Nikon COOLPIX P7800 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 7.1x Optical Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and 3-inch Vari-Angle LCD

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Product Specifications

Outstanding 7.1x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens with fast f/2 maximum aperture for enhanced low-light performance
Shoot up to 8 frames per second, up to 6 shots, for amazing action sequences
Dual viewing modes: High resolution Vari-Angle display for creative compositions and Eye Level Viewfinder for D-SLR style shooting
Excellent Auto Mode does the work for you and delivers consistently beautiful results
Full HD (1080p) video recording with stereo sound
Wi-Fi connectivity with optional WU-1a adapter

Product Description

Style:Base Product Description 12.2MP ¹⁄₁.7 BSI CMOS Sensor EXPEED C2 Image Processor NIKKOR ED 7.1x Optical Zoom Lens 3 921k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor 921k-Dot Electronic Viewfinder Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps Lens-Shift VR Image Stabilization Full Manual Control and RAW File Support

From the Manufacturer

Exceptional image quality in compact, portable designs

The COOLPIX Advanced Performance collection is perfect for memories captured in an instant yet cherished for a lifetime. State-of-the-art technology, superb optics and impeccable style come together to make these cameras the flagships of the COOLPIX line.

The total package. If you’re looking for one the best compact digital cameras, meet the outstanding COOLPIX P7800. Amaze yourself over and over again with breathtaking photos and Full HD 1080p videos—tack-sharp detail, rich, vibrant colors, beautifully blurred backgrounds, dramatic lighting, soft, natural skin tones and so much more. Its superb 7.1x Zoom NIKKOR ED glass lens gives you both wide-angle and telephoto capabilties and is engineered to match its extra-large ¹⁄₁.7” CMOS sensor. With an Auto Mode you can rely on, 19 Scene Modes for getting the most out of every shooting situation, creative in-camera Image Effects, complete PSAM control, RAW shooting, optional Wi-Fi® connectivity and more, the COOLPIX P7800 will go as far as you want to go. For those who never settle for second best, COOLPIX P7800 delivers.

World-class optics 7.1x Zoom plus fast f/2 max aperture lens yields incredible results Every COOLPIX camera is built around a genuine NIKKOR glass lens, the lens in the COOLPIX P7800 is no exception. It has an f/2 maximum aperture—pros call it a “fast” lens, you’ll call it incredible. Create photos and videos with tack sharp subjects against beautifully blurred backgrounds, and shoot without a flash in situations you wouldn’t think possible. It has a 7.1x wide-angle to telephoto zoom range—capture 180°/360° panoramas as easily as detailed close-ups. You even can get as close as 0.8-inches from your subject for exciting macro shots. And with lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR), you never have to worry about a little camera shake ruining a shot.

Superior low-light performance High-performance CMOS image sensor lets you shoot without a flash Imagine being able to shoot without a flash at weddings, concerts, parties—anywhere your flash normally fires. You won’t have to interrupt a moment to capture it, and your photos and HD videos will look more natural and true to your memory. The COOLPIX P7800 performs so well in low light situations that, in most cases, using the flash is optional. Of course, when the lighting is extremely poor and you need a flash, it’ll be there.

Precise high resolution monitors Dual Viewing systems—Vari-angle display and Electronic Eye-Level viewfinder Shooting conditions vary, so the COOLPIX P7800 has two viewing systems: a large 3-inch 921,000-dot Vari-angle display that swings and swivels to provide easy viewing from almost any position, plus an electronic Eye-Level viewfinder for D-SLR-style shooting. Find exciting new perspectives by swiveling out the Vari-angle display and moving the camera around—raise it overhead or move it to ground-level for suprirsing new views. When conditions require, use the bright 921,000-dot Electronic Eye-Level viewfinder and frame exactly the shot you want.

Master the camera in no time Simple, convenient operation for stress-free shooting The COOLPIX P7800 is so easy to use, anyone can take great photos and videos with it. Just turn the camera on, point, shoot and marvel at the results. For maximum point-and-shoot convenience, select Scene Auto Selector. It automatically optimizes the camera settings for each shot, so you’ll be free to enjoy the moment while you capture it.

Record superior videos Full HD 1080p videos with stereo sound for dazzling moving moments If you want a compact camera that shoots stunning Full HD videos, the COOLPIX P7800 delivers. Full HD 1080p means exceptional video quality. Record the action, then connect to an HDTV and watch your videos come alive. A built-in mic records high-quality audio in stereo. Your videos will look and sound phenomenal.

Take control of your vision When you want to take control of exposure, the COOLPIX P7800 is ready. Select from PSAM exposure modes and the creative options will seem endless.

Record uncompressed (RAW) files For those who want to record the pure, unmodified versions of their photos, the COOLPIX P7800 can record in RAW (NRW) mode.

Share to your smartphone or tablet Connect the optional WU-1a Wireless Adapter and wirelessly transfer photos to your compatible smartphone, tablet or any compatible Wi-Fi enabled device, control the COOLPIX P7800 and more.

Expand your capabilities and creativity The COOLPIX P7800 includes a full-size accessory shoe that’s compatible with many exciting Nikon accessories. Take control of light with an external flash, or record ultra-high fidelity sound with an external stereo mic. Fire the camera remotely with a wireless remote control, or geotag your shots with a GPS module. You can really build a creative system around the COOLPIX P7800.

Supplied Accessories AN-CP22 Strap UC-E16 USB Cable EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-24 Battery Charger LC-CP26 Lens Cap NikonView NX 2

Product Reviews

Exactly what I wanted for a small portable camera with features

I was looking for an alternative to having to alway pack my DSLR, lenses, flash units and so forth. I looked at this camera (Nikon CoolPix P7800) versus the Nikon 1 Series and decided on this one based on the following:1. Retractable lens for convenience in packing - lens has effective focal length 28-200mm 35mm equivalent.2. Lens opens to f 2.0 at wide angle, and to f 4.0 at telephoto - a very fast lens for this class of camera.3. Close focusing macro range less than 1 inch at wide angle.4. Built in pop-up flash - also has shoe compatible with all of other Nikon flash units (700, 800, 900)5. Ability to switch from LCD screen to viewfinder screen with a button push for difficult lighting situations.6. The LCD screen is very useful given its ability to rotate for various viewing angles.After I got the camera, I found there were a few limitations to the focus mode, but once you get used to them, it is acceptable. There is an AF mode that focuses at distances more than about 18 inches, a macro focus mode that focuses at very close distances under 4-6 inches, and a mode for focusing in between. The access to the focus modes is convenient and obviously located on the dial on the back of the camera, so I did not find this difficult to adapt to. You have to remember to reset the focus mode when you turn the camera on for the types of shots you want to take.I tried other special features, such as in camera special effects and panoramic stitching. I was especially satisfied with the black and white special effects which gave some interesting high contrast black and white results. It is not my intent to reproduce the information which can be found at the NIkon site, just share my impressions. One feature which really made me happy was the setting that allows me to put the camera into auto iso mode, but restrict the lower and upper range settings. I keep the camera in auto iso 80-800, even thought it can range up to 1600 (3200 in hi iso). The noise of the sensor is quite acceptable in this range (80-800).I bought the additional wifi adapter which allows remote control with a cell phone. Overall, the ability to view, zoom and activate the shutter are acceptable, and would probably be great with the camera on a tripod located many feet away for capturing wildlife. The remote functions are fairly limited, but more than I expected.Features change depending on the setting you are working in, and you have to get used to it. Mostly I shoot in Aperture preferred or Program mode, but all of the options and menus are context sensitive to the mode you are in.Focusing is no slower than you would expect from an electronic point and shoot, but to be sure, this is nowhere near the capabilities of a DSLR. One feature I found very easy and useful to use is it is trivial to set the camera for multiple exposures (-1, 0, +1) and get 3 quick exposures of the same image. Images can be shot in jpg, jpg + raw or raw. As with all new raw formats, I am waiting for Adobe to catch up with this raw format, so all of my observations are based on jpg files.I look forward to taking this with me on my next trip. The size is great, the price is reasonable for this set of features, and there are enough advantages to use this when you want to avoid the buld of your DSLR. I can recommend it.

The camera I need

An early review after using this camera for a couple of hours. This jacket-pocketable camera makes good images, gives you control over crafting your photos, and is ergonomically comfortable to use. Despite the fact that I generally stay away from gimicky scene modes, I was surprised to find a couple of them appealing, including the different options for for panoramas and the color-selective filters. So far, so good.Let’s get my biases out. I have Nikon gear (a couple of SLRs) and I would prefer to have my camera work well with existing remotes, flashes, and my old P7000 batteries. I also like that the camera menus are familiar for a Nikon user and I have a good sense how the Active-D lighting, TTL flash exposure, and general focusing modes work. For me, quick comprehension and intuitive use of these controls greatly increases the cameras performance. I also prefer diopter-adjustable viewfinders due to superior performance in bright light and the fact that with bifocals, focusing on the camera screen can literally be a pain in the neck.I am very pleased with the electronic viewfinder as it shows in the viewfinder the setting changes as you go, just like on the back screen. I found myself rapidly adjusting settings without looking, being confident that I was getting it right. The colors in the viewfinder aren’t perfect, but it provides more than enough resolution to thoughtfully compose images. I found the manual focus very easy to use compared to other compact-ish cameras I’ve tried, especially since it can all be done through the viewfinder.I like that the P7800 has a real lens cap, real camera heft, and real controls. Image quality is good in typical indoor lighting scenes without a flash and great outside in good light. My guess is that there those pixel peepers who will take issue with some of the performance in marginal light conditions, and if that is what you care about, you can study the reference photos of toy soldiers, books, coins, feathers, and color charts at other sites.I’m still learning the benefits of the articulating screen, but one that I see immediately is that it can be stowed away when not in use, protecting it from sometimes rough treatment and the smudges from my nose when using the viewfinder.It’s not the snappiest camera recording images, but once on, its responsive to the shutter release (the area of performance I value). It just takes a while to write. It is faster than my P7000 (though heftier), but nowhere near as fast as my D90. It allows me to get the shots I need when I need them, except for the most demanding conditions (really low light where you need high ISO’s, rapidfire sports shooting, serious macro shooting–although the macro focus functions work pretty well).I got this camera to have at all times in my work bag as a daily-use camera so that I won’t miss images when traveling for work, commuting, or running errands without the bulk of my SLR. With its viewfinder, good image quality, jacket-pocketable size, ease and familiarity in its use, it is the camera I need.Would I like to have the larger sensor and better ISO performance in it? yes. Would I like it to be smaller? yes. Would I like it to be cheaper? Sure (I could have gotten the P7700 if I didn’t prefer viewfinders). But in the overall compromise of wants for a relatively compact camera, the P7800 is what I need.Update:After having the camera a few weeks, I’m very happy with it. I was getting frustrated if you have it on one of the “continuous” modes or “Best Shot Selection” and raw photos, as it will take ~10 seconds to digest the photos, but single shots with raw are recorded pretty quickly. The viewfinder and the camera heft and overall design and handling makes for working well in marginal conditions, macro shooting, or generally for just carrying around. I find I’m using the button that replaced the dial on top of the P7000 for adjustments more than I used the dial, especially doing it through the viewfinder. Battery life is good when I primarily shoot with the viewfinder, not having to change the battery over the course of a long weekend and 200 shots even with the flash. Like other Nikons, the TTL flash exposure works great, and I used it to drive a SB-600 and -700 flash for a few photos of a family dinner, which came out super. Low light performance is better than I hoped, with ISO 800 working pretty well. Some examples are at my Google+ site, pretty much straight from the camera. […] . I found the viewfinder nice at the concert, as it is less obtrusive to snap a shot without having to have a screen lit up.I’m very happy to get the performance I get from a jacket pocketable camera.

Bad product[Nikon coolpix p7800]

I purchased this camera in August of 2014 and from the get go it did not function properly. It would not respond to my command using the command dial but would eventually do what…

Solid optics and metering, terrible EVF and slow processor

The lens and general IQ on this camera is higher than similar 1/.7” sensor cameras such as Olympus Stylus 1/s.

Point and shoot

Working out OK but like Canon’s interface functions better find it a little slow getting around all the function settings, pix quality is good if you stay below 800

Just goes to show ya:)

My wife has an extensive Nikon setup, but wanted good optics for a quickie shot impromptu go anywhere anytime camera.Due dilligence later she got this.

A compact camera with compromises

This camera definitely has some compromises but it addresses all my needs. I was looking for a compact camera for indoor concerts.

This was to replace a Coolpix P7000 that was getting …

This was to replace a Coolpix P7000 that was getting a little long in the tooth. It more that fit the bill, can’t believe Nikon doesn’t make it anymore.

Crippling slow raw shooting…

When I first used it, I was thinking to give it a 5 star rating since the image quality was really good. But after some more use, I realized the raw shooting was very slow.

Unfortunately, this COOLPIX has only a manual in Japanese …

Unfortunately, this COOLPIX has only a manual in Japanese and menu languages only in English and Japanese. The camera works as expected, but you should buy from a different seller.