Nikon Coolpix 8700 - Expert Reviews

Verdict: As if you haven't read, I'm not a fan of these sorts of cameras since today you can get far better quality for the same price in a slightly bigger true SLR like the Nikon D70 or Canon Digital Rebel. I have a whole page here about that.

Review summary: Nikon today announced the Coolpix 8700. It has an 8x optical zoom, a 1.8-inch LCD tilt / swivel LCD display and an 8 megapixel sensor. DP Review writes: 'Looking very similar to the Coolpix 5700 the 8700 appears to share an almost identical body ...

Verdict: rates the Nikon Coolpix 8700 at 'Good' - giving it a rating of 7.2 out of 10

Review summary: For added convenience, the Coolpix 8700 now incorporates 12 preset Scene Modes taken from the existing line of award- winning Coolpix digital cameras. Scene Modes allow for striking images in practically any shooting situation. Simply select the mode ...

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix 8700 supports a complete series of affordable accessory lenses, which expand the camera's zoom range from 7mm-420mm. The Coolpix 8700 is compatible with Coolpix accessory lenses including the 1.5x ED glass teleconverter (TC-E15ED) ...

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix 8700 provides users with all the equipment they need to begin shooting, which includes NikonView 6 image management software, USB cable, video cable, neck strap, EN-EL1 rechargeable battery and quick charger. Optional accessories ...

Review summary: Nikon's Coolpix armoury is boosted here with the 8700, the company's first 8MP prosumer digital camera utilising Sony's Super HAD CCD...