Nikon L12 Specifications

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Model Name:	Nikon Coolpix L12
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	L12
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$199.95
Street Price:	$129.99
Date Available:	2007-03-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	4.4 oz (125 g)
Size:	3.6 x 2.4 x 1.0 in. (91 x 61 x 26 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	7.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.5 inch
Sensor size:	24.7104mm² (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.88 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30) 320x240 (30/15) 160x120 (15)
Movie File Format:	AVI
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Zoom-Nikkor (5 elements in 5 groups)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual):	5.7 - 17.1mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 - 5.6 (wide) / f/4.7 - ??? (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5
Rear Display Resolution:	115,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 50-1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Pre (custom), Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1500 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	256 segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom)
Program Auto Exposure:	No
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime flash, Flash cancel, and Slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	1 ft. 8 in. ï¿½ 26 ft. 3 in. / 0.5 - 8.0m (W), 1 ft. 8 in. ï¿½ 14 ft. 9 in. / 0.5 - 4.5m (T)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	AVI
Included Memory:	21.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 1.1
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Image Link printer dock

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	2.71
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	0.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.37 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.63 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.98 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.077 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	12.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	370 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	2 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables
Batteries Included:	2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PictureProject
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Special Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting