The Nikon D3400 is a 24.2-
megapixel
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DX format
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DSLR
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Nikon F-mount camera officially launched by Nikon on August 17, 2016.
It is marketed as an entry-level DSLR camera for beginners and experienced DSLR hobbyists. It replaces the
D3300 as Nikon's entry level DSLR.
Nikon offers a body/lens kit combinations that varies from country to country. In most countries the D3400 is available with an AF-P 18-55 mm kit lens that includes Nikon's
image stabilization
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Vibration Reduction
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, VR). In the US there is an unusual two lens kit option offered only with the black body. The 18–55 mm lens has VR but the second lens being a 70–300 mm is the non-VR variant for a total of US$999.
The D3400 is available in a black or red body.
The D3400 was superseded as Nikon's entry-level camera by the
D3500 in August 2018.
Changes from D3300
* Added Nikon Snapbridge support via Bluetooth Low Energy, replaced Wi-Fi (note remote control not supported) (GPS geo-tagging added)
* Increased maximum ISO to 25600
* Weaker flash
* Longer battery life
* Infrared receiver repositioned
* Removed 3.5 mm microphone port
* Removed composite video output
* Removed ultrasonic sensor cleaner
* Removed effects Color Sketch, HDR Painting and Easy Panorama
* Removed intervalometer port MC-DC2
* lighter
References
External links
Nikon D3400 Nikon USA
Changes from D3300
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Cameras introduced in 2016