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Nikon Coolpix 8400

Announced Sep 16, 2004 •
8 megapixels | 1.8″ screen | 24 – 85 mm (3.5×)
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Announced Sep 16, 2004
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Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 3264 x 2448
Effective pixels 8 megapixels
Sensor size 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Focal length (equiv.) 24–85 mm
Max aperture F2.8–8
Screen size 1.8″
Screen dots 134,000
Max shutter speed 1/3000 sec
Storage types Compact Flash (Type I or II)
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 470 g (1.04 lb / 16.58 oz)
Dimensions 113 x 82 x 75 mm (4.45 x 3.23 x 2.95″)

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