should I get this camra

[zef004]

I am in the market of buying a new camra and wanted some input on this camra.
Nikon Coolpix P80 10.1MP Digital Camera

Model: P80
The world's most compact super-telephoto camera among competing models comes equipped with an 18x zoom. This gives you the benefits of both a compact camera and a super-telephoto lens. It offers 10.1 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches. The amazing 18x optical wide-angle zoom Nikkor lens provides exceptional pictures. This lens is built on Nikon's proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that deliver superb color and razor-sharp results. New Expeed Image Processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness.

The incredible, bright 2.7" high resolution LCD and electronic viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures with friends and family. Optical Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization compensates for camera shake to prevent blur and produce clearer, sharper results in lower light or unsteady conditions.

Image Capture Device:
10.1MP
18x optical zoom
Expeed image processor
Lens:

4.7-84.2mm (equivalent with 35mm format picture angle 27-486mm) f/2.8-4.5
LCD:

2.7" diagonal Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
230,000 dots
Exposure:

Exposure Modes: Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Auto, Scene
Built-in Flash:

28 ft. (8.8m) distance
Flash Sync Modes: Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Redeye reduction with slow sync, Flash cancel/ flash off, Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash
White Balance:

Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Preset, Auto, Daylight, Cloudy
Shooting Specifications:

In-Camera Red-Eye Fixâ"žÂ¢
Image Stabilization: Optical
Movie Modes: Movie with sound, Time lapse movie
Scene Modes: Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show
In-Camera Image Editing: D-Lighting, Small Pic, Distortion Control
Video Output: NTSC, PAL
Self-Timer: 2 sec. or 10 sec.
Image Storage:

Storage Media: SD, SDHC
Internal Memory: Approx. 50MB
Playback Specifications:

Playback Functions: Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 or 16 segments), Zoom, Slideshow, Sound playback
Interfaces:

Hi-speed USB
Power Supply:

Battery Type: Rechargeable EN-EL5 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge) - CIPA Nikon Rechargeable: 250 shots (CIPA)
Additional Software Included and Information:

Software Suite CD-ROM

Tripod Socket: 1/4-20
Dimensions and Weight:

Approx. Dimensions: 3.1"H x 4.3"W x 3.1"D
Approx. Weight: 12.9 oz.
Package Contents

Coolpix P80 Digital Camera (Black)
LC-CP18 Lens Cap
AN-CP19 Strap
UC-E6 USB Cable
EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable
EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-61 Battery Charger
COOLPIX Software Suite CD-ROM

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Why do you want a super telephoto point and shoot camera? Are you taking pictures of birds? Maybe an air show? The Nikon P80...the Canon SX10...the Sony DSC-H50...they never have impressed me much when it comes to shooting an aquarium.

 

[zef004]

just looking for a good camra. to take pic like I see in here. I had nikons before. and was happe with them. like something for micor shoot. to take clear closes up pic of fish and coral. and also great views, an landscap.

thanks for your input. like to see more input.


thanks zef

 

[zef004]

here some my pic with my 8yr old nikon.

like to take some thing like in the thread (closer)

 

[Reef Bass]

From the description you posted, it looks like a decent megazoom point and shoot. As such, it seems well suited for lots of things except macro reef photography. Sure, you can take pictures but you won't be able to get anywhere near as up close visually as it sounds like you want to. I don't see a macro mode mentioned, which will further limit your ability to shoot close looking pics.

I also don't see the term RAW mentioned. Without shooting in RAW mode, it is difficult to get accurate colors in your photos taken under high color temperature lights, like reef tanks. It can be done via custom white balances but it is so much easier and more accurate to do it in software after capturing the RAW image.

 

[bmwardo]

You might get something out of these:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read_opinions.asp?prodkey=nikon_cpp80

2nd Reef Bass- dpreview shows that this does not have an uncompressed (RAW) format.