Nikon Coolpix 8400 Specifications


  Nikon Coolpix 8400
Release Date September 2004
Price ~$700
Pixel Count 8.0 Million
Camera Type SLR-like
Highest Resolution 3264x2448
Lower Resolutions 3264x2176, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480
Sensor Type CCD
Sensor Size 2/3"
LCD Screen Size 1.8" foldout/twist
Optical Zoom 3.5x, 24 - 85mm equivalent
Focus Range 1.7' - Infinity
Macro W: 1.2"; T: 7.9"
Digital Zoom Up to 4x
Lens Thread Fits accessory lenses and filters
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type TTL contrast-detect, Ranging sensor
AF-assist Lamp Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Aperture Range W: f2.6 - 7.2; T: f4.9 - 7.7
Shutter Speeds Bulb - 1/3000th sec.
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Flash Built-in, accessory shoe
Flash Range W: 1.7 - 19.7'; T: 1.7 - 9.8'
Flash Compensation +/- 2 stops in 1/3 increments
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 stops in 1/3 increments
White Balance Auto, Manual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Speedlight, Shade
Bracketing Yes, 0.3, 0.5, or 1.0 EV for 3 or 5 shots
Metering 256-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Color Space RGB, sRGB
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Speed Priority Yes
Manual Exposure Yes
Continuous Drive Yes, 2.3 fps "Extra" quality
Self-Timer Yes, 10, 3 sec.
Storage Method CompactFlash Type I and II, Microdrive
Storage Included None
Compressed Format JPG
Uncompressed Format TIFF, NEF
Quality Settings RAW, Hi, Extra, Fine, Normal, Basic
Video clips 640x480 at 30fps (max 60 sec.), 320x240 at 15 fps (no limit), w/sound, QuickTime MOV
Battery Type Rechargeable EN-EL7 Li-ion
Charger Included Yes, 2.5 hours
PC Interface USB
TV-out Yes
Tripod Mount Yes, metal
Weight (w/out battery or card) 14 oz.
Dimensions 113 x 82 x 75 mm

 Included in the Box
  • Nikon Coolpix 8400 Camera
  • Lens cap
  • Neck strap
  • USB cable
  • A/V cable
  • Remote controller
  • Rechargeable EN-EL7 Li-ion battery
  • CD with PictureProject software
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Instruction manual

Index The Design: Nikon Coolpix 8400
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  • pigdog - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - link

    The return of the hairy hand!
  • ShinGouki - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - link

    Oops I've noticed its Mr Caston that is the author of the review sorry for the mistaken identity.
  • ShinGouki - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - link

    That you playing the guitar in those clips Anand?

    Don't suppose there's any hope you feel like starting a section on consumer to semi pro level audio recording hardware / software eg M-audio Audiophile or Terratecs DMX fire type cards not that Creative rubbish. Be nice to have anandtech quality reviews on that type of product and who knows might even cause them to release less buggy drivers if they are under more scrutiny.

    *sorry for being totally off topic :), in other news its nice to see you continue with the camera reviews*

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