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Nikon Updates L-Series
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"With the COOLPIX L14 and L15, users of any experience level can capture great images without having to master complicated features or controls," said Nikon Coolpix General Manager Marketing Bill Giordano in a company press release today. "These cameras are great for casual snap-shooters who want to take great pictures, easily."
As the follow-up cameras to the Coolpix L12, introduced in February, the Coolpix L15 and L14 are notably less expensive. The L15 is $30 less and the L14 $50 less than the near-$200 L12. The two new cameras feature an enhanced version of the L12's Face Recognition function, which detects faces quicker, according to the release. As the base models in the Coolpix line, the L15 and L14 detects up to 5 faces in a scene, versus other advanced Nikon models that can detect up to 12 faces.
The Nikon L15 and L14 also feature a new image processor called Expeed that promises improved noise reduction at high ISO settings. The Expeed processor uses enhanced signal-to-noise ratio that preserves image detail. While the older L12 had a maximum range of up to 1600 ISO, the L15 and L14 top out at 1000 ISO.
Like the L12, the Coolpix L15 and L14 are fitted with 3x optical zoom lenses. The L15 carries Optical Vibration Reduction included on the earlier model to compensate for camera shake. The L15 possesses a 2.8-inch LCD screen and the L14 shrinks to a 2.4-inch monitor.
Other features include Nikon’s In-Camera Innovations, a set of three built-in features including the Face-Priority function, Red-eye Fix, and D-Lighting, all borrowed from the L12. The Coolpix L15 and L14 each have 15 scene presets. The cameras are compatible with AA batteries.
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Camera Model
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Coolpix L12
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Coolpix L14
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Coolpix L15
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Announcement Date
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February 2007
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August 2007
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August 2007
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Introductory Price
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$199.95
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$149.95
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$179.95
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Sensor
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7.1 MP CCD
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7 MP
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8 MP
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Lens
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3x optical zoom
Optical Vibration Reduction
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3x optical zoom
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3x optical zoom
Optical Vibration Reduction |
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Monitor
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2.5-inch
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2.4-inch
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2.8-inch
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Sensitivity
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1600 ISO max
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1000 ISO max
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1000 ISO max
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Key Features
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-Face Priority AF
-In-camera Red-eye Fix
-D-Lighting
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-Face Priority AF
-In-camera Red-eye Fix
-D-Lighting
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-Face Priority AF
-In-camera Red-eye Fix
-D-Lighting
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News Link
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Nikon Updates L-Series with Face Priority
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Nikon Updates L-Series with Face Priority
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