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Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera

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Nikon D5100 Digital Camera with 18-55mm 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
Nikon's D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm Lens delivers a galaxy of professional features in a consumer digital camera.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.23 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 8 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 8x Without Optical Zoom
Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8 Megapixel 16.9 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 2464 x 1632 • 4928 x 3264 • 3696 x 2448
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 640 x 424 • HD (1280 x 720) • 1920 x 1080
Video Format QuickTime MPEG-4
Max Movie Length 180 Seconds 30 Seconds
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 8x Without Optical Zoom
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 8.9 - 71.2 mm 3.5 - 5.6 mm
Macro Focus Range 1.2 - 19.7 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 280 mm 27 - 82.5 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 1/4000 - 3 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 4 Frames
White Balance Auto Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 100 • 6400 • 12800 • 25600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 25.6 MB (5 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • DCF 2.0 • EXIF 2.3
File Size (Low Res.) 0.19 MB (about 674 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. • 3 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount With 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 -
Viewfinder Digital Digital
LCD Screen Resolution 134,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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 Microsoft Windows 7
Dimensions   
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.23 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 3.1 in.
Height 4.1 in. 3.8 in.
Width 4.4 in. 5 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC - 18208919796
Product ID 21858761 107659119
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN coolpix8700 25478
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon 8700
Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera
$699.95
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5100 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $599.99

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 28 user reviews
89% recommend this product
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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

4.0
Based on 5 user reviews
60% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
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Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

649

Nikon D5100 SLR digital camera 16 MP: A great SLR camera for the money

byyakkowarner Aug 29, 2011
61 Helpfuls 62 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Interchangeable lens, easy to use, lots of features, takes movies and photos, works ...
Cons Price, only 16 mega-pixels, no internal motor, only one control wheel instead of 2.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a 16 mega pixel SLR camera. You have the option to change lens, customize many setting, and you get higher quality pictures as an end product. It is also a faster camera than most point and shoot’s available. I do not have the lag between pressing the picture button and the camera... Read full review »

21

Best bang for the buck in APS-C DSLR cameras

byaloofyouth Dec 19, 2011
23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Best bang for the buck DSLR camera in its price/size bracket
Cons Flash lacks commander mode capability
Recommended it? Yes

My user experiences are marked in italics.

The Nikon D5100 is a DSLR camera ("digital single lens reflex" so what you see through the optical viewfinder or on the LCD screen is what you get in the photo; you are literally seeing through the lens, so there is no parallax error). I bought it... Read full review »

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