Nikon COOLPIX 885 Point & Shoot Camera
The Nikon Coolpix 885 is a 3MP 1/1.8 inch compact camera — known for its 3MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor and Optical Tunnel Viewfinder. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon COOLPIX 885 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Nikon Coolpix 885
Key Features — Nikon Coolpix 885
3MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 2048x1536 pixels, a competitive resolution for a consumer compact camera of its era.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Provides an alternative to the LCD for composing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions.
1.5-Inch TFT-LCD Display: 110,000-dot screen for composing and reviewing images directly on the camera back.
Four Color Profiles: Standard, Vivid, Black & White, and Sepia modes allow basic creative adjustments without post-processing.
Five-Mode Built-In Flash: Supports Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, and Off modes to handle a range of lighting situations.
Dual Battery Compatibility: Accepts either a 2CR5 lithium or the Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable, rated for approximately 120 shots per charge.
Camera Specifications — Nikon Coolpix 885
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inch |
| Resolution | 3MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Manual Focus Only |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Burst Rate | 1.5 fps |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.5 inch TFT-LCD |
| Display Resolution | 110,000 dots |
Description — Nikon Coolpix 885
The Nikon COOLPIX 885 is a compact point-and-shoot camera built around a 1/1.8-inch sensor delivering a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 at 3MP. The ISO range spans 100 to 400, and burst shooting is available at up to 1.5 fps. For framing shots, the camera offers both a 1.5-inch TFT-LCD monitor with 110,000 dots of resolution and an optical tunnel viewfinder.
Autofocus uses contrast detection, with a manual focus option also available. The built-in flash covers five modes — Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, and Off — though no external flash is supported. Four color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Black & White, and Sepia — give users in-camera creative options.
Storage is via CompactFlash media, and connectivity includes USB. The body is a plastic/metal composite construction weighing 225g with dimensions of 95 x 69 x 52 mm, with no weather sealing. Power comes from a 2CR5 lithium or Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable battery, rated at approximately 120 shots per charge.
Pros — Nikon Coolpix 885
- ✓1/1.8-inch sensor with 3MP resolution (2048x1536) for a camera of this class
- ✓Four color profile options — Standard, Vivid, Black & White, and Sepia — for in-camera creative control
- ✓Built-in flash with five modes including Red-Eye Reduction and Slow Sync
Cons — Nikon Coolpix 885
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither optical nor digital
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, limiting shooting in low-light conditions
- ✗No external flash support, restricting flash versatility
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