Nikon D3400 price, specs updates: Features always-on Bluetooth Low Energy connection
Nikon has announced its newest entry-level DLSR, the D3400. It is said to be the successor of the D3300 that was released back in 2014. Although it's said that the D3400 isn't that different from its predecessor, there is one highlight feature that many will appreciate.
The Nikon D3400 boasts an always-on Bluetooth Low Energy connection. It's a specific feature that lets users automatically transfer images to their smartphones without the need of a Wi-Fi connection.
The technology is brought by the company's Snapbridge software which was first introduced in the D500. Aside from the Bluetooth technology, the D3400 is said to be equipped with a fresh line of dedicated lenses. It will be getting the AF-P DX Nikkor which is claimed by the Japan-based corporation to be a quiet motor that is helpful for users who regularly shoot videos.
The camera also comes with a sensor update. The resolution is the same with the D3300, but the new sensor now has no low-pass filter, delivering sharper photos. There's also a battery upgrade wherein the D3400 expanded to 1,200 shots from 700. The battery used is still the same, though.
It's noted that the new DSLR is lighter compared to the previous model. However, it still carries the same 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 4 image processor. It will also flaunt an ISO range of 25,600, and it is able to fire off images at up to 5 frames per second.
The new Nikon camera, which is coming in black or red, has a quiet-focusing 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens. It will sport the same body features which include a non-touch 3-inch rear LCD, an optical pentamirror viewfinder, a svelte form factor, and JPG and 12-bit Raw image capture.
The Nikon D3400 is offered at a standard package price of $999.95 and will be available for sale starting next month. The specific date for its release has not been announced, but it's expected to come early September.
