Press Release: Nikon Introduces Coolpix L1
Nikon has unveiled the latest member of its Coolpix
compact digital camera family with the introduction silver colored Nikon Coolpix
L1. The Nikon L1 digital camera packs an impressive, high quality package into a
lightweight body, with fantastic results guaranteed from its 5x optical zooming
performance and the ability to improve images in-camera. In short, it’s a
compact digital that has what it takes to stand out from the crowd. The Nikon
Coolpix L1 has a great lens in the shape of the powerful 38-190mm Zoom-Nikkor
lens (35mm equivalent), affording users much greater freedom to compose shots as
they wish, letting you zoom in for tight portraits or zoom right out to capture
wide-open scenery.
Nikon L1 camera - 6.2 Megapixels
It also features a CCD that has been specially
designed to deliver higher performance within smaller dimensions, contributing
to the camera’s highly usable, portable feel, while packing in an
impressive 6.2 effective Megapixels that ensure superb clarity from the moment
you turn the camera on. The Nikon Coolpix L1 digital camera also features a
large, bright, easy-to-view 2.5-inch LCD monitor that makes it easy to compose
shots and fun to play back the results straight away.
Coolpix L1 camera - Convenient and
Design
The Nikon Coolpix L1 is compatible with
AA size battery widely available in lithium, rechargeable or other forms, making
it easy for the user to use the L1 camera right across the world. The
camera’s easy operation begins with the simple-to-use multi-selector
button and a Graphic User Interface (GUI) that enables users to select functions
by either name or icon. There’s even a handy HELP button that displays
simple-to-understand explanations for functions on the main menu, which can be
displayed in a choice of 12 different languages. Design wise, the Nikon Coolpix
L1 is simple, streamlined and attractive. Its curved grip is stylish and
appealing and enables comfortable, stable shooting. It is ideal for carrying
anywhere, with compact dimensions, and light weight.
Coolpix L1 digital camera - D-Lighting
and Blur warning
Unique Nikon capabilities
give the user the power to improve recorded images in-camera automatically and
easily. Available in Playback Mode, the D-Lighting function lets users select
images with excessive backlight or insufficient flash. The Nikon L1 digital
camera then automatically creates a copy of the selected image with added detail
and light where necessary. The Coolpix L1 also offers a Blur Warning function
that alerts users whenever a shot has been compromised by camera shake, giving
them a chance to take a better shot before the opportunity passes.
Nikon Coolpix camera - Face priority AF
and Scenes
The Face-priority AF function is
able to detect the location of a human face within the frame, automatically
providing sharp focus on it to produce pleasingly sharp portraits no matter
where the subject is positioned in the frame. The In-Camera Red-Eye Fix function
detects the red-eye effect that can sometimes be caused by flash, then
automatically corrects it in-camera for consistently better portraits in low
light. With a choice of 15 Scene Modes, the L1 digital camera is equipped to
tackle a wide range of common situations and deliver smashing results. The user
needs simply to select the Scene Mode best suited to the subject at hand and the
Nikon Coolpix L1 automatically selects the optimal settings for results to be
proud of. Four of the Scene Modes also offer the additional benefit of Scene
Assist, which helps the user to take shots with better composition.
Coolpix digital camera - Secure Digital
and Movie
The L1 camera is compatible with
widely available SD memory cards. Furthermore, it features 10MB of internal
memory that makes it possible for the user to keep on shooting even when no
additional memory media is available and allows images to be easily moved from
one SD card to another. The Nikon Coolpix L1 offers movie-shooting capability
with sound at up to 30fps too, with a choice of TV-size, small-size and smaller
size shooting.
Nikon Coolpix L 1 -
Connections and Availability
With the Coolpix
L1, ease of use and enjoyment continue beyond shooting to the sharing and
printing of images. PictBridge enables the camera to be connected to a
compatible printer for printing without the need for a computer while USB
connectivity makes it easy to transfer data to computers and other peripherals.
And the Nikon L1 comes complete with Nikon’s PictureProject software,
which offers simplified image editing, organizing and sharing with a range of
user-friendly functions. The Nikon Coolpix L1 digital camera is scheduled for
release in September 2005.
Nikon L1 -
6.2 Megapixel CCD
Specially designed to
realize smaller dimensions that assist in facilitating the compact size of the
Nikon Coolpix L1, the 1/2.5-inch CCD offers the added advantage of even higher
performance. Packing an impressive 6.2 effective Megapixels, it enables the
shooting of sharp, clear images that retain their quality even when
significantly enlarged.
Nikon Coolpix L1
- 5x Optical zoom and Energy
Despite its
compact dimensions, the Nikon Coolpix L1 features a powerful 38-190mm
Zoom-Nikkor lens (35mm equivalent) that gives you the freedom of 5x zoom.
Delivering greater compositional freedom than the average compact digital
camera, it allows you to zoom in for closely composed portraits or zoom way out
for expansive landscapes, for example. Compatible with AA-size batteries, which
are widely available around the world in lithium, rechargeable and other forms,
the Nikon L1 digital camera makes it easy to keep on shooting virtually wherever
you travel.
Coolpix L1 camera - Simple
shooting
A range of 15 Scene Modes makes it
easy to achieve pleasing images in a range of common shooting circumstances.
There is also a range of unique Nikon functions that gives the photographer the
power to actually improve images in-camera. Available in Playback Mode, the
D-Lighting function lets users select images with insufficient flash or
excessive back light. D-Lighting then automatically creates a copy of the
selected image, but with added light and detail wherever necessary.
Face-priority AF, available in Portrait Mode, has the ability to detect the
presence of a human face in the frame, achieving crisp focus on it automatically
for satisfyingly sharp portraits, regardless of where the subject is located in
the frame. There’s also In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, which automatically detects
the red eye effect that can be caused by flash and corrects it to produce better
portraits in low light.
Nikon Coolpix L1
features
• Dimensions of 89.5 x 60.5 x
47mm (3.5 x 2.4 x 1.9 in.) (W x H x D)
•
Light weight of approximately 180g (6.3 oz) (without battery and memory card)
• BSS (Best Shot Selector)
• Time zone function enables local time
to be set
• 4x digital zoom takes you
even closer
• Single AF and Continuous
AF selectable in Movie Mode
• Choice of
White Balance: Auto with TTL control, 5-mode manual
• Playback options: Single, 4- and
9-segment thumbnail, Slideshow
• Noise
reduction ensures better color reproduction
• Built-in flash: features settings for
Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Off, Fill Flash and
Slow sync.
Posted: Thu - September 1, 2005 at 11:41 AM