Nikon Coolpix 8400 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David D. Busch

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...