Nikon COOLPIX 5400 Specifications

Built-in Speedlight

Command dial for
selecting modes and
setting values

FUNC. button

Power switch

Mode dial

for direct access to
major functions

Accessory shoe

for external Speedlight

Exposure compensation/ Voice memo button

Flash mode button

Shutter release button

Photocell for external Speedlight

Lens

Viewfinder with

diopter adjustment dial

Zoom button

AE/AF-L button

Advanced TFT-LCD monitor
for high visibility in daylight

Quick review/
Small picture button

Menu button

MONITOR button

Multi selector featuring
[ ] (enter) button

DC-in connector

Focus mode/Manual focus/
Self-timer/Delete button

A/V out connector

Speaker

180˚

Built-in microphone for voice

memo and movie recording

270˚

Memory card slot cover

■ Fast, accurate Five-Area Multi Autofocus operable via Multi selector for easier photo composition

■ Fast shutter speed of 1/4000 second (available in all exposure modes) and max. 10 min. Long-time exposure modes (Bulb and Time)

■ Noise Reduction mode for long-time exposures

■ Saturation control (5 steps and B&W) for in-camera color control

■ 5 shot buffer mode retains the last 5 shots to ensure that an unexpected or fleeting moment won’t be missed

■ Movie with audio — select TV movie mode (VGA, 640 x 480 pixels) or Small movie mode (QVGA, 320 x 240 pixels)

■ Time-lapse moviemode enables creation of Motion JPEG sequences to capture slow-moving or long-duration events

■ Rear-Curtain Sync for creative flash photography and Repeating Flash function for stroboscopic image capture

■ Accessory shoe to accommodate attachment of external Nikon SB-series Speedlights

■ Vari-angle highly transmissible advanced TFT-LCD monitor for greater visibility even in daylight

■ Tough, lightweight magnesium alloy body featuring highly ergonomic design

■ Extended battery life of approx. 110 min. with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1

■ Superior system versatility, featuring compatibility with a wide range of COOLPIX converter lenses

(Fisheye/Wideangle/Telephoto) and other accessories

Integrated Photographic Excellence

28mm Wideangle 4xZoom-Nikkor ED Lens (35mm [135] equiv.)/5.1Effective Megapixels/15Scene Modes/Vari-angle LCD

Nikon Digital Camera COOLPIX 5400 Specifications

Type of camera Digital camera E5400

Effective pixels 5.1 million

CCD 1/1.8-inch-type (total pixels: 5.26 million)

Image size 5M (2,592 x 1,944), 2M (1,600 x 1,200), 1M (1,280 x 960),

PC (1,024 x 768), TV (640 x 480), 3:2 (2,592 x 1,728) selectable

Lens 4x Zoom-Nikkor; 5.8-24mm [35mm (135) format equivalent to

28-116mm] f/2.8-4.6 with macro; 9 elements in 8 groups (one ED
lens and two aspherical lenses are used); all elements are made of
environmentally friendly glass; Nikon Super Integrated Coating
(SIC) applied

Digital zoom Up to 4x

Autofocus Contrast-detect TTL AF;

5-area Multi AF or Spot AF selectable

Focus modes 1) Continuous AF mode (when using LCD monitor),

2) Single AF (when not using LCD monitor and/or selectable from
shooting menu),

3) Manual Focus (from 1cm [0.4 in.] to infinity [∞] with focus
confirmation indication)

Focus range 50cm (19.7 in.) to infinity (∞);

1cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (∞) in Macro mode

Optical viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder; Diopter adjustment: -3 ~ +1m

-1

LCD monitor 1.5-inch type, 134,000-dot highly transmissible advanced TFT-LCD

(white LED backlight); brightness/hue adjustment;
frame coverage: approx. 97% (Through, Freeze), 100% (Play)

Storage System: Exif 2.2 file (uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG)

Design rule for camera file system (DCF), Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF), QuickTime Motion JPEG (Movie, Audio)
Media: CF Card Type I/II, 512MB/1GB Microdrive™ Card

Number of frames with 16MB/32MB CF Card (approx.)

Image size

5M 2M 1M PC TV 3:2

Image quality

HI 1/2----1/2
FINE 6/12 16/32 24/48 37/74 86/172 7/14
NORMAL 12/24 31/62 47/94 69/138 144/288 14/28
BASIC 24/48 59/108 86/172 121/242 229/458 27/54

Shooting modes AUTO, SCENE, P, S, A, M, MOVIE

Scene modes Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape,

Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up,
Copy, Back Light, Sports, Panorama Assist, and Dawn/Dusk

User setting 1) White balance, 2) (Exposure) Metering, 3) Continuous (Shooting),

4) Best Shot Selector (BSS/AE-BSS), 5) Image adjustment
(Auto/Normal/More Contrast/Less Contrast), 6) Saturation control
(-2 ~ +2/Black & White), 7) User setting (two combinations of mode
setting can be memorized in #1-#2), 8) Image quality/size,

9) Sensitivity, 10) Image sharpening, 11) Lens, 12) Exposure options
(AE Lock, Maximum Bulb/Time duration), 13) Focus options,

14) Zoom options, 15) Speedlight options, 16) Auto bracketing,

17) Noise reduction, 18) Reset, 19) My menu, 20) CF Card Format

Capture modes 1) Single, 2) Continuous H (3 fps; up to 7 frames),

3) Continuous L (1.5 fps; up to 18 frames),

4) Multi-shot 16 (consecutive 16 frames at 2 fps),

5) Ultra HS (high-speed) (QVGA-size images; 30 fps; number of
frames selectable, up to 100 frames),

6) 5 shot buffer (1.5 fps),

7) Movie with audio: TV movie mode (VGA-size images, 640 x 480
pixels) at 15 fps; up to 70 seconds, or Small movie mode (QVGA-size
images, 320 x 240 pixels) at 15 fps; up to 180 seconds are selectable,

8) Time-lapse movie mode

Exposure metering 4-mode TTL metering: 1) 256-segment Matrix [ ],

2) Center-Weighted [ ], 3) Spot [ ], 4) AF Spot [ ]

Exposure control 1) Programmed Auto with Flexible Program [P], 2) Shutter-Priority

Auto [S], 3) Aperture-Priority Auto [A], 4) Manual [M];
Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps); Auto Exposure
Bracketing (3 or 5 frames within ±2 EV);
AE-BSS (three modes: Highlight, Shadow, Histogram)

Exposure range EV -1.0 ~ +18 (W), EV +0.5 ~ +18 (T)

Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter;

1/4,000 (with minimum aperture) to 1 s in AUTO [ ] mode and
Programmed Auto [P]; 1/4,000 to 8 s in Shutter-Priority Auto [S]
and Aperture-Priority Auto [A], 1/4,000 to 8 s and Bulb/Time
(up to 10 minutes) in Manual [M], 1/8,000 to 1/30 s in Ultra HS
(high-speed) mode

Aperture 6-blade iris diaphragm; 10 steps in 1/3 EV increments

Sensitivity (approx.) ISO 50 equivalent; 100, 200, 400, and Auto (can be controlled in

any exposure mode)

White balance 1) Matrix Auto White Balance with TTL control, 2) 6-mode Manual

with fine tuning (Daylight/Incandescent/Fluorescent/Cloudy/
Speedlight/Shade), 3) Preset, 4) White Balance Bracketing

Self-timer 10 or 3 second duration

Built-in Speedlight Shooting range: approx. 0.5-4.5m (1.6-14.8 ft.) (W),

approx. 0.5-2.8m (1.6-9.2 ft.) (T)
Flash modes: 1) Auto Flash, 2) Flash Cancel 3) Red Eye Reduction

4) Anytime Flash, 5) Night Portrait (Slow Sync. Flash),

6) Rear-Curtain Sync; Repeating Flash

Accessory shoe Standard ISO 518; lock pin provided prevents Nikon Speedlight from

slipping off

External Speedlight Hotshoe connects to external Nikon Speedlight SB-800/600/27*/

23*/22s; built-in Speedlight can be canceled when using
external Speedlight(s)

Playback menu options 1) 1 frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) Slide show, 4) Movie

with audio, 5) Enlarged playback (up to 6x); Shooting information;
Histogram indication and highlight point display; Hide and protect
attributes can be set to each image; Focus confirmation indication

Interface USB interface

I/O terminal Power input; Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable);

Digital terminal (USB/Remote Cord)

Supported languages German/English/French/Japanese/Spanish selectable in menu

display

Power requirements One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1 (included), One 6V

2CR5/DL245 lithium battery (optional), AC Adapter (optional)

Battery life Approx. 110 min. when using LCD monitor and EN-EL1 battery at

normal temperature (20˚C [68˚F])

Dimensions (W x H x D) 108 x 73 x 69mm (4.3 x 2.9 x 2.7 in.)

Weight Approx. 320g (11.3 oz.) (without battery and storage media)

Accessories included** Lens Cap, Camera Strap, AV Cable, 16MB CompactFlash™ Card,

USB Cable UC-E1, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, Battery
Charger MH-53, Nikon View CD-ROM

Optional accessories Fisheye Converter FC-E9, Wideangle Converter WC-E80, Telephoto

Converter TC-E15ED, Slide Copy Adapter ES-E28***, Step-Down Ring
Lens Adapter UR-E9, UR-E10 and UR-E11, Lens Hood HN-CP10, AC
Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21, AC Adapter EH-53, Car Battery
Charger (12V DC in) MH-53C, Remote Cord MC-EU1, Soft Case CS-CP16,
Digital Photo Storage Viewer COOLWALKER MSV-01

* Set "Speedlight contrl" to "Auto" or "Internal off" when using an SB-27 or SB-23
** Standard accessories may differ by country or area
*** Recommended for use with 1.1x digital zoom or higher

Macintosh OS Mac®OS 9.0 - 9.2 (only built-in USB ports supported),

Mac

®

OS X (10.1.3 or later)

Models iMac™, iMac™ DV, Power Macintosh

®

G3 (Blue & White), Power Mac™ G4 or

later; iBook™, PowerBook

®

G3 or later (only built-in USB ports supported)

RAM 64MB or more recommended

Hard disk 60MB required for installation, with additional amount equivalent to twice the

capacity of the camera memory card plus 10MB required when Nikon View is running

Display 800 x 600 with 16-bit colors (full color recommended)

Others CD-ROM drive required for installation

Windows OS Windows

®

98SE, Windows®Me, Windows®2000 Professional,

Windows

®

XP Home Edition, Windows®XP Professional pre-installed model

Models Only models with built-in USB ports supported

CPU Pentium

®

300MHz or faster

RAM 64MB or more recommended

Hard disk 60MB required for installation, with additional amount equivalent to twice the

capacity of the camera memory card plus 10MB required when Nikon View is running

Display 800 x 600 with 16-bit colors (full color recommended)

Others CD-ROM drive required for installation

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Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

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CompactFlash™is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. ●Microdrive™is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries. ●Products and brand

names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Images on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated.

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part
of the manufacturer. February 2005.

© 2003-2005 NIKON CORPORATION

Nikon View System Requirements

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Magnificent Image Quality is in your hands Comprehensive Creative Control is at your fingertips

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As you would expect from a Nikon, the camera
features a professional-quality 4x Zoom-Nikkor
lens offering a 28-116mm (35mm [135] equivalent)
zoom range, allowing you to capture breathtaking
landscapes or in close quarters at wideangle, as
well as stunningly detailed portraits and closeups
at the telephoto setting. The Nikkor lens incorpo­rates an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass ele­ment to minimize chromatic aberration, and two
aspherical lens elements that maximize optical
performance throughout the entire zoom range,
resulting in crisp, clear images.

The COOLPIX 5400 uses the resolving power of 5.1
effective megapixels to offer ultrahigh resolu­tion of 2,592 x 1,944 pixels, making possible
exceptionally detailed prints as large as A3 (297 x
420mm) size.

Image quality is Nikon’s heritage and your advan­tage. The renowned ability of Nikon COOLPIX digi­tal cameras to capture an extremely broad range
of tones incorporating nature’s softest hues and
most vibrant colors is delivered to an even higher
standard in the COOLPIX 5400. The camera pro­vides highly accurate reproduction of the most pre­cise gradations and details all thanks to our highly
advanced image processing technology. Features
such as Nikon’s exclusive 256-segment Matrix
Metering, capable of delivering optimal exposures
in the most challenging lighting environments, and
Matrix Auto White Balance, which neutralizes
unwanted color created by various ambient light
sources, allow the COOLPIX 5400 to preserve
image color and tone in its original beauty and
brilliance.

The camera employs Nikon’s Five-Area Multi
Autofocus, which allows easy selection of any of
the five focus areas using the Multi selector. For
professional-grade convenience, Manual focus
mode is also available. The focus confirmation indi-

cation allows you to check the focus in the LCD
monitor. Nikon users expect the best in focus capa­bility, and that’s exactly what the COOLPIX 5400
offers. Enjoy incredibly precise focusing, from infini­ty down to an amazing 1cm (0.4 in.) from the sub­ject in Macro mode.

Our professional customers demand ease of use
under all conditions. The COOLPIX 5400 sports the
new Mode dial, which allows direct selection of
exposure modes, movie mode, white balance, ISO
sensitivity, image size, playback mode and other cam­era settings. The Mode dial is the ideal complement
to the Command dial and the Multi selector, greatly
simplifying camera setting and allowing you to con­centrate on shooting.

P, S, A, M Exposure modes

The COOLPIX 5400 incorporates four exposure
modes: Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority
Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A] and Manual
[M] combine to give you the greatest degree of
creative control possible.

AUTO & 15 Scene Modes

Select AUTO ( ) mode to have all camera
settings performed automatically, enabling point­and-shoot operation. For optimum results in a vari­ety of shooting situations, the 15 Scene Modes
available with the COOLPIX 5400 automatically
adjust the exposure, focus, flash, contrast, sensi­tivity, white balance and other characteristics to
the appropriate values for the scene you wish to
capture.

15 Scene Modes

Movie with audio

The COOLPIX 5400 lets you record movie clips with
audio. There are two modes to choose from — TV
movie mode (VGA, 640 x 480 pixels*, max. 70 sec­onds) and Small movie mode
(QVGA, 320 x 240 pixels,
max. 180 seconds).

*Vertical interpolation is employed.

Time-lapse movie mode

The camera captures images
of up to 2,592 x 1,944 pixels
at fixed intervals of 30 sec-

onds, or 1, 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes, then converts
them to a Motion JPEG stream before storing them.
Movies are played back at a rate of 30 fps. (An 8
second Motion JPEG, for example can be made by
setting the shutter release interval to 30 seconds
and capturing images over a 2-hour period.)

The COOLPIX 5400, in addition to automatic meas­urement and neutralization of unwanted color from
ambient lighting, offers six preset choices for more
creative control of white balance: Daylight,

Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy,
Speedlight and Shade. White Balance
Bracketing automatically captures images at

three different white balance
settings with a single release of the shutter, which
is helpful when shooting a scene that is lit by a
mixture of light sources, and affords you increased
control when editing.

Nikon’s exclusive Best Shot Selector (BSS)
automatically selects the "sharpest" from a series
of consecutive shots — most valuable during
macro or telephoto shooting.

Taking this popular function even further, our latest
innovation, AE-BSS, automatically selects the
image with the best relative
exposure from a series of five consecutive shots by
analyzing the tonal range and
gradation of each image. There are three modes
available: Highlight mode (accentuates details in
bright portions of scene); Shadow mode (brings
out details in dark portions of scene); and
Histogram mode (most suitable for post-capture
manipulation).

High-resolution CCDs for detailed
images

Nikon’s advanced image processing
technology

High-performance wideangle 4x
Zoom-Nikkor lens

ED glassAspherical lens

CCD

Fast, accurate autofocus

Ergonomic innovations enhance ease
of use

Shooting modes

Portrait

Sunset

Copy

Party/Indoor

Night Landscape

Back Light

Night Portrait

Museum

Panorama Assist

Beach/Snow

Fireworks Show

Sports

Landscape

Close Up

Dawn/Dusk

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White Balance Control

Best Shot Selector (BSS/AE-BSS)

For enhanced consecutive shooting capability,
the COOLPIX 5400 incorporates a high-capacity
buffer memory of 64MB, capable of capturing as
many as 7 full-size images at up to 3 fps in
Continuous H (High) mode.

If you know that something is going to happen but
are unsure as to when, then set the camera to 5
shot buffer mode and hold down the shutter
release button.
When the moment you want to capture has just
occurred, take your finger off the shutter release
button and the last five pictures will be saved to
the memory card.

The camera’s intelligent built-in Speedlight, which
fires automatically when ambient light is insuffi­cient, features six flash modes —
including one which is new to the
COOLPIX lineup. Rear-Curtain Sync
opens the shutter and fires the flash
just before it closes, turning available
light into a radiant stream that follows
the flash-illuminated subject.
Repeating Flash, also making
its first appearance in the
COOLPIX lineup, delivers a strobe
effect, firing the flash continu­ously at preselected intervals.

Attachment of an external Nikon SB-series
Speedlight to the camera’s accessory shoe opens
up possibilities for even more powerful, high-quali­ty and multiple-flash photography.

The COOLPIX 5400 is compatible with a great many
quality accessories, including the Wideangle
Converter, the Telephoto Converter, and the
newly developed Fisheye Converter. There’s also
the Remote Cord, which enables remote control
of shutter release and zoom, and a variety of

Nikon SB-series
Speedlights for expand-

ed flash capability. A
Lens Hood, to which a
lens filter (77mm dia.) can
be attached, is also avail­able.

■ A brief Voice Memo can be annotated for sim-

ple image management

■ Custom menu function allows you to create

your own menu

■ Move image lets you move recorded files

between folders, simplifying in-camera file man­agement

■ Tough, lightweight

magnesium alloy body

featuring highly ergonom­ic design

High-speed continuous shooting

5 shot buffer mode

Speedlight system

System versatility

More valuable, innovative features

Nikon View Software

Nikon View is a comprehensive digital imaging software
package designed for efficient and enjoyable workflow by
professionals, yet easy to use for hobbyists and adaptable
enough for commercial and industrial applications.

Image transfer

Simply install the software in your computer, and it auto­matically launches any time you connect your COOLPIX
5400 to your computer using the supplied USB cable, or
insert a CF memory card in a card reader (not supplied).

Archiving and browsing

Creating and maintaining a digital archive is made easier
with Nikon View’s searching and tagging functions.
Browsing through your images is also easy, as you can
display them in thumbnail form and choose one to view.
Nikon Viewer allows you to see an enlarged version of
one image at a time, and also displays detailed camera
information.

Editing and retouching

Nikon View turns your work area into a digital darkroom.
You can make color and contrast adjustments necessary
for images captured under less-than-ideal conditions, and
change the image size to cut out an unwanted back­ground. Nikon View is packed with easily accessible cre­ative controls like Red-Eye correction that automatically
eliminates unwanted red-eye effect in a subject.
Organized images can be dragged and dropped from
Nikon View to other applications or automatically sent to
popular image retouching programs like Adobe Photoshop.

Applications

Images can easily and quickly be e-mailed to family and
friends. You can also print out images on your own color
printer, and enjoy the benefits of multiple layout options,
sizes and the super-high resolution of the COOLPIX 5400.
Another way to share images with friends and family is
the Nikon FotoShare* program. FotoShare enables you to
automatically share up to 20 pictures at a time in seconds.

*Nikon FotoShare may not be available in some regions.

Nikon View Software

System Chart

Highlight mode

Shadow mode

Panorama assist mode

Take multiple images and turn them into a single dramatic panorama using the supplied

Panorama Maker™ software. The above sample was created using four images.

Time-lapse movie mode

With Speedlight
SB-600

With Fisheye Converter
FC-E9

Magnesium alloy body

Mode Consecutive shots/speed

Continuous H (High) Max. 7 images at 3 fps
Continuous L (Low) Max. 18 images at 1.5 fps

Note: Continuous H & L are available at any image size and quality (except HI)

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As digital technology continues to leap forward, some stand by and watch while others take the lead and
shape the future. As one of the few companies capable of mastering and guiding these new developments,
Nikon has challenged the present and realized the future in the form of the new COOLPIX 5400.

The COOLPIX 5400’s 5.1 effective megapixels deliver outstanding image quality. But the true beau­ty of this digital compact is found in the carefully selected suite of advanced photographic functions, fea­tures and capabilities that are the trademark of Nikon digital imaging products. The COOLPIX 5400 has
been designed to help you to capture all of the images you see around you and those you’ve yet to imagine
— faithfully, in luminous color and striking clarity and detail. The camerahas been c on c ei v ed to se r ve th e
fundamental aspiration of digital photography — to capture your unique vision of the world and deliver it
faithfully into the vast creative arena of digital imaging.

Grab a COOLPIX 5400 and prepare your senses for the journey of a lifetime.

Our technological innovation is your

new photographic sensation.

■ 5.1 effective megapixels

■ High-quality 4x wideangle Zoom-Nikkor ED lens with focal range of 28-116mm (35mm [135] format equiv.) and

4x digital zoom

■ Nikon’s updated, advanced image-processing algorithm on the system LSI for clear, crisp, color-accurate images

■ Continuous shooting of up to 7 full-size (2,592 x 1,944-pixel) pictures at 3 frames per second (fps)

■ Simplified ergonomics with new Mode dial, Command dial and center-click Multi selector offering intuitive,

professional-grade operability

■ Quick response: instant startup, reduced shutter release time lag and fast image processing

■ 15 versatile preset Scene Modes

■ Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A] and Manual [M] exposure control modes

■ Stunning Macro shooting capability as close as 1cm (0.4 in.) supported by convenient Best Shot Selector (BSS) function

■ AE-BSS (Auto Exposure-BSS) for automatic selection of the best relative exposure — choose from Highlight mode,

Shadow mode and Histogram mode

■ Nikon’s exclusive 256-segment Matrix Metering, complemented by Center-Weighted, Spot and Spot AF metering

Filters

(77mm dia.)

TV*

AC Adapter

Lens Hood

HN-CP10

EH-53

Fisheye Converter

FC-E9 (0.2x)

Step-Down Ring

Lens Adapter UR-E10

AV Cable

Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL1

AC Adapter/Battery Charger

EH-21

Wideangle Converter

WC-E80 (0.8x)

Battery Charger

MH-53

Step-Down Ring

Lens Adapter UR-E9

Car Battery Charger (12V DC in)

Telephoto Converter

TC-E15ED (Approx. 1.5x)

6V 2CR5/DL245

Lithium Battery x 1*

MH-53C

Step-Down Ring

Lens Adapter UR-E11

CompactFlash

Type I

CF Card Type II/

Microdrive

Nikon SB-series
Speedlight

Printer*

PC*

Other accessories

–Soft Case CS-CP16
–Camera Strap
–Lens Cap, etc.

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* Non-Nikon products

TM

Card

TM

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Slide Copy Adapter

ES-E28

PC Card Adapter

EC-AD1

COOLWALKER MSV-01

PC Card Adapter for

CF Card Type II*

USB Cable UC-E1

Remote Cord MC-EU1

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