Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.8 x 3.1 inches ; 12.6 ounces
- Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B001PK8FHE
- Item model number: L100
By : Nikon
Price : $399.00
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Expand your range with Nikon’s Coolpix L100, with ten. beneficial megapixels with an amazing 15x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens for gorgeous prints as massive as 16x20 inches. The camera’s vivid, 3.-inch high-resolution LCD lets you compose and share your images with family members and associates. And with Nikon’s new four Way VR Image Stabilization takes outstanding photographs, incredibly quick. Nikon’s New Wise Portrait Technique, which automatically detects your subjects face, takes a image when they smile and warns you if they blinked.
Coolpix L100 Highlights ten.-megapixel resolution for beautiful prints as huge as 20 x 30 inches Extraordinary 15x optical wide-angle (28-420mm) Zoom-Nikkor glass lens provides exceptional pictures all through the zoom range 3.-inch LCD and Electronic Viewfinder makes it simple and easy to compose and share your photos with friends and family members New EXPEED image processor ensures high-good quality photos with spectacular color and sharpness 4-Way VR Image Stabilization- Nikon’s Optical VR image stabilization compensated for the effects of camera shake by moving the image sensor
- Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for cameras hake and topic motion
- High ISO up to 3200 capability assists give you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing quickly-moving subjects. ISO 3200 is accessible at 3MP or lower resolution
- Nikon’s original Perfect Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to ten shots even though the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You could possibly never see red-eye again
- Face-Priority AF - Nikon’s face-obtaining technologies that automatically focuses on faces
- Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when your topic smiles
- Blink Warning displays a warning message, must the camera detect your topic has blinked
Expand your range with Nikon’s Coolpix L100, with 10. useful megapixels with an outstanding 15x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens for gorgeous prints as big as 16x20 inches. The camera’s vibrant, 3.-inch high-resolution LCD lets you compose and share your pictures with family members and pals. And with Nikon’s new 4 Way VR Image Stabilization takes amazing pictures, incredibly quick. Nikon’s New Wise Portrait Method, which automatically detects your subjects face, takes a image when they smile and warns you if they blinked.
Technical Details
- 10.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches
- 15x optical wide-angle (28-420mm) Zoom-Nikkor glass lens
- 3.0-inch LCD and Electronic Viewfinder; 4-way VR image stabilization
- Nikon's Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
- Nikon's Smart Portrait System , Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more
Nikon Coolpix L100 10 MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom
Customer Critiques
Following extensive analysis on advanced point-and-shoots that use AA batteries (some thing I need), I settled on three: the Nikon L100, the Canon Powershot SX10IS, and the Fujifilm s8100fd. So you know the perspective from which this review is coming, I am not an knowledgeable photographer but I am not clueless either. Still, this is my 1st camera additional advanced than a simple point-and-shoot. So I'll call myself an informed beginner.
This is why I chose the L100:
Price: The L100 is drastically much less pricey than the SX10IS. The s8100fd's cost was comparable to the L100, but I felt that the technology on the L100 was improved. Amazon had the top value I could come across (besides some sketchy on line sellers).
Technology: This was a toughy. All three of these cameras have comparable technology (image stabilization, zoom, megapixels, face recognition, scene modes, and so on. and so on.) and each and every has 1 or two unique functions that I located rather appealing. So this variable was not a deal maker or breaker for me. But when it came down to it, the L100 is the most beginner-friendly of the three cameras. The Auto Modes do literally every little thing for you: the camera chooses the shutter speed, ISO, aperture, no flash or one of a quantity of flash modes, AND scene mode, which neither of the other cameras do. So from vivid- to low- light circumstances and from many different distances, it will automatically adjust extra aspects of the shot than will the other cameras. This, I believe, would be especially desirable to the minimally experienced photographer who just wants to click the button wherever they are and come out with superb photos.
WEIGHT AND SIZE: I handled a Canon Powershot SX10IS at the store and it was just too heavy for my liking (a widespread complaint, from what I've read). The L100 is rather lightweight. Despite the fact that the s8100fd is of similar weight, the L100 is slightly smaller in size, which I like.
Bigger SCREEN: The 3 inch LCD is bigger than the screens on the other cameras, it really is highly bright, and it has a coating that reduces glare.
Right after playing about with the camera for a few days, here are some further observations/impressions:
MENU: The menu is especially user-friendly and very easily navigable. No issues there. Take ten minutes to read by means of the manual so you are aware of all the menu solutions.
Design AND Feel: It really is not a slippery camera, which seems to be a complaint with some of the comparable cameras I've read critiques about. The buttons appear intuitively placed to me, and the camera feels balanced in my hand.
IMAGE STABILIZATION: This functions really nicely. As lengthy as you are in the ideal mode (read the manual for descriptions of scenarios you should certainly pick out the modes yourself) the camera takes absolutely focused and clear photos, even with an unsteady hand.
BATTERIES and MEMORY CARD: The battery life on this camera is fantastic: 900 shots with Li-Ion batteries. Some folks don't like the SD card to be accessible in the very same door as the batteries (like it is with this camera), but I do not locate a difficulty with it. I bought an Ultra II SDHC card for the camera and it processes the pictures very speedily.
Film MODE: You can zoom 2x though shooting video, which is good.
OTHER Attributes I LIKED: The Very best Shot Selector is a special feature that I like. It's just one other one of those quite beginner-friendly functions of this camera that will allow you to take amazing shots without getting to do a lot. The Sports continuous-shooting mode (shooting 13 frames per second) also functions nicely for action shots.
TAKING Pictures: Like I mentioned prior to, I'm not an seasoned photographer. But I identified that out of the box in the "Painless-Auto" Mode, this camera takes focused, sharp, professional-looking photos. As I started to play around with other characteristics, I became even far more impressed with the superior of the photos in a selection of lighting, distance, and motion circumstances. The High ISO mode captures movement Particularly well! I initially tested it by waving my arm in the mirror as fast as I could and taking photographs, and the camera captured perfectly focused and crisp photos of me. This is the 1st camera I've ever used that essentially captures remarkable motion shots. Even at maximum zoom, the shots are focused and appear superb. The flash is particularly vivid, despite the fact that I find I seldom will need to use it.
The only complaint that I have at this point is that the camera has trouble focusing on objects in dim light, including close objects in Macro Mode. Nevertheless, from the dozens of reviews I've read on other comparable cameras, this appears to be a common challenge. It's also potential that I haven't played around with the camera adequate to know how to circumvent the dilemma, but I nonetheless was a little disappointed.
General: This camera is affordable for it really is class, lightweight, has the most current technology, and is incredibly beginner- and user-friendly. It is the great camera for somebody who desires some thing much more than a simple point-and-shoot but doesn't want to devote the income on an SLR or the energy trying to figure out a additional complex camera to get great shots. For those beginner to moderately skilled photographers debating between an advanced point-and-shoot and a SLR (like I initially did), you will be glad you got this over an high-priced and bulky SLR. A SLR with a 15x+ telephoto lens will cost three-4 occasions as a lot as this camera, and I'm rather pleased with the quality of the photographs I'm acquiring with the L100. The Simple-Auto and Auto modes are wonderful and I believe most people will be particularly pleased with the shots they will produce though in them, even if they by no means leave those modes. Still, learning all of the functions is painless and hasn't taken me that extended, and my images have looked extra and much more expert the much more I've played around with them. This is a great camera.
PS-I got the M-Rock Ozark 505 case for this camera and it fits it perfectly
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Right here is a video collage of photos I took with this camera in Namibia - [...]
I thought I would emphasize the rechargeable battery considering that Nikon just added it recently and some reviewers had been saying the L100 couldn't use a rechargeable battery. It's a NI-MH battery with recharger. Check the NIKON webpage for the L100 and you will see it listed under "optional accessories". Personally, I do not like rechargeables since they shed their charge over time and you have to recall to recharge them when you get prepared to use your camera. I'd substantially rather just pop in a set of alkaline AA's. Then battery cost is about a penny a pic. I can afford that.
Here are the causes I purchased this camera. I use it to do cease-motion shooting in the woods utilizing toy action figures, also on a copy stand to copy greaseboard drawings for animation, and just for common photo shooting. This camera assists since:
(1) It has a flat bottom and with a triangular footprint which implies it will not fall more than when you set it down. No tripod required. I put a flat piece of wood amongst it and the ground to defend it.
(two) The 15X Zoom lens widens all the way out to 5mm which is equivalent to a 28mm lens on a 35mm camera. Most digicams only go down to about 6mm or five.7mm on the wide end. (The 75mm telephoto finish of the zoom is about as potent as you can have and nonetheless keep steady with a handheld shot. This camera has a double technique of vibration control to aid prevent blurred shots.)
(three) The scene modes contain 1 referred to as "Food" mode which is quite valuable to me. It automatically switches to macro close-up lens and puts manage of color balance on the arrow buttons where you can readily adjust it. Then, whatever color balance you set stays in memory (just for the Food mode) until the subsequent time you use Food mode, even if you turn the energy off. That's vital for cease motion considering you do not want the camera automatically resetting the color balance for each shot. Clearly the Food mode is intended for close-up shooting of food, but it functions for me and my toys!
(4) There is an AC adapter for the camera, which I have ordered, so I will not be making use of any batteries for my in-the-studio shooting.
(five) NIKON top quality. I tried this camera in the shop and couldn't even hear the zoom operate. By contrast, a similar-priced CANON produced a distinct grinding noise. The good quality even extends to the four manuals - a 134 page major manual in English, a 20 page Quickstart manual in English, and then both manuals absolutely duplicated in Spanish as well. The manuals cover just about every function in clear detail. It took me two hours to learn the camera characteristics to my personal satisfaction, BUT, there is an "Quick AUTO" mode that calls for you to know absolutely nothing from the manual other than how to push a shutter button. Of course, maybe you must obtain a simpler camera if that is all you want from your camera, but with the "Straightforward AUTO" mode you can share this camera with all family members members, even the ones who do not want to know what color balance is.
(6) Perhaps I am thinking illogically, but I think that a big lens takes improved photos than a small lens... and this camera has a Significant lens. That means you cannot slip it in your pocket, but I have a nifty little belt-loop case (the Edit 100) that neatly fits the camera and has pockets for two sets of 4 AA batteries and room for the SD memory card's case and maybe a handful of much more tiny items.
To sum it up, the top quality is high, the value is low, and it takes outstanding photographs in a range of circumstances with an painless-ro-use operating technique. If you want significantly more than that, then get a reflex camera and pretend you're a pro. :)
