Nikon Coolpix 8700 8MP Digital Camera with 8x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer:	Nikon
List price:	~~$799.99~~
Our price:	$649.88 that is 19% off!

Nikon Coolpix 8700 8MP Digital Camera with 8x Optical Zoom

Average rating: Stars

WARNING -- AVOID NIKON - POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

BE ADVISED -- Nikon provides NO warranty coverage for the rechargeable batteries they provide with their cameras! I purhcased this camera and after approximately one month the battery would no longer charge. I called Nikon tech support and was informed that they could not help me -- I would simply have to buy a new battery. I escalated the issue to a supervisor who was even less sympathetic and totally unwilling to even meet me halfway. I therefore cannot in good conscience recommend any of their cameras.

Nikon Coolpix 8700 8MP Digital Camera with 8x Optical Zoom - Nikon

Leader has lost its luster...

When i initially purchased my 8700 in 3/04 it was one of few consumer grade 8MPs available. I preferred it to other offerings because of its small form factor and light weight, however others seem to feel this lightweight contender is not a serious camera. I do lots of hiking and wanted something light and durable to travel with me from Patagonia peaks to Saharan sands. Unfortunately the saharan sands did the camera in. The multi-element zoom lens is not well sealed and easy to get blowing sand in the zoom mechanism. I have had a nightmare dealing with Nikon to get the camera repaired-$275 and been waiting 2.5 months and still no repaired camera.

Few other peeves about the camera: The flash insists on popping up in low light even when disabled. Wish the time exposure bulb feature had a shutter lock and max exposure time is limited to 8s--I do lots of night photography. There is no direct way to attach filters without additional hood which then requires large and expenisive filters and still creeps into exposure area at wide angles. There are few accessories available and getting them from local Nikon resellers proved to be challenging. The battery life was dissapointing and required that I purchase 3 additional battery packs. Ergonomics and menu navigation could be much improved. I do primarily landscape photography and wish the camera was more biased towards wider angle lens.

Given Nikon's slow turn around on the repair, I am now forced to buy another camera for upcoming trip. This time I am buying Olympus E-300 Digital SLR.

Nikon - Nikon Coolpix 8700 8MP Digital Camera with 8x Optical Zoom

A superb digital camera

I haven't been as pleased by a camera in a long time. The image quality is wonderful.
I might note that it takes time to learn the camera controls.
Although it is called a point and shoot, it exceeds that definition after becoming comfortable with it. There is so much packed into the little body that one must know how to use and handle the controls and menus to get the prints that are desired. Take your time, and you'll be delighted.
Oh. The low light problem only exists in auto mode.

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