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Nikon 8700

Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera

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Panasonic DMC-GF2S 3D Digital Camera

$699.95  |  1 store
From $399.00  |  4 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
Take pictures with amazing clarity on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The 3.0-inch 3:2 460,000-dot LCD of this Panasonic digital camera with a 100% field of view enhances your photography... More
Take pictures with amazing clarity on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The 3.0-inch 3:2 460,000-dot LCD of this Panasonic digital camera with a 100% field of view enhances your photography experience. The 12.1 megapixel lens with Live MOS sensor of this Panasonic camera takes pictures with life-like clarity. Moreover, this Panasonic digital camera automatically adjusts the brightness in 11 steps according to shooting conditions. Tap the screen of this Panasonic camera to operate the auto focus and shutter release at the same time. Available in multiple shades, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is sure to add a special touch to your style. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional • 3D Digital Camera
3D Digital Camera - Yes
Weight 1.06 lb. 9.35 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 8 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 8x 1x
Features - Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 3264 x 2448 • 3264 x 2176 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 4000 x 3000
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 1920 x 1080
Video Format QuickTime -
Max Movie Length 180 Seconds -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 8x 1x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
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 1/4000 - 60 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 30 Frames
White Balance Auto -
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync -
Flash Type Built-In & External -
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 100 • 6400
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 • DCF • DPOF • EXIF 2.3
File Size (Low Res.) 0.19 MB (about 674 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic -
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. • 3 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
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 -
LCD Screen Resolution 134,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium -
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 -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.06 lb. 9.35 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 1.29 in.
Height 4.1 in. 4.44 in.
Width 4.4 in. 2.67 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC - 885170033535
Product ID 21858761 107253353
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap -
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN coolpix8700 DMCGF2CW
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon 8700
Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera
$699.95
Panasonic DMC-GF2
Panasonic DMC-GF2S 3D Digital Camera
From $399.00

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

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

21

Great little camera * DSLR replacement * compact upgrade

byaloofyouth Aug 17, 2011
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Portable, powerful, great auto modes and features
Cons Mediocre dynamic range and high-ISO ability
Recommended it? Yes

I apologize for the spacing issues but epinions was smashing all the lines together, so I had to double-space every paragraph divider. This review has been updated with even more personal experiences, at the suggestion of a mod, so please revise your ratings accordingly. Note that I intersperse... Read full review »

booruwa
140

The compact king in interchangeable lense

bybooruwa Apr 10, 2011
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Compact, Great Design
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

The latest as of now in the Inter Changeable lense cameras....the GF2 strikes out as one of the most compact of them all. Amongst other things the GF2 has touchscreen controls, 1920x1080 HD movie mode etc.

So how did my images turn out? Pretty good! For everyone who's naturally afraid... Read full review »

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