Nikon
Coolpix 8400 First Look Page 5
Specifications
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Nikon
Coolpix 8400
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Effective
pixels
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8.0
million
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CCD
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2/3-inch-type
(total pixels: 8.31 million)
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Image
size (pixels)
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8M
(3,264 x 2,448)
3:2
(3,264 x 2,176)
5M
(2,592 x 1,944)
3M
(2,048 x 1,536)
2M
(1,600 x 1,200)
1M
(1,280 x 960)
PC
(1,024 x 768)
TV
(640 x 480) selectable
Small Pic (640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels or 160 x 120
pixels) selectable. Ideal for email or the web
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Lens
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3.5x
Zoom-Nikkor; 6.1-21.6mm [35mm (135) format equivalent to
24-85mm]; f/2.6-f/4.9; 10 elements in 7 groups; two glass
molded ED lens elements included
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Digital
zoom
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Up
to 4x
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Autofocus
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Ranging
AF using AF ranging sensor and contrast-detect TTL AF with
AF-assist illuminator; Center, Auto 5-area multi AF, manual
9-area multi AF selectable
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Focus
modes
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1)
Hybrid AF, 2) Standard AF, 3) Manual Focus (from 3cm [1.2
in.] to infinity with focus confirmation indication)
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Focus
range
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50cm
(19.7 in.) to infinity (Wide) 1m (39.4 in.) to infinity
(Tele)
3cm (1.2 in.) to infinity (Wide) in macro and manual focus
modes
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Viewfinder
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0.44-inch
type, 235,000-dot, polysilicon TFT color LCD viewfinder.
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Diopter
adjustment
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-3
to +1m-1
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LCD
monitor
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1.8-inch
type, 134,000-dot High Transmissive Advanced TFT LCD monitor
with brightness and hue adjustment
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Frame
coverage
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approx.
97%
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File Format
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New
JPEG EXTRA (1:2 compression), TIFF, RAW (NEF), JPEG
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Storage
Media
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CF
Card Type I/II, Microdrive™ Card
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Shooting
modes
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Auto,
Scene
Scene modes: 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
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Capture
modes
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- Single
- Continuous
H (2.3 fps; up to 5 frames)
- Continuous
L (1.2 fps; up to 11 frames)
- Multi-shot
16 (16 consecutive frames at 1.6 fps)
- Ultra
HS (high- speed) (640 x 480 pixels; 30 fps, up to 100
frames)
- 5
shot buffer (0.7 fps)
- Interval
Timer Shooting
- Movie*:
TV movie 640 (640 x 480 pixels) with audio at 30 fps;
up to 60 seconds, Small movie 320 (320 x 240 pixels) with
audio at 15 fps; up to 895 seconds, Time-lapse movie (640
x 480 pixels) at 30 fps; up to 35 seconds (1,050 frames),
Sepia movie 320 (320 x 240 pixels) with audio at 5 fps;
up to 895 seconds, B/W movie 320 (320 x 240 pixels) with
audio at 15 fps; up to 895 seconds are selectable.
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maximum total length [256 MB card]; may vary with make
of card |
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Exposure
metering
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4-mode
TTL metering
1) 256-segment Matrix
2) Center-Weighted
3) Spot
4) Spot AF area
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Exposure
control
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1)
Programmed Auto with Flexible Program [P], 2) Shutter-Priority
Auto [S], 3) Aperture-Priority Auto [A], 4) Manual [M]
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Exposure
Compensation
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±2
EV in 1/3 EV steps
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Auto
Exposure Bracketing
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3
or 5 frames within ±2 EV
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AE-BSS
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three
modes: Highlight, Shadow, Histogram
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Exposure
range
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EV
-1.0 to +19.0 (W), EV +0.5 to +19.0 (T)
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Shutter
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1/3000
sec to 2 sec in Auto mode and Programmed Auto (P), 1/3,000
to 8 s in Shutter-Priority Auto [S] and Aperture-Priority
Auto [A], 1/3,000 to 8 s and Bulb/Time (up to 10 minutes)
in Manual [M], 1/8,000 to 1/30 s in Ultra HS (high-speed)
mode
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Aperture
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7-blade
iris diaphragm; 10 steps in 1/3 EV increments (to minimum
of f/8)
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Sensitivity
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Approximately
equivalent to ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, and Auto (auto gain
to ISO 200 equivalent)
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White
balance
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1)
Auto White Balance with TTL control, 2) 6-mode Manual with
fine tuning (Daylight/Incandescent/Fluorescent/Cloudy/Speedlight/Shade),
3) Preset,
4) White Balance Bracketing
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Self-timer
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10
or 3-second duration; can use with supplied Remote Controller
ML-L3
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Built-in
Speedlight
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Shooting
range: approx. 0.5 - 6m ( 1.8 - 19.8 ft. ) (W), approx.
0.5 - 3m ( 1.8 - 9.1ft. ) (T)
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Flash
modes
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1)
Auto Flash, 2) Flash Cancel 3) Red-Eye Reduction 4) Anytime
Flash, 5) Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash) 6) Rear Curtain
Sync
Sync method: Standard i-TTL Flash
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Accessory
shoe
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Standard
ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock; built-in Speedlight
can be canceled when using external Speedlight(s)
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Playback
menu options
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1)
Full-frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) Slide show,
4) Movie with audio, 5) Playback zoom (up to 10x); File
information; Shooting information; Histogram indication
and highlight point display; Hide and protect attributes
can be set to each image; Focus confirmation indication;
RAW image playback; Small picture; D- Lighting
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Interface
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USB
2.0 (HIGH-SPEED), I/O terminal DC in; Audio/Video (NTSC
or PAL selectable) out; Digital I/O (USB/Remote cord)
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Power
requirements
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One
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL7 (included), Battery Pack
MB-CP11 (optional) with six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline)
batteries*, AC Adapter EH-54 (optional)
*1.5V FR Lithium, 1.2V NiMH, or 1.2V NiCd batteries can
also be used.
Battery life (approx.) 240 images with EN-EL7
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Dimensions
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(W
x H x D) 113 x 82 x 75mm (4.4 x 3.2 x 3.0 in.)
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Weight
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Approx.
400g (14.1 oz.) (without battery and storage media)
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Accessories
included
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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
*Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
2 year in Canada Warranty
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Optional
accessories
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Additional
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL 7, Li-Ion Battery EN-EL7e
(power level indicator), AC Adapter EH-54, Vertical grip
Battery Pack MB-CP10, Fisheye Converter FC-E9, Step-Down
Ring Lens Adapter UR-E16, Telephoto Converter TC-E3ED/TC-E3PF,
Step-Down Ring Lens Adapter UR-E15, Wideangle Converter
WC-E75, Step- Down Ring Lens Adapter UR-E14, Lens Hood HN-CP12,
Coolpix Filter FF-CP10NC/FF-CP10CPL/FF-CP10ND4
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Nikon Coolpix 8400 Press Release
Press
Release, Sept 16th, 2004
- Nikon, the world leader in
photography, today announced the newest member of
the COOLPIX family, the COOPIX 8400 - a high-quality
compact digital camera combining 8.0 effective megapixel
performance, versatile 24-85mm (35mm equivalent) zoom
capability, fast AF and a host of amazing features.
With
a range of 24-85mm (35mm equivalent), the new Nikon
COOLPIX 8400 offers exceptional wide-angle zoom capability,
allowing you to capture an extensive range of subjects
from landscapes to portraits. The COOLPIX 8400 is
capable of macro shooting from as close as 3cm, enabling
you to fill the screen with small objects with incredible
detail. Packing an impressive 8.0 megapixels, the
COOLPIX 8400 has the ability to produce images with
amazingly high resolution. And printing with the COOLPIX
is direct to your printer or PictBridge - eliminating
the need for a PC.
The
COOLPIX 8400 is also a "system" camera,
offering a variety of optional lens converters and
other accessories.
Fast
autofocus makes it easy to capture unexpected moments,
and the lightweight, high-strength magnesium body
enables easy handling in all situations. The COOLPIX
8400 is both easy to hold and visually attractive
due to its Nikon D-SLR-consistent design, adopted
from one created by famed industrial designer Giorgetto
Giugiaro* exclusively for Nikon.
The
addition of a 134,000-dot Vari-Angle TFT LCD monitor
makes it easy to compose shots from above the head,
from the waist or other imaginative angles.
Nikon's
exclusive D-Lighting automatically compensates for
insufficient flash or excessive back lighting to obtain
balanced exposure throughout the frame and can even
be selected in Playback mode. And with Nikon's proprietary
Red-Eye Reduction feature the new COOLPIX 8400 can
automatically detect and correct red eye in-camera.
A
range of recording file formats is offered with the
COOLPIX 8400, supporting the capture of high-quality
images. Compression-free recording is available in
the form of RAW (NEF) and HI (TIFF-RGB). There's a
selection of compression modes too, comprising JPEG
EXTRA (approx. 1/2) offering a satisfying balance
of quality and data efficiency, FINE (approx. 1/4),
NORMAL (approx. 1/8) and BASIC (approx. 1/16).
With
the continuous shooting capability of the COOLPIX
8400 your motion or action shots will capture the
feel of the moment. You can also record TV-sized movies
with sound at the smooth rate of 30 fps and use the
digital compensation function to correct the effects
of any movement that occurs while shooting. The COOLPIX
8400 can then be easily connected to a TV for sharing
with family, friends and colleagues.
The
COOLPIX 8400 is one of the most highly advanced models
of the popular COOLPIX line. It is the first to offer
TTL flash capability when used with external SB-800
and SB-600 Speedlights. It also features auto colour
enhancement which, when combined with other high-end
Nikon technologies accurately records, assesses and
fine-tunes the colors within images to achieve results
that are noticeably more attractive.
The
creative potential of the new Nikon COOLPIX 8400 is
unlimited when combined with a selection of optionally
available converter lenses, including wide-angle converter
lenses and telephoto converter lenses, one of which
- the TC-E3PF - uses a Phase Fresnel (PF) lens created
using unique Nikon production technology. While offering
3x magnification, Nikon's unique PF technology results
in a significantly reduced weight and size. The TC-E3PF
lens has dimensions that are truly pocket size.
The
new Nikon COOLPIX 8400 is USB compatible and comes
complete with Nikon's PictureProject software providing
a range of possibilities for organizing and editing,
and design capabilities for your images. The user-friendly
interface features plug-in modules and communications
functions. This exciting software from Nikon includes
an auto-update component allowing for upgrades as
new features evolve.
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