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Nikon Coolpix 8700 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Nikon Coolpix 8700 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Nikon Coolpix 8700 manual and always important Nikon Coolpix 8700 lens which makes the Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Nikon Coolpix 8700 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Nikon Coolpix 8700 kit or bundle, is the Nikon Coolpix 8700 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Nikon Coolpix 8700 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Nikon Coolpix 8700 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
8700 |
| Camera Format |
SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$999.00 |
| Street Price |
$621.57 |
| Price Update Date |
2005-11-29 |
| Date Available |
2003-03-31 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
MC-EU1 remote cord |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
480 g
16.8 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
113 x 105 x 78 mm
4.4 x 4.1 x 3.1 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3264x2448, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
8.31 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
2/3" |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Sony CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
35 - 280 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
8.00x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Contrast Detect TTL |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
3 - 99999 cm
1.2 - 40815.9 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/8.0 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.2 (tele) - f/8 |
| Aperture Step Size |
0.33 |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
0.44" 235k pixel LCD |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
134000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
6.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
8 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Speedlight, Shade, Preset |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
8 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/8000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
3 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
5 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash, Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash) |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
4.1 |
| Flash Range Description |
Approx. 1.6 - 13.5 ft. (0.5 - 4.1m) (W), approx. 1.6 - 8.9 ft. (0.5 - 2.7m) (T) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
ISO hot shoe |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
Microdrive |
| Uncompressed Format |
RAW, TIFF-RGB |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
QuickTime MotionJPEG |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
NikonView CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
4.7 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
3.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
3.4 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
4.6 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.4 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
11.7 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
3.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
2.1 seconds |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
1.9 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
30.0 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res |
35 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res |
180 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
753.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary EN-EL1 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
Proprietary EN-EL1 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Nikon Coolpix 8700 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Nikon Coolpix 8700 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Nikon Coolpix 8700 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Nikon Coolpix 8700 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Nikon Coolpix 8700 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Nikon Coolpix 8700 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Nikon Coolpix 8700 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Nikon Coolpix 8700, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Nikon Coolpix 8700 camera or Nikon Coolpix 8700 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Nikon Coolpix 8700 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Nikon Coolpix 8700 powergrip digital camera.
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