Expand your range
Share memories for years to come with your L100. Your L100 COOLPIX camera boasts 10.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches. This gives you plenty of sharp resolution to capture the finest details, crop creatively, and produce incredible enlargements.
15x optical zoom
With an incredible 15x Optical Wide-Angle (28-420mm) Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens, you can expect detailed images throughout the zoom range. The lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that deliver superb color and razor-sharp results. This amazing lens offers unbeatable compositional freedom with its wide-angle (28mm) to super telephoto coverage (420mm). Sweeping landscapes can be captured as well as those zoomed-in close-ups of the action on the baseball or soccer field!
New EXPEED image processor
New EXPEED image processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Nikon's comprehensive digital imaging processing concept incorporates know-how and technologies accumulated throughout our long history of photographic and digital imaging development. EXPEED is custom-tuned for COOLPIX and applies optimized technologies to render natural-looking pictures of incredible quality and quick response so you will not miss that special moment.
Huge, bright LCD screen
The 3.0" TFT-LCD screen makes it easy to compose and share your pictures. In addition, the high-contrast and anti-reflection coating on the screen assist in clear viewing, even in direct sunlight.
4-way VR Image Stabilization
Nikon's Optical VR Image Stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake by moving the image sensor. This produces clearer, sharper results in lower lighting or unsteady conditions. Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts the shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement. High ISO 3200 capability gives you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects. This creates new opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking photos in lower light conditions. ISO 3200 is available at 3MP or lower resolution. Nikon's original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and then saves the sharpest image.
Sports continuous scene mode
New Sports Continuous Scene Mode for shooting at up to 13 fps, up to 30 frames, when you set the resolution to 3MP or lower. These high-speed capture settings help you stay ahead of the action. Whether it is a swift golf or baseball swing, or the fast action on the soccer field, at 13 fps you will capture that action.
Nikon's Smart Portrait system
With these tools at your fingertips, you're prepared for any shot — in the blink of an eye. Speaking of, check out this suite of Smart Portrait features: In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again. Face-Priority AF is Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces in a group portrait. Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. The camera will detect the subject's smile and automatically fire the shutter. And at last, Blink Warning displays a warning message should the camera detect your subject has blinked.
Included accessories
4 AA-alkaline batteries, USB cable UC-E6, audio/video cable EG-CP14, strap AN-CP18, lens cap LC-CP20, software suite for COOLPIX CD-ROM
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Comparison Specifications
- Max pixels: 10.7 million (10.0 effective pixels)
- Memory: approx. 44MB internal memory (uses SD, SDHC cards)
- Zoom power: 15x optical zoom
- Shooting modes: Portrait, night portrait, sports, landscape, party, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, night landscape, museum, fireworks show, close up, copy, back light, panorama assist, food
- Flash modes:
- Movie mode: movie with sound, TV movie (640x480), small size (320x240)
- Viewscreen: 3.0" TFT-LCD screen, 230,000 dot-resolution
- Digital interface: hi-speed USB
Additional Specifications
- Highest ISO sensitivity: 3200, lowest ISO: 80
- Sensor size: 1/2.33"
- Lens: 15x optical zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, f3.5-5.4, 28-420mm
- Focus range: approx. 1' 8"-infinity; Macro closeu-up mode: 0.4"-infinity
- Exposure modes: auto, scene, scene auto selector
- 4-VR optical image stabilization
- Other: Face Detection (up to 12 faces), Scene Auto Selector (6 modes), Motion Detection, Smile Timer/Blink Warning (up to 3 smiles)
- Sports continuous scene mode (shoot at up to 13fps, up to 30 frames)
- EXPEED Image processor
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™
Manufacturer Specifications
- Battery type: 4-AA alkaline or lithium
- Battery life (shots per charge): AA lithium: 900 shots
- AC adapter: EH-67 (optional)
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 4.3" W x 2.8" H x 3.0" D
- Weight: approx. 12.5oz.
Nikon COOLPIX L100 Warranty Details
1-year parts and labor
