COOLPIX L310 features a 21x optical zoom NIIKKOR lens that covers a focal range from 25 mm wide-angle to 525 mm super-telephoto (equivalent in 35 mm [135] format). The 14.1 megapixels camera is powered by Nikon’s EXPEED C2 image Processing Engine which maximizes image quality and performance.

Key Features:

21x optical zoom with reach and range
Bright 3-inch LCD monitor
14.1 megapixels
25 mm wide-angle to 525 mm super-telephoto range
VR image stabilization
ISO 6400
3-speed Sport continuous mode (H, M, L)
Powered by commonly available R6/AA-size batteries
Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector
Smart Portrait System
Pet portrait mode

Product Description:

21x optical zoom with reach and range
The 25 mm wide-angle to 525 mm super-telephoto range* of a 21x optical zoom NIKKOR lens places compositional freedom comfortably in your hands Maximizing image quality is 14.1 megapixels of clear resolving power and the optimized performance of Nikon's EXPEED C2 Image Processing Engine.
* 35 mm format equivalent..

Bright 3-inch LCD monitor and intelligent design
Mounted prominently on the back is a 7.5-cm (3-in.) 230k-dot (approx.) TFT LCD monitor that maximizes visibility. It also features brightness adjustment to help ensure clear viewing and a sharp image indoors or out. The finely crafted enclosure strategically positions controls for optimum accessibility and practicality.

VR image stabilization for clearer results
A combination of image-sensor shift and electronic VR image stabilization helps deliver consistently sharp results, along with Motion Detection and sensitivity settings extending up to ISO 6400. An ergonomic grip design further contributes to stable handling and smooth operation.

Whats Included:

Camera Strap
LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (x4)
Lens Cap LC-CP22 (with cord)
USB Cable UC-E6
ViewNX 2 Installer CD
User's Manual CD

WARRANTY: 1 Year Australian Warranty*
*Extended Warranties Available

Specification

Product name
Product name	L310
Type
Type	Compact digital camera
Effective pixels
Effective pixels	14.1 million
Image sensor
Image sensor	1/2.3-in. type CCD; 14.48 million total pixels
Lens
Lens	21x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens
Focal length	4.5-94.5mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-525 mm lens in 35mm[135] format)
f/-number	f/3.1-5.8
Construction	12 elements in 9 groups
Digital zoom
Digital zoom	Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 2100 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration reduction
Vibration reduction	Combination of image-sensor shift and electronic VR (still pictures) Electronic VR (movies)
Autofocus (AF)
Autofocus (AF)	Contrast-detect AF
Focus range (from lens)	Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity (W); approx. 1.5 m (5 ft) to infinity (T) Macro mode: 1 cm (0.4 in.) (middle zoom position) to infinity
Focus-area selection	Center, face detection
Monitor
Monitor	7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment
Frame coverage (shooting mode)	Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode)	Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared to actual picture)
Storage
Media	Internal memory (approx. 102 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
File system	DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant
File formats	Still pictures: JPEG Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC, monaural)
Image size (pixels)
Image size (pixels)	14M (High) [4320 x 3240(fine)] 14M [4320 x 3240] 8M [3264 x 2448] 5M [2592 x 1944] 3M [2048 x 1536] PC [1024 x 768] VGA [640 x 480] 16:9 [4224 x 2376] 16:9 [1920 x 1080]
Shooting Modes
Shooting Modes	Easy Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Black and white copy, Backlighting, Panorama assist, Pet portrait), Sport continuous, Smart Portrait, Auto
Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting	Single (default setting), Continuous (Up to about 19 images at about 0.7 fps), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Multi-shot 16
Movie
Movie	HD 720p (default setting): 1280 x 720/approx. 30 fps, VGA: 640 x 480/approx. 30 fps
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)	ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 Auto (ISO 80-800) Sport continuous mode (ISO 400-3200)
Exposure
Metering	256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)
Exposure control	Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter
Shutter	Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
Speed	1/1000 -1 s 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode) 1/4000 -1/60 s (sport continuous mode)
Aperture
Aperture	Electronically-controlled ND filter (-3 AV) selection
Range	2 steps (f/3.1 and f/8.7 [W])
Self-timer
Self-timer	Approx. 10 s
Built-in flash
Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)	[W]: 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 19 ft) [T]: 1.5 to 3.0 m (5 ft to 9 ft 10 in.)
Flash control	TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Interface
Interface	Hi-Speed USB
Data Transfer Protocol	MTP, PTP
Video output
Video output	Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
I/O terminal
I/O terminal	Audio video output/digital I/O (USB), DC input connector
Supported languages
Supported languages	Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Power sources
Power sources	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)
Battery life
Battery life	Still pictures*: Approx. 420 shots when using alkaline batteries Approx. 1130 shots when using lithium batteries Approx. 690 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries Movies: Approx. 2 h 35 min when using alkaline batteries (HD 720p) Approx. 8 h when using lithium batteries (HD 720p) Approx. 4 h 55 min when using EN-MH2 batteries (HD 720p)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 109.9 x 76.5 x 78.4 mm (4.4 x 3.1 x 3.1 in.) (excluding projections)
Weight
Weight	Approx. 435 g (15.4 oz) (including batteries and SD memory card)
Operating environment
Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity	Less than 85% (no condensation)
Supplied accessories
Supplied accessories	Camera Strap, LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (x4), Lens Cap LC-CP22 (with cord), USB Cable UC-E6, ViewNX 2 Installer CD, User's Manual CD
Optional accessories
Optional accessories	AC Adapter EH-67, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, Replacement rechargeable batteries: Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries), Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)

* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2) °C (69°F to 77°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to 14M 4320 x 3240. Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. Data for lithium batteries apply when using four commercially available FR6/L91 (AA-size) Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium batteries. The supplied batteries are for trial use only.

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