Get outstanding image detail with a 16.1 MP sensor. Frame your shot with a 5x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens. Record HD (720p) movies and share the good times on the large 3.0-inch LCD monitor.
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Supplied Accessories
- AN-CP19 Strap
- UC-E16 USB Cable
- Two AA Alkaline Batteries
- NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
So easy to use—just turn it on and shoot! An easy-to-understand menu makes the COOLPIX L26 an ideal camera for beginners or anyone looking for better pictures. Its 5x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens gets the shot you want, from wide-angle to telephoto. Make family and friends look their best with Nikon's in-camera Smart Portrait System, which automatically retouches and enhances photos. Want a movie clip? Make HD (720p) movies at the touch of a button. Even take great close-up (macro) shots less than 4 inches away.
16.1
MegapixelCCD Sensor
5x
Wide-Angle Optical ZoomNIKKOR Glass Lens
3.0"
Big, BrightLCD Monitor
HD
720p Movieswith Sound
Practical settings. Extraordinary results.
Keep it simple. Let Easy Auto Mode automatically select the best camera settings for the most frequently shot photo subjects, including Portrait, Landscape, Night Setting or Close-up. Just turn on the L26, point, shoot and enjoy the great photo you just made.
HD (720p) movies at the touch of a button
Sometimes, nothing tells a story like a movie. When you want to switch from stills to movie making, simply press the dedicated Movie Record button conveniently located on the back of the camera. Record movies in HD (720p) with sound, and then enjoy them on the camera’s big, bright 3-inch LCD monitor, a computer or an HDTV.
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5x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens
A lot happens in your life that should not be missed. The L26's 5x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens captures stunning close-ups and telephoto shots for both photos and movies. Plus, the L26's electronic VR Image Stabilization system minimizes blur for sharper, clearer pictures.
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Specifications
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TypeCompact Digital Camera
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Effective Pixels16.1 million
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Image SensorCCD
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Sensor Size1/2.3 in.
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Total Pixels16.44 million (approx.)
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Lens5x optical Zoom, NIKKOR glass lens
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Lens Focal Length4.6-23.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26-130mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
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Lens f/-numberf/3.2-6.5
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Lens Construction6 elements in 5 groups
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Lens Zoom5x
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Digital ZoomUp to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 520mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
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Vibration ReductionElectronic VR
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Autofocus (AF)Contrast-detect TTL AF
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Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selectionCenter
Face priority -
Focus Range[W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
[T]: Approx. 2 ft. 8 in. (80 cm.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 4 in. (10 cm.) to infinity -
Focus LockYes
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Monitor Size3.0 in. diagonal
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Monitor TypeTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
5-level brightness adjustment -
Monitor Resolution230,000-dots
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Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode)98% horizontal (Approx.)
98% vertical (Approx.) -
Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode)100% horizontal (Approx.)
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Storage MediaSD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card -
Internal MemoryApprox. 19MB
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Storage File SystemDCF
EXIF 2.3
DPOF MPF compliant -
Storage File formatsStill pictures: JPEG
Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) -
MovieHD: 1280x720p / 24fps
Small Size: 320x240 / 30fps
Standard TV: 640x480 / 30fps -
Voice Memo FunctionYes
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Image Size (pixels)4608 x 3456 (16M)
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ISO SensitivityISO 80-1600
Auto (auto gain ISO 80-1600) -
Lowest ISO Sensitivity80
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Highest ISO Sensitivity1600
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Exposure Metering256-segment matrix, center-weighted
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Exposure ControlProgrammed auto exposure (shutter speed, ND filter selection and ISO sensitivity)
Flexible program with motion detection -
Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto
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Scene ModesBack Light
Beach
Close Up
Copy
Dusk/Dawn
Fireworks Show
Food
Landscape
Museum
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Panorama Assist
Party/Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Scene Auto Selector
Snow
Sports
Sunset -
In-Camera Image EditingCrop
D-Lighting
Rotate image
Skin softening
Small Picture -
Exposure Compensation± 2 EV in steps of 1/3
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Exposure LockNo
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Exposure BracketingNo
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White BalanceAuto
Cloudy
Daylight
Flash
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Manual -
ShutterMechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
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Shutter Speed1/2000-1 sec. (when ISO sensitivity set to Auto)
4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show) -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolutionUp to 4 shots at approx. 1.2 frames per second
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Continuous Shooting OptionsBest Shot Selector
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
Single -
ApertureElectronically controlled ND filter (-2.6 AV) insertion
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Self-timer10 second duration
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Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)[W]: 0.5 to 3.6m (1ft 8in. to 11ft.)
[T]: 0.8 to 1.7m (2ft 8in. to 5ft. 6in.) -
Built-in Flash ControlTTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
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InterfaceHi-speed USB
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Interface Data transfer protocolMTP
PTP -
Video OutputNTSC
PAL -
I/O terminalAudio/video (A/V) output
Digital I/O (USB) -
Supported LanguagesArabic
Brazilian Portuguese
Czech
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portugese
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukranian
Vietnamese -
Power Sources2 AA-size batteries
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Battery / BatteriesAA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium)
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Battery Life (shots per charge)AA Alkaline: 200 shots
AA Lithium: 680 shots
EN-MH2: 350 shots
*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+2)°C (73(-/+4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 4608 x 3456 (16M). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. -
Tripod Socket¼ (ISO 1222)
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Approx. DimensionsHeight: 2.4in. (59.7mm)
Width: 3.8in. (96.0mm)
Depth: 2.0in. (28.8mm)Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline. -
Approx. Weight5.8 oz. (164g)With battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
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Operating environmentTemperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
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Supplied Accessories
- AN-CP19 Strap
- UC-E16 USB Cable
- Two AA Alkaline Batteries
- NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
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