What is the best Nikon Coolpix digital camera?

Question

Basicallt, I am about to get a new camera, and the kind i have decided on is the Nikon Coolpix series
But there are so many to choose from, and i really can't decide...
does anyone know the best one?

Answer 1

I have two, the 8800 and the P2. The 8800 has been discontinued but you can still find them, and it is a fantastic camera - 8 megapixels, 10X optical zoom, vibration reduction, and excellent macro capabilities. It is as close as you can get to having a digital SLR without having to change lenses!

My P2 is a pocket sized 5 mega pixel "snapshooter" with 3X zoom that I carry in my purse. It's also wireless, and can send the photos to my laptop as I take them and display them in an ongoing slideshow, with the new ones added each time.

Both take excellent quality photos and video and I'm very happy with both purchases.

Answer 2

It depends on you.

For example, if you want to be able to do any manual settings yourself, or want the camera to do all of the adjustments for you.

There are also size considerations. Do you want a camera that can fit easily in your pocket, or will you be carrying it in a small case, and thus can get a bigger one w/more features.

Speaking of more features, generally, the more features, the quicker the battery goes dead. Especially with the triple flash of the red-eye reduction.

The number of mega-pixels is not really an issue anymore, as anything above 3 is pretty good quality for general prints up to 8x10. The best feature a camera can have now is the recover time in between pictures.

Nikon has great lense quality, so just go with budget, camera size and features you are most interested in.