Nikon Coolpix L19 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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“Easy to set up and use. good images. good sized screen. works off aa batteries,…” BARRY , NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME View all 5 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	6.6
Ease of use	8.6
Features	7.4
Image quality	7.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.2
Overall rating	7.2

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Score 9.0/10

BARRY , NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME

+ EASY TO SET UP AND USE. GOOD IMAGES. GOOD SIZED SCREEN. WORKS OFF AA BATTERIES, WHICH ARE EASY TO OBTAIN. LESS EXPENSIVE THAN THE OPPOSITION.

- IDEALLY, WOULD HAVE LIKED A DEDICATED CASE WITH IT, BUT AT THE PRICE I PAID, IT WAS NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN.

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purchased 12 Jul 2009

Score 4.0/10

Lesley, Wadebridge , “Point & shoot”

+ compact

- too light weight, very difficult to get steady focus

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purchased 13 Jul 2009

Score 5.0/10

Mark , Barnsley , “Professional photographer”

+ Overall it does what a cheap camera does.

- It can not handle sunlight or lack of light like it says it can.

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purchased 17 Jul 2009

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PC Advisor expert review - by Ben Long

The Nikon Coolpix L19 is a point-and-shoot camera that features a bevy of shooting modes.

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reviewed 27 Apr 2009

Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	8

Optical Zoom Ratio	3.6
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	Yes
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Dimensions (mm)	61x96.5x29
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	130
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Resolution (Pixels)	3264x2448
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.1-6.7
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-Built Memory (MB)	20

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.

Also known as: Nikon L19

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Manufacturer's Description

Wonderfully easy-to-use 8 megapixel camera with NIKKOR 3.6x zoom lens, 2.7-inch LCD monitor, Easy Auto Mode, Scene Auto Selector and a host of automatic anti-blur and portrait functions for sharp results and great portraits time after time.

* NIKKOR 3.6x zoom lens offers outstanding precision and sharp resolution. (35mm ¹³⁵ film-format equivalent: 38 – 136mm.) * 2x anti-blur automatically counters blurred images in two different ways. * Motion detection compensates for camera and subject movement. Best Shot Selector (BSS) selects the sharpest of up to 10 sequential shots. * Scene Auto Selector selects the optimum Scene mode for popular photographic situations. * Easy Auto mode: simply turn the camera ON and shoot without worrying about settings. * Smart portrait system: advanced automatic features for perfect portraits. Smile Mode takes the shot when your chosen subject smiles. Blink Warning alerts you when someone had their eyes closed. * Large 2.7-inch LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating simplifies composition and playback, even in bright sunlight. * Large buttons for easy operation with dedicated Shooting and Playback mode buttons on top of the camera body for easy access. * 8.0 megapixel resolution lets you capture outstandingly detailed images that are suitable for printing complete or just from selected areas, even in large format. * High ISO (1600) light sensitivity reduces the risk of blurred images with fast-moving subjects or in low-light. * Advanced Face Priority AF with in-camera Red-eye Fix lets you quickly detect and focus accurately on up to 12 faces in the frame, and corrects false eye color due to flash the instant you take the shot. * 16 scene modes offer optimized settings for popular photographic styles, effects and locations. * D-lighting creates pleasing results by correcting strong shadows to rescue underexposed images, or shots taken with excessive backlight. * Movie recording with sound. * Powered by 2 AA-size batteries: making it easy to replenish your camera’s power source, no matter where you are.

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