Nikon Coolpix L810 Digital Camera (Black)

The Nikon Coolpix L810 Digital Camera (Black) is an easy-to-use, mega-zoom point-and-shoot camera designed with the keen hobbyist in mind, pairing a substantial 26x optical zoom lens with a high-resolution screen and straightforward controls, well suited to shooting landscapes and close-ups of distant subjects.

At the core of the L810 is a 16.1MP, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor paired with Nikon’s EXPEED C2 image processor, offering a native ISO range of 80-1600. The built-in Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens delivers a 26x optical zoom, covering a 23-585mm 35mm-equivalent focal range at a maximum aperture of f/3.1 (wide) to f/5.9 (telephoto), extendable to 4x digital zoom for additional reach. Lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR), paired with motion detection, helps compensate for both camera shake and subject movement to deliver blur-free images.

Autofocus includes face-detection and center-area modes, with a notably close macro focusing distance of just 1cm. Metering uses a 256-segment matrix pattern along with center-weighted and spot options, and the shutter ranges from 4 seconds to 1/1500 second (with some sources citing an extended range up to 1/8000 second). Continuous shooting reaches approximately 1.2fps at full resolution (up to 4 shots per burst). Picture-taking is simplified through an Easy Auto Mode, which automatically selects the appropriate settings for a scene, along with 19 Scene modes, 3D Shooting mode, Best Shot Selector (BSS), and a Smart Portrait System.

Video capability includes 720p HD recording with stereo sound. Handling centers on a 3.0-inch, 921,000-dot fixed TFT LCD screen with an anti-reflection coating, wide viewing angle, and 5-level brightness adjustment; the camera has no electronic or optical viewfinder, and no touchscreen functionality. A side zoom lever adds convenient one-handed zoom control.

Build quality centers on a compact body measuring approximately 111 x 76 x 83mm and weighing approximately 430g (including batteries and card). The camera stores images on SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, supplemented by approximately 50MB of internal memory, and connects via USB 2.0, mini-HDMI, and AV output. Power comes from four AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH), rated for approximately 450 shots per charge using NiMH cells (CIPA standard).

Key Features
– 16.1MP 1/2.3″ CCD sensor with EXPEED C2 image processor
– ISO 80-1600
– Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, 26x optical zoom, 23-585mm equivalent, f/3.1-5.9
– 4x digital zoom
– Lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) with motion detection
– Face-detection and center-area autofocus; macro focus to 1cm
– 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, and spot metering
– Shutter speed range of 4 sec to 1/1500 sec (extended range to 1/8000 sec per some specs)
– Approximately 1.2fps continuous shooting
– Easy Auto Mode, 19 Scene modes, 3D Shooting, Best Shot Selector, Smart Portrait System
– 720p HD video with stereo sound
– 3.0″ 921,000-dot fixed TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
– No viewfinder; no touchscreen
– Side zoom lever
– SD/SDHC/SDXC card storage plus ~50MB internal memory
– USB 2.0, mini-HDMI, and AV connectivity
– Runs on 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or NiMH)
– Approximately 450 shots per charge (NiMH, CIPA)
– Compact body (approximately 430g with batteries and card)