Would I recommend this camera? You bet. I don't think you could beat it. I've stayed on top of cameras as they come out with new ones and I always come back to a Nikon. I just don't think you can beat them for quality, price and features. My husband has a Nikon D80 and I promise you that this little cameracan match it for quality photos. We've taken the same shots and compared and it's hard to tell which camera took the shot. Give it a try. I don't think you will be disappointed.
July 30, 2010
Really like the camera, but...
I really like the Nikon S8000. It takes great pictures from a moving vehicle. The location of the flash is terrible. I also feel the camera is quite fragile. I dropped it after owning it for 2 weeks. It cost me $100.00 to have it repaired. I think the case could be of stronger construction. Mine fell on the corner the flash is on and the flash wouldn't open. I wish there was a protective case a person could buy to protect the camera..
It would be nice to have a battery charge indicator on the screen.
July 29, 2010
Although I have not mastered or used all of the techniques and features, the charging apparatus is awkward. You have to lay the camera front down, which means you have to be very careful not to scratch it. Secondly, you have to open the battery/disc area to plug in the charger.
July 28, 2010
NIce Camera
This is a very nice camera. When I'm just out and about I have it with me because it is lightweight. I have a litte case for it so I can carry it on my shoulder. Great landscape shots. What I have had difficulty with is close ups. I take pictures of flowers and have found it difficult to get the proper focus. 2 out of 3 of my flower photos will be blurred. However, when I get the proper focus, the photo is clear and sharp.
July 28, 2010
A Great Little Camera - Perfect for Travel
I wanted a small camera for travel but also wanted a good zoom. This has it all - pictures are terrific even in full auto mode. Only negative - the charger has to be connected to the camera so you can't charge an extra battery while using the camera. I bought extra batteries & an external charger now all is well. The battery life is amazing 300+ images between charges - always using zoom & often using flash. I would definitely buy this camera again!
July 27, 2010
Handy addition to my Nikon DSLR
This is my first point and shoot camera. I've always used SLR/DSLR, so can't compare it to other P&S. Overall impression though, it takes decent photos and is a handy addition to my gear. Very transportable. Like many other reviewers, I find the pop-up flash is in an awkward spot. And because I'm used to a DSLR, I find the response slow. Also, the monitor screen is almost impossible to see in other than dim light. A viewfinder would have been very useful.
July 27, 2010
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Every time I try to take a picture the camera turns itself off. I have changed batteries and charged the new one but the camera conitnues to turn off..
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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I updated the firmware to 1.1, did a reset all and it sloved my problem.May 22, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please reset the camera to default settings: Go to MENU > Setup > Reset All. Also, that you have the correct option selected for the Charge by computer, MENU > SETUP MENU > Charge by Computer. If the problem persists you will need to send the camera to be evaluated.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
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The camera won't acess the flash setting while in regular mode, is there a way to correct without taking it in?
It works in all other modes, just not the normal point and shoot. It's permanently in the off position.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Ax5tin
USA
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USA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Please reset the camera to default settings:Go to MENU > Setup > Reset All
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Can't download pictures onto my comptuer, I have window XP, the screen pops up but all it does is search.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Please install the latest version for View NX 2 in your computer that will allow you to download the photos and verify the XP version you have. Also, try transferring the photos using the internal memory of the camera.Answer Title: Nikon View NX - 2.1.1
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the front lens cover for my S8000 Coolpix is jammed and won't open/close all the way, how do I get this fixed?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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You are welcome to send your camera for evaluation and repair.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
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The screen viewer shakes...is this an easy repair? It takes clear pictures just the screen is shaking while you are trying to take the picture
1 year, 2 months ago
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K
USA
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USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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If you are referring to the VR option verify that is ON or OFF (see page# 133). If it’s the LCD screen that is loose you will need to send it for service.1 year, 2 months ago
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You just need to press the recording button to pause and then again to continue.
My Coolpix S8000 camera has been dead for about a month. When I hook it up to the computer to charge, the green light flashes for a few minutes and then goes off. However, the on/off button stays lit up. My computer recognizes the camera and I am able to download the pictures on it. The camera has been plugged into the computer for about four hours, but once unmounted from the computer, still will not turn on. Does this mean I need a new battery?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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If you can download the images with the same cable, the USB cable is not the issue, make sure that the "charge by PC" option is set correctly in your setup menu.Has staff answer
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My flash doesnt go down anymore, even if I push it it just stays up.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Cp
Lansing,Michigan
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Lansing,Michigan
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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You are welcome to send your camera in order to be evaluated by a technician.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
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I have the CD with my Nikon S8000. I could not find the Panorama maker tool driver in that CD. so can you please tell me the driver name & where I can
find that
1 year ago
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Harshal
Manchester
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Manchester
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
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Panorama maker is from Arcsoft.Has staff answer
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why does my Nikon s8000 give me an error message when i try to take a photo saying "this card cannot be used".
this message appears almost always and i cannot take a photo. I've replaced the memory card with a new card. it i keep turning it off and on it will eventually take one shot but then back to the message regarding the memory card. thank you.
1 year ago
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Anonymous
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Please reset the camera to default settings: Go to MENU > Setup > Reset AllIf the problem persists you will need to send your camera for service in order to be evaluated by one of our techs.
Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
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