Note: this camera was first sold in
Jan 2004.
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Nikon Coolpix 8700
HQ Grade: D-
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 17th of 20 in Advanced (#1 is Canon G10)
- 55th of 55 in 8 Megapixel (#1 is Canon SD1100 IS)
- 64th of 65 in Nikon (#1 is Nikon D60)
- 53rd of 57 in Over $600 (#1 is Canon 500D)
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Answered Questions for the 8700
- Q: My question is how do I increase shutter speed to take pictures of things in motion. There is not a sports mode like on other digital cameras.
- A: Set the camera for shutter priority, and select 1/2000 or 1/4000 of a second. Another help is to move the... read more
- Q: what replaced nikon coolpix 8700
- A: i have a coolpix 8800. the only major differences is that the 8800 has 10x optical zoom, Vibration Reduction New... read more
- Q: whats the best memory card to use?
- A: Prices for memory cards are dropping like a stone. Particularly now that the current size of media is in the... read more
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Open Questions for the 8700
- Q: my nikon 8700 camera has a problem with zoom butten (not working ).sometimes enter buttern also not working.
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
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Editors' Comments
Resolution junkies will appreciate the Nikon Coolpix 8700, which combines the proven quality of the Coolpix line with an 8-megapixel image sensor. When it is released in March, the Nikon 8700 will compete with the 8-megapixel Sony DSC-F828 and Canon PowerShot Pro1. With an almost identical design to the Nikon 5700, the Coolpix 8700 features a magnesium...
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Specifications
- 8.0 megapixels (effective)
- 8x optical/4x digital zoom
- auto and manual focus
- program and manual exposure
- JPEG
- TIFF and RAW file format
