Nikon Coolpix L620
Nikon has announced the Coolpix L620, a budget-friendly L-series camera. It sports an18.1 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor & 14X or 25-350mm equivalent Massive zoom lens. Other features include lens-shift Vibration Reduction, a 480k dot 3″ LCD, 1080p video capture, and use of AA batteries. The Coolpix L820 will be available in your choice of black and red in September @ $250.
Key Features
- Backside illumination CMOS sensor with an effective pixel count of 18.1-million pixels enables capture of images exhibiting little noise at the high sensitivities required for night landscapes and pictures taken indoors under dim lighting
- A 14x optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers the wide-angle 25 mm to telephoto 350 mm (equivalents in 35mm [135] format) range of focal lengths
- Automatic functions for simple capture of images as intended, and a variety of editing functions
- Recording of 1920×1080/60i movies with stereo sound
- A compact body that combines simple operation and beautiful design
- Powered by AA batteries readily available almost anywhere
Press Release
THE NEW NIKON COOLPIX L620 IS THE EASY WAY TO CAPTURE GREAT PHOTOS AND VIDEOS, EVEN AT A DISTANCE
The Latest Addition to Nikon’s Comfort Long Zoom Camera Lineup Helps to Capture Life’s Special Moments with Little Fuss
MELVILLE, N.Y. (August 6, 2013) – Today, Nikon Inc. introduced the new COOLPIX L620, an easy to handle compact camera with a versatile 14x optical zoom lens that makes it easy to shoot amazing images and Full HD video up close or from a distance. A great companion for the always on-the-go individual looking to capture special moments, the L620 offers user friendly features such as Scene Modes, Easy Auto Mode, Special Effects and Target Finding AF, as well as Full HD video recording at the touch of a button.
“The comfortable ergonomics and thoughtfully placed controls of the COOLPIX L620 make it easy to capture amazing memories from a baby’s first steps to a big hit at a little league baseball game,” said Bo Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience, Nikon Inc. “The COOLPIX L620 also includes many user-friendly features and controls to help consumers capture beautiful photos and videos with ease and confidence.”
The camera body of the COOLPIX L620 is designed specifically for users who seek simplicity with the added benefits and capabilities of a long zoom lens. The incredible 14x optical zoom-NIKKOR glass lens covers a focal length of 25mm to a distant 350mm (35mm equivalent), making the L620 ideal for taking on vacations as well as special moments that require shooting at a distance. For added stability, the integrated grip provides extra support when shooting or composing on the bright, high resolution HVGA 3.0-inch LCD monitor.
The new COOLPIX L620 boasts an 18.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, which assists in capturing detailed images with rich color and clarity. Even in low-light conditions, the camera can help the user to create sharper images with the assistance of lens-shift VR Image Stabilization and wide ISO range up to 3200 ISO. The L620 also features one-touch recording making it is simple to create fun videos and memories in Full HD 1080p video with stereo sound.
Capturing great still shots is effortless with Nikon’s easy-to-use Scene Modes or Easy Auto Mode which enable users to enhance their photos with options like Red Eye Fix and Face-Priority AF. Other special effects include Quick Retouch, Filter Effects and Skin Softening to create truly flattering portraits. For added convenience, the use of readily available AA-size batteries makes it easy for the user on the go.
Price and Availability
The Nikon COOLPIX L620 will be available in September 2013 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $249.95* and is available in either Black or Red. For more information about this COOLPIX camera or other Nikon products, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
In order to give consumers a more effective way to understand the benefits of each COOLPIX camera and to help users determine the best camera to fit their lifestyle, Nikon has segmented the COOLPIX series into five categories: Advanced Performance, Fun & Innovative, Ultra-Slim Zoom, Comfort Long Zoom and Budget Friendly. For more information about this and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
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Nikon Coolpix L620 Specifications
| Model | COOLPIX L620 |
| Type | Compact digital camera |
| Effective pixels | 18.1 million |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 18.91 million total pixels |
| Lens | NIKKOR lens with 14x optical zoom |
| Zoom Range | 4.5-63.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-350 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| f/-number | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Construction | 11 elements in 10 groups (2 ED lens elements) |
| Digital zoom | Up to 2x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 700 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| VR | Lens shift |
| Motion blur reduction | Motion detection (still pictures) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF |
| Focus range | [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in.) to infinity; Macro mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) (wide-angle position relative to the triangle mark to infinity; (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens) |
| Focus-area selection | Center, face detection, target finding AF |
| Monitor | 7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
| Frame coverage | Approx. 96% horizontal and 96% vertical (compared to actual picture) |
| Playback mode | Approx. 96% horizontal and 96% vertical (compared to actual picture) |
| Storage | Internal memory (approx. 83 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| File system | DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant |
| File formats | Still pictures: JPEG; Sound files (voice memo): WAV; Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) |
| Image size | 18M (High) [4896 x 3672(fine)]; 18M [4896 x 3672]; 8M [3264 x 2448]; 4M [2272 x 1704]; 2M [1600 x 1200]; VGA [640 x 480]; 16:9 [4896 x 2754]; 1:1 [3672 x 3672] |
| Shooting Modes | Easy auto mode, Scene mode (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Black and white copy, Backlighting, Easy panorama, Pet portrait), Special effects, Smart portrait, Auto mode |
| Continuous Shooting | Single (default setting), Continuous H (the frame rate for continuous shooting is about 10 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is about 6), Continuous L (the frame rate for continuous shooting is about 2 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is about 6), Continuous H:120 fps (the frame rate for continuous shooting is about 120 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is 50), Continuous H:60 fps (the frame rate for continuous shooting is about 60 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is 25), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Multi-shot 16 |
| Movie | 1080(fine)/30p (default setting): 1920 x 1080(High)/16:9, 1080(fine)/25p (default setting): 1920 x 1080(High)/16:9, 1080/30p: 1920 x 1080/16:9, 1080/25p: 1920 x 1080/16:9, 1080/60i: 1920 x 1080/16:9, 1080/50i: 1920 x 1080/16:9, 720/30p: 1280 x 720/16:9, 720/25p: 1280 x 720/16:9, iFrame 540/30p: 960 x 540/16:9, iFrame 540/25p: 960 x 540/16:9, 480/30p: 640 x 480/4:3, 480/25p: 640 x 480/4:3, HS 720/2x: 1280 x 720/16:9, HS 1080/0.5x: 1920 x 1080/16:9 |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 125-1600; ISO 3200 (available when using Auto mode) |
| Exposure mode | Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x) |
| Exposure control | Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (-2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) |
| Shutter Type | Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter |
| Shutter speed | 1/1600-1 s; 1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting); 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode) |
| Aperture Type | Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2 AV) selection |
| Aperture range | 2 steps (f/3.3 and f/6.6 [W]) |
| Self-timer | Approx. 10 s |
| Flash range | [W]: 0.5-5.0 m (1 ft 8 in. – 16 ft); [T]: 1.0-3.0 m (3 ft 4 in. – 9 ft 10 in.) |
| Flash control | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
| Interface | Hi-Speed USB |
| Data Transfer Protocol | MTP, PTP |
| Video output | Can be selected from NTSC and PAL |
| HDMI output | Can be selected from Auto, 480p, 720p, and 1080i |
| I/O terminal | Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB); HDMI micro connector (Type D) (HDMI output) |
| Supported languages | Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese |
| Power | Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries; Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries; Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately); AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) |
| Battery life | Still pictures: Approx. 150 shots when using alkaline batteries, Approx. 660 shots when using lithium batteries, Approx. 410 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries; Movie recording (actual battery life for recording)²: Approx. 10 min when using alkaline batteries, Approx. 1 h 25 min when using lithium batteries, Approx. 55 min when using EN-MH2 batteries |
| Tripod socket | 1/4-in. (ISO 1222) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 108.3 x 68.7 x 34.1 mm (4.3 x 2.8 x 1.4 in.) (excluding projections) |
| Weight | Approx. 237 g (8.4 oz) (including batteries and SD memory card) |
| Temperature | 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F) |
| Humidity | 85% or less (no condensation) |
| Supplied accessories | Camera Strap, LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (x2), USB Cable UC-E16, ViewNX 2 CD, Reference Manual CD |
| Accessories | AC Adapter EH-65A, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, Strap AN-CP23, Battery Charger MH-72 (includes two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries), Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries), Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 batteries) |
Purchase options
Nikon Coolpix L620 avaialble at Amazon | Adorama | B&H