Nikon Coolpix S700 - 12.1MP & 3X Optical Zoom

Nikon Coolpix S700 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

The Nikon Coolpix S700 Digital Camera features an elegant stainless steel body, 3x Zoom-Nikkor glass lens, 12.1 megapixel resolution, plus several imaging innovations designed to encourage carefree shooting. It incorporates Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, to overcome camera shake and ensure sharp photos at shutter speeds up to three times slower than would normally be possible, and also incorporates a High ISO of ISO 3200 for capturing images in low-light situations.

The camera features Nikon In-Camera Innovations that include In-Camera Red-Eye Fix that automatically detects and corrects red eye, a common condition that occurs in flash photography, D-Lighting which compensates for excessive back-light or insufficient flash in images, and Nikons enhanced Face-Priority AF that can automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 peoples faces within one frame. This feature also provides faster speed and sharper focus to produce clear, crisp portraits wherever the subjects are positioned in the frame. The S700 also offers Distortion Control that automatically corrects for barrel distortion, making this an ideal camera for cityscapes and interior photography.

Advanced performance is particularly pronounced in this camera, delivering remarkably fast response including a start-up time of less than one second, and a shutter lag of 5 milliseconds. Furthermore, Nikons EXPEED processing engine gives the S700 enhanced image processing and brilliant color reproduction. Finally, the camera has a bright, high resolution 2.7-inch LCD monitor with an anti-reflective coating, easing the composition of photos, even in direct sunlight.

Details:

12.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
An impressively high megapixel count delivers pictures with true-to-life color and high-level detail. What`s more, it means images can be significantly enlarged, yet still look absolutely stunning.

3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens – Nikkor optics provide exceptional pictures

VR Optical Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake
Nikon`s VR Optical Image Stabilization system compensates for camera shake to produce clearer, sharper results in lower light or unsteady conditions. Active full time, VR`s stabilizing effects also aid in smooth, easy framing and shooting.

Incredible, Bright 2.7-inch High Resolution LCD makes it easy to compose and share your pictures

All New Stylish, All Metal Design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse!
From the solid feel and comfortable wraparound grip of its ultra compact all metal body to its large, easy-access control buttons and 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD monitor, the COOLPIX S700 is a joy to carry and to take pictures with.

Quick Response – power up within 0.9 seconds and shutter delay of only .005 second!

Auto adjusts up to ISO 3200 – keep shooting,even in low light
Light sensitivity range up to ISO 3200 with manual control or auto control (up to ISO 1000) creates new opportunities to take sharper, more natural looking photos in lower lighting conditions, or to capture fast-moving subjects with outstanding clarity.

In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again.

Face-Priority AF – Nikon`s face-finding technology that automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 faces to ensure superb portraits with clear, crisp focus.

D-Lighting compensates for underexposed images or insufficient flash by automatically adding light and detail to selected shots where needed, without affecting properly exposed areas.

Features:

• 12.1 Megapixel Resolution
With 12.1 million pixels of image information, the Nikon Coolpix S700 can produce stunning, photo quality prints up to 30" x 40".

• 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Lens
The high quality Zoom Nikkor Lens provides a 3x optical zoom (37mm-111mm equivalent) while the Macro capability lets you get as close as 2.4" to your subject. The lens also has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for improved low light shooting.

• Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
The lens of the Coolpix S700 incorporates Nikons optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) system, which compensates for camera movements to produce sharper, steadier images. And because the VR system remains active whenever the camera is on, images also appear more stable on the LCD monitor, making it much easier to judge the right moment to take the shot.

• Slim, Stylish, Stainless Steel Body
With a slim, sophisticated Design this ultra-compact digital camera easily slips right into your shirt pocket or purse, and its good looks are complemented by incredible durability due to the Stainless Steel casing.

• Quick Response
Nikons EXPEED processing engine not only provides for superior image quality, but also makes the Coolpix S700 extremely responsive with a power up time within 0.9 seconds and a shutter delay of only .005 seconds.

• Light Sensitivity up to ISO 3200
High light sensitivity up to ISO 3200 allows you to tackle scenes and situations that many compact cameras cannot, with the power to capture fast-moving objects with outstanding clarity and gives you great exposures in lower light.

• Nikon In-Camera Innovations
Taking great pictures is easy with Nikons exclusive In-Camera Innovations. These impressive features include the Red-Eye Fix system which automatically corrects for most instances of the red-eye effect that is commonly caused by the use of a built-in flash on a compact camera; the D-Lighting feature that can rescue underexposed images or shots taken with too much backlight by automatically brightening the dark areas in the picture, while maintaining the brighter areas of the image; and the Face-Priority AF system that automatically detects and achieves sharp focus on peoples faces wherever they are in the frame for crisp, sharp portraits.

• 15 Scene Modes
The Coolpix S700 incorporates 15 scene modes that cover some of the more common difficult shooting situations to maximize the image quality. The scene modes automatically adjust focus, exposure, white balance and other settings to make getting a good exposure easy.

• Movie and Voice Recording
Shoot TV-quality (640x480 @ 30 fps) QuickTime movies with sound with the clip length limited only by the available space on the internal memory or your memory card. The Voice Memo Function Records up to 20 seconds of sound that can then be attached to an image.

• Auto Image Rotation
The Auto Image Rotation feature detects pictures that have been taken with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates the image for in-camera LCD playback.

• Rotary Multi Selector
The Rotary Multi Selector enables easier camera use. Swift circular scrolling action allows speedy image browsing at up to 10 pictures per second, and a range of buttons ensures intuitive operation. An onscreen icon with a cursor that tracks Rotary Multi Selector scrolling makes it easy to select various features.

• Built-in and Expandable Memory
The camera includes 52MB of built-in memory so you can begin taking shots immediately without having to purchase a memory card, and the memory capacity can be expanded dramatically with Secure digital (SD) or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards.

• Bright 2.7-inch LCD
The Coolpix S700 is equipped with a bright 2.7" LCD that is great for viewing images anywhere, anytime. The impressive 230,000 pixel resolution of the display makes your images look bright and sharp while the anti-reflective coating reduces glare so the display is easier to view in bright light.

• Print Directly to a Printer or Show Pictures on a TV
You can send images directly to print, without the need of a PC, when using PictBridge and USB Direct Print compatible printers, or connect directly to your TV for family slide shows and presentations. The camera is also compatible with ImageLink printers with the included PV-17 Camera Dock Insert.