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Technical Details for Nikon Coolpix 8700


Technical Details for Nikon Coolpix 8700 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix 8700 
Description: Model ID VAA260BA / Nikon Coolpix 8700 - Digital camera - 8.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 8 x - supported memory: CF, Microdrive / "The Power of Eight". With an impressive 8.0 effective megapixels and a powerful 8x zoom lens, the COOLPIX 8700 is positioned as the line-up's newest ... more
Nikon Coolpix 8700 ... flagship model. It delivers unmatched image quality - a hallmark of all Nikon products - and offers an advanced ergonomic design that greatly enhances operational ease and comfort.

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Technical Details for Nikon Coolpix 8700

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General
Product TypeDigital camera
Width11.3 cm
Depth10.5 cm
Height7.8 cm
Weight0.5 kg
Body MaterialMagnesium alloy
Main Features
Resolution8.0 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels8,310,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution8,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size2/3"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50
Digital Zoom4 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, backlight, beach/snow, night portrait, sundown, fireworks, night landscape, panorama assist, copy
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Saturation
Max Shutter Speed1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed8 sec
Exposure MeteringSpot AF area, centre-weighted, spot, matrix
Exposure ModesProgramme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure RangeEV -1-19 - wide lens ( ISO 100 )
EV 0.5-19 - tele lens ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing5 steps in 1/3 EV step
Exposure Metering Zones256
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, speedlight, daylight, shade
White Balance BracketingBuilt-in
Digital Video FormatQuickTime
Still Image FormatJPEG, TIFF, RAW
Continuous Shooting Speed2.5 frames per second, 1.2 frames per second
Remote ControlOptional
Video CaptureQuickTime - 320 x 240 - 15 fps - 180sec - max clip duration
QuickTime - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 35 sec - max clip duration
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemoryCompactFlash, Microdrive
Image StorageRAW 3264 x 2448 : 20 - with 256MB card
High 3264 x 2448 : 10 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 64 - with 256MB card
Normal JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 126 - with 256MB card
Basic JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 244 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 100 - with 256MB card
Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 195 - with 256MB card
Basic JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 373 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 159 - with 256MB card
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 313 - with 256MB card
Basic JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 602 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 252 - with 256MB card
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 489 - with 256MB card
Basic JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 870 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 391 - with 256MB card
Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 712 - with 256MB card
Basic JPEG 1280 x 960 : 1306 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 602 - with 256MB card
Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 979 - with 256MB card
Basic JPEG 1024 x 768 : 1567 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 1306 - with 256MB card
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 1959 - with 256MB card
Basic JPEG 640 x 480 : 2612 - with 256MB card
High 3264 x 2176 : 11 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 3264 x 2176 : 71 - with 256MB card
Normal JPEG 3264 x 2176 : 142 - with 256MB card
Basic JPEG 3264 x 2176 : 279 - with 256MB card
Camera Flash
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Effective Flash Range0.5 m - 4.1 m
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 8.9 mm - 71.2 mm - f/2.8-4.2
Focal Length8.9 mm - 71.2 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera35 - 280mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)5
Min Focus Range50 cm
Macro Focus Range3-50cm
Lens ApertureF/2.8-4.2
Optical Zoom8 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction10 group(s) / 14 element(s)
FeaturesED glass
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 3sec
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, built-in speaker, auto power save, DPOF support, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Viewfinder Colour SupportColour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.44"
Viewfinder Resolution235,000 pixels
Dioptric Correction Range-4 to +1
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8" - colour
Display Form FactorRotating
Display Format134,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)1 x CompactFlash Card - type I/II
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Nikon View
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesCarrying strap, lens cap
Cables Included1 x A/V cable
1 x USB cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
 
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