Nikon S8100

have the camera now tested one week extensively.
On the whole, here was almost unanimously
reported on the positive qualities that I share:

+ Very good overall Bildqalität to ISO 400
+ Faster autofocus
+ Pop-up flash (even if sometimes the finger is in the way)
+ Super display
+ Hybrid Image Stabilizer (lens and electronically)
+ Good video quality
+ Great zoom lens

In addition, I would like the upside to:

+ 1. Camera makes damn good macro shots. Here succeed each real user great close-ups.
You zoom in the recorded image, details are visible on the screen, which can be seen with the naked eye !!
And in good quality.

+ 2. I find the menu system succeeded. In addition, you always return to the last selected menu item. All necessary
Adjustment (flash, self-timer, macro, etc.) are located on the "pad" reachable. This is also accuratly
controllable. That's a long time for all cameras that.

Now for the negative points:

- 1. image quality finds its limits in the ISO range. As described above, to ISO 400 the quality is good. Everything about it is at the expense
the details and the increasing image noise.
Have tried this by: manual ISO settings (400, 800 and 1600), camera on tripod and without flash

In automatic mode, the camera avoids high ISO values. So do not worry, simply losknipsen it ;-)

- 2. The battery indicator appears only when only about 25% capacity are available. Thus, you do not have a precise overview of the remaining capacity.
The charging of the battery's in the camera, I personally find not optimal. I have ordered to me a 2.Battery and an external charger.
So you can replace the battery and using the camera, while the 2.Battery is loaded (at least at home ;-)
The battery lasts about 200 images (approx 100 with flash) and a lot of viewing on the screen.
The battery capacity is of course dependent on the benefit: a lot of zoom, Blizt, Video and frequent viewing of the screen will be charged to the battery

- 3. The video recordings are good, but: very strong wind noise and the zoom is clearly audible. (Is just not a camcorder)

My conclusion and main features of this camera:

I always recommend einzusetzten a quality memory card (myself the Toshiba 8GB SDHC High Speed ​​PROFESSIONAL CLASS 10)
While that is a lot of money in comparison, but worth it.

Despite the criticisms, the camera is excellent (by me 5 stars) and all who, like me, put their main feature on the following points,
are absolutely right:

- A great all-rounder with excellent automatic mode (for those who want to "fumble" not much)
- Super Macro mode
- Cream screen for viewing images, may no longer be put away
- Ease of use and great zoom range with anti-shake wirkunsvollem
- Value for money comes fully for the performance offered in order

I hope I could help with my review a little.

Greeting