The COOLPIX L610 Digital Camera (Red) is a 16MP CMOS point-and-shoot from Nikon. Small in stature but big on pixels, the L610 enables even the most casually captured snapshots to end up as immaculately detailed memories. Features such as the 14x zoom 4.5-63mm NIKKOR ED glass lens with an equivalent 35mm range of 25-350mm, the Optical VR Image Stabilization, and a built-in pop-up flash, all work together with the L610's large sensor. Whether the resulting image is displayed on your favorite digital device or blown up to a large print size you'll be impressed by the clarity.
In addition to producing still images, the L610 also puts 1080p HD video capture at your fingertips. Literally. The camera features one-touch video recording, saving you from having to navigate multiple menus. Instead, when you see a moment you have to record, all you have to do is hit the red button and the movie making will begin. Videos are enhanced with stereo sound for accurate audio as well.
No matter what you're recording with the L610, however, you'll frame the scene with the camera's rear 3" 460,000K LCD display. Navigating menus, framing and replaying shots, and even selecting in-camera filters or special effects is a breeze.
Additional features of the L610 are numerous, so let's just focus on a few of the big ones. First off, the camera is simply powered by AA batteries. That translates into an easily replaceable power source that is available virtually anywhere you find yourself. It also means no more waiting for the battery to charge.
Another convenient feature is the Intelligent AF System. The job of the AF System is to ensure that your images come out clear and blur-free with minimal effort on your part. This feature focuses on the main subject in the photo and automatically adjusts the camera's focus. All you have to do is turn Intelligent AF on when you want to enable the function, and you're free to snap away without worry.
In the same vein, the L610 also features macro shooting to 0.4". Whether you blog about your meals on vacation or simply love to capture extreme close-ups, the macro function allows you to get very close to your subjects for successful images.
Another feature that bears mentioning is the camera's 1.9 frames per second capture (up to 4 shots). This is great for shooting sports, children, or any other fast-moving subjects.
Type | Compact Digital Camera |
Effective Pixels | 16.0 million |
Image Sensor | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3 in. |
Total Pixels | 16.79 million (approx.) |
Lens | 14x optical Zoom, NIKKOR ED glass lens |
Lens Focal Length | 4.5-63.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-350mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
Lens f/-number | f/3.3-5.9 |
Lens Construction | 11 elements in 10 groups |
Lens Zoom | 14x |
Digital Zoom | Up to 2x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 700mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
Vibration Reduction | Lens-shift VR |
Autofocus (AF) | Contrast-detect TTL AF |
Autofocus (AF) Focus-area Selection | Auto (9-area automatic selection) Center Face priority Manual with 99 focus areas Subject tracking |
Focus Range | W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity [T]: Approx. 3 ft. 4 in. (1 m.) to infinity Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm.) to infinity |
Focus Lock | Yes |
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 99 |
Monitor Size | 3.0 in. diagonal |
Monitor Type | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 5-level brightness adjustment |
Monitor Resolution | 460,000-dots |
Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) | 96% horizontal (Approx.) 96% vertical (Approx.) |
Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode) | 96% horizontal (Approx.) |
Storage Media | SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card |
Internal Memory | Approx. 28MB |
Storage File System | DCF EXIF 2.3 DPOF MPF compliant |
Storage File formats | Still pictures: JPEG Audio files: WAV Movies: MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC monaural) 3D pictures: MPO |
Movie | Audio file format: AAC stereo Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps HD: 1280x720p / 30fps iFrame 540: 960x540 / 30fps Movie file format: MPEG-4 AVC H.264 Standard TV: 640x480 / 30fps |
Voice Memo Function | Yes |
Image Size (pixels) | 4608 x 3456 (16M) |
ISO Sensitivity | ISO 125-3200 Auto (auto gain ISO 125-1600) |
Lowest ISO Sensitivity | 125 |
Highest ISO Sensitivity | 3200 |
Exposure Metering | 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X) Spot (digital zoom 2X or more) |
Exposure Control | Programmed auto exposure (shutter speed, ND filter selection and ISO sensitivity) Flexible program with motion detection . |
Exposure Modes | Programmed Auto |
Scene Modes | Back Light Beach Close Up Copy Dusk/Dawn Easy Panorama Fireworks Show Food Landscape Museum Night Landscape Night Portrait Party/Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Snow Sports Sunset 3D Photography |
In-Camera Image Editing | D-Lighting Filter Effects Quick retouch Skin softening |
Exposure Compensation | ± 2 EV in steps of 1/3 |
White Balance | Auto Cloudy Daylight Flash Fluorescent Incandescent Preset Manual |
Shutter | Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter |
Shutter Speed | 1/1600-1 sec. (when ISO sensitivity set to Auto) 4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show) |
Top Continuous Shooting Speed Full Res | Up to 4 shots at approx. 1.9 frames per second |
Continuous Shooting Options | Best Shot Selector Continuous Multi-shot 16 Single |
Aperture | Electronically controlled ND filter (-2.0 AV) insertion |
Self-timer | 10 second duration |
Built-in flash Range (ISO Sense Auto) | [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 3.2m (5 ft. to 10 ft.) |
Built-in Flash Control | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Interface | Hi-speed USB |
Interface Data Transfer Protocol | MTP PTP |
Video Output | NTSC PAL |
HDMI Output Selection | Auto 480p 720p 1080i |
I/O Terminal | Audio/video (A/V) output Digital I/O (USB) HDMI Mini Connector (HDMI output) |
Supported Languages | Arabic Bengali Brazilian Portuguese Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portugese Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Tamil Thai Turkish Ukranian Vietnamese |
Battery | 2 AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium) |
Battery Life (shots per charge) | AA Alkaline: 120 shots AA Lithium: 470 shots EN-MH2: 330 shots |
Tripod Socket | ¼ |
Operating Environment | 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) |
Dimensions HxWxD | 2.7 x 4.3 x 1.4" / 68.4 x 108 x 34.1mm excluding projections |
Weight | 8.5 oz / 240g with battery and memory card |
Reviews Nikon COOLPIX L610 Digital Camera (Red) (Free 8GB SDHC Memory Card + Nikon Case) (Nikon Malaysia)