Nikon COOLPIX L810 16.1 MP Digital Camera Review

Nikon’s COOLPIX L810 Digital Camera is a step ahead of other point-and-shoot cameras, offering a simplified experience with versatile features. Designed to produce ultra clear images, this camera is able to reach far and wide with its zoom capabilities. It can be powered on the go with two simple AA batteries. The camera’s tough and rigid body looks stylish and gives good grip. This and many more features are included in this model to give photographic pleasure to the user.

Main Features of Nikon’s COOLPIX L810

Optical System – Equipped with a refined NIKKOR ED glass lens and VR Image Stabilization, the superior optical technology of L810 results in blur-free clearer and sharper images. The lens offers 26x optical zoom which helps to get incredibly closer to a distant object and capture it in full detail.

Easy Video Recording –The camera records quality videos in high definition at 720p resolution. The sound captured along is of stereo quality which enhances the output. The optical zoom works for videos as well. A dedicated movie button ensures quicker shooting without having to change any other settings. With the built-in HDMI port, it is easier to connect to HDTVs for playback.
LCD Display – The 3.0 inch LCD screen offers a highly clear view of any scene with 921k dots. With such richness and an antiglare coating, the capture and playback of photos and videos is easy and delightful to the eyes.

Auto and Scene Modes – To make things simple for a beginner, the L810 offers an Easy Auto mode that takes care of all the image settings such as brightness, exposure, ISO, shutter speed etc. For better shots of human subjects, a variety of predefined modes are available including close-up, portrait, landscape, night portrait and night landscape. Moreover, the smile timer, red eye fix, blink-warning and skin softening features allows capturing a face the perfect way.
Creative Options – A color can do anything to a picture. To experiment with this idea, the COOLPIX camera provides a creative set of options. The standard, cyanotype, vintage black and white, nostalgic sepia and vivid modes give different feel to a scene.  These options can be applied to both stills and movies.
3D Still Image Photography – This feature elevates the quality of photos to a new level by rendering a picture in 3D. By connecting to a 3D HDTV via the HDMI port, these still images can be brought to life.

Negative Aspects of Nikon’s COOLPIX L810

While it is easy to use, the COOLPIX L810 is not a simple point-and-shoot camera and it is necessary to refer to the manual and get used to its features before starting off. The camera should be allowed to focus initially, failing which the pictures will be blurry. This makes this equipment useless to capture spontaneous shots.
In a nutshell
The Nikon COOLPIX L810 is larger than a typical compact, but is not bulky like a DSLR. It is easy to carry in a travel bag and produces professional quality pictures at high resolution and reaches longer distance than a conventional camera. With a little practice, it is possible to get the most out of this small camera. With all the alluring features, it comes at a nominal price, which gives a good reason to buy this gear.