Nikon Coolpix P80 Digital Camera, Black {10.1MP}

Nikon Coolpix P80: 18x Zoom Bridge Camera with Sensor-Shift Stabilization

The Coolpix P80 pairs a 27-486mm equivalent 18x zoom with an f/2.8 maximum aperture at the wide end, giving you reach from tight interiors to distant wildlife without swapping glass. Nikon built in sensor-shift image stabilization to keep handheld shots steady at the long end of that range, where camera shake gets punishing on a 10.1MP 1/2.33" CCD sensor.

Control comes from aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual focus modes, with shutter speeds running from 8 seconds up to 1/2000 sec for both long-exposure night work and frozen action. Macro shooters get a 1cm minimum focus distance for extreme close-ups of texture and detail, while the standard focus range of 40cm covers general use. The electronic viewfinder and 2.7" 230,000-dot LCD give you two ways to compose, useful in bright outdoor light where LCD glare gets tough to fight.

Exposure compensation runs to plus or minus 2 EV in 1/3-stop steps for fine tonal adjustment, and the ISO range extends from 64 up to 1600 in standard shooting, with 3200 and 6400 available at reduced 3MP resolution for low-light situations where you're willing to trade resolution for a usable shutter speed. Storage runs on SD/MMC/SDHC cards with 50MB built in as a backup. This is a superzoom built around a proven bridge-camera formula: one body, one lens, one long reach for everyday shooting.

Who It's For

Travel photographers benefit from the 18x zoom range covering 27-486mm equivalent, letting one body handle wide street scenes and distant landmarks without a lens bag. Wildlife and casual sports shooters get reach to 486mm with sensor-shift stabilization holding the frame steady at full extension, where handshake usually ruins shots. Macro enthusiasts can work down to a 1cm focus distance for close-up detail on flowers, insects, and small objects. Anyone shooting in mixed light benefits from aperture priority and shutter priority control paired with an ISO range up to 1600 at full resolution, giving deliberate exposure choices without a full interchangeable-lens system.

Key Features

• 18x optical zoom (27-486mm equiv.) with f/2.8 wide aperture
• 10.1MP CCD sensor with 1/2.33" frame
• Sensor-shift image stabilization for handheld stability
• Aperture priority and shutter priority exposure modes
• 1cm macro focus distance for extreme close-ups
• Electronic viewfinder and 2.7" 230,000-dot LCD display
• ISO 64-1600 standard, 3200/6400 at 3MP resolution
• SD/MMC/SDHC card storage with 50MB internal backup

FAQ

What's the actual zoom range on the P80?

27-486mm equivalent (18x optical), f/2.8 at the wide end. That's enough reach for wildlife and distant subjects without digital zoom softness.

Does the P80 have a manual (M) exposure mode?

No. You get aperture priority and shutter priority for exposure control, plus manual focus if you need it. The 8-second to 1/2000-second shutter range is available in shutter priority mode.

How close can you focus with this camera?

40cm in normal mode, 1cm in macro mode. The 1cm close-focus lets you shoot extreme textures and small detail work.

What sensor and resolution are we working with?

10.1MP 1/2.33" CCD sensor. At 3MP, you unlock ISO 3200 and 6400 for low-light work where you need a faster shutter speed over pixel count.

Is there image stabilization?

Sensor-shift stabilization built in. Handheld shooting at the long end of that 18x zoom becomes manageable, especially indoors where flash isn't ideal.

What are the viewfinder and screen options?

Electronic viewfinder plus a 2.7" 230,000-dot LCD. The EVF is useful in bright outdoor light when LCD glare washes out your composition.

What video does the P80 record?

640 x 480 at 15 or 30 fps, plus lower resolutions at 15 fps. No microphone or speaker-video is basic here.