Nikon Coolpix L100
 The Nikon L100 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact digital camera |
| Lens | |
| Lens | 15x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens, f3.5 – f5.4 |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 10 megapixels |
| Maximum resolution | 3,648 × 2,736 |
| Storage media | Micro SD or SDHC |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure metering | Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 3-inch TFT LCD |
| Battery | Alkaline battery |
| Weight | About 355 g without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover |
| Made in | Thailand, Vietnam |
The Nikon Coolpix L100 is a semi-compact digital camera produced by Nikon Corporation and is part of the Nikon Coolpix series. It belongs to the "Life" series of Nikon digital cameras, which are intended for beginner and amateur users, announced in 2009.
Description[edit]
The Nikon Coolpix L100 provides good results without the operator needing to acquire professional-level skills. The L100 is a good choice for beginners and amateurs. With an optical zoom of 15x, it is an improvement over other compact digital cameras that generally have a maximum optical zoom of 5x. The Nikon Coolpix L100 competes against the Sony DSC-H20 and Canon Sx120, which have similar configurations and prices.
Features[edit]
- Angular glass lens Nikkor reaching an optical zoom up to 15x (28–420 mm)
- Shutter 1 / 1000 – 2 sec
- Sensor 10 megapixels (500 x 760 mm)
- Setting ISO 80–3200
- Viewfinder: 3-inch LCD
- Power standard for AA batteries: alkaline or lithium batteries (recommended by the manufacturer); support for NiMH batteries can be added by upgrading the firmware[1]
- JPEG photo[2]
Compatibility with rechargeable batteries[edit]
Due to a bug in the camera's firmware, rechargeable batteries cannot keep up with the power demands of the camera. An upgrade of the firmware is available from the company's website.