Nikon Coolpix 8700Nikon moves into 8 megapixel territory with a long zoom, and a new body, but the same legendary Nikon feature set!<<Test Results & Conclusion :(Previous) | (Next): 8700 Sample Images>> Reference: DatasheetReview First Posted: 03/22/2004 |
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| General | |
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 Model Name: |
Nikon Coolpix 8700 |
| Model Number: | 8700 |
| Camera Format: | SLR-style |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $999.00 |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-07 |
| 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: |
16.9 oz (480 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | No |
| Size: |
4.4 x 4.1 x 3.1 in. (113 x 105 x 78 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 3264x2448, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960 |
| Movie Resolution: | 640x480, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 8.00 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 2/3" |
| CCD Filter Type: | |
| CCD Manufacturer: | Sony CCD |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Quality Levels: | |
| 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 |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: | |
| Auto Focus Step: | |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Manual Focus Steps: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | 50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | 3 - 10000 cm 1.2 - 4081.6 in |
| Min Macro Area: | |
| 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 |
| Lens Thread: | |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | 0.44" 235k pixel LCD |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | |
| 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 Guide Number (Meters): | |
| 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) |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types: | Microdrive |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| 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 |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| External Connections: | Serial, USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection: | DC In |
| Included Software: | NikonView CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing | |
| Startup Time: | 4.680 seconds |
| Shutdown Time: | 3.110 seconds |
| Play -> Record: | 3.400 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res): | 4.600 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res): | |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: | 0.380 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE: | |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: | 0.360 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: | 0.110 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: | 11.700 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | 3.010 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | 2.100 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 1.850 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 30.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: | 35.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res: | 180.00 |
| Download speed, KB/second: | 753.00 |
| 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 |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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