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Nikon Coolpix 8400 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Nikon Coolpix 8400 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Nikon Coolpix 8400 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Nikon Coolpix 8400 manual and always important Nikon Coolpix 8400 lens which makes the Nikon Coolpix 8400 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Nikon Coolpix 8400 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Nikon Coolpix 8400 kit or bundle, is the Nikon Coolpix 8400 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Nikon Coolpix 8400 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Nikon Coolpix 8400 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
8400 |
| Camera Format |
Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured |
No |
| Retail Price |
$899.00 |
| Street Price |
$603.33 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-04-22 |
| Date Available |
2004-09-30 |
| Remote Control |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
ML-L3 infra-red |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material |
Metal |
| Operating System |
Windows, MacOS |
| Weight |
400 g
14.0 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
No |
| Size |
113 x 82 x 75 mm
4.4 x 3.2 x 3.0 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3264x2448, 3264x2176, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 160x120 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3, 3:2 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
8.31 |
| CCD Size (inches) |
2/3" |
| CCD Filter Type |
Unknown |
| CCD Manufacturer |
Unknown CCD |
| Movie Audio |
Yes |
| Quality Levels |
6 |
| Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) |
24 - 85 mm |
| Zoom Ratio |
3.54x |
| Digital Zoom |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values |
4x |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type |
Ranging sensor / Contrast Dtct |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Min Illum |
0.1250 |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
3 - 99999 cm
1.2 - 40815.9 in |
| Min Macro Area |
46 x 35 mm
1.8 x 1.4 in |
| Min Aperture |
f/7.9 |
| Max Aperture |
f/2.6 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/2.6 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - f/7.9 |
| Lens Thread Type |
Body Threads w/ adapter |
| Display |
Optical Viewfinder |
Yes |
| Optical VF Type |
0.44" EVF w/ 235k pixels |
| Optical VF Accuracy |
95% |
| LCD Viewfinder |
Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy |
95% |
| LCD Size (inches) |
1.8 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) |
134000 |
| Max Playback Zoom |
10.00 |
| Exposure |
ISO Settings |
50, 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max |
400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings |
8 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto / Daylight / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Cloudy / Speedlight / Shade / Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| Longest Shutter Time |
8 |
| Shortest Shutter Time |
1/8000 |
| Exp Adj Range |
2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size |
0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes |
256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot |
| Spot Metering |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure |
Yes |
| Self Timer |
3 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
6 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Cancel, Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime, Night Portrait (Slow Sync), Rear Curtain Sync |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
6.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
Wide: 0.5 - 6.0 m (1.8 - 19.8 ft); Tele: 1.0 - 3.0 m (3.3 - 9.1 ft) |
| Ext Flash |
Yes |
| Ext Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2 |
| Other Memory Types |
None |
| Uncompressed Format |
RAW, TIFF-RGB |
| CCD Raw Format |
Yes |
| Compressed Format |
JPEG |
| Movie File Format |
Quicktime |
| Connectivity |
Video Out |
Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable |
Yes |
| External Connections |
USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection |
DC In |
| Included Software |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Startup Time |
3.5 seconds |
| Shutdown Time |
3.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record |
2.2 seconds |
| Record -> Play (max res) |
5.6 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus |
0.4 seconds |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus |
0.1 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format |
15.6 seconds |
| Cycle Time Max Res |
3.0 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res |
2.6 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res |
5 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) |
2.3 |
| Download speed, KB/second |
1678.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary EN-EL7 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion Rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
Proprietary EN-EL7 Lithium Ion Rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Nikon Coolpix 8400 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Nikon Coolpix 8400 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Nikon Coolpix 8400 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Nikon Coolpix 8400 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk. Nikon Coolpix 8400 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Nikon Coolpix 8400 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Nikon Coolpix 8400 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Nikon Coolpix 8400 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Nikon Coolpix 8400, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Nikon Coolpix 8400 camera or Nikon Coolpix 8400 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push. All in all the Nikon Coolpix 8400 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Nikon Coolpix 8400 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Nikon Coolpix 8400 powergrip digital camera.
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