Nikon Coolpix S2800 review

An affordable compact camera with plenty of creative shooting options

Nikon Coolpix S2800
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Shots taken with the Cross Process filters are vibrant with high contrast.

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An example of the High Contrast Monochrome filter, which lends a nice moodiness to shots.

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Exposures are well balanced with the Coolpix S2800.

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You can use the red Cross Process filter to add more unusual color depth to your shots.

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Shots taken with the zoom retain a good amount of detail.

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The S2800 does a good job of capturing fine detail while using Macro Mode.

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Even when shooting into the sun the S2800 manages to correctly balance the exposure, although there is sometimes a little lens flare.

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Colours are true to life and bright.

Filters

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Cross process blue

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Cross process green

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Cross process red

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Cross Process Yellow

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High Contrast Monochrome

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Low Key

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Painting

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Pop

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Selective Colour (Purple)

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Selective Colour (Blue)

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Sepia

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Soft

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Toy Camera 1

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Toy Camera 2

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Vivid

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High Key

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