Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera

8 Megapixel, Point and Shoot Camera, 1.8 in. LCD Screen, 8x Optical Zoom, With Video Capability, Weight: 1.06 lb.

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.

Product MPN

MPN: coolpix8700

Key Features

Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot

Resolution: 8 Megapixel

LCD Screen Size: 1.8 in.

Optical Zoom: 8x

Digital Zoom: 4x

Weight: 1.06 lb.

Lens

Interchangeable Lens: Not Interchangeable Lenses

Optical Zoom: 8x

35mm Zoom Lens: 35 - 280 mm

Focus Type: Autofocus & Manual Focus

Focus Range: 19.7 in. to Infinity (w)

Macro Focus Range: 1.2 - 19.7 in. (w)

Focal Length: 8.9 - 71.2 mm

Image Quality

Image Sensor Type: CCD

Camera Resolution: 8 Megapixel

Image Resolutions: 3264 x 2448

Video

Video Resolutions: 320 x 240

Video Speed: 30 fps

Max Movie Length: 180 Seconds

Video Format: QuickTime

Exposure Control

Aperture Range: f4.2/f8 (w/t) - f2.8 (w)

Shutter Speed: 1/8000 - 1/30 sec

White Balance: Auto

Frames Per Second: 2.5 Frames

Storage

Memory Type: CompactFlash Card Type I

Compression Modes: Fine

Compression Type: JPEG

File Size (High Res.): 25.6 MB (5 images on 128MB card)

File Size (Low Res.): 0.19 MB (about 674 images on 128MB card)

Flash

ISO Speeds: Auto

Flash Type: Built-In & External

Flash Functions: Flash Off

Viewfinder / Display

Viewfinder: Digital

LCD Screen: With LCD Screen

LCD Screen Resolution: 134,000 pixels

LCD Protected Position: With LCD Protected Position

Interfaces

Interface Type: USB

Video Interface: Video Out

Power Supply

Battery Type: Proprietary Lithium

Battery Life: 210 Images

Included Features

Self Timer: 10 Sec.

Built-in MP3 Player:

Built-in Microphone: With Built-in Microphone

Built-in Speaker: With Built-in Speaker

Tripod Mount: With Tripod Mount

System Requirements

Operating System: Apple Mac OS 9

Dimensions

Width: 4.4 in.

Depth: 3.1 in.

Height: 4.1 in.

Weight: 1.06 lb.

Miscellaneous

Family Line: Nikon COOLPIX

Included Accessories: Software

Product ID: 21858761