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Reviews of the Nikon Coolpix L12

  • 6.6

    CNET Review

    June 5, 2007

    The Good: Face-detecting autofocus, optical image stabilization good to see on a budget camera.

    The Bad: No user control over ISO sensitivity; painfully slow flash recycle time.

    The Bottom Line: This budget camera includes a few surprising features, but its flaws outweigh its benefits.

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  • 8.8

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 30, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 63/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 342530 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    pcmag.com

    Review Summary: Not yet reviewed by editors.

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  • No Rating

    dcresource.com

    Review Summary: The Nikon Coolpix L12 is one of a very select group of entry-level cameras to offer image stabilization for under $200. Its closest competitor is probably the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS75 which, up until recently, I didn't even think they sold in the U.S. The

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  • 6.0

    photographypress.co.uk

    By Stuart Miles | August 8, 2007

    Review Summary: Sluggish performance and with no way to control the ISO it means it just does not cut the mustard

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Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.

Part number: 25562

General

  • Product Type Digital camera - Compact
  • Weight 4.4 oz
  • Width 3.6 in
  • Depth 1 in
  • Height 2.4 in
  • Available Body Colors Black, silver

Main Features

  • Resolution 7.1 megapixels
  • Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
  • Sensor resolution 7.1 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 7,100,000 pixels
  • Total Pixels 7,410,000 pixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
  • Light Sensitivity ISO auto (50-1600)
  • Digital Zoom 4 x
  • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
  • Shooting Programs Back light, Copy, Landscape, Sports mode, Night portrait, Close-up, Fireworks, Panorama assist, Party/indoor, Sunset, Portrait mode, Museum, Beach/snow, Night landscape
  • Special effects Cyanotype, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Neutral
  • Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
  • White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
  • White Balance Presets Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Sunlight
  • Digital video format QuickTime
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Color support Color
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Face Detection Yes
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture QuickTime - 160 x 120, QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 21 MB Flash - Integrated
  • Integrated Memory 21 MB
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 3072 x 1728, JPEG 1012 x 768, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 3072 x 2304
  • Flash memory 21 MB - Integrated
  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 5.7 mm - 17.1 mm - F/2.8-4.7
  • Focal Length 5.7 mm - 17.1 mm
  • Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 5 element(s)
  • Lens Manufacturer Nikon

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Additional Features Digital noise reduction, Cropping an image, Blur warning, Direct print, Display brightness control, ImageLink support, DPOF support, In-camera red-eye fix, Audio recording, Auto power save, PictBridge support, Face-priority AF function

Camera Flash

  • Effective Flash Range 1.3 ft - 10 ft
  • Type Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Effective flash range 1.3 ft - 10 ft

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type None

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
  • Mounting Built-in
  • Resolution 115,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Lens Systems

  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Type Zoom lens
  • Focal length 5.7 mm - 17.1 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
  • Focus adjustment Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 19.7 in
  • Macro Focus Range 15cm
  • Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.7
  • Optical Zoom 3 x
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
  • Lens construction 5 : 5
  • Features Built-in lens shield

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable
  • Included Accessories Docking station insert, Wrist strap

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating system MS Windows ME, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
  • Peripherals USB port, SVGA monitor, CD-ROM drive

Battery

  • Supported Battery 2 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included )

Software

  • Type Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject

CNET Labs' Benchmarks

  • Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
  • CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 8.6
  • CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 2.4
  • CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.7
  • CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 2.0
  • CNET Labs Typical burst speed 1.5
  • CNET Labs Wake up time 2.5

Product Video

Product Photos

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Nikon Coolpix L12

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