Nikon Coolpix L830 / Nikon L830 Digital Camera

Looking for a camera with classic styling that gives exceptional results and is simple to use? The 16-megapixel COOLPIX L830 feels great to hold and has an ultra-powerful 34x optical zoom with up to 68x Dynamic Fine Zoom¹, so you can create the outstanding images you’ve always wanted.-----

Hybrid VR (5-axis vibration reduction) counters camera shake for precise shots, while the 7.5-cm/3.0-in tilt screen lets you shoot from a variety of angles for dynamic photos and Full HD movies. The side zoom lever makes operation steady for extra stability, and you can switch from stills to video at the touch of a button. 

Enjoy simplicity, performance and precision for every occasion with the COOLPIX L830.

 

34x NIKKOR optical zoom lens

You’ll always be right at the heart of the action with the high-powered 34x optical zoom (22.5-765mm), extendable to 68x Dynamic Fine Zoom¹.

34x NIKKOR optical zoom lens

Greater stability for sharper shots

Hybrid VR (5-axis vibration reduction) combines Lens Shift VR and Electronic VR to enhance stability and reduce camera shake.

Greater stability for sharper shots

Simple to use

The side zoom lever and one-touch video recording make operation simple, while Easy Auto Mode optimises camera settings for you.

Simple to use

Back-illuminated 16 MP CMOS sensor

Back-illuminated 16 MP CMOS sensor

Working with the fast EXPEED C2 processor, the highly efficient image sensor captures beautifully clear details for superb shots.

7.5-cm/3.0-in 921k-dot RGBW tilt screen

7.5-cm/3.0-in 921k-dot RGBW tilt screen

Shoot from a child’s eye level, over a crowd or just take your own unique viewpoint with the versatile and bright tilt screen.

Side zoom lever

Side zoom lever

Make the most of the ultra-powerful zoom with an easily accessible side zoom lever, sited for optimum stability and simplicity of use.

Full HD movies: Record all the action at 1080p/60i, with optical zoom and stereo sound. Start filming with a single touch, using the dedicated movie-record button.

Compact body: Sophisticated features are all packed into a compact body that’s one of the smallest in its class, yet designed for a stable and comfortable hold.

Smart Portrait System: Everyone looks at their best with some help from technology: Smile Timer takes the shot when your subject smiles, Blink Proof alerts you if someone’s eyes were closed and Glamour Retouch helps you make portraits more flattering.

Target Finding AF: Your camera automatically identifies and focuses on your subject, for fast and precise autofocus, ensuring you always get clear images. It does the work for you, so you’re free to focus on the creative part - framing the perfect picture.

Retouch menu: Enhance your photos in-camera with a wide range of filter effects, including Selective Colour, adding a splash of your chosen color to a monochrome image, and Cross Screen, adding a starry effect to bright objects.

AA-size batteries: Your camera is powered by four AA-size batteries, which are easily available wherever you travel around the world.

18 scene modes: Scene modes automatically optimise camera settings for popular photographic styles, effects and locations. Achieve great shots just by selecting the mode that suits your shooting conditions.

EXPEED C2: High-speed operation is guaranteed with Nikon’s fast and powerful image processing system, with high sensitivity performance and outstanding image quality.

 

 

 

Product nameCOOLPIX L830
TypeCompact digital camera
Number of effective pixels16.0 million
Image sensor1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.76 million total pixels
LensNIKKOR lens with 34x optical zoom
Focal length4.0-136 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5-765 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
f/-numberf/3-5.9
Lens construction12 elements in 9 groups (2 ED lens elements)
Digital zoom magnificationUp to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 3060 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration reductionCombination of lens-shift and electronic VR
Motion blur reductionMotion detection (still pictures)
Autofocus (AF)Contrast-detect AF
Focus range[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 1.5 m (5 ft) to infinity. Macro mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) (when zoom is set to middle position) to infinity. (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus-area selectionFace priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, target finding AF
Monitor7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (RGBW), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with 6-level brightness adjustment, tiltable approx. 85° downward, approx. 90° upward
Frame coverage (shooting mode)Approx. 99% horizontal and 99% vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode)Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared to actual picture)
MediaInternal memory (approx. 59 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
File systemDCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant
File formatsStill pictures: JPEG. Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Image size (pixels)16M (High) [4608 x 3456(fine)]; 16M [4608 x 3456]; 8M [3264 x 2448]; 4M [2272 x 1704]; 2M [1600 x 1200]; VGA [640 x 480]; 16:9 [4608 x 2592]; 1:1 [3456 x 3456]
Shooting ModesEasy auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Black and white copy, Backlighting, Easy panorama, Pet portrait), Special effects, Smart portrait, Auto
Continuous ShootingSingle (default setting), Continuous H (the frame rate for continuous shooting is about 6.7 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is about 5), Continuous L (the frame rate for continuous shooting is about 2.1 fps and themaximum number of continuous shots is about 33), Continuous H:120 fps (the frame rate for continuous shooting is about 120 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is 50), Continuous H:60 fps (the frame rate for continuous shooting is about 60 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is 25), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Multi-shot 16
Movie1080/30p (default setting): 1920 x 1080/16:9, 1080/25p (default setting): 1920 x 1080/16:9, 1080/60i: 1920 x 1080/16:9, 1080/50i: 1920 x 1080/16:9, 720/30p: 1280 x 720/16:9, 720/25p: 1280 x 720/16:9, iFrame 720/30p: 1280 x 720/16:9, iFrame 720/25p: 1280 x 720/16:9, 480/30p: 640 x 480/4:3, 480/25p: 640 x 480/4:3, HS 240/8x: 320 x 240/4:3, HS 480/4x: 640 x 480/4:3, HS 720/2x: 1280 x 720/16:9, HS 1080/0.5x: 1920 x 1080/16:9
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)ISO 125-1600. ISO 3200 (available when using Auto mode)
Exposure metering modeMatrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)
Exposure controlProgrammed auto exposure and exposure compensation (-2.0 - +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
ShutterMechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter speed1/1500-1 s. 1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting). 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)
ApertureElectronically-controlled ND filter (-2 AV) selection
Aperture range2 steps (f/3 and f/6 [W])
Self-timerCan be selected from 10 s and 2 s
Flash range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)[W]: 0.5-9.0 m (1 ft 8 in.-29 ft). [T]: 1.5-4.5 m (5-14 ft)
Flash controlTTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
InterfaceHi-Speed USB
Data Transfer ProtocolMTP, PTP
Video outputCan be selected from NTSC and PAL
HDMI outputCan be selected from Auto, 480p, 720p, and 1080i
I/O terminalAudio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB). HDMI micro connector (Type D) (HDMI output), DC input connector
Power sourcesFour LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries. Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries. Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately). AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately)
Battery life¹Approx. 390 shots when using alkaline batteries. Approx. 1180 shots when using lithium batteries. Approx. 680 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries
Movie recording (actual battery life for recording)²Approx. 1 h 10 min when using alkaline batteries. Approx. 3 h 55 min when using lithium batteries. Approx. 2 h 5 min when using EN-MH2 batteries
Tripod socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 111.0 x 75.8 x 91.2 mm (4.4 x 3.0 x 3.6 in.) (excluding projections)
WeightApprox. 508 g (1 lb 2.0 oz) (including batteries and SD memory card)
Temperature0°C-40°C (32°F-104°F)
Humidity85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessoriesCamera Strap, LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (x4), Lens Cap LC-CP28 (with cord), USB Cable UC-E16
Optional accessoriesAC Adapter EH-67, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, Hand Strap AH-CP1, Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries), Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries)