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.
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
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