 G. Scott Compton |
Nikon Coolpix 5700 vs 8700 Does anyone have any experience with either of these cameras and is there that much of a difference between the two (keeping in mind that the 5700 in 5 mp and the 8700 is 8mp)? When getting to the 5 mp range and above in digital, is Nikon the true choice here just because of the 8X Optical Zoom? Scott Compton
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Jill A. Johnson |
Hi Scott... I have used a friends before but only on two occassions but he was always happy with the 5700 for his backup until he used my 707...lol he then sold his and got the 707... I have upgraded to the 717 and have been vary happy with it... we do still have the 707 my partner uses it :) due to some past misfortune I lost alot of my camera equitment so had to start with little money... doing alot of research at the time paid over I believe 1,200 for the 707 but it was just out then and it fit my bill...lol when upgrading to the 717 I was able to purchase for under 500.00... oh gads am rambling again... sorrrry... lol I did have a nice article on the 8mp not always being what you are wanting for better quailty but was unable to locate for you... hope in some small way this helps you... Jill :) the 717 is a 5mp
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Pamela K |
Here's a site that discusses the trade-off between increasing MP and decreasing noise: http://www.normankoren.com/Tutorials/MTF7.html This site mostly looks at DSLRs but the theory holds for all digital. The problem is that if you try to stuff too many MPs on a small sensor, the digital noise increases and your resulting prints actually look like they have less resolution despite the extra megapixels... Don't know anything about Nikon, though. Sorry. Pam
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Jill A. Johnson |
am hoping to learn alot here in the next few months on the Nikon D70 its my next camera... will be happy to have changable lenses again... yesssssssssssssss... oops...lol have done alot in reasearch and find this to be the way for me to go... Jill :)
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Andy |
I have several Nikon digital cameras, Nikon 955, Nikon 5700, and D100. According to my experience, Point and Shoot [p&s] will have wonderful photo, if it has enough lighting, and if not, forget it. The photo is unusable often. P&s digital cameras have a wonderful capability for macro photo in 1.2 inches of minimum focusing distance, and produce sharp images, but the lens is not fast enough for indoor without powerful flash unit [the lens' aperture is too small].
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G. Scott Compton |
Thank you for your response! As I am sure your already know, it is very difficult with so many opinions where ever you go. With regards to the 8700, I would only use it in full manual so I am not sure if I could classify this as a P&S in ths respect. I have looked into the nikon d70 as well and I get significant mixed responses on this one, too. I have always like digital just because I like to view my shots immediately in order to decide whether or not to waste time with the same object/subject matter. Does anyone recommend another high-end digital with all things considered? One last thing, the site Image Resource (www.image-resource.com) is run by a friend of a friend and if you view the side-by-side image comparisons - the comparometer - the 8700 in low-light situations fares very well. Thank you again.
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