Nikon 8400+WC-E75

[Dennis]

Sun is not out but rain stop for awhile. Could not wait to snap something since getting the lens and adaptor on 30 Dec. Some pic to show, the rest can be seen here http://gallery.clubsnap.com/showphot...cat/500/page/1

Some thoughts on the wide converter. All photos taken with WC-E75 attached. It will convert the original lens to a 18-63mm 35mm equivalent.
All functions usable including Macro and Zoom. No vignetting or light fall off detected. Slight CA at corner but otherwise an excellent converter.
Supplied with a gigantic lens hood which I thought would be useless, changed my mind after using it. The front element protrude out and when not using the hood may be in danger of damage.

Wide (18mm)


Wide (18mm)


Tele (63mm)


Macro (Cropped)

[Dennis]

More info for 8400 owners. You can get the UR-E14 tube even if you do not want to get the converter. The tube fits a standard 52mm filter of pitch 0.75.
Was playing around with different combination and found that it fits perfectly without vignetting. The filter had to be removed if you want to fit the WC-E75 as it will cause vignetting.
The 37mm filter that fits onto the lens itself is non standard and utilised a 0.5mm pitch. I find it better to have the UR-E14 in place for normal usage as it gives better handling.

[stout]

Good info

[Patrick X]

Hi All,

I am quite new to Digital Photography! Just picked up my Nikon 8400 (my first 'self-own' digital camera), I LOVE IT!!!

Any 'special things' to note when taking MACRO shots???

Take care & do keep in touch!

Patrick X

[King Tiger]

Originally Posted by Dennis More info for 8400 owners. You can get the UR-E14 tube even if you do not want to get the converter. The tube fits a standard 52mm filter of pitch 0.75. Was playing around with different combination and found that it fits perfectly without vignetting. The filter had to be removed if you want to fit the WC-E75 as it will cause vignetting. The 37mm filter that fits onto the lens itself is non standard and utilised a 0.5mm pitch. I find it better to have the UR-E14 in place for normal usage as it gives better handling.

Good information from the 1st Nikon 8400 with WC-E75 users.

[Dennis]

Well no special notes except to take care of getting too close.
The 8400 can focus as close as 3cm from the object.
If you are using the WC-E75 it may be able to focus closer (not tested).

Originally Posted by Patrick X Hi All, I am quite new to Digital Photography! Just picked up my Nikon 8400 (my first 'self-own' digital camera), I LOVE IT!!! Any 'special things' to note when taking MACRO shots??? Take care & do keep in touch! Patrick X

[Dennis]

Not sure if I am the first user but Nikon had brought in the WC-E75 a few week before but not the UR-E14 adaptor hence the long wait to use the lens.
I believe Nikon also give dealers the same amount of adaptor as the lens.
At the moment no 3rd party adaptor for the lens so I am not sure if dealers will sell the tube saperately to fix a 52mm filter. If you come across get it I think it is worth it.

Originally Posted by King Tiger Good information from the 1st Nikon 8400 with WC-E75 users.

[Patrick X]

Any special filters needed for taking GOOD MACRO shots with the 8400? Let say for plants, insects, etc?

Please HELP???

Thanks!

Patrick X

[Dennis]

For a start, you don't need anything. The 8400 will be able to take macro well. Of course it depends on how you define good.
I have not tested the 8400 with the Canon 500D that I have but I think it should work out fine but not sure how the quality will be like.
Will test it out once I have the time.

Originally Posted by Patrick X Any special filters needed for taking GOOD MACRO shots with the 8400? Let say for plants, insects, etc? Please HELP??? Thanks! Patrick X

[Patrick X]

Hi Dennis,

Got in touch with Vortex, sad to know that he has sold off his Nikon 8400. Are we the only two 'heros' in this forum that are using this camera? I tried taking some shots at Raffles Marina last night, but results were not very good.

What are you experiences with Night Landscape with this camera??? Kind to share???

Patrick X

[Dennis]

Yeh, Votex sold off his 8400 to move to a DSLR. Anyway I think there are others using the 8400. I believe most like the 8800 because of te long reach.
BTW tried some sample shots out of the windows but just to note that it is quite capable of night shots. I also notice that ISO100 and above gives considerable noise. Care to share what problems you encounter.

Originally Posted by Patrick X Hi Dennis, Got in touch with Vortex, sad to know that he has sold off his Nikon 8400. Are we the only two 'heros' in this forum that are using this camera? I tried taking some shots at Raffles Marina last night, but results were not very good. What are you experiences with Night Landscape with this camera??? Kind to share??? Patrick X

[Dennis]

More info on the on the UR-E14 tube with 52mm filter.
I initially tested with a Hoya 52mm filter and it worked fine.
Was down at the shop to get a better filter. Tested Nikon and B&W both don't work. When switched on the lens will hit the filter.
Still only Hoya will work, seems like Nikon and B&W both have their glass a hair too near to the lens when fitted to the UR-E14.
Be careful if you want to fit a filter over the adaptor, choose wisely.

[Patrick X]

Hi Dennis,

I extracted the below email from a user of Nikon 8400. I have the same problem as her too! Just wondering do you experience this & is there a way to solve it?

Thank you in advance!!!

I recently purchased my first digicam- the Nikon 8400. I held out for the non-slr wide format. I like to shoot indoors without the flash, as it is overbright (perhaps I can change the setting), and delays the shutter that much longer. Just before I depress the shutter all the way, the LCD lights up to an artificial degree, when the actual is considerably darker. This is confusing. Does anyone know why this happens, and how I can work around it?

Patrick X

[vortex]

is it like a hue adjustment which causes that?

Originally Posted by Patrick X Hi Dennis, I extracted the below email from a user of Nikon 8400. I have the same problem as her too! Just wondering do you experience this & is there a way to solve it? Thank you in advance!!! I recently purchased my first digicam- the Nikon 8400. I held out for the non-slr wide format. I like to shoot indoors without the flash, as it is overbright (perhaps I can change the setting), and delays the shutter that much longer. Just before I depress the shutter all the way, the LCD lights up to an artificial degree, when the actual is considerably darker. This is confusing. Does anyone know why this happens, and how I can work around it? Patrick X

[Dennis]

Most likely it is a gain up to show the pic in the LCD, the resultant picture is normally OK. Some will even switch to B&W when there is a gain to show the picture in dark situation.

Originally Posted by Patrick X Hi Dennis, I extracted the below email from a user of Nikon 8400. I have the same problem as her too! Just wondering do you experience this & is there a way to solve it? Thank you in advance!!! I recently purchased my first digicam- the Nikon 8400. I held out for the non-slr wide format. I like to shoot indoors without the flash, as it is overbright (perhaps I can change the setting), and delays the shutter that much longer. Just before I depress the shutter all the way, the LCD lights up to an artificial degree, when the actual is considerably darker. This is confusing. Does anyone know why this happens, and how I can work around it? Patrick X

[Dennis]

Wah in the previous post my assumption was wrong SORRY !!.
8400 don't use gain up in that manner. Fancy owning one and not noticing it. because I remember that I did not ever get a good shot when the LCD shows otherwise. Came back and do a simple check. What I found :-
1) The LCD is showing the correct exposure when you half press to meter the scene, without half press it does not meter correctly hence when you are pointing towards a dark object the exposure suddenly becomes brighter.
2) Don't think you can avoid such situation as long as the metering is done in that manner.
3) You could get the wrong exposure when you switch to manual, i.e. you set a wrong shutter or aperture and the LCD shows the correct metered exposure.
I always use spot metering with AE/AF-L button, therefore whatever I meter with the button it does not change when I press the take the shot.

[Patrick X]

Seems like this is the only thread for the Nikon 8400. Have you tried using the filters (in the first place, any suggestion where I can get them in SG?) from Nikon on your 8400. (see below for details)

http://www.nikon.com.sg/PRODUCT/COOLPIX_Acc.htm

Which one do you recommend?

Anyone else using the Nikon 8400??? Seems like not a very popular camera . . .

Patrick X

[Dennis]

Yes I tried with a 52mm Hoya brand ones with the UR-E14. Seems like only Hoya works, Nikon and B&W don't. Going down to shop today to pick up either a HMC or a slim Pro 1. If you are referring to original 37mm filter than yes it will fit nicely. As to which one I recommend there are not many but you can try their Neutral Colour for protection and if you require than the Polarizing.
If you like me intend to leave the UR-E14 permanently than get 52mm ones.
I got almost everything from TK Foto.

Originally Posted by Patrick X Seems like this is the only thread for the Nikon 8400. Have you tried using the filters (in the first place, any suggestion where I can get them in SG?) from Nikon on your 8400. (see below for details) http://www.nikon.com.sg/PRODUCT/COOLPIX_Acc.htm Which one do you recommend? Anyone else using the Nikon 8400??? Seems like not a very popular camera . . . Patrick X

[andrewlee]

Hey Friends,

I'm digging up this ancient thread because I recently purchased an 8400 and am really pleased with it.

But now, I'd like to get a wideangle converter WC-E75 with adaptor tube for the 8400. Can anyone advise me on where I can find one? Seems like no more stores carrying it.

Or maybe someone has one to let go?

many thanks in advance.

[Dennis]

Have not come across any shop locally that still carry the adaptor and lens now.
You may want to consider Adorama or B&H

Alternatively can wait for Ricoh GX100 with their adaptor and wide angle lens. Hehehe

Originally Posted by andrewlee Hey Friends, I'm digging up this ancient thread because I recently purchased an 8400 and am really pleased with it. But now, I'd like to get a wideangle converter WC-E75 with adaptor tube for the 8400. Can anyone advise me on where I can find one? Seems like no more stores carrying it. Or maybe someone has one to let go? many thanks in advance.