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Manufacturer: Nikon Inc. Part number: 25514
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- 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.
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CNET editors' review
Nikon Coolpix 3700 price range: $339.99
- Reviewed by: David D. Busch
- Reviewed on: 03/31/2004
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.
User reviews
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After 5 months, still NO Rebate
by RobynC on March 1, 2005
Pros: Small, cute, comes with charger, easy to use
Cons: After repeated calls & re-faxing rebate info, NO $100 REBATE!
Summary: The camera is OK, but don't trust the rebate that they "promise." I bought this camera in early October. I photocopied everything and sent the $100 rebate to Nikon ...
Summary: The camera is OK, but don't trust the rebate that they "promise." I bought this camera in early October. I photocopied everything and sent the $100 rebate to Nikon immediately. Near the end of December, I called Nikon to find out the status of my rebate. They had no record of it and said to wait another month since they were behind in fulfilling rebates. I called in January. Still no record of my rebate, so they asked me to fax my photocopied rebate submittal to their rebate center. I did this twice. I called the contact person for rebates two weeks later to find out the new status of my rebate. She said it was being "cut" that day (February 8th) and would be mailed to me that week. It is now March 1st, and still no rebate!
It has been almost 5 months since I sent Nikon the rebate forms, and still no rebate.
My words of advice....Don't buy it if there is a Rebate involved. It is not worth the hassle of all the phone calls, waiting on hold, faxes, mailings, and then not even receiving your rebate in the end.
As for me, I will never trust a Rebate offer again (especially from Nikon). Nikon uses the Rebate as merely a phony marketing ploy.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent overall; beats out competition
Pros: My preferences for picking a camera are: -Must have 3+ Megapixels -Must be compact -Preferably Steel Body -Must have 2x, pref. 3x Zoom -Must be nice-looking -Good battery life -Decent price($200-300 range) -Good video preferable -Sound recording preferabl
Cons: (A lot shorter than the pros section!) -The only flaw I can find so far is that the sound isn't so great. You have to press your ear to the sound outlet to hear things properly, or scream instead of talking while making a video/sound recording. Not a huge
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good average camera
Pros: Small camera, easy to use functions
Cons: the flash at night is a joke, doesn't capture anything. The on/off button is incredibly easy to hit accidently. I kept mine in it's camera bag whenever not in use, but it still managed to turn on by itself. I had a lense error within 1 week of purchase. I
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Blurry Pictures
Pros: sd, tv-size video recording, small-sleek and lightweight, great battery life, nice use r controls
Cons: poor picture quality at night, or faster moving images, very hard to take images that are not blurry-even in well light areas and trying hard to hold the camera steady, I've even have trouble when the camera is on a tri-pod or stationary, the pictures sti
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The best point and shoot I have ever used
by xnoybis on April 3, 2007
Pros: Able to survive brackish and saltwater for 1.2 seconds, great photos, able to withstand 10 foot drops, drops at 40+ MPH, great outdoor photos, decent indoor photos, ridiculously long battery life
Cons: digital zoom has purple fingering, unit is not happy after 2 seconds underwater
Summary: I have gone through 3 of these units. There is a reason this camera is still selling for 200+ US dollars. I first purchased this camera in Japan for ~ 400 ...
Summary: I have gone through 3 of these units. There is a reason this camera is still selling for 200+ US dollars. I first purchased this camera in Japan for ~ 400 US dollars. I have since purchased 2 of them in the US for 250 and 100 US dollars. The camera has very simple contorls; you are expected to import and modify in graphic converter or photoshop, but the images you get with this camera are simply amazing for the money. I have used plenty of 5, 6, 8, and 10 mpx cameras, and this is the one I come back to. In the end, it's not the max resolution, but the image quality that counts. This one seals the deal. I am expecting this camera to become a cult item.
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excellent product for $ 120-140
by phumber on January 16, 2006
Pros: easy to use, several picture modes, video rec, voice rec
Cons: not great quality but no blurry pictures
Summary: I recommend this product
Summary: I recommend this product
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awesome small compact
by c0wsaysmoo on December 11, 2005
Pros: small size easy to use no hassle
Cons: lack of manual controls
Summary: rebate came quickly takes good quality movies for a camera that thats small, fits into the pocket have taken over 3000 pictures in 9 months and it just keeps working.
Summary: rebate came quickly takes good quality movies for a camera that thats small, fits into the pocket have taken over 3000 pictures in 9 months and it just keeps working.
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Good First Camera. Good Photos and good video in a small footprint.
by mclaugh on November 25, 2005
Pros: Takes a lot of pictures on 128 MB card. Takes decent video.
Cons: Slow shutter speed. Blurred pictures if you move too much.
Summary: This was my first camera. I was quite happy with it and I think its a great first camera. But for serious photography you need to ramp up to something ...
Summary: This was my first camera. I was quite happy with it and I think its a great first camera. But for serious photography you need to ramp up to something much more advanced.
The Nikon 3700 takes good pictures, don't get me wrong. I would still recommend it to anyone. I love the small footprint it has. As you hold still when you take pictures they should all come out clear. If you move a little the pictures will be blurred.
I always try to take two or more pictures of the same thing just in case. And now that SD cards are so cheap you can afford to take extra pictures because you can fit so many on one card.
I recently took over 100 pictures at the highest quality setting and had a few seconds of video in there all on a 128MB SD card. Now that's pretty good.
I was on vacation recently and my uncle was playing his gutiar singing a song. I hardly ever get to see him so I setup a tripod, attached my camera to it and recorded his three and half minute song all on video. It's not great video but it's still pretty good.
My father recently bought a $1,200 Canon digital camera. He has several lenses with it, each costing between $400 and $900. He's let me use it and it is nice. Great pics.
Thanks,
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I Love My Nikon Coolpix 3700
by jon200pa on October 26, 2005
Pros: Long life battery, size and easy to use.
Cons: Noises in movie mode
Summary: Bought my Coolpix 3700 last December and it arrived 2 days before my daughter's wedding. Read the manual on the plane. With it I also purchased a 512mb flash ...
Summary: Bought my Coolpix 3700 last December and it arrived 2 days before my daughter's wedding. Read the manual on the plane. With it I also purchased a 512mb flash card. Day of the wedding I took 125 photos and about 20 minutes of movies. Still had battery life left over and could have taken more photos. Lately I read a review, where the man downloaded picasa2 from Google. I did and wow... really compliments the camera. Did I mention after my rebate(received in ten days)the total cost of the camera was $125.00 Cannot tell you how much I love this camera, the only thing that I would like seen approved upon is the movie mode... very noisey when you play it back. However, that's why I bought my camcorder. The other day I found a after market battery for $7.00 just in case I need it, but they recharge in less than 2 hours anyhow. I'm sure there are much better but I'm satisfied for the price I paid, I believe it can't be beaten. Look for a rebate, buy and enjoy.
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Good camera..until it breaks
by fortaz107 on July 13, 2005
Pros: small size, easy picture taking, quality photos
Cons: cannot manually control iso speeds
Summary: This camera served me well for a few months.. it's a nice compact camera that takes good photos. I had some problems though in low light with blurring and ...
Summary: This camera served me well for a few months.. it's a nice compact camera that takes good photos. I had some problems though in low light with blurring and the camera using the flash when it was unnecessary.
Then the lens got stuck and wouldn't work, so I had it sent in for repair. It was on warranty so it was no cost to me. Then about 2 weeks later the lens broke again, so Nikon said they would re-do the repair. Than a couple weeks after I sent it in, I get a letter from Nikon saying the lens was physically damaged when no such damage occurred and they wanted $191 to repair it. I called them and told them that the lens broke all on its own. They wouldn't change their minds so I had them send it back to me. It would have been pointless to pay that much to repair it. I bought a new Cannon camera for less than the cost of repairing the old one.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part number: 25514
- Description: 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. The COOLPIX 3700 is ready to shoot immediately after you turn it on. Its precision multi-area autofocus locks onto your subject in no time. The shutter is fast, and is ready for the next shot in a blink. All so you can enjoy shooting when you please and as you please. Extreme close-ups never looked this good. The macro function allows you to get as close as 4 cm (1.6 inches) to your subject and capture the finest details. The COOLPIX 3700 invites you to explore the exciting world of macro photography.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Point-and-shoot highlights A panoramic assist function is provided in this camera, making it ideal for vacation pictures. Video capture ability adds convenience for the user.
- Resolution 3.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 3,340,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 3,200,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.7"
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 5
- Digital Video Format QuickTime
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- AV Interfaces Component video
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200,
ISO 50 - Exposure Metering Multi-segment
- Exposure Metering Zones 256
- Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Shooting Programs Dawn/dusk,
Sports mode,
Night landscape,
Close-up,
Back light,
Beach/snow,
Night portrait,
Fireworks,
Museum,
Party/indoor,
Sundown,
Panorama assist,
Copy,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Fluorescent,
Incandescent,
Speedlight,
Cloudy,
Daylight - Max Shutter Speed 1/3000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Range EV 1-17.1 - Wide lens,
EV 2.6-18.6 - Tele lens Lens System
- Type 3 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 16.2 mm - F/2.8-4.9
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 1.6 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Slow synchro,
Fill-in mode,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features AF illuminator
- Effective Flash Range 1.3 ft - 10 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5 frames per second,
1.5 frames per second - Self Timer Delay 3 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features Display brightness control,
DPOF support,
Audio recording,
Auto power save,
Digital noise reduction,
PictBridge support Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
- Field Coverage 80%
- Magnification 0.3 - 0.76x
Display
- Type 1.5 in LCD display
- Display Features Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x DC power input Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities,
Nikon View 6 System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later,
MS Windows ME,
MS Windows 98 SE,
MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000,
Apple Mac OS 9,
Apple Mac OS 9.2 - Peripheral Devices SVGA monitor,
CD-ROM drive - System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium - 300 MHz - 64 MB,
MacOS X 10.1.3 or later - 64 MB Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
Wrist strap,
USB cable,
Audio / video cable - Body Material Metal
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1100 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards MultiMediaCard,
SD Memory Card - Included Memory Card 16 MB SD Memory Card
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536,
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536,
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200,
Normal JPEG 1024 x 768,
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 - Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480,
QuickTime - 640 x 480,
QuickTime - 320 x 240,
QuickTime - 320 x 240,
QuickTime - 160 x 112 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 3.8 in
- Depth 1.2 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 0.2 lbs
