If you’re shopping for a small digital camera to use for everyday picture taking, be sure to check out the Nikon CoolPix L18. Compact so that you can fit it into your purse or pocket, the Nikon CoolPix L18 provides a user friendly camera making is great for family gatherings, weddings, outings, or just about any other daily activity that a large digital camera would be a hassle to carry around with you.
Although a small camera, the Nikon CoolPix L18 has the technology to render large and clear photographs. With 8.0 megapixels the CoolPix L18 can produce files that will print crystal clear images as large as 16 X 20 inches. This great camera is also equipped with Nikon’s advanced technology, called Expeed, which preserves the same brightness and vibrant colors that you would usually need a more expensive camera for. Expeed is lightning fast and as a result the L18 can take multiple shots, over and over, producing a higher quality picture.
The CoolPix L18 has a great 3.0 inch LCD screen, and as a result you will be able to preview your pictures more easily and ultimately you have a much easier time lining up your shots. On bright and sunny days, you’ll be happy to know the LCD screen also is coated with Nikon’s Anti-Reflection technology.
What’s a great photo, though, if you can’t get a little closer? The CoolPix L18’s zoom lens takes you in on the action, working with the camera to maintain the natural appearance and high-quality color.
One feature that the CoolPix uses to capture those perfect, natural-looking photographs is the adjustable ISO. The ability to adjust the ISO allows the camera to capture images in most lighting conditions, from bright sunlight to nighttime photo ops. On automatic mode, the camera adjusts the ISO for you to get the perfect lighting every time.
Do you like taking pictures of your kids but you can’t seem to keep them still? You’ll be happy to know the L18 has a built in „anti-shake“ mode. The anti-shake mode works by detecting small movements in your subject and then automatically adjust the shutter speed resulting and in picture without blurring.
The Nikon CoolPix L18 is jam-packed with some of Nikons best image editing technologies. The „Face Priority“ feature automatically recognizes your subjects faces, individually, and focuses in on them. Also, if you have ever had problems with red-eye, you’ll be excited to know the L18 comes with „Red-Eye Fix“ technology. Red-Eye Fix automatically searches each of your subjects for that annoying red-eye and automatically removes it while you take your pictures. With „D-lighting“ you won’t have to worry about adjusting your cameras settings through-out the day. D-lighting automatically adjust the light in any dark areas of your photographs so you can seamlessly snap pictures day or night.
If that’s not enough, the CoolPix has additional features to make photo-taking even more effortless. In automatic mode, you can use any of the camera’s photo modes. Photo modes on the Nikon CoolPix L18 include landscape, sports, dusk/dawn, close-up, museum and portrait. These special automatic camera modes change the camera’s settings to the appropriate shutter speed, and kick in the appropriate special features to ensure that you get the perfect photo every time.
If you like your cameras to have multiple uses you’ll be happy to know the L18 can record video as well as audio. If you have owned a digital camera in the past with video capability you may have been limited to the amount of time you could video record, however, with the CoolPix L18 video and audio recording is unlimited. The only limit you will have on your video and audio recording will be by the size of your memory card.
If you are in the market for a low-cost digital camera with amazing imaging technology, the CoolPix L18 is the best camera money can buy.
Jennifer Lane is a free lance photographer and part-time blogger based out of Atlanta GA. You can check out her newest website at Nikon CoolPix L18. Here you will be able to learn more about her favorite camera.