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The Nikon Coolpix L1 is a six megapixel digital camera with a 5x Optical Zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD. It features SD/MMC card, 10 megabytes of internal memory and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix.
The Nikon Coolpix L1 will be in stores later in September and will retail for $349.95 (USD).
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Steves Digicams reviews the Nikon Coolpix L1 and writes - 'For creative freedom to compose shots, the 5x optical, 38-190mm Zoom Nikkor lens (35mm equivalent) lets users zoom in for tight portraits or zoom out to capture wide-open scenery. The L1 can compensate for insufficient flash or excessive backlighting with the touch of a button, the D-Lighting function will add detail and brighten the image where necessary. The Face-Priority AF function is able to automatically detect the location of a human face within the frame, providing sharp focus on it to produce sharp, clear portraits wherever the subject is positioned in the frame. The In-Camera Red-Eye Fix� technology automatically detects and corrects red eyes in an image while Blur Warning will alert the user that a shot has been compromised allowing for it to be retaken before leaving the scene.'
CNET reviews the Nikon Coolpix L1 which they give a rating of 6.6 out of 10. They write - "The 6-megapixel Nikon Coolpix L1 is a bare-bones, pocket-size camera that delivers slow performance but very good photos for snapshooters who don't mind the slightly high price. More advanced users looking for manual settings such as ISO sensitivity and exposure parameters should consider other cameras. The same goes for parents who want to snap toddlers or sports matches."
Imaging Resource reviews the Nikon Coolpix L1 and writes - 'The Nikon Coolpix L1 continues that trend with a 6.2-megapixel CCD and firmware goodies like Face Priority AF, D-Lighting and BSS while simplifying the user interface. The Coolpix L1 is a good choice for anyone who wants an easy to use camera that delivers good-looking pictures with pleasing color and plenty of resolution. For those willing to delve just slightly deeper than "just pushing the button," its extensive scene modes and unique framing-assist options greatly extend the camera's capabilities, making it easy to bring back good-looking shots of what might otherwise be difficult subjects. And if you forget what an option does, help is only a button press away with the Guide feature. While we liked The Coolpix L1's rich and very practically-oriented feature set, we would have liked the camera much more if it had done better under dim lighting, and if its shutter response had been a bit faster. '
Megapixel reviews the 6.2 megapixel Nikon Coolpix L1 and comments - 'Clearly aimed at the point-and-shoot market, the Coolpix L1 does not offer any advanced shooting modes. Instead, 15 Scene programs are available, covering a range of common subjects and scenes which offer additional flexibility beyond what is offered by the Auto mode. Just like its external controls, the options offered on the L1 are fairly basic, even when the camera is used in Auto mode, the shooting mode that has the greatest flexibility, allowing the user to control exposure compensation, white balance, metering mode, and auto focus mode.'
NIKON'S NEW COOLPIX L1 POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERA COMBINES SOPHISTICATED FEATURES WITH A 5X OPTICAL ZOOM
New Six-Megapixel Compact Camera Delivers Impressive Functions with Easy-to-Use Operation
Joining Nikon's award winning Coolpix line of compact digital cameras is the new Coolpix L1. Compact and lightweight, the six-megapixel L1 offers 5x optical zoom performance, an incredibly, bright 2.5-inch LCD, and a host of advanced in-camera features for crisp, clear photos with the press of a button.
"The Coolpix L1 is an ideal camera for the first-time through step up user." says Bill Giordano, General Manager of Marketing for Nikon, Inc. "Not only does this camera take fantastic pictures, but it actually helps users compose shots, fix red-eye, compensate for undesirable lighting conditions, and much more."
For creative freedom to compose shots, the 5x optical, 38-190mm Zoom Nikkor lens (35mm equivalent) lets users zoom in for tight portraits or zoom out to capture wide-open scenery. A newly designed 1/2.5-inch CCD delivers high 6-megapixel performance within smaller dimensions contributing to the highly portable and compact dimensions of the camera.
True to the entire Coolpix line for 2005, the L1 gives users the power to improve and fix recorded images in-camera with ease using Nikon’s exclusive suite of technology. To compensate for insufficient flash or excessive backlighting with the touch of a button, the D-Lighting function will add detail and brighten the image where necessary. The Face-Priority AF function is able to automatically detect the location of a human face within the frame, providing sharp focus on it to produce sharp, clear portraits wherever the subject is positioned in the frame. The In-Camera Red-Eye Fix technology automatically detects and corrects red eyes in an image while Blur Warning will alert the user that a shot has been compromised allowing for it to be retaken before leaving the scene.
The newly-designed GUI (Graphic User Interface) enables users to select functions either by name or icon. And, the Help button can be pressed to display simple explanations for functions in the main menu.
With a choice a 15 Scene Modes, the L1 gives users the ability to achieve crisp, clear images in a variety of situations such as Beach/Snow, Fireworks, Museum, Party/Indoor and more. Four of the Scene Modes offer Scene Assist to help compose shots for optimal results. To capture moving memories, Movie Mode will record at up to 30 fps with sound.
The Coolpix L1 features a curved grip for comfortable, stable shooting and is highly portable-- measuring just 3.5 x 2.4 x 1.9-inches and weighing just over six ounces*-- making it the ideal travel companion for consumers on-the-go. The L1 also includes a large, bright 2.5-inch LCD for easy viewing in a variety of lighting conditions.
Additionally, the L1 includes handy features such as Best Shot Selector (BSS), 4x digital zoom, Single and Continuous AF, Choice of White Balance and Noise reduction to ensure better color reproduction in darker lighting conditions. Consumers can record images to an SD Card or onto the 10 MB of internal memory. For added convenience, the L1 uses two AA-size batteries and comes included with PictureProject Software.
The L1 will be available in September 2005 with an MSRP of $349.95.
Posted by Darren in our Nikon category on September 01, 2005