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Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera

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Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

$699.95  |  1 store
From $499.95  |  19 stores
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 Rebel T2i has an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.17 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 8 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 8x -
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8 Megapixel 18 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 2592 x 1728 • 3456 x 2304 • 5184 x 3456
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 1920 x 1080
Video Format QuickTime 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) -
Shutter Speed 1/8000 - 1/30 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 30 Frames
White Balance Auto Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 Auto • 100 • 400 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 25.6 MB (5 images on 128MB card) 6.4 MB (20 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21
File Size (Low Res.) 0.19 MB (about 674 images on 128MB card) 1.1 MB (about 116 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 -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With 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 Digital
LCD Screen Resolution 134,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 210 Images 440 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 X • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.17 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 3 in.
Height 4.1 in. 3.8 in.
Width 4.4 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC - 689466262469
Product ID 21858761 95827376
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN coolpix8700 4462B003
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon 8700
Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera
$699.95
Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D
Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $499.95

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 28 user reviews
89% recommend this product
5 stars
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4 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

4.8
Based on 30 user reviews
97% recommend this product
5 stars
24
4 stars
6
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (8)
  • Easy to Use (7)
  • Quality Construction (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Compact (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
  • Fast Shutter (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (3)
  • Bulky (1)
  • No Weather proofing (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • none (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Home (5)
  • Travel (5)
  • Gifts (3)
  • pictures to put on Websites (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • Upgrade (1)
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Consumer Reviews

1

Great for anyone

byjohnston1234 Aug 15, 2011
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy interface, beautiful renderings, fully customizable. 
Cons Could use more zoom, but different lenses can be purchased for distant shots.  
Recommended it? Yes

I recently purchased the Canon REBEL T2i / EOS for a family vacation to niagara falls.  I have never owned a professional camera beforehand so I figured it would be difficult to learn but it was really simple.  Beautiful pictures, ample shot settings, and quick changing to different style... Read full review »

1

The Canon Rebel rocks!

bychq4life Nov 10, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Many different shooting modes<br>Lovely contrast<br>Simple to master
Cons The camera cannot be set down without tipping forward, hard for self-timer.
Recommended it? Yes

I got this product as a gift and could not be happier with it.  I have been taking photography classes in school and became very interested in it, so I decided that I wanted a digital camera as well as a film camera.  I originally thought that it would never stand up to film, but so far... Read full review »

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