Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera

Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera

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  • 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
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Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera

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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The Coolpix 8700 Nikon joins the 8 megapixel club

byHoward_Creech May 2, 2004
133 Helpfuls 134 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 8X Nikkor Zoom, 8 megapixel resolution
Cons Cons: Noisy images at ISO 400, AF hunts in low light, weak battery
Recommended it? Yes

Over the last couple of years Nikon has been losing market share to other manufacturers, but that negative sales trend may be due to change. Nikon's R&D folks have introduced two very exciting new digital cameras (the Coolpix 8700 and the D70 digital SLR) that are likely to put Nikon firmly back in... Read full review »

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Good Mid Level Digital Camera

byfudge23 Jan 3, 2006
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Pros Stylish, good quality photos, large memory capacity.
Cons big and clunky, gets an error message a lot
Recommended it? Yes

Let me state right away that I am not a camera professional or claim to be a techno guru. Far from it, I am a new mom who wanted to take loads of photos and share with family on the web. I know what I want out of a camera and that's about it. If you are looking for a technical expert and pixel size... Read full review »

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Absolutely the best digital camera I've used yet

byFekIhr Jul 1, 2004
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Amazing zoom, incredible quality, color perfection, expandability, compatibility, uses CF...
Cons Too many features! (Not exactly bad, but there's a learning curve), no CF media
Recommended it? Yes

Don't you just love that new plastic smell – like when you pull this camera out of the box? Yeah, of course! Mine smelled like that about a month back. Now it's got a pleasant combo of camera bag & sweet, yet tangy barbecue sauce – that got spilled on the bag during a long shooting session. Hah!... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN coolpix8700

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)
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive
File Size (Low Res.) 0.19 MB (about 674 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic

Included Features

Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Self Timer 10 Sec. • 3 Sec.
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

Product ID 21858761
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX

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