Nikon Digital Camera Blog

By Leonard Goh

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Nikon was originally known as Nippon Kogaku K.K. in 1917, and was the result of the merging of two industrial companies. It was initially known for its optical products, especially lenses, but work was put to a halt when World War II broke out. In 1948, its first camera, the Nikon I, was conceived. Following the success of this model, Nikon was set on track to become a dominant presence in the imaging industry.

Fast forward to 1997 when its first compact digital camera, the Coolpix 100, was announced. With just a 0.33-megapixel sensor and 1MB of internal memory then, the Coolpix has evolved to become what it is today. Although it embraces new technologies, we feel Nikon hasn’t lost the essence of photography, which is to capture the moment, and that is what its shooters do.

The Coolpix 100 was the first compact digital camera produced by Nikon.

For the Japanese company, the Coolpix brand aims to be the epitome of quality, intelligence, style and integrity to photography. With imaging technology advancing constantly, the company told us that it will listen to consumers’ needs and build “smarter, sexier” point-and-shoots equipped with intuitive functions and unique designs.

If you’ve set your eyes on a Nikon Coolpix point-and-shoot but aren’t quite sure which one is suitable for you, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide for its lineup.

Here are Nikon digital camera accessories that you should have with your Nikon Digital Camera:

1. Nikon – Accessory Kit D50/D50/D200, For use with Nikon digital SLR cameras D50, D70, D80, D90, D200, D300 and D700; EN-EL3e battery; carrying case; photography guide
2. Nikon – Replacement Lithium-Ion Battery for Select Nikon Digital SLR Cameras EN-EL9, Compatible with Nikon digital SLR camera models D40 and D60; rechargeable; 7.4V; 1000 mAh; up to 470 images per charge
3. Nikon – Wireless Print Adapter for Nikon Coolpix PD-10, For Nikon Coolpix P1 and P2 digital cameras; print wirelessly to your PictBridge printer without a computer
4. Additional Storage, you can buy Sandisk 4GB Standard SDHC Card

These accessories is also important sometimes:

1. Nikon – 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF Zoom-Nikkor Lens 1996NAS 5x zoom ratio; 3 ED glass elements; 2 Vibration Reduction modes; built-in A/M focus switch; tripod mount
2. Nikon – 80-200mm f/2.8 ED AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens 1986, Compatible with most Nikon digital and film SLR cameras; 3x zoom; 1:7.1 maximum reproduction ratio (macro)
3. Nikon – 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom Lens 2159, For Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras; Super Integrated Coating; 2 ED glass elements; 3 aspherical lenses
4. Nikon – 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR AF-S Zoom-Nikkor Lens 2145NCP Silent Wave Motor lens drive; 2 ED glass elements; Vibration Reduction operation; Internal Focus design
5. Nikon – 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Telephoto Lens 2161, Compatible with most Nikon F-Mount digital SLR and film SLR cameras; 17 elements in 12 groups with 2 ED glass elements; f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture; 4.3x zoom
6. Nikon – Speedlight External Flash SB-600, Compatible with Nikon D70 and D2H digital SLR cameras; supports Nikon Creative Lighting System
7. Nikon – Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom Lens 2156, Compatible with Nikon DX format SLR digital cameras; 3.1′ minimum focusing distance; compact, lightweight design
8. Nikon – Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF Lens 2137, Compatible with Nikon SLR cameras; compact design; 50mm focal length
9. Nikon – 2x Teleconverter Lens TC-E2, Compatible with Nikon Coolpix digital cameras 885, 995, 5000; 8° 10′ angle of view; 2x magnification; 304mm-equivalent combined focal length 149.99.

Nikon Coolpix L12 Digital Camera Review

Nikon Coolpix L12 Digital Camera

Nikon Coolpix L12 Digital Camera was released on May 3^rd 2007 in Tokyo Japan. This digital camera is a combination of performance and quality with easy operation. Coolpix L12 has also VR facility, CR facility is a function dedicated for newbies to take a shoot in a unstable condition, this function will make the pict looks sharp although taken from unstable condition.

This Nikon coolpix digital camera L12 series has a full color with 7.1 megapixel resolution, Image color taken by it will be natural and very detail when the image is stretched. Coolpix L12 come with  3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with 35-105mm coverage. It is potentially to take a shoot in any kind of distance from near or far.

Coolpix L12 creates the best photo from any kind of condition, it is given by ISO 1600, it is not only sensitivity to take a picture from dark but it also makes batter for shutter speed in moving object.

There are also 3 Nikon’s Unique Innovations in Nikon Coolpix L12

1. In-camera – Face-priority AF; automatically detects focus on men’s face in shoot

2. Camera Red-Eye Fix; automatically prevents red eye effect that often happens caused by splash light

3. Nikon\’s D-Lighting; helps correcting brightness when photo is taken from front of light position.

The amazing one from Coolpix L12 is equipped with LCD monitor 2.5 inch and compatible with AA batteries.

Lastly, like another Nikon digital camera the Coolpix L12 is equipped also with exclusive Nikon PictureProject software, usefull and  easy to use software for organizing and editing photos.

Nikon COOLPIX L12 Other Features

• l Light weight with compact dimensions
• l Choice of 15 Scene modes
• l Selection of movie recording modes
• l BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest image automatically from ten sequential shots
• l SDHC memory card compatibility
• l Voice recording capability
• l Color Options add to creative freedom
• l 21MB of internal memory (approx.)
• l PictBridge and ImageLink compatibility
• l Menu available in a choice of 20 languages
• l Time zone function allows setting of home town and new city time zone for easy image sorting after traveling
• l USB connectivity enables swift data transfer to computers and other peripherals
• l Macro shooting enables shooting from as close as 15cm (5.9 in.)
• l 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
• l Choice of White Balance

Auto with TTL control, 7-mode manual (Direct sunlight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Shade, Flash and White Bal. Preset)

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