Compact digital camera offering exceptional wide-angle 24-85mm* zoom, the clarity of 8.0 effective megapixels and a range of other advantages.
* 35mm equivalent

• 8 megapixels of effective resolution delivered by 2/3-inch-type CCD
  
  
• 24-85mm equiv. coverage; f/2.6-f/4.9; 10 elements in 7 groups; two glass molded ED lens elements
  
  
• Newly adopted JPEG EXTRA recording mode offers higher image quality with less compression (compression rate: 1/2)
  

• New TTL compatible (SB-600 and SB-800) flash hotshoe to accommodate attachment of external dedicated Nikon SB-series Speedlights. Supports TTL, Auto Zoom, Red-eye reduction and AF assist function with Nikon SB-600 and SB-800 series flash units
  
  
• Quick response: fast startup and shutter release
  
  
• New convenient top and rear of camera control dials (SLR type). Comfortable grip for a firm hold when shooting

Nikon Coolpix 8400 Top View

• Fast - Passive Priority Hybrid Auto Focus System: Ranging AF using AF ranging sensor and contrast-detect TTL AF with AF-assist illuminator. Manual 9-area multi AF selectable as well

• New 1100 mAh EN-EL 7 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery (approx. 240 shots), and Nikon MH-56 charger. Optional Li-Ion EN-EL7e battery pack with 4 step power level check

• New D-Lighting feature in Playback mode compensates only the underexposed areas of a picture without altering the properly exposed areas

  
  
• Advanced Red-Eye Reduction feature: the camera automatically removes most instances of red-eye

  
  
• Continuous shooting (Continuous H) up to five full-size images at 2.3 fps
  
  
• Real-Time Histogram display helps you choose the best exposure value

• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection for fast download

  
  
• 1.8 inch vari-angle 270° TFT-LCD monitor, 134,000 pixels. Brightness and hue adjustment

  
  
• Wide range of optional system accessories including: Battery grip MB-CP10, Wideangle Optical Lens Converter Attachment WM-E75 (18mm equiv.), New Telephoto Optical Lens Converter TC-E3PF / TC-E3ED, Fisheye Converter FC-E9, Lens Hood HN-CP12, and new dedicated thread in Coolpix Filters FF- CP10NC (Skylight), FF-CP10CPL (Circular Polarizer), FF-CP10ND4 (Neutral Density)

  
  
• 15 versatile preset Scene Modes or Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A] and Manual [M] exposure modes for creative control

  
  
• AE-BSS (Auto Exposure-BSS) for automatic selection of the best relative exposure - choose from highlighted or shadowy areas

• Saturation control (5 steps and B&W), settings for in-camera color control
  
  
• 5 shot buffer mode retains the last 5 shots when the shutter button is continually pressed and then released in order to capture unexpected or fleeting moments

  
  
  

  
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24-85mm (35mm equiv.) optical zoom
The Nikon Coolpix 8400 offers a versatile 24-85mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.6-f/4.9 optical zoom lens capability. The Nikkor lens is constructed of 10 elements in 7 groups, and features two glass molded ED lens elements that minimize chromatic aberration.

Two ED lens elements minimize chromatic aberration

Mg Alloy inner body of the Coolpix 8400

New Controls Dials
The Coolpix 8400 features a convenient mode dial on the top of the camera (similar to Coolpix 5400), with settings for manual exposure control modes (P, S, A, M), Scene, Movie, Setup, Image Quality, ISO, White Balance (WB) and Playback options.

A new thumb control wheel dial on the top right back of the camera, allows for quicker and easier access to selecting features and changing settings.

The Coolpix 8400 also features a multi selector pad on the back of the camera. The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.

Professional creative control
Nikon's exclusive image processing technology provides natural color reproduction, detail and gradation. The Coolpix 8400's 256-segment Matrix Metering system helps ensure ideal exposures in even the most challenging lighting conditions. For added control, the Coolpix 8400 also offers Center-Weighted, Spot, and Spot-AF area metering.

LCD Monitor and Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
The Nikon Coolpix 8400 offers a 1.8-inch-type, 270° Vari-angle LCD monitor with 134,000 pixels, which makes it easy to view and compose shots from above the head, from the waist or other imaginative angles. A 5 step brightness adjustment is available for different viewing conditions.

The 235,000 pixel Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) provides high resolution for greater contrast and clearer image display. There is a diopter adjustment dial available: -3 to +1m

Exposure control
The Nikon Coolpix 8400 offers a variety of exposure control options, including: Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), and Manual (M), as well as exposure compensation ( ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps ), and auto exposure (AE) bracketing.

Scene Modes
For ease of use, the Coolpix 8400's Scene shooting mode offers a menu of fifteen "Scenes", each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlight subject, sunset or interior shot. Simply select the mode appropriate to your lighting conditions, and the camera will automatically adjust the aperture, shutter speed, focus, flash, contrast, sensitivity and white balance.

The Scene Modes include: Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night landscape, Museum, Fireworks show, Close up, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Sports and Dusk/Dawn.