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Nikon 8700

Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera

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Vivitar ViviCam X029 Digital Camera

$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
megapixels: 10.1 Megapixels. Lcd Screen. display Size: 2.4. built-in Memory Capacity: 16mb. image Resolution: Up To 3648 X 2736.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Compact
Weight 1.06 lb. 0.22 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 8 Megapixel 10.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 8x Without Optical Zoom
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8 Megapixel 10.1 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 768 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1920 x 1080 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format QuickTime AVI
Max Movie Length 180 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
Focal Length 8.9 - 71.2 mm 7 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 -
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames -
White Balance Auto Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset)
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 Auto • 100 • 400
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 Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image JPEG
File Size (Low Res.) 0.19 MB (about 674 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic -
Built-in Memory Size - 10 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. • 3 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 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 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 -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.06 lb. 0.22 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 0.98 in.
Height 4.1 in. 2.05 in.
Width 4.4 in. 3.62 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC - 681066865194
Product ID 21858761 102364030
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap Software • USB Cable • Driver • AC Power Adapter • Strap • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX Vivitar ViviCam
Product MPN   
MPN coolpix8700 VX029
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon 8700
Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera
$699.95
Vivitar VX029
Vivitar ViviCam X029 Digital Camera
From $25.00

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

3.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

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Vivitar Vivicam X029

byhannahgw2015 Dec 27, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros -easy to use<br>-durable<br>-wrist-strap<br>-takes videos<br>-not...
Cons -noisy<br>-not water-proof<br>-low battery life
Recommended it? Yes

This vivitar digital camera is overall a good camera. I bought this camera because i wanted something i could take pictures with, that wasn't too expensive. The quality is good, but not very good. It's easy to use, and convenient. It comes with a wrist strap,  so its easier not to drop. It... Read full review »

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Vivitar Vivicam X029 Digital Camera

bymistik7150 Sep 28, 2010
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Convenient, easy to use, and large LCD screen.
Cons Doesn't hold silent mode setting and macro switch on side... could be a pro.
Recommended it? Yes

     We bought this camera (and a few more with reviews to follow) for use at work. It is to be used by youth ages 9 - 17 and staff members up to 52 years old in and around work. I run an afterschool program and we have started a photography club. Purchasing cameras was part of an... Read full review »

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