Fast and responsive with 16.1 MP CMOS sensor, the COOLPIX S8200 renders images in low light, far off fast action, even panorama vistas. Get awesome photos and HD movies. Nab close-up or horizon views using the powerful 14x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens.
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- AN-CP19 Strap
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
- EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
- NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
- Reference Manual CD
COOLPIX S8200
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Good Overall Camera
I bought this camera looking for a nice compact camera that was a little better than a point and shoot. While it has no manual mode like i would have hoped for it did have a lot of cool features. The camera is lightweight and comfortable to hold. I enjoyed that the "click wheel" could also be spun around, making it easy to go through large amounts of photos and change features easily.
PROS:
-Nice screen resolution and easy to navigate
-High detail in macro mode
-Average zoom
-Lightweight
-Fast start-up
-"Artsy" effects such as color selector(choose one color and have the rest of the picture appear in black & white) and soft during shooting : effects like miniature and fisheye after shooting
-Great camera for the price
CONS:
-No manual mode
-Flash is in an awkward location and can't be put down without being turned off and on again
May 31, 2012
Great Pocket Camera
Great, user friendly camera. Have to really try hard to get bad results. Best low light and back light performance ever experienced.
Only complaint: LCD screen scratches easily....plan on using a screen protector if you carry camera in your pocket or glove box
May 22, 2012
Great little camera
I bought this camera mainly for it's low-light ability and it's big zoom lens. I was not disappointed. Compact cameras I have had in the past drove me crazy with redeye issues. With this camera, most of the time you don't even need to use the flash. And when you do, there is a redeye reduction mode that gets rid of the redeye electronically instead of flashing an annoying red light to close the subject's pupils. And even in full flash mode I have not taken a single redeye picture yet. I am amazed by those who complain about where the flash is located and someone even suggested they put the flash on the front of the body. You have to realize that the farther the flash is from the lens, the less likely you are to get redeye pictures. And in this camera, the flash is located about as far from the lens as possible.
May 15, 2012
Superb image quality and impressive video in high HD
Bought this point and shoot camera as a back-up camera on days when I don't carry my DSLR camera and also on vacation. Great images from the start but when my wife got hold of it, she wouldn't let me have it anymore. She's using it to record high definition video of our trips. Great images on the screen. The only drawback is the lack of an external charger to charge the battery when carrying two or more batteries. Charger needed asap Nikon!!! Hear this?
April 17, 2012
Great all around camera....EVEN INDOOR SPORTS
I searched high and low before purchasing a new camera. I did not want to spend the money for a huge slr camera, but I wanted to take indoor volleyball pictures of my teenage daughters. I can put this camera on ISO 3200 and get great action shots. This works better than the sports setting on the camera. All the regular photos are just a bonus to this camera. I love it, and do not regreat my purchase one bit. And others are slightly jelous of my pictures, and the fact my camera fits in my pocket!
April 8, 2012
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9 months ago
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Fred
USA
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USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Regarding this camera are they any adapters for the battery charger that would work with DC in Europe?
9 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Please click on the link below for information:Answer Title: Can I take my Coolpix camera overseas on a vacation?
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My old S10 camera had an audio only recording feature which I used frequently to record meetings. It does not appear that my new S8200 has such a feature. Is there a way I can make audio only recordings of meeting which may last over an hour? If not, this is a feature you should include in future models.
9 months ago
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Anonymous
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The COOLPIX S8100 doesn't have the feature for Voice Recording like the S10 used to have. It has the option for Voice memo for images only.
How do I get the S8200 to backround defocus? They show this is posible on the main product page under "See What's Possible" it's photo 2. Anyone know how? Thanks!
8 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please visit our Learn and Explore website for Photography Techniques:http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...
8 months ago
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Jim
New York
Location :
New York
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
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Yes, the COOLPIX S8200 has the Best Shot Selector (BSS) feature.8 months ago
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Anonymous
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We don’t manufacture waterproof housing.
is a strap included?
8 months ago
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Anonymous
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Supplied AccessoriesAN-CP19 Strap
UC-E6 USB Cable
EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
Reference Manual CD
7 months ago
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sw
Los Angeles
Location :
Los Angeles
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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The camera has a Backlighting Scene Mode that you can use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. Press the MENU button to set HDR (high dynamic range) compositing using the HDR setting according to the shooting conditions and subject.Has staff answer
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I just bought a new new(8 meg) memory card and I was deleting a picture and now when I try to look at a taken picture is say -
file contains no image data
7 months ago
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Anonymous
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Make sure that you format the memory with the camera before usage. MENU > SETUP > FORMAT CARD.7 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please see page # 74 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX S8200 regarding Language.7 months ago
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Ann
new york
Location :
new york
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
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No, the COOLPIX S8200 doesn't have the touch screen feature. You may want to check the COOLPIX S100, S6100 and the S4100.
I want to shoot 3 frames. 1st frame as exposure set by camera. 2nd frame at -2 f stops below camera-determined exposure; 3rd frame at +2 f stops above camera-determined exposure. Can this be done straightforward? If not can it be done in a work-around such as pointing camera at bright area and locking exposure, then at a dark area and locking exposure (then shooting of course)?
7 months ago
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Anonymous
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The COOLPIX S8200 doesn't have the feature for bracketing.
Is the S8200 able to utilize any external audio devices? We'd like to shoot video and use a wireless microphone to better capture dialog.
7 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
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The COOLPIX S8200 doesn't have a connector in order to use an external microphone.Has staff answer
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Is it possible to attach a remote microphone for tthe audio input during video recording? What specification?
7 months ago
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Doug
Madison WI
Location :
Madison WI
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
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The COOLPIX S8200 doesn't have a connector in order to use an external microphone.7 months ago
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Barry
Mechanicsville, Maryland
Location :
Mechanicsville, Maryland
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please click on the link below to visit our Nikon store, where you can find S series cases.http://shop.nikonusa.com/store/niko...
7 months ago
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JM
Tulsa, OK
Location :
Tulsa, OK
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
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.Answer Title: Nikon View NX - 2.2.1
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Please get in contact with MAC for assistance regarding iPhoto.
When you take a picture and it shows on the screen for 2 seconds or so, just wondering if that function can be turned off?
7 months ago
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JNA
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Image Review cannot be turned off in the COOLPIX S8200.7 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Please click on the link below for information:Answer Title: User's Manual - Coolpix S8200 - Guide to Digital Photography
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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Can you push down the pop up flash with your finger in case it pops up automatically or will it retract by itself?
I read a review that the pop up flash pops up when you dont want it sometime in auto mode. Can it be retracted without haveining to turn it off.
6 months ago
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Anonymous
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The flash cannot be lowered by pushing it down. The camera automatically raises and lowers the flash. If you dont want to use the flash turn it off since the flash will pop up if the conditions required for flash shooting.6 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
6 months ago
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Anonymous
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You can use the comparison tool in our website in order to compare the specifications of both cameras side by side to see which one will fits your needs within your price range.Has staff answer
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How long does it take to charge when you do it for the first time?
I want to use my camera
6 months ago
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Anonymous
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It takes about 4 hours to charge a fully exhausted battery.6 months ago
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Samantha
Anchorage Alaska
Location :
Anchorage Alaska
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The COOLPIX S8200 doesn't have the feature to take a still image while recording videos.Has staff answer
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Is there an external battery charger available for the Nikon Coolpix s8200. I do not like charging the battery in the camera.
If you want to have back up batteries, you cannot charge them while you are using the camera. An external battery charger would be ideal.
6 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, you can use the MH-65 Battery Charger for rechargeable EN-EL 12 Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery.Has staff answer
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Does the s8200 have a dater that imprints date and time on the photos?
6 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, this model has the date imprint feature (date and time).Has staff answer
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Does this camera has the date time stamping feature so that date and time when the photo is taken appear on the pic ?
6 months ago
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Avi
Seattle, WA, USA
Location :
Seattle, WA, USA
Age: 25-34
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Yes, this model has the date imprint feature (date and time).Has staff answer
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is there a feature that allows the sensor to be cleaned similar to the D300?
6 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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The COOLPIX S8200 doesn't have the sensor cleaning feature since it's different from the D300.
like, does it come with memory card?
6 months ago
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deo24
california
Location :
california
Age: 18-24
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Supplied Accessories:AN-CP19 Strap
UC-E6 USB Cable
EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
Reference Manual CD
I purchased an S8200 for my son and I'm sure I saw several set-up menus. Now they are gone? What happened? Is this normal?
6 months ago
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CKM
Austin, TX, USA
Location :
Austin, TX, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
we just purchased the S8200. Would you give us the step by step procedure with the in camera
red eye fix/smart portrait system? We can not find a way to edit a pic that has red eye problems.
red eye fix/smart portrait system? We can not find a way to edit a pic that has red eye problems.
6 months ago
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Anonymous
Fremont Ohio
Location :
Fremont Ohio
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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The COOLPIX S8200 uses advanced red-eye reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix). If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area will be processed tor educe red-eye before the image is saved. You need to set the Flash mode to Auto with red-eye reduction. Please see page # 57 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX S8200 regarding Flash Modes.
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COOLPIX S8200 Review
by Joshua GoldmanJanuary 2012
Joshua Goldman posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX S8200 on the CNET website, giving it an Editor's Rating of 3.5 stars (very good). Goldman said the COOLPIX S8200 is easy to use and has an excellent feature set for its price. He also added that it "has a lot of fun shooting options to experiment with." Goldman explained that the camera's photo quality is generally very good with bright and vivid colors.







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