Features and reviews: Nikon Coolpix L830

A lot of entertaining and innovative happened in the world of cameras. For example, the superzoom (optical magnification of 20 or more) compared with the clearly inferior digital zoom of smartphones is excellent. And there is nothing to compare. And what about the Coolpix L830, which costs $ 300, with a huge 34x zoom and an equivalent zoom of 22.5-765mm! And this is not the biggest focal length that can be found in such devices.

Features & Design

You can forget about wearing this camera in your trouser pocket. Like all superzums, the L830 is bulky - its weight is 508 g, and the dimensions are 111 x 76 x 91 mm. But at the same time, there is no inconvenience in carrying it, and it fits well enough into the pockets of the coat. The camera comes in black, red and plum design with a beautifully textured holder.

Nikon Coolpix L830 Black reviews of owners praise for the Nikkor lens with a decent maximum aperture f / 3-5.9 and 34-fold zoom. At 22.5 mm, it is perfect for shooting landscapes, and can instantly switch to shooting the top of the Empire State Building, birds on trees and everything that the soul desires.

On the top panel is really the right thing - a stereo microphone. This is a step forward compared with the new cameras Canon and Nikon, capable of recording high-definition video in mono-accompaniment. The L830 not only shoots in 1080 / 30p mode, but also records two-channel audio, which is appreciated by many reviews.

The Nikon Coolpix L830 is equipped with the right things like a powerful retractable flash, a speaker, shutter release and release buttons, surrounded by a zoom switch. For additional stability to the left of the lens there is also a lever for switching between the minimum and maximum focal lengths. The handle is rather deep and the fingers fit well on it, but this is individual, and everyone should hold the camera in their hands to decide whether it is comfortable in his hands. Since this is a camera of the "aim and forget" class, there is no mode dial and manual settings - there is no PASM option and you can not adjust the aperture and shutter speed. For some, this is unacceptable, but for the ordinary amateur photographer, probably, there will be no problem.

On the rear panel there is a 3-inch inclined LCD monitor with 921 thousand pixels. Most of the time it works fine, but with strong sunlight, you may experience problems with its high reflectivity. By default, the brightness is set to 3 of 6, so when shooting outdoors, make sure that the settings are correct - so many reviews recommend.

The Nikon Coolpix L830 on the rear panel has a textured place for the thumb, a button with a red mark for shooting the video and four keys around the joystick with the OK button in the center. There are buttons for changing modes, playback, calling up menus and deleting. The remaining keys provide access to flash modes, exposure compensation, macro and timer.

On the right is the power input and a small compartment for the USB and HDMI connectors. From the bottom there is a compartment for four AA batteries and an SD card. The L830 does not have Wi-Fi, but the device accepts optional Eye-Fi cards for network connections.

What is in the box?

In addition to the camera, the kit includes a belt, a lens cap with a cord and a USB cable. Nikon also provides 4 alkaline batteries, so you can immediately start shooting, without waiting for the battery to charge. The purchase of a set of lithium batteries is worthwhile, since it will be possible to make up to 1180 pictures, compared with 390 with alkaline ones. There is also a short user manual. To save, Nikon does not include a software CD, but the ViewNX2 program can always be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.

Performance and Usage

The camera Nikon Coolpix L830 reviews owners call this compact when it comes to the size of the sensor. It uses a 16-megapixel image sensor in 1 / 2.3 inches, which is much smaller than Micro Four Thirds and APS-C chips. Again, the buyer gets what he pays for. For example, a highly valued Sony RX10 with a 1-inch sensor costs $ 1000 more!

Reviews Nikon Coolpix L830 is called a camera that demonstrates decent results, but no more. Expect from a tiny chip of excellent performance in not exactly optimal conditions of ambient lighting is not necessary. However, despite this, the L830 allows you to get more successful shots, than vice versa. The photos are clear, with good, realistic colors. Portraits with flash come out best, since the face recognition system does an excellent job of shooting at weddings and other social events.

Lens

Reviews Nikon Coolpix L830 is praised for the beautiful 34x zoom. You can very quickly move from wide-angle to extreme telephoto. But it should be remembered that with such an increase the photographing object is easily lost sight of, slightly shifting the camera. The best condition for such a survey is sustainability. Monopod or tripod would be ideal, but any solid support can come up. The real plus is the Hybryd VR system, which combines lens shift and electronic vibration suppression. Nikon offers an extended 68x digital zoom, but it's best to avoid noise reduction.

Functionality

The L830 is a compact camera. It is enough to press the green auto button, and there will be four options: auto, smart portrait, special effects (11 options), scenes (18 variants) and simple auto. In automatic mode, it is possible to adjust ISO, white balance, resolution, colors and AF zones.

Video

The video, shot on the Nikon Coolpix L830 Red, reviews owners call uneven. The camera takes a few seconds to adjust the exposure, and in dim lighting there are difficulties with focusing. But the mechanism of the lens works silently, which is convenient when recording audio. Just like when photographing, everything will be fine, as long as there is enough sunlight.

Photosensitivity

The ISO 125-3200 range is only a small part of what is offered by many modern models. But, given the size of the sensor, this can only be rejoice. The color rendering is accurate, and digital noise is acceptable up to ISO 400, with fairly good results at 800.

Verdict

Nikon Coolpix L830 reviews of professionals are called a camera with the makings of a more advanced camera, which in reality is a good compact with a super-zoom lens. It will suit fans who are looking for something more than a regular smartphone, but it will not impress those who used higher-end technology. But at a price of $ 300 the camera and does not try to be something that a small sensor will only interfere with.