Nikon Coolpix L14: Digital Photography Review

The Nikon COOLPIX L14 is an entry-level compact digital camera that claims to be a compact camera with 3x zoom with the longest battery life (as of August 30, 2007). ). Nikon claims that one person can take more than 1000 shots from a pair of Lithium AA batteries. It also has 7.1 megapixels, a 2.4″ LCD screen and a 38-114 lens (equivalent.) Priced at £129.99, the COOLPIX L14 will be available in UK stores from September next year. 2007.

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Press release (UK):

Nikon is pleased to announce the COOLPIX L14

Nikon is pleased to announce the COOLPIX L14, a quality compact digital camera that combines high performance with ease of operation, as well as offering long battery life. Built on the custom application of Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and incorporating the precision optics of NIKKOR lenses, the COOLPIX L14 is built for ultimate performance and maximum image quality.

The COOLPIX L14 takes full advantage of its effective 7.1 megapixels, capturing true-to-life colors and fine details, leaving you free to crop or zoom in. Paired with the precision optics of the 3x Zoom NIKKOR lenses that have a practical focal length range of 38-114mm (35mm equivalent), the new model captures a wide variety of scenes, from group shots to stills close-up portrait.

COOLPIX L14 offers the world’s longest battery life*, which maximizes the power of the supplied AA-size Energizer™ lithium battery. Using the standard battery size that is widely available around the world offers the great advantage of never having to worry about recharging or running out of power. Better yet, the energy-efficient design of the COOLPIX L14 allows for 1,000 shots on a pair of AA-size Energizer™ lithium batteries.

Intuitive operation and user-friendly controls ensure error-free control of the COOLPIX L14’s performance features. Dedicated buttons on the top of the body make it easy to switch between shooting and playback modes. The large 2.4-inch LCD screen delivers bright, easy-to-view images, even outdoors. To best suit personal taste, the COOLPIX L14 will be available in three attractive body colors**: Silver, Blue and Pink.

*Offers the best battery performance in a 3x compact zoom camera as of August 30, 2007 (according to research conducted by NIKON CORPORATION). Approximately. 1,000 images with Energizer™ lithium provided, 440 images with alkaline or 520 images with EN-MH1 batteries (based on CIPA standards)
** Available colors may vary by region.

Note: Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories and release schedule may vary by country or region.

Sub-lease price: £129.99
Sales start date: Fall 2007

Highlights of Nikon COOLPIX L14

New Easy Auto mode and scene modes for comfortable shooting
Easy Auto mode makes it easier to turn on the camera and shoot without worrying about settings. Easy access to 15 different scene modes and five movie modes also ensure that shooting is fine-tuned for the best results for the moment.

Three unique Nikon image enhancements
The COOLPIX L14 has three innovative functions to choose from that allow photographers to improve the quality of in-camera images. Face Priority AF* automatically finds, then focuses on a face for clear, sharp results time and time again. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically compensates to help eliminate traces of the annoying red-eye effect that can sometimes be experienced with flash photography. And D-Lighting can be applied to improve low-light images or photos taken with too much backlight. D-Lighting automatically creates a copy of the image with details added as needed, but well-exposed areas are left untouched at all.

* Face recognition capabilities may be limited under some shooting conditions.

Stop-Motion animation for more creative fun
Stop-motion makes it easy to create in-camera animations. Users can capture models, move them, re-shoot, and when done, the camera will process the images to deliver professional-looking results using custom timing.

ISO 1000 capability for better images in low light
Making it easy to capture beautiful photos in lower light or capture fast-moving subjects with outstanding clarity, the COOLPIX L14 accurately measures available light to automatically select dark sensitivity settings Optimized for images in the range from ISO 64 to as high as ISO1000.

Nikon COOLPIX L14 Other Features

• Light weight with very compact size
• Macro photography from as close as 10 cm (3.9 in.)
• 4x digital zoom expands creative freedom
• Improved graphical user interface (GUI)
• Improved menu interface, available in 23 languages ​​to choose from
• Time zone function to easily set up multiple locations
• Includes Energizer™ AA-size lithium battery
• Approx. 23 MB of internal memory
• SDHC card compatibility
• USB connection
• PictBridge Compatible

Specifications of Nikon COOLPIX L14