Nikon Coolpix P80 Ultra Zoom Announced

Nikon have announced the new Nikon Coolpix P80 Ultra Zoom digital camera - it features a wide angle 18x optical zoom lens (27-486mm equivalent), 10 megapixel sensor, sensor-shift vibration reduction, 2.7" screen, ISO6400, 1cm macro mode, and Distortion control corrects for barrel distortion. RRP £299.99, Available from: 25th April 2008:

"The new model offers outstanding imaging quality with 10.1 effective megapixels of sharp resolution and a new digital image processing engine that faithfully reproduces fine details and subtle tones. The COOLPIX P80 also delivers a quick response, as well as maintaining image quality and clarity when taking advantage of extended light sensitivity settings as high as ISO 6400*2. In addition, this model also benefits from the clarity, precision and broad range of an 18x Zoom-NIKKOR lens that covers focal lengths from 27-486mm (35mm format equivalent). Sensor shift VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilisation adds extra reassurance for sharper, clearer images."