Ergonomically designed and loaded with features, the Nikon D3400 DSLR Red with 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lenses is a practical camera for professional and amateur photographers. It is equipped with a 24.2-MP DX-format CMOS sensor, which works in tandem with the EXPEED 4 processor to render high-quality images and videos with notable detail, color accuracy, low-light sensitivity, and dynamic range. The Multi-CAM 1000 Autofocus Sensor uses 11 distinct AF points to instantly acquire focus in various lighting conditions, from -1 to +19 EV. Use the inbuilt SnapBridge Bluetooth connectivity to transfer content seamlessly to any Bluetooth-enabled device.
Optics and Focus
This camera comes with two lenses: an 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens and a 70-300 mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens. The former offers an impressive zoom range and VR image-stabilization technology, which is perfect for taking wide-angle shots, portraits, capturing fast-action subjects, and recording HD videos, besides offering enhanced low-light capabilities. The latter, on the other hand, has a super-telephoto zoom power that is capable of bringing faraway subjects closer. This is essential for capturing sports, concerts, wildlife, and landmarks with phenomenal precision and clarity. The Multi-CAM 1000 Autofocus Sensor utilizes 11 distinct AF points to acquire focus instantaneously in numerous lighting conditions, from -1 to +19 EV. The shutter speed ranges from 30 seconds to 1/4000th of a second, whereas the ISO sensitivity ranges between 100 and 25,600.
Sensor and Screen
The D3400 from Nikon features a 24.2-MP DX-format CMOS sensor without an optical, low-pass filter, which enables you to take photos and record footage with remarkable detail, low-light sensitivity, color accuracy, and dynamic range. The three-inch rear LCD screen, which offers a 921,000-dot resolution, a diagonal viewing angle of 170°, and a screen coverage of 100%, lets you view your subjects from both high- and low-working angles with immense clarity. The Pentamirror viewfinder, which provides a 0.85x magnification and a viewfinder coverage of 95%, is ideal for real-time monitoring and precise eye-level viewing of your subjects.
Image and Video
The Nikon D3400 shoots JPEG and RAW photos at a maximum resolution of 6000x4000 pixels, as well as Full HD 1080p videos in the MOV format. The EXPEED 4 processor can render crystal-clear pictures and videos at a high speed. You can also conduct burst shooting at a continuous rate of up to 5 fps.
Other Features
The D3400 sports a built-in SnapBridge Bluetooth connectivity, which lets you transfer content to any Bluetooth-enabled gadget. The camera’s Mini HDMI C port enables you to link the camera to an HDTV, so that you can directly view the captured content on the television. The ergonomic controls and design of the camera make it convenient to operate it. For additional recording space, you can add an SD, SDHC, or SDXC card into the camera. Powering this camera is a 1230 mAh EN-EL14A rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack.