Capturing in RAW format preserves all of the data captured by the image sensor, making it easier to adjust exposure settings, white balance, colors and other settings using photo editing software. Above: For this clip I tested the COOLPIX B700’s continuous AF performance in 1080 /25p mode by zooming the lens in slightly and panning from the beer glass on the table up to the bar and back again. HD video uses a crop from the central portion of the sensor, so the angle of view narrows quite a bit. You can also control key camera functions via your phone, keep your camera on time and up-to-date, and more.

Capture fireworks like never before with Multiple Exposure Lighten, which combines multiple shots into one amazing image.Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the provisions of section 3 and section 4 together with any provisions that by their express terms apply to periods after termination of this Agreement, shall survive termination of this Agreement for any reason. Select Firmware version in the Set up menu and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update. It then gives you a yes button which takes you to the App settings, rather than Wifi settings which isn’t particularly helpful, and switching from Bluetooth to Wifi is only one area where the Snapbridge user experience could be greatly improved without a lot of effort. Bluetooth allows the COOLPIX B700 to maintain a low-power wireless link with your smartphone at all times, allowing it to embed GPS positions or watermarks on images as you take them, while also trickling photos from the camera to phone, all without intervention – even when the camera’s switched off if desired.

The B700’s 20 Megapixel sensor supports 4k UHD video and as well as PASM exposure modes for stills shooting it has a raft of scene and feature modes. HS720/2x records 1280×720 at double the normal frame rate for half speed playback, and finally 1080/0. The design has barely changed since the P610, but as the old saying goes “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” - however there is now a second function (Fn2) button on the back, in addition to the top function (Fn1) button.The 5-stop Dual Detect Optical VR gives a compensation effect equivalent to a shutter speed 5 stops faster. This is a selection of sample images from the Nikon Coolpix B700 camera, which were all taken using the 20 megapixel High JPEG setting. All the same, they're great features to have and are backed up with manual exposure control and loads of feature modes. If you're looking for a lot of optical zoom, in an ultra-zoom bridge camera, designed to "Do-it-all", then the Nikon Coolpix B700 does a good job of providing almost everything you could possibly want, including 4K video recording, a 60x optical zoom lens, a vari-angle 3inch screen, a built-in electronic viewfinder, built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth, manual controls, raw shooting, and more.

THIS DISCLAIMER CONSTITUTES AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THIS AGREEMENT AND NO USE OF THE MANUAL IS AUTHORIZED EXCEPT UNDER THIS DISCLAIMER. That’s because the dedicated Wifi button on the rear panel is now a second programmable function button labelled Fn2. As I was testing the COOLPIX B500 and B700 together I found it necessary to unpair and forget one camera on my phone if I wanted to connect the other. The Fujifilm S9900W also offers built-in wi-fi, full 1080p movies at 60fps with stereo sound, a 3 inch LCD screen, electronic viewfinder, 10ps burst shooting and a 16 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor. SnapBridge maintains a constant, low-power connection between your camera and your smartphone or tablet to give you easy control over your photographic life.From the front then, the Nikon Coolpix B700 appears pretty conventional in its design and control layout; Nikon hasn’t thrown the baby out with the bath water here. To enable Wi-Fi connectivity on your Nikon Coolpix B700, press the "Menu" button and navigate to the "Setup" menu. There are three manual modes, spot, normal and Wide, but in reality this is a single mode with options for the AF area size. The Bluetooth link between the camera and your phone is maintained when you switch the camera off, so any remaining downloads can complete and to save time connecting when you turn the camera back on again. Active mode was introduced on the earlier COOLPIX P520 and when I tested it, in normal handheld operation I found little difference between the Active and Normal settings.

In this way we were able to try and avoid the picture seeming to ‘jump’ about, an inevitable occurrence when zoomed in at maximum telephoto setting. In terms of low light sensitivity, this Nikon Coolpix B700’s performance is more modest, generating rather soft, noise heavy results in the eyes of those schooled in more heavy duty devices, even when the camera is switched to dedicated night time shooting mode. Available in sober black (the version we had) or shiny, shiny red, unsurprisingly this is a versatile beast. When fully extended the screen can also be flipped to face the subject for timed group shots or the ubiquitous selfie. Face-priority AF keeps focus where you want it, and 5-Axis Hybrid Vibration Reduction (VR) keeps videos tripod-steady.It’s the same panel as on the B500 and they both provide a bright detailed image that’s viewable from a wide angle. The COOLPIX B700’s combined battery and card compartment is located in the grip and accessed via a door in the base of the camera. In operation, the rugged feel, rubberized handgrip is sufficiently large to wrap three fingers around, whilst a forefinger hivers over the shutter release and the thumb comes to rest at a slightly curved rubber pad at the back. The camera also has lens shift vibration reduction (VR) when capturing still images and lens shift and electronic VR when recording movies. Record up to 8 minutes with the touch of a button, then quickly delete unwanted footage right in the camera.