Nikon coolpix l110 year of release. Nikon Coolpix L110 Black compact camera - Specifications

The camera boasts wide angle lens with stabilizer and 15x optical zoom, which is quite good for a camera costing around $300. Recall that for a similar price there is only one competitor - Olympus SP600.

Nothing has changed in face detection mode; as before, the camera is theoretically capable of capturing up to 12 faces, but in practice, even when photographing three or four people, the camera will miss someone. Cool features like smile timer and blink detection are still available. The smile timer takes a photo when the selected subject smiles. The blink detection function signals that one of the people in the frame has their eyes closed. Marketers added the prefix “improved” to both functions in the official description, but during the testing process they could not figure out what was improved in these functions.

Also worth noting is the motion detection function (signals the work with a special icon), which compensates for the movement of the camera and the object. We should not forget the BBS function, which shoots 10 frames in sequence and automatically selects the sharpest frame. As with many modern cameras, an intelligent scene detection mode has been introduced, which is available in the “easy auto” shooting mode.

Filming and impressions

Power-up and setup are nimble, and the first shot can be taken as early as 1.4 seconds after pressing the power button, a quarter of a second faster than its predecessor. For comparison: the main competitor, Olympus SP600 takes 3.4 seconds. It takes 1.35 seconds to move the zoom from edge to edge from the SHU position in the body, and 1.43 seconds in the opposite direction.

The focusing speed was measured in good light, and a test still life used in assessing the noise level was used as the focusing object. Focusing was carried out in the central zone, before each measurement the camera focused to infinity. In the SHU position, focusing took 0.5 seconds, and in the body position - 0.57 seconds. In SHU, there is a slight loss to the predecessor, which takes 0.35 seconds, but in the body position, the gain is by a huge margin, because the predecessor needs 1.1 seconds. The results of the Olympus SP600 are commensurate with the results of the hero of the material, which needs 0.65 seconds to focus both in the SHU and in the telephoto position.

The choice of the focus area actually comes down to the face detection mode, and if there are no faces in the frame, then focusing is done in the central zone, which is not very convenient. In fact, the user can only select the autofocus mode - normal or macro.

It is worth noting that the minimum focusing distance is only 1 cm. Of course, a similar indicator was announced for its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix L100, but in practice the ancestor could focus from a distance of 4.5 cm.

The improvements don't end there: firstly, unlike the L100, the tested camera easily focuses on contrasting objects in the dark, and secondly, when shooting macro, it does not switch to a contrasting background, but aims at the subject. In general, it cannot be said that these are advantages, because you expect correct work from any camera, but compared to the L100, the L110 has shown significant progress.

The camera has 3 metering modes, but all of them are set automatically - 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (when digital zoom is increased by 2 times), spot (when digital zoom is increased by 2 or more times). The user is given the opportunity to manually enter the exposure shift in the range from -2EV to +2EV in increments of a third of the step. On sunny days there is no need for exposure compensation, but on overcast days errors often occur.

When shooting the Colorchecker24 test chart under constant light sources with a color temperature of 5000K, the error reaches +0.43 EV. Not a little, but it is worth noting that in similar conditions, the maximum error of the Olympus SP600 was +0.66 EV.

In terms of white balance settings, nothing has changed. Auto white balance is often set precisely, so it is extremely rare to resort to choosing preset settings (daylight, incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, flash). Basically, auto-detect white balance errors occur when using fluorescent lamps with a high color temperature, and the nature of the error is completely unpredictable - the bias can be either towards green or blue. In such conditions, the “fluorescent lamp” preset is practically useless, so you have to use the manual setting. However, the competing Olympus SP600 does not have a manual white balance setting at all.

When connecting the camera to a PC, only one connection option is possible - PTP. The data transfer speed when using an SDHC Class 6 memory card averages 2.5 Mbps.

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The camera boasts a wide-angle lens with IS and a 15x optical zoom, which is pretty good for a $300 camera. Recall that for a similar price there is only one competitor - Olympus SP600.

Nothing has changed in face detection mode; as before, the camera is theoretically capable of capturing up to 12 faces, but in practice, even when photographing three or four people, the camera will miss someone. Cool features like smile timer and blink detection are still available. The smile timer takes a photo when the selected subject smiles. The blink detection function signals that one of the people in the frame has their eyes closed. Marketers added the prefix “improved” to both functions in the official description, but during the testing process they could not figure out what was improved in these functions.

Also worth noting is the motion detection function (signals the work with a special icon), which compensates for the movement of the camera and the object. We should not forget the BBS function, which shoots 10 frames in sequence and automatically selects the sharpest frame. As with many modern cameras, an intelligent scene detection mode has been introduced, which is available in the “easy auto” shooting mode.

Filming and impressions

Power-up and setup are nimble, and the first shot can be taken as early as 1.4 seconds after pressing the power button, a quarter of a second faster than its predecessor. For comparison: the main competitor, Olympus SP600 takes 3.4 seconds. It takes 1.35 seconds to move the zoom from edge to edge from the SHU position in the body, and 1.43 seconds in the opposite direction.

The focusing speed was measured in good light, and a test still life used in assessing the noise level was used as the focusing object. Focusing was carried out in the central zone, before each measurement the camera focused to infinity. In the SHU position, focusing took 0.5 seconds, and in the body position - 0.57 seconds. In SHU, there is a slight loss to the predecessor, which takes 0.35 seconds, but in the body position, the gain is by a huge margin, because the predecessor needs 1.1 seconds. The results of the Olympus SP600 are commensurate with the results of the hero of the material, which needs 0.65 seconds to focus both in the SHU and in the telephoto position.

The choice of the focus area actually comes down to the face detection mode, and if there are no faces in the frame, then focusing is done in the central zone, which is not very convenient. In fact, the user can only select the autofocus mode - normal or macro.

It is worth noting that the minimum focusing distance is only 1 cm. Of course, a similar indicator was announced for its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix L100, but in practice the ancestor could focus from a distance of 4.5 cm.

The improvements don't end there: firstly, unlike the L100, the tested camera easily focuses on contrasting objects in the dark, and secondly, when shooting macro, it does not switch to a contrasting background, but aims at the subject. In general, it cannot be said that these are advantages, because you expect correct work from any camera, but compared to the L100, the L110 has shown significant progress.

The camera has 3 metering modes, but all of them are set automatically - 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (when digital zoom is increased by 2 times), spot (when digital zoom is increased by 2 or more times). The user is given the opportunity to manually enter the exposure shift in the range from -2EV to +2EV in increments of a third of the step. On sunny days there is no need for exposure compensation, but on overcast days errors often occur.

When shooting the Colorchecker24 test chart under constant light sources with a color temperature of 5000K, the error reaches +0.43 EV. Not a little, but it is worth noting that in similar conditions, the maximum error of the Olympus SP600 was +0.66 EV.

In terms of white balance settings, nothing has changed. Auto white balance is often set precisely, so it is extremely rare to resort to choosing preset settings (daylight, incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, flash). Basically, auto-detect white balance errors occur when using fluorescent lamps with a high color temperature, and the nature of the error is completely unpredictable - the bias can be either towards green or blue. In such conditions, the “fluorescent lamp” preset is practically useless, so you have to use the manual setting. However, the competing Olympus SP600 does not have a manual white balance setting at all.

When connecting the camera to a PC, only one connection option is possible - PTP. The data transfer speed when using an SDHC Class 6 memory card averages 2.5 Mbps.

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Model Description

Today we are testing Nikon Coolpix L110 - the flagship of the hyperzoom line entry level. Unlike other representatives of the Life series, it has a rather impressive optical zoom - 15x. Only the previous model has exactly the same - Nikon Coolpix L100. Compared to its predecessor, the main difference comes down to an increase in the resolution of the matrix from 10 megapixels to 12 megapixels. In addition, there are some other technical developments associated with the advent of intelligent portrait mode, an EXPEED image processing system, a smile timer that activates when a person smiles, and a blink tracking function that signals when one of the people in the picture has their eyes closed.

The camera is dressed in a solid plastic case. Comfortable rubberized handle fits snugly in the hand. It is very convenient to hold the device, which is largely facilitated by a special rubber insert on the back of the case, located to the right of the display above the control buttons.

Most of the front panel of the case is occupied by the lens. Its mechanism is hidden in a special shaft, which protrudes somewhat forward beyond the body. Its presence contributes to the optimal grip of the camera during shooting. The built-in flash has found its place strictly above the lens. Next to it is the autofocus illuminator indicator.

The unit is equipped with a NIKKOR 15X WIDE OPTICAL ZOOM VR 1:3.5 - 5.4 lens with a focal length range of 5.0-75.0mm (28-420mm 35mm equivalent).

The camera weighs about 406g including batteries and measures 108.9x74.3x78.1mm. Agree, not so much, although you still can’t call a compact and lightweight camera.

On the left side of the case, under a special plug, there are HDMI connectors and a combined USB-A / V OUT connector.

On the right side of the case, also behind a rubber plug, there is a DC IN connector designed to connect external power supplies.

On top is a dual shutter button, combined with a zoom lever, below it is a camera on / off button. A little further away, closer to the middle, there is a built-in microphone, and next to it is a stereo speaker.

The central part of the bottom panel is given over to the metal socket for mounting the tripod.

On the right side, under a plastic cover, there is a double compartment for memory cards and batteries. The camera supports SD and SDHC memory cards. Note that MMC memory cards are not supported. Among other things, the camera has a built-in 43 MB memory buffer.

Almost the entire rear panel of the camera is occupied by a 3-inch display, which has a resolution of 460,000 pixels. Its matrix is ​​reliably covered with protective glass.

All the main camera controls are located to the right of the display. For the convenience of turning on the video recording mode, the developers have provided a separate button (with a red dot in the middle), which is located in the upper corner of the rear panel. A flash indicator is installed next to it. Below, on the same level, are the SCENE buttons and the button for switching to the playback mode of the footage. Next is the five-position shooting mode switch, which is responsible for setting the flash, setting the timer, switching to macro mode, as well as enabling exposure compensation and confirming the selected parameters (OK).

Today we are testing Nikon Coolpix L110- the flagship of the line of entry-level hyperzooms.

Description Nikon Coolpix L110

Unlike other representatives of the Life series, it has a rather impressive optical zoom - 15x. Exactly the same is only in the previous model - Nikon Coolpix L100. Compared to its predecessor, the main difference comes down to an increase in the resolution of the matrix from 10 megapixels to 12 megapixels. In addition, there are some other technical developments related to the advent of intelligent portrait mode, the EXPEED image processing system, a smile timer that is activated when a person smiles, as well as a blink detection function that signals when one of the people being photographed have their eyes closed.

Specifications and features Nikon Coolpix L110

General characteristics

• Dimensions: 109x74x78 mm
• Weight: 406 g
• Battery: AA compatible

Matrix

• Matrix type: CCD
• Physical matrix size: 1/2.3"
• Total number of pixels: 12.39 megapixels
• Effective number of pixels: 12.1 megapixels
• Maximum Resolution: 4000x3000
• Light sensitivity: 80 - 1600 ISO, Auto ISO

LCD display

• LCD Display Size: 3"
• Total number of pixels: 460000

Lens

• Shutter speed: 2 - 1/4000 s
• Manual shutter speed and aperture: yes
• Focal length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 420mm
• Optical Zoom: 15x
• Aperture: F3.5 - F5.4
• Minimum Shooting Distance: 0.01m

Functionality

• White balance: automatic
• Flash: red-eye reduction

Video and audio recording

• Video recording format: MOV
• Resolutions: 1280x720
• Sound recording: yes

Flash

• Flash type: built-in

Memory and interfaces

• Memory card type: SD, SDHC
• Image Formats: JPEG
• Interfaces: USB 2.0, video, HDMI, audio

Appearance Nikon Coolpix L110

Camera Nikon Coolpix L110 encased in a solid plastic case. Comfortable rubberized handle fits snugly in the hand. It is very convenient to hold the device, which is largely facilitated by a special rubber insert on the back of the case, located to the right of the display above the control buttons.

Most of the front panel of the case is occupied by the lens. Its mechanism is hidden in a special shaft, which protrudes somewhat forward beyond the body. Its presence contributes to the optimal grip of the camera during shooting. The built-in flash has found its place strictly above the lens. Next to it is the autofocus illuminator indicator. The unit is equipped with a NIKKOR 15X WIDE OPTICAL ZOOM VR 1:3.5 - 5.4 lens with a focal length range of 5.0-75.0mm (28-420mm 35mm equivalent). The camera weighs about 406g including batteries and measures 108.9x74.3x78.1mm. Agree, not so much, although you still can’t call a compact and lightweight camera. On the left side of the camera body Nikon Coolpix L110 HDMI connectors and a combined USB-A / V OUT connector are hidden under a special plug. On the right side of the case, also behind a rubber plug, there is a DC IN connector designed to connect external power sources.

On top is a dual shutter button, combined with a zoom lever, below it is a camera on / off button. A little further away, closer to the middle, there is a built-in microphone, and next to it is a stereo speaker. The central part of the bottom panel is given over to the metal socket for mounting the tripod. On the right side, under a plastic cover, there is a double compartment for memory cards and batteries. The camera supports SD and SDHC memory cards. Note that MMC memory cards are not supported. Among other things, the camera has a built-in 43 MB memory buffer. Almost the entire rear panel of the camera is occupied by a 3-inch display, which has a resolution of 460,000 pixels. Its matrix is ​​reliably covered with protective glass. All the main camera controls are located to the right of the display. For the convenience of turning on the video recording mode, the developers have provided a separate button (with a red dot in the middle), which is located in the upper corner of the rear panel. A flash indicator is installed next to it. Below, on the same level, are the SCENE buttons and the button for switching to the playback mode of the footage. Next is the five-position shooting mode switch, which is responsible for setting the flash, setting the timer, switching to macro mode, as well as enabling exposure compensation and confirming the selected parameters (OK).

conclusions

Camera Nikon Coolpix L110 lies in the right hand like a glove. This is largely facilitated by a rough rubberized handle and a special recess for the thumb on the back of the case, in which it is placed when not involved in the shooting process. Also, for the convenience of grabbing the device with the left hand, the front panel has a lens shaft, which protrudes somewhat forward. In general, the ergonomics of the camera is balanced at the proper level, however, with the predominance of shooting in automatic mode - pointed and shot. Semi-automatic modes such as aperture priority or shutter speed are not observed in the Nikon Coolpix L110. Yes, and they, perhaps, are not needed, since the device is a representative of the entry-level family. Direct switching of shooting modes is carried out through the MENU or SCENE buttons. There is some inconsistency in this. Dramatically change, say, the white balance will be somewhat problematic. And not in all modes it is possible. Full camera setup is available only when auto mode is selected. In all others it is limited. A protective cap is attached to the front of the lens, which you systematically forget to remove before shooting. But the device itself will remind you of this when you try to turn it on without removing the cover - the camera simply will not turn on. To use the built-in flash, it will need to be raised manually. To many, this will seem wild in an era of automation and progress. What is the advantage or disadvantage of this design, let everyone decide for himself.

Camera Nikon Coolpix L110 equipped with a 3-inch display. Its matrix is ​​protected from all kinds of physical influences by a protective glass. A special adjustment of the screen brightness contributes to equally comfortable work both in bright sunshine and in cloudy weather. Four LR6/L40 AA alkaline batteries are included in the package. The manufacturer claims that with their help the camera is able to shoot about 270 shots. If you put Ni-MH batteries in the device, then this figure will increase to 500 shots. We, in turn, did not use complete batteries, but used batteries with a capacity of 2100 mAh (Ni-MH). Before they were completely discharged, we managed to shoot about 400 pictures, as well as several videos. The battery compartment cover seemed very inconvenient to us. When changing batteries, it is often impossible to close it. On the first try, we never succeeded. The work of autofocus did not cause any significant complaints. With a sharp change in focus from a distant object to a near one, a slightly noticeable slowdown was observed, lasting a fraction of a second. In low-light conditions, a red-orange AF illuminator beam came to the rescue, thanks to which the camera quickly grabbed the subject. The specially provided noise reduction mode for video shooting was somewhat disappointing. Its effectiveness is practically reduced to zero. There is no particular difference when shooting, what is with it, what is without it. The video mode itself is pretty standard. The presence of HD-video is no surprise now, when many cameras already boast of shooting in FullHD. Note the possibility of zooming during video shooting.

Pros:

• 15x zoom
• the presence of a wide angle (28 mm)
• comfortable, well-balanced body
• the ability to work zoom when shooting video

Minuses:

• inconvenient closing of the battery compartment

Camera Nikon Coolpix L110 stands for simplicity and reliability. It provides a lot of automatic shooting modes, which the user can rely on with confidence, without loading himself with unnecessary information. The device works very well various types shooting and will be a good help for any novice amateur photographer. This device can compete with the Olympus SP-600 UZ, which has a resolution of 12 megapixels and has the same 15x magnification, as well as a similar Fujifilm FinePix S1600.

An impressive camera in every way that gives you complete creative freedom, from capturing amazing photos to recording high-definition movies with stereo sound. Whether you want to shoot landscapes or close-ups, the versatile 15x NIKKOR lens makes it easy to capture both impressive wide-angle and telephoto shots. Easy Auto optimizes shooting settings for consistent and impressive results. Advanced anti-blur technology greatly reduces the risk of blurring even when the subject is in motion. Powered by four standard long life AA lithium batteries, the camera will allow you to shoot almost anywhere in the world without having to worry about finding new power sources.

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 406 g, with batteries Size: 109x74x78 mm

Nutrition

Battery capacity: 840 photos Number of batteries: 4 Battery format: AA compatible

Matrix

Sensitivity: 80 - 3200 ISO, Auto ISO Sensor Type: CCD Maximum Resolution: 4000 x 3000 Total Pixels: 12.39M Effective Pixels: 12.1M Crop Factor: 5.62 Size: 1/2.3" Extended ISO: ISO6400

Lens

Aperture: F3.5 - F5.4 Focal length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 420mm Optical Zoom: 15x

Functionality

White balance: Auto, manual, list Flash: Built-in, red-eye reduction Image stabilizer (Still image): Dual, sensor shift

Other functions and features

Additional features: Tripod mount Start date: 2010-02-15 Package contents: 4 x AA-size FR6/L91 lithium batteries, UC-E6 USB cable, EG-CP14 AV cable, AN-CP21 strap, LC-CP20 lens cap, CD With software

Shooting modes

Self-timer: Yes Macro: Yes Shooting speed: 13 fps Timer running time: 3, 10 s Aspect ratio (still image): 4:3, 16:9 Maximum burst: 30 for JPEG

Viewfinder and LCD screen

LCD screen: 460,000 dots, 3" Viewfinder: No Use of the screen as a viewfinder: Yes

exposition

Shutter speed: 2 - 1/8000 s Manual shutter speed and aperture: no Exposure compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/3-stop increments Metering: multi-zone, center-weighted, spot

Focusing

Face detection: yes AF assist beam: yes Minimum shooting distance: 0.01 m

Memory and interfaces

Interfaces: USB 2.0, video, HDMI, audio Built-in memory: 43 MB Memory card type: SD, SDHC Image formats: JPEG

Video and audio recording

Maximum frame rate HD video: 25/30 fps at 1280x720 Video recording: yes Video recording format: MOV Video codecs: MPEG4 Maximum movie resolution: 1280x720 Audio recording: yes Maximum movie frame rate: 30 fps