Nikon Coolpix 8400

Opinion: I note that the last user review for this wonderful little camera was way back in 2005.

I purchased my CP8400 on the 8th December 2004 and have never regretted it. As so many have commented, the 24mm wide end of the zoom (24 ~ 85) was the deal clincher. Far too many so-called prosumer (or mid-range) digital cameras start at 28mm : not good enough.

The lens is pin-sharp and this combined with excellent metering makes it (even today seven years later !) a match for my Panasonic G1 with the fabled Lumix f1.7 20mm pancake lens.

For sure it is slow, but I can live with this as most of my photography comprises landscapes. My only worry, thesedays, is the battery, once it dies my trusty little Nikon will have to be retired.

Opinion: Very good camera. Almost the only one, still today, to offer wide angle coverage in 4:3 mode with RAW capture. Good lens.
I use it as a complement to my two expert/pro DSLR when I want to travel light. Highly recommended for landscape photography with good light.
Can be use to shoot inside when used with an external flash (accept all compatible Nikon flashguns, including Metz fitted with a proper adaptor).

Opinion: Das ist die Nikon für anspruchsvolle Familien- und Reiseaufnahmen!!!!

Klein, leicht und intuitiv zu bedienen (wenn man wie ich über Jahrzehnte eine Nikon FE2 benutzt hat).
Hervorragend der interne und der externe iTTL-Blitz!

Sucher und (kleiner) schwenkbarer Monitor.

Idiotensicher zu bedienen und individuell anzupassen, wenn man weiß, was man erreichen will.

28 mm Weitwinkel ist beachtlich (auch beim Blümchenfoto), aber jenseits der 85mm (=Portrait) fehlt's an Brennweite. Ich habe Tele-Vorsätze ausprobiert und finde das Gefummel unerträglich (und sieht an der sonst sehr eleganten Kamera beschissen aus!).

Die Kamera liegt ausgezeichnet in der Hand, läßt sich auch mit ausgestreckter Hand (dank schwenkbarem Monitor) gut bedienen.

8 MB lassen auch bei 13x18 cm Prints noch 4-fache Ausschnittsvergößerungen in guter Qualität zu.

Sprach- und Film-Aufnahme als Notiz brauchbar

Opinion: 影像質素高，色彩表現佳
外形美觀夠專業
夠慳電, 一次有排用,
用SD
無得頂

Opinion: 影像質素高，色彩表現佳
外形美觀夠專業
夠慳電, 一次有排用,
用SD
無得頂

Opinion: Very very good camera!!!

Opinion: I’m Italian, I hope my English will be understandable.
I bought the 8400 mainly for the 24mm equivalent lens since I believe that in the street photograph is much more useful a wide-angle lens rather than a tele.
My cameras (digital and film) are Canon and Leica M and this was the first Nikon I ever had. The first thing that I have to say is that Canon and Leica seem to be designed by photographer or, at least, from people that know the needs of a photographer. Nikon is much more similar to a computer in terms of controls and settings. For example, for some setting, you have to hold down a very little key while turning a dial: many time you don’t succeed. With Canon once you pressed the key you have just to turn the dial, no simultaneous operation, you succeed the 100% of time. In few words Canon and Leica give you the idea you can easily control them, with Nikon you fell you have to force it.
The automatic white balance is very poor in comparison with my Canon Ixus 400 (that is only a point and shot camera!!). I took some picture in interval mode in house i.e. absolutely same light condition for all the shoots and I had different result in terms of white balance: unacceptable! Better to select one of the mode available (external, internal, and so on).
The thread of the lens hood is not fit for purpose and you have very often to screw it. Canon G6 and all the powershot have a bayonet attach, much better. Once again Nikon seems that doesn’t know his trade.
On the street the camera is very good and I like a lot the electronic viewfinder. Sometime I feel like I had my Leica M, even better because I have a very useful zoom 24-85, good enough for almost all the street photos. What’s very different from my Leica M is that after you take one picture you have to wait 2,5 second before take another!! This means you have just one opportunity to take the right picture, especially in the portrait. This is a big leap behind the time: Leica was born to allow people to shoot quickly, with this camera you feel like the folder camera of your grandfather.
In conclusion the camera is not perfect but the results are very good, it’s only question to know what is capable to do and to act consequently.
In conclusion I would recommend this camera to all the people that want a really wide angle lens but, for sure, as soon as Canon will produce a camera with 24mm equivalent I’ll sell it.

Opinion: Other than viewfinder/LCD/WYSIWYG issues below, I love the camera and love the photos. The extra wide angle sets you way back, but makes for some dramatic hassle free shots. Great for limited space spots and/or interior shots. Also great for group photos. Recovery is a bit slow. Recently reduced price and photo quality make this a super buy. I absolutely love the remote control operated self-timer. Great for family gatherings or getting yourself in the vacation photos.

Opinion: Excellent camera, exactly what I need for mountaneering expeditions, climbing and travel, absolutly perfect. Incredible quality. I am very, very pleased. I was considering this camera year ago and price was too high. i am glad that I waited. It is realy excellent camera and I love it.