By Russell Masina

One of the few reasonably priced digital cameras targeted for the casual or amateur photographer is the Nikon Coolpix L20. The camera is one of the more portable and sleek designed cameras on the market. The L20 effectively automates all the difficult parts of quality photo taking. The L20 has a high mega pixel resolution and an optical zoom lens with 3.6x magnification. The back panel of the L20 has a three inch LCD screen with anti-reflecting coating and high contrast.

Another feature in the L20 is an EXPEED Image Processor that helps generate sharp, clear pictures in stunning color. The EXPEED feature is custom adjusted for the COOLPIX product line. This feature allows the operator to capture moments, with incredible clarity, quickly and effortlessly. The quick response factor is ideal for capturing stills even during motion activities.

The L20 also has a few other automated image enhancement features, specifically with its motion detection capability. This particular element controls the ISO setting or exposure sensitivity and shutter speed without human intervention. This provides for better image quality and integrity at fast speeds and lower illumination. Also, blurry images are diminished when snapping motion stills.

Most people who buy small digital cameras typically want something that is handy and easy to use. Taking quality pictures are virtually effortless with the L20. There is no need to go through complicated manuals and adjust a number of setting before a quality photo can be snapped. The Nikon L20 automates the process and appropriately adjusts the settings to produce quality digital stills.

The smart portrait system is a set of features that provides for this ease of use while still maintaining image quality. For example, a red eye fix, as the name suggests, removes the common red eye effect we see in many digital photographs. There is also a face priority feature. The face priority enhancement not only clarifies facial features but has the capacity to handle up to twelve different faces. This can be valuable when taking group photos.

Additional automatic adjustments are unique to the Nikon family of digital cameras. For instance, a Smile Mode releases the shutter when the subject's face displays a smile. The camera has the ability to automatically detect a smile. In addition, there is a blink warning where the camera warns the user when the subject being photographed has blinked.

Lastly, the camera has a D-Lighting feature for enhancing or brightening backlit or dark images. This is done by improving the brightness and contrast settings for enhancing the quality of the image. As such, this camera is ideal for the casual user or traveler. The Nikon Coolpix L20's highly automated process reduces the complexity of operation while producing high quality images at a reasonable price point.

About the Author:

0 comments

Web site development, PHP programming's Fan Box