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Category: Advanced Amateur - Prosumer

The Nikon Coolpix 8700 is a Coolpix 5400 on steroids. It retains basically the main features of the 5400 and adds a larger 2/3 in. image sensor with 8 megapixels resolution, a 8x optical zoom, and an AF-assist illuminator.

The Coolpix 8700 comes equipped with a 1.8 in. Vari-angle LCD monitor (134K pixels resolution) and high-resolution EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) at 235,000 pixels resolution. The magnesium alloy body is compact and lightweight, with a secure, comfortable grip for stability during shooting.

Other features:

• Images can be saved as RAW files
• Real-time histogram display
• Accepts optional wideangle, telephoto and fisheye converters
• Accommodates a number of optional external Speedlights

The Nikon Coolpix 8700 should appeal to advanced amateur photographers.

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	Nikon Coolpix 8700	QuickFact™ Sheet
	Image Sensor	8.0 effective megapixels 2/3 in. CCD
	Lens	Zoom Nikkor
	Focal Length	8.9-71.2mm (35-280mm, 35 mm equivalent)
	Maximum Aperture	F2.8(W) / F4.2(T)
	Optical Zoom	8x
	Macro	3 cm / 1.2 in.
	Auto Focus	• Contrast-detect TTL AF with AF-assist illuminator • 5-area Multi AF or Spot AF selectable • 1) Continuous AF, 2) Single AF, 3) Manual Focus (from 3cm [1.2 in.] to infinity with focus confirmation indication)
	Shutter Speed	• 1/4,000 (with minimum aperture) to 2 s in AUTO mode and Programmed Auto [P] • 1/4,000 to 8 s in Shutter-Priority Auto [S] and Aperture-Priority Auto [A] • 1/4,000 to 8 s and Bulb/Time (up to 10 minutes) in Manual [M] • 1/8,000 to 1/30 s in Ultra HS (high-speed) mode • At some apertures, maximum shutter speed is 1/2,000 s
	Exposure Control	1) Programmed Auto with Flexible Program [P], 2) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 3) Aperture-Priority Auto [A], 4) Manual [M]; AE-BSS (three modes: Highlight, Shadow, Histogram)
	Shooting Modes	AUTO, SCENE (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night landscape, Fireworks show, Close up, Copy, Back light, and Panorama assist), Custom 1, Custom 2
	Capture Modes	1) Single, 2) Continuous H (2.5 fps; up to 5 frames), 3) Continuous L (1.2 fps; up to 12 frames), 4) Multi-shot 16 (consecutive 16 frames at 1.5 fps), 5) Ultra HS (high-speed) (640 x 480 pixels; 30 fps, up to 100 frames), 6) 5 shot buffer (1 fps), 7) Interval Timer Shooting, 8) Movie: TV movie (640 x 480 pixels) with audio at 30 fps; up to 35 seconds, or Small movie (320 x 240 pixels) with audio at 15 fps; up to 180 seconds, Time-lapse movie (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 fps; up to 35 seconds; Sepia movie (320 x 240 pixels) with audio at 5 fps; up to 180 seconds are selectable
	Exposure Compensation	• ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps • Auto Exposure Bracketing (3 or 5 frames within ±2 EV)
	Light Metering	4-mode TTL metering: 1) 256-segment Matrix, 2) Center-Weighted, 3) Spot, 4) Spot AF area
	White Balance	1) Auto White Balance with TTL control 2) 6-mode Manual with fine tuning (Daylight, Incandescent, Flourescent, Cloudy, Speedlight, Shade) 3) Preset 4) White Balance Bracketing
	Viewfinder	• Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) • 0.44-inch type, 235,000-dot, polysilicon TFT color LCD viewfinder; Diopter adjustment: -4 to +1m-
	LCD	1.8-inch type, 134,000-dot High Transmissive Advanced TFT LCD monitor with brightness and hue adjustment; frame coverage: approx. 97% (Through, Freeze), 100% (Playback); Vari-angle
	ISO Sensitivity	Approximately equivalent to ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, and Auto (auto gain to ISO 200 equivalent)
	Storage Media	CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I or II (incl. Microdrive)
	Battery	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1 (included), Battery Pack MB-E5700 (optional) with six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline) batteries, one 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (optional), AC Adapter EH-53 (optional)
	Included Accessories	• No memory card included • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1 with Battery Charger MH-53 • A/V Cable, USB Cable • Strap • Software CD-ROM (NikonView)
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	113 x 105 x 78 mm / 4.4 x 4.1 x 3.1 in.
	Weight (Camera body only)	480 g / 17 oz.
	MSRP	US$999.99