Nikon Coolpix L340 Camera - Black (20 MP, 28x Optical Zoom) 3-Inch LCD

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Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries, Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries, Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately), AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) COOLPIX S510". Nikon Corporation. August 30, 2007. Archived from the original on November 30, 2011 . Retrieved 2010-11-30. The resolution of the Nikon Coolpix L310 is 14 megapixels. This gives a resolution dimension of 4320x3240 pixels on a 1/2.3 inch CCD sensor. It's interesting that Nikon haven't shoved a couple of extra million pixels in there just to make it a little more tempting to the point and shoot crowd who think resolution is the most important factor in a digital camera. Obviously, you're more clued up than that. In fact on a small sensor like this, a lower resolution is a benefit. Nikon Coolpix L340 is a good investment to beginners and other hobbyists. Thanks to its features such as high definition pictures. More than that, its superzoom capacity is also ideal for those who always experiment in their photography. Again, in bright light, the overall impression of detail is good when looking at images at A4 or below. However, once you start shooting from around ISO 400, a loss of detail can be seen in most shots. Another problem is that even with Vibration Reduction activated, it can be difficult to shoot handheld and get a sharp image when using middle-range ISO speeds (400-800) if the light is a little low. To get around this, you can shoot at ISO 1600, but then the amount of image smoothing on display is detrimental. On the plus side, due to the amount of shooting that’s going on, images don’t appear particularly noisy at high ISO speeds.

Nikon is a photography and imaging company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, that launched in 1917. Initially, the firm focused almost exclusively on creating optical lenses and imaging products for the domestic Japanese market. However, after World War II, Nikon expanded their product offerings to include consumer photography. Product Archives: Digital Compact Cameras (COOLPIX)". Nikon Corporation. Archived from the original on February 9, 2011 . Retrieved 2011-02-09. The Nikon L340 is able to use SDXC, SDHC, and SD memory cards. Video and continuous shooting need SD memory cards with high card write speeds. Card read speed is important for transferring files to a computer or laptop. If you are filling up cards with images or video, a SD card with a fast transfer speed will reduce the transfer time. Speed Class Rating SD Card Speed Class Nikon releases the COOLPIX W300, a high-performance outdoor model that boasts support for 4K UHD movies and tough durability". www.nikon.com . Retrieved Feb 20, 2019.Due to prices being affordable, it is not going to make sense to get anything besides a pro-level SD card. The outside of the L340 is the same as the Coolpix L330 and shares the same 20.2MP CCD detector that is capable of maximum sensitivity of only ISO1600. 1280×720 HD video recording is also available, though, given the more substantial incidence of 4K video, it’s a shame that the L340 can’t at least capture 1080p resolution. Nikon Coolpix L340 has been receiving a widespread popularity because of its simple yet catchy design. It comes with a pronounced and textured grip. The surface has dots that make it secure in hand as well. Cons of Nikon Coolpix L340 It Doesn’t Have Connectivity Features Yes, the Nikon Coolpix L340 can take videos up to 1280×720 at 30p. It also has a built-in microphone but sadly, it doesn’t have a port for an external mic. CCD sensor, 15 scene modes, Pictmotion, Face-priority AF, Wireless b/g transfer support, SD card storage.

It would be nice to see a little more creative control, i.e. the ability to change aperture or shutter speed, but the intended target audience is somebody who isn’t particularly advanced so it’s understandable why Nikon has chosen not to include this ability on the camera. Setting up the Nikon Coolpix L340 was both simple and straightforward. Inside the box comes everything you’ll need to get started, including four AA batteries. So long as you have a memory card on hand, all you’ll need to do is install the batteries using the door on the bottom of the camera, place your SD card in the dedicated slot, and turn the camera on. The very first time you use it it’ll ask you to put in the time and date information for metadata, but after setting that up, it’s as simple as powering it on and off to take photos. From a cold start (switched off), the Nikon Coolpix L310 can power up, focus and take a picture in a little under 2.5sec. That's on the leaner side of average, so it's a good result. In continuous mode, we managed to take eight pictures in a 10 second period. That's just under 1 frame a second, which isn't brilliant, but should be sufficient for basic use. It won't capture the stages of a balloon popping, but it will record a horse running over a reasonable distance, for example. Shutter lag is around the standard time of 0.08sec. In fact, the only noticeable difference between L340 and L330 is that zooming slightly increases. Where previous camera types included 26x optics, the latest version received 28x optical zoom, offering a 35mm focal array equivalent to 22.5-630mm. Nikon has been equipped with a lens along with the vibration change of lens changes to help tame the effects of camera shake.

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frame/s shooting, 1/1.7" CCD sensor, 720p HD video recording with stereo sound, lens-based Vibration Reduction, SD card storage with SDXC support, NRW (RAW) image support.