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Nikon Coolpix 8400

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Q: is there a digital camera that has an archiving feature" create a zip file right "on" the camera?: 20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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The Nikon Coolpix 8400 brings wide-angle capability to the Coolpix line of digital cameras. With a 24-85mm lens, the Nikon 8400 offers a wider field of view than any other compact digital camera, making it ideal for landscapes and indoor shooting. Rounding out this impressive package is an 8-megapixel image sensor, 3.5x optical zoom, and a swiveling... read more

Specifications

8.0 megapixels (effective)
3.5x optical/4x digital zoom
auto and manual focus
program and manual exposure
JPEG
TIFF and RAW image formats

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4 out of 5

Good tool for research ( - 3/29/06)

I used this camera to take pictures of archival documents. Some archives allow you to use it because of the "archive" feature which permits you... read more

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Nikon 8400 (J Tait - 2/11/07)

A workhorse that has now taken over 10,000 pictures. Replaced F70 35-200mm and haven't missed it a bit. Whilst not the smallest digital it fits... read more

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Love this camera! ( - 2/1/06)

Previous to purchasing the 8400, I had a Coolpix 775. I bought it many years ago, when it was the "latest and greatest" and never... read more

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Nikon Coolpix 8400 News

9/16/04

Nikon Announces 8MP Coolpix with Ultra Wide Angle Lens

The Nikon Coolpix 8400's 24-85mm lens distinguishes it from the rest of the 8-megapixel pack.