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Nikon's Coolpix L22 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. 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
Nikon's Coolpix L22 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeCompact
ManufacturerNikon
Model NumberL22
Dimensions3.8 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.
(98 x 61 x 28 mm)
Weight6.5 oz (183 g)
Planned Price$130
Planned AvailabilityFebruary 2010
Image Capture
Sensor TypeCCD
1/2.3" (approx. 0.43 in. diagonal)
12.39 megapixels (total)
12.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio4:3, 16:9
Image Dimensions4000 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
ViewfinderNo
LCD3.0 in. diagonal
230,000 dots (approx. 77,000 pixels)
Lens
Lens TypeNikkor lens
3.6x optical zoom
Focal Length6.7 - 24.0mm (actual)
38 - 136mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/3.1 (wide) / f/6.7 (tele) - ???
Focusing SystemContrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto
Has AF assist lamp
Focusing RangeNormal: 12" - infinity (30 cm - infinity)
Macro: 2.0" - 4,082" (5 cm - 10,000 cm)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto (80 - 1600)
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
I ternal FlashModes: Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync.
Creative
Scene ModesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD), Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist
Digital ZoomUp to 4x
Self TimerYes, 10 seconds
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC including SDHC, Built-in
File SystemFAT16, FAT32, complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
Connectivity
ComputerUSB 1.1
Power
Battery TypeAlkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor2 x AA
Product Bundle
SoftwareNikon Software Suite CD-ROM
Battery / Charger2 x AA Alkaline disposable battery
Flash Memory19.0MB Internal
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliantYes
PictBridge CompliantYes
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
NotesIn-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, Smile Mode, Blink Warning. Available in black, red, blue and champagne silver.
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Nikon's Coolpix L22 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Click for a bigger picture!

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
Nikon's Coolpix L110 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeMid-Sized
ManufacturerNikon
Model NumberL110
Dimensions4.3 x 2.9 x 3.1 in.
(109 x 74 x 78 mm)
Weight14.3 oz (406 g)
Planned Price$280
Planned AvailabilityFebruary 2010
Image Capture
Sensor TypeCCD
1/2.3" (approx. 0.43 in. diagonal)
12.39 megapixels (total)
12.10 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio4:3, 16:9
Image Dimensions4000 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
ViewfinderNo
LCD3.0 in. diagonal
460,000 dots (approx. 153,000 pixels)
Lens
Lens TypeNikkor
15x optical zoom
Image StabilizationYes
Focal Length5.0 - 75.0mm (actual)
28 - 420mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/3.5 (Wide) to f/5.4 (Tele)
Focusing SystemContrast detection w/ face detection and touch AF
Has AF assist lamp
Focusing RangeNormal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity)
Macro: 0.4" - 4,082" (1 cm - 10,000 cm)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto (80 - 800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (* 3MP or smaller)
Shutter Speed2 - 1/4000 second
Exposure ModesProgram
Metering Modes256-segment matrix, center-weighted (with 2x digital zoom), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)
Creative
Digital ZoomUp to 4x
Movie Format.MOV (H.264) with audio
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC including SDHC, Built-in
File SystemFAT16, FAT32
Connectivity
ComputerUSB 2.0 High Speed
Power
Battery TypeAlkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor4 x AA
Product Bundle
SoftwareNikon Software Suite CD-ROM
Battery / Charger4 x AA Alkaline disposables battery
Flash Memory43.0MB Internal
Other
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
NotesCCD-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.
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Nikon's Coolpix L110 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Click for a bigger picture!

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:

  • Optical VR Image Stabilization by image sensor shift compensates for the effects of camera shake, producing clearer, sharper results in lower lighting or unsteady conditions
  • Hybrid VR Image Stabilization combines both sensor shift VR and Electronic VR
  • Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement
  • High ISO 6400 capability creates opportunities to take sharper, natural-looking photos in lower light conditions
  • Nikon’s original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the user presses the shutter and saves the sharpest image

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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