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The Nikon Coolpix L100 is the top model in Nikon's Coolpix Life series, which is a line of powerful and simple to use digital cameras. It stands out from lower models thanks to its much larger 15x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with VR (vibration reduction) image stabilization. This lens is capable of shooting 28mm wide-angle to 420mm super-telephoto shooting making it able to handle everything from landscapes, to group shots, to tight close-ups. It has a resolution of 10 megapixels and a 3" TFT LCD monitor to view your images. Nikon's exclusive smart portrait system can automatically detect up to 12 faces and the face-priority AF automatically adjusts focus and exposure for more satisfying portraits. Some other features include macros shooting as close as 1 cm, 15 scene modes, three movie modes with sound and active zoom. The Coolpix L100 has 44MB of internal memory, a SD/SDHC memory card slot, flip up flash, USB connectivity and is powered by four AA batteries.
MSRP $299.95
Release date February, 2009
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Specifications
- Effective pixels: 10.0 million
- Image sensor: 1/2.33-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.7 million
- Lens: 15x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5.0-75.0mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 28-420mm); f/3.5-5.4; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 1680mm)
- Focus range (from lens): 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to infinity (8); Macro close-up mode: 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (8)
- Monitor: 3-in., approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
- Storage media: Internal memory (approx. 44 MB), SD/SDHC memory cards1.
- Image size (pixels): 3648 x 2736 (High: 3648/Normal: 3648), 2592 x 1944 (Normal: 2592), 2048 x 1536 (Normal: 2048), 1024 x 768 (PC: 1024), 640 x 480 (TV: 640), 3584 x 2016 (16: 9: 3584), 1920 x 1080 (16: 9: 1920)
- Vibration Reduction (VR): Image sensor shift VR
- ISO sensitivity: Auto (auto gain ISO 80-800), High sensitivity mode 2.(ISO 720-3200)
- Interface: USB
- Power sources: Four AA alkaline (supplied), or lithium batteries, AC Adapter EH-67 (optional)
- Battery life: Four AA alkaline (supplied), or lithium batteries, AC Adapter EH-67 (optional)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 110 x 72 x 78 mm (4.3 x 2.8 x 3 in.) excluding projections
- Weight: Approx. 355 g (12.5 oz.) without battery and SD/SDHC memory card
- Supplied accessories: LR6 AA-size Alkaline Batteries, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, Strap AN-CP18, Lens Cap LC-CP20, Software Suite CD-ROM
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Nikon Coolpix L100
• Nikon Coolpix L100 10MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom
• Coolpix L100 Black Digital Camera
UPC: 018208261703
EAN: 018208261703
MPN: 26170
Competitors
MSRP $349.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- 12x optical zoom
- records video in 720p
- available in black, blue or red
Cons
- Slow continuous shooting mode (less than 1 frame per second)
- Mono sound recording
- No optical zoom while recording video
Nikon Coolpix L100
vs.
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
MSRP $249.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- great image quality
- uses a standard USB cable
- easy to use
Cons
- uses AA batteries instead of a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack
- does not record video in high definition (VGA only)
- no optical zoom in movie mode
Nikon Coolpix L100
vs.
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
MSRP $379.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- 18x optical zoom; very high
- extended battery life of approximately 470 pictures
- improved optical image stabilization (supposedly 2x better than the previous generation)
Cons
- big for a point-and-shoot
- User Interface sometimes poor - mystery descriptions like "Mode1 / Mode2" for stabilization, short on explanatory text which could help.
- Full operating instructions only supplied on CD, not in print.
Nikon Coolpix L100
vs.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
MSRP $279.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- shoots high definition 720p video with sound
- 10.1 megapixels
Cons
- supports Memory Stick Duo cards only - more expensive and harder to find than other types
- lacks wide-angle zoom
- USB port is located on the bottom of the camera
Nikon Coolpix L100
vs.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
MSRP $230.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 12x optical zoom
- uses capacious, inexpensive and easy to find SD/SDHC flash cards
- smile, blink and face detection
Cons
- uses 4 AA batteries (no rechargeable battery pack)
- GE is not a well known camera manufacturer, slightly lame
- large and bulky
Nikon Coolpix L100
vs.
GE X3
Reviews
May 19, 2009
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Pros
- 15x optical zoom
- 3" LCD screen
- face detection
- utilizes cheap, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC storage
- powered by 4 easy to find, rechargeable AA batteries
- mechanical/optical image stabilization
- affordable price
Cons
- powered by AA batteries
- doesn't like certain SD/SDHC cards
- does not work with cheaper rechargeables that drop below 1.2V after light use
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