Nikon Coolpix P80 10.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction Zoom (Black): Customer Reviews & Product Details

I'm definitely a novice. There's a lot I need to learn in order to be able to take better photos, but this camera is easy to use. I can take pretty good pictures with it...just pointing and shooting. I haven't learned a lot about the settings yet, but I'm sure that when I do, my photos will be even better! So far, I have captured some really great photos of my kids and of the mountain scenery here where I live! The camera is fun to use, and I figure I will just keep experimenting with it to see what works for me! I cannot believe Nikon has discontinued this camera! The Nikon Coolpix P80 is easily portable. I carry it in a large padded camera bag that will hold other accessories and other "non-camera" things that I need to carry with me. It could easily be carried in a much smaller bag with all the things that you need just for the camera...extra batteries, extra memory cards, etc. It's very light weight and easy to use. It's the kind of camera that makes a novice want to learn more about taking really good photos!

This camera is the best camera that I have ever had. Yes, there probably are better cameras, but I have never experienced them and this camera works just the way I need it to. This lightweight camera has amazing features and takes the best pictures. My favorite feature on the camera is the rapid action shot. On the dial wheel, you can find it by locating the picture of a runner running. That feature is really good when you need to take pictures of children running and playing around or, my favorite, when you take fireworks. I have gotten some really good shots of fireworks at just the right moment. Shots that would not have been possible if I have not had this shot. All in all, I definitely recommend that you get this camera for all of your photography needs. This lightweight, attractive, reasonably cheap camera is the perfect camera for you!

I bought this camera as a gift for my boyfriend. I didn't want to overwhelm him with a DSLR. This camera works great as a point-and-shoot but with the flexibility of a few more advanced options. But the major selling point of this camera for me was its incredible optical zoom. Most point-and-shoots won't take you to 18x. And I really wanted my gift to rival the more expensive DSLR models. He loves the camera...although I will admit that's partly because it has the famous Nikon brand attached to it. And the rapid-shot mode is totally awesome! It's really cool seeing the frame-by-frame effect when shooting a subject in motion. The closest competition I remember seeing are Canon cameras. If you're shopping for an amateur photo buff, this camera is the perfect fit. They'll get great photos without having to be an expert.

This is a great little camera!
It's light, but still has enough of a body to really hold on to and get a steady shot.
A memory card or two is a must. Set on the highest megapixels, I found that the camera itself will only hold about 39 images, but the memory cards are pretty cheap.
If you're going to take pictures all day, a second battery is a must as well. But if you have down town between shoots or activities, it also charges quickly.
I love my CoolPix P80

i know my cameras and to keep this review short all you need to know is
this camera is SLOW, TERRIBLE quality after iso 200 and ive seen
better performance in a regular point and shoot by canon.