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Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital CameraPrice:
$699.95
Coupling a 2/3-inch 8.31 megapixel CCD imager with an 8.9 - 71.2mm (35 - 280mm equivalent) Nikkor 8x optical zoom lens, the new model...
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Coupling a 2/3-inch 8.31 megapixel CCD imager with an 8.9 - 71.2mm (35 - 280mm equivalent) Nikkor 8x optical zoom lens, the new model stores images on CompactFlash cards (Type-I or Type-II including Microdrives). Other features include a 5-area contrast detect AF system, macro focusing to 3 centimeters, a 235,000 pixel electronic viewfinder, a 1.8-inch LCD tilt / swivel LCD display, a built-in Speedlight flash unit and an external hot shot. Firmware features include burst modes up to 2.5 frames per second, a selection of programmed auto, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes, best shot select mode, autoexposure bracketing, shutter speeds from 1/8000 to 8 seconds and ISO ratings from 50 to 400. The Coolpix 8700 offers USB and NTSC / PAL video out connectivity, draws power from EN-EL1, 2CR5 or (with an optional adapter) AA batteries, and has dimensions of 113 x 105 x 78mm. The camera weighs 480 grams without battery or CompactFlash card.\n
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| Key Features | |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Camera Type | Standard Point and Shoot |
| Weight | 1.06 lb. |
| LCD Screen Size | 1.8 in. |
| Resolution | 8 Megapixel |
| Optical Zoom | 8x |
| Image Quality | |
| Camera Resolution | 8 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor Type | CCD |
| Image Resolutions | 3264 x 2448 • 3264 x 2176 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 |
| Video | |
| Video Resolutions | 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) |
| Video Format | QuickTime |
| Max Movie Length | 180 Seconds |
| Video Speed | 30 fps |
| Lens | |
| Interchangeable Lens | Not Interchangeable Lenses |
| Optical Zoom | 8x |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual Focus |
| Focal Length | 8.9 - 71.2 mm |
| Macro Focus Range | 1.2 - 19.7 in. (w) |
| 35mm Zoom Lens | 35 - 280 mm |
| Focus Range | 19.7 in. to Infinity (w) |
| Exposure Control | |
| Aperture Range | f4.2/f8 (w/t) - f2.8 (w) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 - 1/30 sec |
| Frames Per Second | 2.5 Frames |
| White Balance | Auto |
| Flash | |
| Flash Functions | Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync |
| Flash Type | Built-In & External |
| ISO Speeds | Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 |
| Storage | |
| File Size (High Res.) | 25.6 MB (5 images on 128MB card) |
| Memory Type | CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive |
| Compression Type | JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image |
| File Size (Low Res.) | 0.19 MB (about 674 images on 128MB card) |
| Compression Modes | Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic |
| Included Features | |
| Self Timer | 10 Sec. • 3 Sec. |
| Tripod Mount | With Tripod Mount |
| Built-in Microphone | With Built-in Microphone |
| Built-in Speaker | With Built-in Speaker |
| Viewfinder / Display | |
| LCD Protected Position | With LCD Protected Position |
| Viewfinder | Digital |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 134,000 pixels |
| Interfaces | |
| Video Interface | Video Out |
| Interface Type | USB |
| Power Supply | |
| Battery Type | Proprietary Lithium |
| Battery Life | 210 Images |
| System Requirements | |
| Operating System | Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 1.06 lb. |
| Depth | 3.1 in. |
| Height | 4.1 in. |
| Width | 4.4 in. |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Included Accessories | Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap |
| Family Line | Nikon COOLPIX |
| Product MPN | |
| MPN | coolpix8700 |
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Excellent camera when the SLR is out of reach
Pros: easy to use, excellent resolution and rendering Cons: some often used features can be hard to get to, size Bottom Line: Absolutely the best digital camera I've used yet
Pros: Amazing zoom, incredible quality, color perfection, expandability, compatibility, uses CF cards Cons: Too many features! (Not exactly bad, but there's a learning curve), no CF media Bottom Line: A Great Camera from what I consider a great camera company
Pros: Easy to use, producing great photos. Very high quality build. Terrific lens. Cons: So good, it would make the next camera I buy, be another Nikon. Bottom Line: Compact, excellent photo quality, easy to use
Pros: Great photos, easy to use, small Cons: Pricey, some buttons malplaced, non-threaded lense Bottom Line: Best choice I could have made for my first digital camera
Pros: GREAT pictures! Compact! Once you get past the instructions, it's really easy. Cons: Instructions could be better written. Maybe a "NIKON 8700 for Dummies" is in the works. Bottom Line: Nikon Coolpix 8700 is an Excellent Evolutionary Upgrade
Pros: 8 Megapixel CCD, Low Noise Level, Super Viewfinder and LCD, Excellent Optics, Optional Vertical Grip Cons: Lack of manual focus ring Bottom Line: Great Camera
Pros: features are great, size is good and easy to travel with Cons: hmmm. you cant interchange lens, but then with this great zoom... Read More Best camera I have ever owned!
Pros: Picture quality and zoom. Cons: Slow shutter and I would recommend an external flash. Read More best digital camera I've used!
Pros: High mega-pixels, excellent zoom. Easy set up. Rechargable batteries last long. Cons: Need to buy a bigger memory card if you work with high resolution photos. Read More |
