For creative freedom to compose shots, the 5x optical, 38-190mm Zoom Nikkor lens (35mm equivalent) lets users zoom in for tight portraits or zoom out to capture wide-open scenery. A newly designed 1/2.5-inch CCD delivers high 6-megapixel performance within smaller dimensions -- contributing to the highly portable and compact dimensions of the camera.

The Nikon Coolpix L1 features a curved grip for comfortable, stable shooting and is highly portable -- measuring just 3.5 x 2.4 x 1.9 inches and weighing just over six ounces* -- making it the ideal travel companion for consumers on the go. The Nikin Coolpix L1 also includes a large, bright 2.5-inch LCD for easy viewing in a variety of lighting conditions.

Additionally, the Nikin Coolpix L1 includes handy features such as Best Shot Selector (BSS), 4x digital zoom, Single and Continuous AF, Choice of White Balance and Noise reduction to ensure better color reproduction in darker lighting conditions. Consumers can record images to an SD Card or onto the 10 MB of internal memory. For added convenience, the Nikin Coolpix L1 uses two AA-size batteries and comes included with PictureProject Software.

True to the entire Coolpix line for 2005, the Nikin Coolpix L1 gives users the power to improve and fix recorded images in-camera with ease using Nikon's exclusive suite of technology. To compensate for insufficient flash or excessive backlighting with the touch of a button, the D-Lighting function will add detail and brighten the image where necessary. The Face-Priority AF function is able to automatically detect the location of a human face within the frame, providing sharp focus on it to produce sharp, clear portraits wherever the subject is positioned in the frame. The In-Camera Red-Eye Fix(TM) technology automatically detects and corrects red eyes in an image while Blur Warning will alert the user that a shot has been compromised allowing for it to be retaken before leaving the scene.

The newly-designed GUI (Graphic User Interface) enables users to select functions either by name or icon. And, the Help button can be pressed to display simple explanations for functions in the main menu.

Bill Giordano Says:
"The Nikin Coolpix L1 is an ideal camera for the first-time through step up user. Not only does this camera take fantastic pictures, but it actually helps users compose shots, fix red-eye, compensate for undesirable lighting conditions, and much more."

Nikon COOLPIX L1 Features:

Higher performance from a smaller CCD
Specially designed to realize smaller dimensions that assist in facilitating the compact size of the COOLPIX L1, the 1/2.5-inch CCD offers the added advantage of even higher performance. Packing an impressive 6.2 effective megapixels, it enables the shooting of sharp, clear images that retain their quality even when significantly enlarged.

AA-size battery compatibility
Compatible with AA-size batteries, which are widely available around the world in lithium, rechargeable and other forms, the COOLPIX L1 makes it easy to keep on shooting virtually wherever you travel.

5x zoom capability in a compact body
Despite its compact dimensions, the COOLPIX L1 features a powerful 38-190mm Zoom-Nikkor lens (35mm equivalent) that gives you the freedom of 5x zoom. Delivering greater compositional freedom than the average compact digital camera, it allows you to zoom in for closely composed portraits or zoom way out for expansive landscapes, for example. Nikon COOLPIX L1 Other Features