The Nikon coolpix series are digital compact cameras . The colloidal 8800 was released in 2005 by Nikon . The design of the 8800 is based on the previous coolpix 8700 . Major improvements include updated sensor with 8 megapixels , New lens with 10x zoom , VR ( vibration reduction) and USB 2 interface . It uses compact flash type 1/2 for removable storage . It can be powered by Nikon EN - EL7 lithium ion rechargeable or 6x AA if using the optional MB - CP10 battery holder .
Nikon coolpix cameras are organised into five different lines . The line in which a particular camera is placed is indicated by the letter which is the first character of its model number