Nikon Coolpix L820 Digital Camera 16 Megapixels 30x Optical Zoom 7.6 cm (2.7 Inch) LCD Monitor Image Stabiliser Dark Purple

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The other thing to be aware of with a massive zoom lens is that it can be quite difficult to hold steady at the maximum telephoto, but 765mm is quite manageable and the built-in stabilization makes framing subjects that much easier. Like the PowerShot SX510 HS, the COOLPIX L820 has a dedicated movie record button and is similarly limited in terms of exposure control for movies, in other words, there isn’t any, other than exposure compensation.

This, combined with the increased softness at higher sensitivities, means the indoor and low-light photo quality without a flash just isn't very good. The Canon PowerShot SX500 IS is a pocket-friendly super-zoom camera with a remarkable 30x zoom lens.The combined battery and card compartment is accessed via a large hinged door that covers the entire right side of the camera below the hand grip. The headline features of the Nikon L820, while not earth-shattering, aren't too shabby either: a 16-megapixel effective resolution from a back-illuminated 16. Thanks to its CMOS sensor, Nikon was able to pass down several shooting options from its higher-end Coolpix to the L820. The layout keeps you from having to do too much hunting through settings, not that there's all that much to adjust.

The digital correction is applied only under certain conditions, including when the shutter speed is slower than 1/30 at the wide angle setting or 1/250 at the telephoto focal length and when the sensitivity is 200 ISO or lower. OK so next to the 42x optical zoom of Nikon's P520, which was launched at the same time earlier this year and sits above it in the range, the whopping 50x zoom of Sony's HX300, and other bridge models, the focal range equivalent to 22. at 1600 ISO which compares with a quoted figure of 5m (also most likely at 1600 ISO) for the PowerShot SX400 IS. The L820 continues in the tradition of high-power zoom L-series models with the elegant design that has been so popular, yet is also more practical with a new grip shape for more stable shooting. Nikon retain ownership of the Manual and all copies thereof and all related intellectual property rights, and reserves all rights not expressly granted to you under this Agreement.The full manual is on the enclosed CD along with Nikon View NX2 – a basic editing and tagging software program.

To activate the digital zoom you have to release the zoom rocker at the end of the optical range and push again to go into the digital zoom.That said, the difference isn’t massive and for most people it won’t be an issue – I’ve pictured their respective ranges below. Choosing the Tripod setting will select a slower shutter speed with a low ISO to get smooth picture results.