An impressive compact digital offering 85mm to exceptional 24mm wide angle zoom, the Coolpix 8400 offers a range of creative possibilities for wide angle composition beyond any camera in its class and macro shooting from as close as 1.2 inches. Furthermore, its ergonomic design makes it easy to handle in a wide range of situations. A unique camera that accommodates the imagination, the Coolpix 8400 gives you the power to capture more of the moment.
The Coolpix 8400 packs an impressive 8.0 megapixels of clarity to capture highly satisfying detail and produce sharp, detailed prints with high resolution. The Coolpix 8400 also features the additional convenience of PictBridge, allowing easy direct printing with compatible printers.
Fast AF
Made possible through Nikon advanced technology, fast autofocus lets you capture moments you weren't expecting to produce images with exceptional clarity. The Coolpix 8400 also boasts 9 area AF to ensure accuracy even with multiple subjects.
Versatile, Lightweight Handling
Crafted from lightweight, high strength magnesium, the body of the Coolpix 8400 confers a sense of shooting confidence and easy handling. It also features a 134,000 dot Vari Angle TFT LCD monitor an advance that's invaluable not only for viewing recorded images on the spot, but also for obtaining shots from much more imaginative angles.
D Lighting
Automatically compensating for insufficient flash or excessive back light, Nikon's exclusive D Lighting achieves optimal exposure that extends throughout the frame.
Advanced Red Eye Reduction
Nikon's exclusive Red Eye Reduction function automatically detects, then digitally corrects red eyes in camera producing impressive, uncompromised images without the need for a PC.
Auto Color Enhancement
Combining a range of Nikon technologies, Auto Color Enhancement records and fine tunes color for results that appear more attractive to the human eye.
Continuous Shooting
With a handy function for continuous shooting, the Coolpix 8400 makes it easy to capture subjects on the move.
TTL Flash
The very first Coolpix to offer TTL flash capability with external Speedlights, the Coolpix 8400 uses Nikon precision technology to achieve optimal exposure with SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlights.
30 Frames per Second Movies with Sound
The Coolpix 8400 even offers capabilities beyond still images, with the power to capture VGA (640 x 480 pixel) movies with sound at a smooth rate of 30 frames per second.
PictureProject software
PictureProject (included) adds greater enjoyment to the digital photography experience. Enabling the easy transfer, organization, display, editing, and sharing of images, it's also designed to embrace new features as quickly as Nikon makes them available.
Optional Accessories
A range of accessories including telephoto converter lenses, a selection of filters, and a handy battery pack let you push the performance of the Coolpix 8400 further and get even more enjoyment out of your digital shooting.
The Coolpix 8400 is also compatible with the new TC E3PF a lightweight lens embracing revolutionary Nikon Phase Fresnel technology to offer 3x telephoto converter performance within truly pocket size dimensions.
What's in the Box:
Coolpix 8400, lens cap, strap, USB cable, audio video cable, rechargeable Li ion battery EN EL7, battery charger MH 56, remote controller ML L3, PictureProject CD ROM.
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CUSTOMER REVIEW
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good camera, expensive memory card, November 27, 2007
This is one of the few ultracompact cameras with a 5x optical zoom. It is very small with a large (2.5") beautiful LCD screen. It is also packed with useful features. I researched many ultracompact cameras and this one came out on top. The only caveat is that it takes an xD picture card (developed for Olympus and Fuji cameras), which is 3 times more expensive than an sD picture card. Also beware... some of the features of the camera, such as the panorama function, will not work unless you use an Olympus H type xD picture card, which of course, is the most expensive type of xD card. It is still a great camera, but it would be nice if somewhere in the official description of the camera, Olympus had included this information! Some great features:
'Available Light' mode for taking indoor photos useful when the flash washes out the subject, but the scene is too dark without the flash.
'Image Stabilization' for low light photos
'Sunset' which brings out the reds and yellows
'Fireworks' a great option that makes fireworks photos look fantastic
'Behind Glass' which reduces the glare and reflection of subjects taken through glass
'Documents' which increases contrast
Some features that are funky:
'Expression Edit' this takes a photo and changes the expression of the subject, but makes them look more like a cartoon character
'Smile Recognition' when you lock on the subject, the camera takes a photo when the subject smiles (I haven't gotten this one to work yet, but can't imagine using it very often either).
The menu system is very easy to use and there is an on camera guide to help you take better photos.
The BEST thing about this camera is the in camera panoramic function! It is SO cool and easy to do. I love it.
If it wasn't for the xD card, I would rate it 5 stars. Because of the fact that you are forced to buy the Olympus xD card to get all of the functions to work, I rate it 4.5 stars.
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