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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Mixed Feelings!
This camera was not worth the money I spent when it first came out which was around 260.00 bucks, and that was a sale. Reg price was about 285 or so.. It would be better if the cost of the camera was around 140 bucks! Anyway, the camera has a thin frame so if you bump the camera around the flash area, the flash won't pop up. Nikon woluld not warrant this and blamed me for the bumping /flash problem! I had to fix my own flash problems by taking the side casing off and bending the casing back out, using a little plier and little rag so it would not scratch up. No more problems with the popping up of the flash. If the camera was built more sturdy, I would not have had this problem, to begin with ! Sure...an average person may bump or drop a camera and then expecet it to survive a minor impact, for the most part. I never had a lens problem, like I read from other's reviews. It records great movies with GREAT stereo sound and with just a push of a quick record button...that I like. No fussing with the menu to find the movie mode.
I rate this camera a four out of five. Not the best...not the worst. Picture quality is good at times and not so good at times. It depends on the operator, I suppose or not. Need to learn what settings are the best for the situation at hand. If you can find a refurb..then it's worth that cost not full price! Nikon charges way to much for thier point and shoots. I own several Nikon cameras from point and shoots to the D7000 and my fave one is .... the D7000, the cat's meow! I love Nikon's line of DSLR's. I own a D40, D90 and the D7000! All are excellent! Wish I could brag about the point and shoots like I can the DLSR's.
November 30, 2011
Great zoom, but.....
Has a great zoom for its cost. flash goes out in an unconfortable place. Im having truble with on-off procedure, it stocks and dont open the lenses.
October 11, 2011
i should have not bought this model
digital camera is designed to just point and shoot. I always have bad pictures on this camera compared to my 4-5 yr old canon powershot. The shooting modes are not functioning well. 2 pictures of the same subject seconds apart gave me 2 different bad shots most of the time. I "reset" and still is bad. I am in touch with the co. and no satisfactory resolution
August 18, 2011
Would not buy this camera, flash always breaks
Would not buy this camera, flash has broken 3 time on me in a year span and now out of warranty and Nikon won’t do anything about it, would not recommend Nikon in general
July 29, 2011
Great close-up shots
Beside the regular shots, two of the specialty shots being Macro and Panorama I am really impressed with. Close-up shots capture the fine detail of flowers that are amazing. The panorama shots with the software stitching and feature to border and text for the picture make me happy.
July 13, 2011
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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.
10 months ago
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Ax5tin
USA
Location :
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.
10 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
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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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?
9 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?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
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
9 months ago
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K
USA
Location :
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.9 months ago
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Anonymous
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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?
8 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.
8 months ago
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Cp
Lansing,Michigan
Location :
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
6 months ago
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Harshal
Manchester
Location :
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.
6 months 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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My camera will not charge when I connect it to my PC or to the wall charger. If I wiggle the cable in the A/V out slot i sometimes get it to respond.
I tried replacing the cable hoping that was the problem. Unfortunately the problem still exists. I'm thinking the pins might be bent inside A/V Out connection on the camera.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Chris
Phoenix, AZ
Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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You will need to send your camera for service in order to be evaluated by one of our technicians.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
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