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Nikon 8700

Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera

Canon EOS 30D

Canon EOS 30D Digital Camera with 100mm lens

$699.95  |  1 store
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Product Description
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... More
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 Less
The EOS 30D incorporates a host of features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image Processor. The EOS 30D includes enhanced operational features such... More
The EOS 30D incorporates a host of features with Canon's highly acclaimed 8.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image Processor. The EOS 30D includes enhanced operational features such as a 2.5 inch LCD monitor, true spot metering, a durable shutter mechanism and Canon's Picture Style feature, all in a sturdy, magnesium-clad body. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x Without Digital Zoom
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.54 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 8 Megapixel 8.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 8x -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8 Megapixel 8.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 3264 x 2448 • 3264 x 2176 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 3504 x 2336 • 2544 x 1696 • 1728 x 1152
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 Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 8x -
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus 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) f4/f5.6 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1/8000 - 1/30 sec 30 - 1/8000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 5 Frames
White Balance Auto Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Auto Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 Auto • 100 • 400 • 1600 • 3200
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 25.6 MB (5 images on 128MB card) 8.7 MB (15 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image JPEG • Raw Image
File Size (Low Res.) 0.19 MB (about 674 images on 128MB card) 0.6 MB (about 213 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. • 3 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 134,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life 210 Images 1,100 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 Apple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions   
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.54 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 2.9 in.
Height 4.1 in. 4.2 in.
Width 4.4 in. 5.7 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC - 013803065114
Product ID 21858761 55197564
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • Battery Charger
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN coolpix8700 1234B004
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon 8700
Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera
$699.95
Canon EOS 30D
Canon EOS 30D Digital Camera with 100mm lens
From $750.00

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 28 user reviews
89% recommend this product
5 stars
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Consumer Reviews

313

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 »

fudge23
359

Good Mid Level Digital Camera

byfudge23 Jan 3, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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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Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 23 user reviews
95% recommend this product
5 stars
19
4 stars
3
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
1
Pros
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Stylish (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (3)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (6)
  • Gifts (4)
  • Travel (4)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Home (1)
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Consumer Reviews

285

30D vs. 20D? Are the differences worth another purchase?

bysuemccartin Jul 1, 2007
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Canon Digic II sensor, 5 fps mode, iso 3200, improved white logic
Cons Pricey? Not a huge upgrade over a 20D
Recommended it? Yes

My first canon dslr was the original Rebel also known as the 300D, for its time and considering what that camera cost, it was competent but it can't hold a candle to a 20D and even less so to a 30D. I shoot a lot of karate for my school, the 300D Rebel only has 3 fps which just isn't enough for... Read full review »

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Impressions on the CANON EOS 30D : finally mature, but still expensive

byketelbinkus Mar 12, 2006
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Many features and very low noise, APS-sized CMOS gives best result with reasonable priced...
Cons viewfinder a bit dark, 8 million pixels and APS-sized cmos is insufficient for...
Recommended it? Yes

Having used a 300D and a 10D, i hesitated a lot before getting hands on this camera.
I got it with a Canon f4.0-f5.6/17-85 EF-S IS zoom, found it in Sim Lim square in Singapore.
Improvements are not so important: the good things of the 20D are still there: very good image quality with its... Read full review »

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