Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Red-primary)

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 6 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0034XIL60
• Item model number: L22 Red
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #4 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)

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  Camera & Photo > Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 2, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Make memories and share joy with Nikon's new high-resolution Coolpix L22 and its 12.0 effective megapixels, 3.6x zoom and huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD. Nikon's 3-way VR Image Stabilization System automatically detects subject movement and adjusts the shutter speed and ISO to compensate for camera shake and minimize image blur. The camera's Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector simplifies your picture-taking experience by letting camera automatically select the best setting to get great pictures. Nikon's Smart Portrait System will; fix red-eye, detect faces, fire the shutter when your subject smiles and warn you if they blink, to get you great portraits.

Carefree operation and high performance combined for consistently great pictures

Combining the precision optics of a Nikkor lens with the image quality and performance benefits of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image-processing concept, the Coolpix L22 is a quality compact digital camera that combines high performance with outstanding operating ease.

Intuitive and automated operation ensures carefree command over the high performance features of the Coolpix L22. Activated in Easy Auto Mode, Nikon's Scene Auto Selector makes capturing special moments as easy as turning on the camera and shooting without worrying about any settings. Electronic VR image stabilization, Motion Detection, Nikon's BSS (Best Shot Selector) function and ISO 1600 capability help ensure sharper results in lower light, or when capturing fast-moving subjects.

The Coolpix L22 is powered by AA size/R6 batteries, for the added advantage of being able to pick up a new set in virtually any corner of the world. The Coolpix L22 provides reassuring freedom from any worries about recharging or running out of power when a special shutter chance presents itself.

The large high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor offers a bright image that is a pleasure to view, even outdoors. Controls are sized and placed to ensure intuitive operation. For example, dedicated buttons on the back of the body make it easy to switch between shooting and playback modes. And the contours of the large thumb rest and the body itself assure a solid grip. Design is just one aspect of the Coolpix L22 that combines beauty and functionality.

Nikon Coolpix L22 Feature Highlights

EXPEED digital imaging technology
Nikon's smarter approach to digital imaging technology. From image capture to processing, Nikon's comprehensive EXPEED digital imaging concept encompasses the entire picture-taking operation. EXPEED is much more than a processing engine; it is a revolution in digital photography.

Intelligent automation contributes to carefree shooting
Easy Auto Mode simplifies photography by taking control of settings; just turn on the camera and shoot freely. Activated in Easy Auto Mode, Nikon's Scene Auto Selector eliminates the need to manually select a scene mode to match the shot, making it faster and easier to capture the moment in beautiful fashion. The Coolpix L22 and L21 use this intelligent function to analyze the subject and its surrounding settings and automatically select the most appropriate scene mode to achieve optimal results.

Advanced image stabilizing features^* help ensure sharper results Nikon's Electronic VR image stabilization and Motion Detection compensate for subject movement as well as camera shake. Nikon's original BSS (Best Shot Selector) function automatically shoots a series of sequential frames and saves the one with the sharpest focus.
_{* The camera selects and uses only the features required to optimize each image.}





Nikon's exclusive Smart Portrait System
Automatically detecting as many as 12 faces in the shot, Face-priority AF helps produce satisfying portraits by adjusting focus and exposure. Smart Portrait Mode^* helps to faithfully record precious moments by automatically releasing the shutter when the subject smiles. Blink Warning displays an alert when it suspects that a subject has blinked. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically corrects perceived red-eye effect before saving the image to memory.
_{*The Smart Portrait Mode function for the Coolpix L22, L22 and L21 operates in the same fashion as the Smile Mode function for other models.}

Nikon Coolpix L22 Other Features

• Macro shooting from as close as 5 cm (2 in.)
• ISO 1600
• 16 scene modes for optimized shooting in various settings
• D-Lighting
• Two movie modes with sound
• Approx. 19 MB of internal memory

What's in the Box

• LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries x2
• UC-E6 USB Cable
• AN-CP19 Strap
• Coolpix Software Suite CD-ROM

Product Description

• 12.0 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
• 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens has a versatile zoom range from 37mm to 134mm telephoto coverage that gets you close to the action while capturing expansive landscapes
• Big, Bright 3.0-inch LCD makes it easy to compose and share your pictures with a wide-viewing angle and anti-glare coating
• Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector simplifies your picture-taking experience by letting the camera automatically select the best setting to get great picture
• High Quality TV Movies with Sound records 640x480 at 30fps movies for easy in camera playback or on your computer
• 3-way VR Image Stabilization System
  1. Electronic VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake
  2. Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO setting to compensate for cameras hake and subject movement
  3. Nikon’s original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image
• ISO up to 1600 capability helps give you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
• Smart Portrait System includes:
  1. Smart Portrait Mode makes sure you’ll always catch the decisive moment when your subject smiles.
  2. Blink Warning, when activated alerts you that the subject may have blinked and allows you to retake the photo.
  3. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ automatically fixes, while shooting, most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again
  4. Face-Priority AF Nikon’s face-finding technology that automatically focuses on up to 3 faces
• AA Batteries for ease of mind with long battery life plus easy, anywhere replacement
• 16 Scene Modes
• Macro shooting as close as 2”
• 5 Color Options for special filter effects. Choose from: standard color, vivid color, black-and-white, sepia and cyanotype
• EXPEED Image Processing ensures

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

80 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera, April 3, 2010

By	A. White "mustang" (Mississippi) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Red-primary) (Electronics)

I bought this camera after reading all the + reviews on several web sites. This is a very good camera for the price.
Pro's: price, simple to use, slips right into you shirt pocket or purse, very good pictures, bright LCD (sorry Kodak), uses AA batteries, good video.
Con's: none! I highly recommend this camera.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ease of use, April 29, 2010

By	Gardengirl "Shar" (Troutdale, OR USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Red-primary) (Electronics)

I am no "techie", but this camera is user friendly and takes beautiful pictures. It does all the adjustments automaticly. If you want a "point & shoot", no-brainer I recommend this camera. AND it is "pretty".

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simply cool, April 29, 2010

By	P. Craig (MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, US) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Red-primary) (Electronics)

The camera is very good in quality and small in design. It meets all the requirements I was looking for and does a beutiful job that lives up to its ads. I have always enjoyed Nikon cameras and the zoom fits in perfectly for my needs.