Typical price: £410
What is it: An 8-megapixel camera with an impressive 24mm wide-angle lens
What we think: A wide-angle wonder, but this camera's not without its flaws.
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 29 March 2005
Tags: Nikon, Nikon Coolpix 8400, autofocus, red-eye reduction, tripod
We like:
24mm-equivalent wide-angle lens; excellent red-eye prevention; ultra-high-speed 30fps burst mode
We don't like:
Distortion at wide-angle settings; viewfinder freeze/blank-out; slow raw capture
You might also need:
1GB CompactFlash card
CNET UK judgement:
Photo enthusiasts who favour wide-angle photography indoors or out will love the expansive view of this 8-megapixel EVF camera
Full review:
With a wide-angle view that equals the perspective of a 35mm-film camera's 24mm lens, or 18mm with optional converter, the Nikon Coolpix 8400 is perfect for shooting indoors in tight quarters or for grabbing shots outdoors of an exquisite 18th-century monument when you're backed up against a 21st-century fruit stand. Add the optional 0.75x converter attachment, and you're in 18mm (35mm equivalent) bliss. Yet, the 3.5x optical zoom also extends out to 85mm -- perfect for portraits and some sports. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
May 17, 2005
Posted by: Jah Womble
"For wide-angle or hi-speed shots, one of the best"
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