Bestselling Nikon Coolpix 3700 3MP Digital Camera Reviews: Features, Specs and Price
July 31, 2009 by eCamera Talk
Filed under Nikon
Today our topic is Nikon Coolpix 3700, which has been a bestselling camera on Amazon, and seems now more and more people are falling in love with it, so I think it’s right time to share it with you guys. Sure, as a popular digital camera, it does have something special, let’s find out together!
Small in size, yet built to the same demanding Nikon standards, the COOLPIX 3700 continues the tradition of high image quality, operating ease and reliability that distinguishes Nikon’s COOLPIX series.
A high-resolution CCD, new image-processing engine and other advanced Nikon technologies assure vivid colors and image clarity. Create images that make you proud, whether sharing them with friends or printing them at your leisure. The true quality of the 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens reveals itself once you experience its sharp, clear focus. So you can delight in discovering that your new eye on the world is blessed with perfect vision.
CNET reviewed the Nikon Coolpix 3700 camera like this:
The good:
Solid photo quality; autofocus-assist lamp; voice-activated self-timer; simple operation; great macro capabilities; accepts lithium-ion rechargeables and disposable batteries.The bad:
Few manual controls; no filter thread; no diopter adjustment; no selectable ISO speeds; slow low-light autofocus.The bottom line:
The stylish and easy-to-use Coolpix 3700 delivers good photo quality for a pocket camera but lacks the image controls that more advanced snapshooters expect.
Totally fairly, I absolutely agree, this is also exactly what I’d like to say on this camera.
As a bestselling camera, the Nikon Coolpix 3700 offer a lot of impressive features, let’s have a close look.
Features:
- 3.2 effective megapixels
- 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens (equivalent to 35mm – 105mm in 35mm [135] format)
- Compact, slim and lightweight aluminium body offers outstanding portability at approximately (W x H x D) 95.5 x 50.0 x 31.0mm (3.76 x 1.97 x 1.22 in) and 130g (4.6oz) without battery and SD memory card
- Stylish and sophisticated design looks good everywhere it goes, and feels good every time it is handled
- Nikon’s advanced image-processing algorithm assures faithful, vivid colors, sharp contrasts and image clarity
- Macro Function for sharply focused close-ups from a distance of 4cm (1.6 in)
- 15 Scene Modes to ensure beautiful compositions for every subject, every time
- Eight Movie Modes include Time-lapse Movie Mode and new TV Movie Mode for filming with true TV resolution (640 x 480 pixels) at 30fps, complete with sound. Streaming technology makes storage of lengthy clips possible on the SD memory card.
- New voice recording function records up to 5 hours of sound on a 256MB or larger SD memory card, and up to 20-second voice memos for each still image. Recorded sounds can be played back using the camera’s built-in speaker.
- Multi-area focus with a choice of 5 focus areas
- High-precision 256-segment Matrix exposure metering
- Accurate automatic white balance with TTL control
- Continuous shooting at 2.5 fps (H) or 1.5 fps (L)
- Interval Timer Shooting takes a series of successive still images at preset intervals
- Fast power-up readies the camera for action as soon as it is turned on
- Easy-to-use controls include a high-definition 1.5-in 134,000-pixel TFT LCD monitor and a handy Mode Dial
- New “Sound release” that adds convenience and versatility to the self-timer mode by snapping the shutter in response to a remote sound command from the user.
- High-speed noise reduction automatically ensures higher picture quality at shutter speeds of 1/4 second or slower
- Date imprint adds the date to images in a range of formats
- Direct printing from the camera to PictBridge compatible printers and Epson USB Direct-Print printers
- Customizable Settings include a new World Time Setting, 3 different shutter sounds, and menu support in 10 languages
- Nikon View Software is a highly versatile application for easy image transfer to computer, editing, e-mailing and printing. Removes red-eye effect at the touch of a button.
- Compatible with new CP1 disposable lithium battery with life of approx. 250 shots (TBD)
These are just the main features, it also provides many other cool features, you can find them out by yourself.
Specs:
- 3x optical zoom Nikkor lens (35mm equiv of 35mm – 105mm)
- 1.5-inch color LCD screen; voice recording of up to 5 hours; One-Touch Red-Eye Fix feature
- Stores images on Secure Digital (SD) memory card (16 MB SD card included)
- Powered by a EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included with AC adapter that charges the battery in-camera)
- 3.2-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 11 x 14 sized prints
Price as Reviewed: $369.45 (on Amazon)
This is a very reasonable price for an advanced Nikon camera, people are happy with it, so it could be so popular.
So what’s your opinion on this camera?
If you want to learn more about the Nikon Coolpix 3700 and get it, you can find it on Amazon and eBay.
I bought a used Nikon Cool Pix 3700 In February 2010 I have now discovered that the multi-selector button does not engage as it should. It is pivotal to the operation of the camera, is there a fix for this? Please email