Nikon Zoom800 Point and Shoot
Nikon Zoom800 Point and Shoot
USER REVIEWS
[Feb 25, 2000]
Steve Power
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
Zoom800
Strength:
the fastest and smoothest zoom, excellent (easy to use) dials and controls, auto backlit control, 3 year warranty, big flash by p&s standards, no noticable flare (yet). Classic size and traditional look with a decent hand grip.
Weakness:
No f-stop compensation feature, no focal length indicator, no diopter adjustment, passive autofocus is a bit touchy ( too smart for its own good). A faster lens and higher shutter speeds would be nice. A good p&s for the medium level p&s photographer who likes composition type photography (group pictures, landscapes,weddings,etc). Not as spontaneous as an epic or T4. Customer Service Not used yet. Similar Products Used: mostly slr's and fixed focal length p&s cameras |
[Feb 11, 2000]
Santo Chawandi
Casual
Model Reviewed:
Zoom800
Strength:
Sharp focus in Auto mode, powerful zoom lense, compact size with Multi AF.
Weakness:
Spot focus is not accurate, out of the focus area in viewfinder. A good camera. But you have to try your luck to get one under proper QC check to avoid the trouble with servicing, though it's under warranty. Moreover, it's not Y2K compliance Customer Service Good attitude. But unsatisfactory in troubleshooting this kind of fully Automatic Camera Similar Products Used: Canon Prima 105 |
[Nov 18, 2000]
Wayne Wright
Casual
Strength:
Compact, light, easy to use drive and mode dials, pre-winds film, good flash, quiet zoom, nice control layout. AF and flash ready indicator lamps, parrallax correction marks, spot focus and focus lock. Red eye reduction via multi burst pre-flash, fill flash and flash cancel ability
Weakness:
Tiny finder makes it hard to see what is at the edges of the frame, sometimes AF has trouble with subjects with little contrast, uses expensive lithium batteries. I bought this camera when I decided to try my hand at snapshooting again. I had previously owned a Cannon SureShot Supreme while I was in the service, but left it under the seat of a rental car in Rio de Janiero. I still curse that day. After deciding what I wanted from a zoom P&S I was able to find one at the Nikon Outlet for about half of what most retailers are asking right now for the camera. This one has a bunch of features that are easy to use and actually quite intuitive, but I highly reccomend you read the manual if you purchase one! The controls, which are basically two dials on the top, the flash mode button (also on top) and the shutter release are all in the right spot for my medium sized hands and are easy to use. The left dial controls what type of creative mode you are in (landscape, portrait, night scene, etc) while the right dial controls the drive options and the timer/remote operation. The flash button obviously selects the flash mode. However, it should be noted that certain creative modes will automatically select or cancel certain flash modes. (again, read the book!) Customer Service Since this was a Nikon Outlet item, I called to confirm that it was in stock and available for shipment. They were courteous and professional. Have not had anything serviced yet. Similar Products Used: Olympus XA2 with A-ll |
[May 29, 2001]
Ali Ismet Ozkan
Casual
Strength:
Fast and smooth zoom. Nice and easy-to-use dials for options.
Weakness:
Poor quality control. This is the second year and it's going to service for the third time. If I had known that I'd visit the service so many times for a point-and-shoot camera, I never would buy it in the first place. I know there are cheaper and more reliable point-and-shoots in the market. The name "Nikon" must have fooled me. Customer Service Once the warranty expires, you'll find out that in 2-3 years, the total service costs can be as much as the price of the camera. Similar Products Used: Canon Point-and-Shoots. |
[Oct 21, 1999]
Ruzy Kosasih
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
Zoom800
Strength:
The mode dial is very nice, easy and fast to dial. Handgrip feel so nice with my hand
Weakness:
Focusing speed for take snap photos is slow, rather difficult to take fast moving object This great camera can take a very sharp and beatiful pictures. I ever got bad pictures with this camera. But after I read and follow the manual carefully, I can get crisp picture. so, the first step to use this camera is to learn the manual. It's big flash so usefull. Overall I like this camera with it's powerful lens, great big flash and easy mode dial to get beatiful pictures. Customer Service Quite good Similar Products Used: Minolta Dynax 7000i, Minolta Dynax 9xi. |
[Sep 17, 1999]
Brandi Kelley
Casual
Model Reviewed:
Zoom800
Strength:
Great zoom range. Tons of features. When it is focused properly, the pictures are great.
Weakness:
It is hard to get it focused quickly for spontaneous pictures. Overall I am happy with it, but it can be frustrating when you try to take pictures quickly and they turn out blurry. People don't like to stand there waiting for you to get an "auto-focus" camera to focus. I have missed some good shots because of this. Customer Service not applicable Similar Products Used: none |