Nikon: Two new L-series digicams By
Michael R. Tomkins, The Imaging Resource
(Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 23:01 EST)
The Nikon Coolpix L22 and Nikon Coolpix L110 are the latest compact digital cameras for the company's Coolpix L-series.
The sensor in the Coolpix L22 yields an effective resolution of twelve megapixels, and sits behind a 3.6x optical zoom lens with a tight 38mm wide angle. The Coolpix L22 doesn't include any form of mechanical image stabilization, instead relying on software techniques to combat blur from camera shake. The Nikon L22 provides a 3.0-inch LCD on which to frame and review images and movies. Data is stored on SD or SDHC cards, or in 19MB of built in memory. Power for the L22 comes courtesy of two AA batteries, with alkaline disposables in the product bundle. The Nikon Coolpix L22 also offers USB 2.0 High Speed data connectivity. The Coolpix L22 goes on sale in the USA from February 2010, priced at around $130. For more details, read our Nikon Coolpix L22 preview. Nikon Coolpix L22 | | General | Camera Type | Compact | Manufacturer | Nikon | Model Number | L22 | Dimensions | 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.1 in. (98 x 61 x 28 mm) | Weight | 6.5 oz (183 g) | Planned Price | $130 | Planned Availability | February 2010 | Image Capture | Sensor Type | CCD 1/2.3" (approx. 0.43 in. diagonal) 12.39 megapixels (total) 12.00 megapixels (effective) | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | Image Dimensions | 4000 x 3000 (12.0 megapixels) 3968 x 2232 (8.9 megapixels) 3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels) 2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels) 0.3 megapixels
| Image Preview / Review | Viewfinder | No | LCD | 3.0 in. diagonal 230,000 dots (approx. 77,000 pixels) | Lens | Lens Type | Nikkor lens 3.6x optical zoom | Focal Length | 6.7 - 24.0mm (actual) 38 - 136mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/3.1 (wide) / f/6.7 (tele) - ??? | Focusing System | Contrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto Has AF assist lamp | Focusing Range | Normal: 12" - infinity (30 cm - infinity) Macro: 2.0" - 4,082" (5 cm - 10,000 cm) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto (80 - 1600) | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | White Balance | Image Sensor - Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash | I ternal Flash | Modes: Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync. | Creative | Scene Modes | Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD), Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist | Digital Zoom | Up to 4x | Self Timer | Yes, 10 seconds | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC including SDHC, Built-in | File System | FAT16, FAT32, complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) | Connectivity | Computer | USB 1.1 | Power | Battery Type | Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | 2 x AA | Product Bundle | Software | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM | Battery / Charger | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable battery | Flash Memory | 19.0MB Internal | Other | Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant | Yes | PictBridge Compliant | Yes | Internal Microphone | Yes | Internal Speaker | Yes | Tripod Mount | Yes | Remote Control | No | Notes | In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, Smile Mode, Blink Warning. Available in black, red, blue and champagne silver. | More Photos | | | The sensor in the Coolpix L110 also yields an effective resolution of twelve megapixels, but sits behind a 15x optical zoom lens with a useful 28mm wide angle. Importantly, given the reach of the zoom lens, the Coolpix L110 does include true mechanical image stabilization. The Nikon L110 also provides high-res 3.0-inch LCD on which to frame and review images and movies. Data is stored on SD or SDHC cards, or in 43MB of built in memory. Power for the L110 comes courtesy of four AA batteries, with Lithium disposables in the product bundle. The Nikon Coolpix L110 also offers USB 2.0 High Speed data connectivity. The Coolpix L110 goes on sale in the USA from February 2010, priced at around $280. For more details, read our Nikon Coolpix L110 preview. Nikon Coolpix L110 | | General | Camera Type | Mid-Sized | Manufacturer | Nikon | Model Number | L110 | Dimensions | 4.3 x 2.9 x 3.1 in. (109 x 74 x 78 mm) | Weight | 14.3 oz (406 g) | Planned Price | $280 | Planned Availability | February 2010 | Image Capture | Sensor Type | CCD 1/2.3" (approx. 0.43 in. diagonal) 12.39 megapixels (total) 12.10 megapixels (effective) | Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | Image Dimensions | 4000 x 3000 (12.0 megapixels) 3968 x 2232 (8.9 megapixels) 3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels) 2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1920 x 1080 (2.1 megapixels) 1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
| Image Preview / Review | Viewfinder | No | LCD | 3.0 in. diagonal 460,000 dots (approx. 153,000 pixels) | Lens | Lens Type | Nikkor 15x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | Yes | Focal Length | 5.0 - 75.0mm (actual) 28 - 420mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/3.5 (Wide) to f/5.4 (Tele) | Focusing System | Contrast detection w/ face detection and touch AF Has AF assist lamp | Focusing Range | Normal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity) Macro: 0.4" - 4,082" (1 cm - 10,000 cm) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto (80 - 800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (* 3MP or smaller) | Shutter Speed | 2 - 1/4000 second | Exposure Modes | Program | Metering Modes | 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (with 2x digital zoom), spot (digital zoom 2x or more) | Creative | Digital Zoom | Up to 4x | Movie Format | .MOV (H.264) with audio | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC including SDHC, Built-in | File System | FAT16, FAT32 | Connectivity | Computer | USB 2.0 High Speed | Power | Battery Type | Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | 4 x AA | Product Bundle | Software | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM | Battery / Charger | 4 x AA Alkaline disposables battery | Flash Memory | 43.0MB Internal | Other | Internal Microphone | Yes | Internal Speaker | Yes | Tripod Mount | Yes | Remote Control | No | Notes | CCD-Shift VR Image Stabilization, Motion Detection, Best Shot Selector (BSS), In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, Smile Mode, Blink Proof. Available in black or red. | More Photos | | |
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Original Source Press Release:
Super Zoom And Stunning Photos Are Within Reach With Nikon's New "L" Series Coolpix Digital Cameras The COOLPIX L110 Boasts 15x Zoom and HD Movie Capability, While the COOLPIX L22 Digital Camera Offers Big Features at a Small Price MELVILLE, NY. (Feb. 2, 2010) – Nikon Inc. today introduced two new COOLPIX compact digital cameras to its Life-Series line, which provide consumers an easy and fun way to enjoy snapping and sharing digital images. While the L110 digital camera affords users the ability to get close to all of life’s moments with its powerful zoom lens, the compact design and ease of use of the L22 makes it the go-anywhere, anytime digital camera for any occasion. The L-series point-and-shoot digital cameras define simplicity and value, ready to capture life’s precious moments with stunning quality and clarity with the aid of Nikon technologies such as the Smart Portrait System, Scene Auto Selector and legendary NIKKOR Optics. "These new additions to the COOLPIX L-series continue the tradition of empowering consumers to enjoy photography with cameras that are easy to use, with features that make taking great photos an enjoyable experience for the whole family," said Bo Kajiwara, director of marketing, Nikon Inc. Both of these new Life series cameras help make flattering portraits of friends and family easy with the Smart Portrait System, which integrates the following advanced features: - In-Camera Red-Eye Fix TM automatically fixes most instances of red-eye
- Enhanced Face-Priority AF can detect up to 12 faces from a variety of angles
- Smile Mode automatically detects when your subject smiles and releases the shutter
- Blink Warning notifies the user when a subject has blinked in a photo
The COOLPIX L110 Digital Camera The L110 digital camera achieves its versatility through a 15x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR lens. Covering a wide 28mm to 420mm super-telephoto focal range, the lens can readily handle everything from action shots at the kid’s soccer game to stunning landscapes from the family vacation. The 12.1-megapixel COOLPIX L110 features a large, bright 3.0-inch high-resolution (460,000-dot) LCD for easy composition, viewing, and sharing of images; while a new High Definition (HD) 720p movie mode features a built-in stereo microphone, and a dedicated movie selector button that makes it simple to switch from capturing stills to recording HD movies. In addition, the COOLPIX L110 digital camera features the ability to utilize the optical zoom and auto focus operations during video capture to make focusing and staying with the action simple and easy. For example, when photographing or capturing video clips of fast moving pets or children, users will be able to retain focus and easily keep the subject within the frame. Additionally, consumers will not miss the action with Sport Continuous Mode, which captures images at a blazing 11.1 frames per second (3 MP resolution). Additionally, a 5-way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization System helps to reduce camera shake in the following ways, helping to banish blurry photos in low light or shooting while handheld: The COOLPIX L110 includes four AA Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries, allowing 840 shots or seven hours of video. The new L110 camera will be available beginning February 2010 and will reta il for $279.95* MRSP and will be offered in black or red. The COOLPIX L22 Digital Camera The new L22 digital camera has popular camera features, including a large LCD screen, Auto Scene Selector and AA battery convenience, at an affordable price point. The new L22 is compact and easy to use, and the ideal camera for consumers who will not compromise on performance when looking to capture life’s memories at an affordable price. The 12-megapixel L22 features a 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens for creative compositional freedom, an incredibly bright 3.0-inch LCD screen for sharing and composing images and VR electronic image stabilization to help end blurry photos due to low light or camera shake. The new L22 will be available beginning February 2010 and will retail for $129.95* MSRP in a choice of colors, including black, red, blue and champagne silver. For more information about the new L-Series COOLPIX cameras, as well as the full line of COOLPIX products, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. *Estimated selling price listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time. # # # |
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