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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
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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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All6 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please see page # 71 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX S8200 regarding Image Size.Has staff answer
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Realisticlly, is the differance in zoom VERY noticeable between the coolpixs8200 and the coolpixl500?
I like the features, size, weight, versitility, etc of the s8200 and it seems more up to date (but I don't necessarily understand ALL the tech terms)----yet the zoom ability is a very important part of my decision. I have my choice of this camera or the L500. On my old, orig. SLR, the differance between a 100mm lense and a 300mm lense is alot. Is the differance in digital zooms that significant?
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6 months ago
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K
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Location :
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 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...
I wanted a realistic comparison of the zoom capabilities of the Coolpix SR8200 and (I meant to say) the CoolpixP500---not the L500. You probably already figured that out, but just in case.....
6 months ago
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K
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Location :
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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s8200- 350mm equivalent max zoomp500- 810mm equivalent max zoom
COOLPIX S8200
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Dose the Nikon S8200 has a wireless remote control or an IR remote to take the shot?
6 months ago
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Rob
San Francisco, CA, USA
Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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noHas staff answer
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What is the expected life of the en-el 12 battery? If I charge a backup battery will it hold the charge until used?
Can I get a battery with a longer life? I don't want to have to keep changing batteries.
6 months ago
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lisa
small town, nj
Location :
small town, nj
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Battery Life Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12: Approx. 250 shots, battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed, zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 4608 x 3456 (16M).Has staff answer
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Can I take time exposure (15 or 30 second) images with the S8200?
6 months ago
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CameramanOH
Ohio
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This model offers Digital Vari-program modes. Selecting a program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene. The COOLPIX S8200 doesn't have manual control of exposure.
does it show up when taking pictures in the daylight and sunlight
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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chelle
Springfield, IL, USA
Location :
Springfield, IL, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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The brightness of the screen can be adjusted.
I have tested both original battery and secondary battery with original transfer cable provided with camera, neither of them are charged with wall jack nor computer power source. How can I further troubleshoot this error?
I've purchased the camera in September 2011 and it is breaking my heart to think that I am not stuck with a very expensive paperweight because there's no other means to charge the battery.
Please assist a very sad S8200 owner
I've purchased the camera in September 2011 and it is breaking my heart to think that I am not stuck with a very expensive paperweight because there's no other means to charge the battery.
Please assist a very sad S8200 owner
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Hvnsgrl
New Jersey, USA
Location :
New Jersey, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Read this:http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16862/session/L3RpbWUvMTMyNzQxNzIxMi9zaWQvWWc4dzhZT2s%3DThere is also an external battery charger available MH-65
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gettin lens error and will not autofocus. Can that be corrected? Camera only 2 months old.
Tried resetting factory settings. Camera never droped or exposed to dust etc. Is this common with this camera. I have a D90 and bought this for quick shots and convience.
5 months, 1 week ago
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Chuck
Connecticut
Location :
Connecticut
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please click on the link below for troubleshooting information:Answer Title: Lens Error message
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
i like to be able to in camera crop a picture
5 months, 1 week ago
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Lisa
ocean city
Location :
ocean city
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
1 answer
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Yes, the COOLPIX S8200 has the crop option in camera editing.5 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
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You may damage the port.
I am looking to purchase this camera to replace my current out dated one. I use my camera A LOT being the mother of a small child so I need something with good battery life. I am reading a lot of reviews from people with problems with the batteries and charging the battery. It is my understanding that the battery must be charged in the camera, but I will be able to have a spare battery charged and able to change the battery as needed, correct? Also, what type of warranty does this camera carry? I read a disturbing review from someone stating that there was no warranty on the camera and it was not working within a month... making me hesitant to buy
5 months ago
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Amy
Johnstown, PA, USA
Location :
Johnstown, PA, USA
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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Battery Life Still pictures*: Approx. 250 shots (Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed, zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot. You can remove the battery and use another one.
Is there any plan to fix the slow focus issue, This is by far the slowest focusing camera I've used. I have missed several shots due to the camera not being able to focus. I use another camera with similar specs and it has no issue.
5 months ago
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Al
Location :
Al
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Most of the time shooting delay is caused by focusing. Press the button half way down (and hold it in) and let the camera pre-focus; when the subject is perfect press the button the rest of the way to shoot. With a bit of practice it is easy to get the perfect photo.4 months, 4 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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The COOLPIX S8200 offers Digital Vari-program modes. You can use one of the scene modes, in your case will be Sport Mode or try a different settings to see which one will work for the type of photography you’re looking for. Please see page # 39 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX S8200.4 months, 4 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please see page # 94 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX S8200 regarding monitor settings for the framing grid.Has staff answer
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Will the CD's the camera comes with work on a Mac and will the pics and video's download onto iPhoto?
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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Nikon ViewNX 2 is compatible with MAC OS. It will transfer images and video into your computer.Has staff answer
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Hello - Videos are stored as .mov. Is it possible to save movies directly compatible with Picassa?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Dream Car
Long Island, New York, USA
Location :
Long Island, New York, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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You will need to verify with Picassa about compatiblity with MOV format.Has staff answer
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What memory card should I use for the camera? Class 6 or Class 10?
I cannot figure out how to defocus the background in a photo I checked the link that Nikon suggestion to someone else and couldn't find it there.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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Memory cards with a SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. Movie recoding may stop unexpextedly whn memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.
I'm a novice photographer and I love some of the HDR photographs I see and I'd like to create some, is it possiable with the Nikon S8200 and if so how do I learn how to create them?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Gilligan
Inglewood, CA, USA
Location :
Inglewood, CA, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Please see page #42 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX S8200 regarding Backlighting HDR.
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Does the camera only take video in the MOV format? If yes, is there a way to convert it to AVI or WMV???
The video's I have downloaded from the camera to my computer (running Vista# are almost totally un-viewable. They open with Quiktime and are tiled & distorted. The sound cuts in and out. I downloaded a free converter to go from MOV to AVI. The video looks great after that, but the sound lags behind and is off by 5 or more seconds by the end of a 1 minute video. Please help! I love the camera, but it is useless to me if the video does not work. I don't understand why Quiktime doesn't play the MOV video correctly. My old camera #Nikon Coolpix S600) records video in the AVI format and works perfectly.
4 months, 1 week ago
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Marc
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Location :
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Age: 35-44
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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I use WinX Free, works perfect on Windows 7Has staff answer
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I cannot figure out how to defocus the background in a photo. I checked the link that Nikon suggested to someone else and couldn't find it there.
4 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
1 answer
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The COOLPIX S8200 has pre-set settings. You can use one of the scene modes settings to see which one will work for the type of photography you’re looking for.4 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Check to that you did not adjust or change the exposure compensation which has a range of +/-2. If you have checked this and other settings and still can not get the correct exposure you can always reset the camera settings to the default values. Page 80 of the user manual explains how to do this.1. Select the MENU button.
2. Select the wrench.
3. Select RESET ALL.
Good luck.
Mar 11, 2012 by
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German R.
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Location :
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
Has staff answer
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is there any expanded explanation of how to use the continuous shooting mode?(Burst)
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4 months ago
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Den
NC
Location :
NC
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Please see page #50 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX S8200 regarding Continuous Shooting Mode (Burst Shooting).
Is this camera water proof?
4 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
1 answer
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No.
I've had it for 3 weeks and after using it for an hour it said the battery was exausted. I tried to charge it but my camera won't turn back on.
4 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please verify that that you have the correct option selected for the Charge by computer, MENU > SETUP MENU > Charge by Computer. Try charging the camera via wall outlet or computer using the USB cable.4 months ago
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Anonymous
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The camera comes with the user’s manual in a CD with printing rights.Has staff answer
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Still can't figure out how to defocus background or find the technic in Nikon's help page. This option is shown in s8200 overview in the photo gallery
4 months ago
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Anonymous
1 answer
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In order to create depth of field change the AF area mode to center (see page # 38 of the user's manual) zoom in a little bit.3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, a EN-EL12 battery and charger are supplied with the camera.
I purchased this camera on December 15th for my daughter's Christmas present, she started using it right after Christmas, but now when she went to delete her pictures, the feature will not work.
Is the camera defective?
What can I do?
Is the camera defective?
What can I do?
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Alicia
Naples, FL, USA
Location :
Naples, FL, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Please see page # 32 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX S8200 regarding deleting unwanted images.Has staff answer
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How do I connect to TV to view photos? I plugged in the cable and the camera would not come on.
3 months ago
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Anonymous
Victorville, CA
Location :
Victorville, CA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
1 answer
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Please see page # 21 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX S8200 in order to see instructions on how to connect the camera to a TV.
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Review
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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