Release Issued by Nikon:

COOLPIX L16 and L18, quality compact digital cameras

COOLPIX L16 RRP: exclusive

COOLPIX L18 RRP: £99.99/ €146.00

Sales start date: March 2008

Nikon UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX L16 and L18, quality compact digital cameras that combine high performance with operating ease.

The COOLPIX L18 and L16 offer simple operational functionality and are equipped with Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing concept and a NIKKOR lens. Dedicated buttons on the top of the body make it easy to switch between shooting and playback modes. The large 3.0-inch (L18) and 2.8-inch (L16) LCD monitors offer a bright image that is a pleasure to view, even outdoors. The intuitive design assures a solid grip with a balance of flowing surfaces contrasted by sharp edge lines.

The COOLPIX L18 and L16 make full use of their respective 8.0 and 7.1 effective megapixels capturing true-to-life colour and gives users the freedom to crop or produce enlargements. The precision optics of a 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens covers a practical range from 35-105mm (35mm format equivalent) to capture everything from group shots to close-up portraits. Extended light sensitivity as high as ISO 1600 prevents blurred shots in lower light, or when capturing fast-moving subjects.

The COOLPIX L18 and L16 feature Easy Auto mode where users can turn on the camera and shoot without worrying about getting the settings right. Automatically enabled D-Lighting and Anti-shake AE compensate for lighting and camera movement, enabling users to shoot great pictures without difficult operation. The COOLPIX L18 and COOLPIX L16 will both be available in Silver and Matte Black*.

* Colour availability may vary according to region.

Note: Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories, and release schedule may differ by country or area.

Nikon COOLPIX L18/L16 Feature Highlights

Easy auto mode and scene modes for carefree shooting
Easy auto mode makes it easier to turn on the camera and shoot without worrying about settings. Easy access to 14 different scene modes and three movie modes also ensures shooting that is tuned to give the best results to match the moment.

Anti-shake AE for great pictures at great ease
The new models allow photographers to take better images with the COOLPIX L18 and L16 with new Anti-shake AE. It detects subject movement and camera shake, and automatically overcomes blur by adjusting to high shutter speeds and higher ISO sensitivity.

Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations
The COOLPIX L18 and L16 feature a selection of three innovative functions that improves the quality of images within the camera. Face-priority AF* automatically finds, then focuses on people’s faces for crisp, clear results time after time. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically compensates to help eradicate traces of the annoying red-eye effect that can sometimes be encountered during flash photography. D-Lighting can be applied to improve underexposed images or shots taken with too much backlight by automatically creating a copy of the image with detail added where necessary, but with well-exposed areas left completely untouched.
*Face recognition capability may be limited in some shooting conditions.

ISO 1600 capability for better pictures in lower light
Making it easier to take great-looking pictures in lower lighting conditions, or to capture fast-moving subjects with outstanding clarity, the COOLPIX L18 and L16 accurately measure available light to automatically select the optimal sensitivity setting for the shot between the range of ISO 64 to as high as ISO 1600.

Nikon COOLPIX L18/L16 Other Features

1. Light weight with highly compact dimensions
2. Face Zoom-in zooms right in on the subject’s face at playback
3. Macro shooting from as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.)
4. 4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom
5. Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
6. Approx. 21 MB of internal memory
7. USB connectivity
8. PictBridge support

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Nikon COOLPIX L18/L16 Specifications

Effective pixels:	L18: 8.0 million, L16: 7.1 million
Image sensor:	L18: 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 8.29 millions, L16: 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 7.41 millions
Lens:	3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5.7-17.1mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm); f/2.8-4.7; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm)
Focus range (from lens):	50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to infinity (∞); Macro close-up mode: 15cm (5.9 in.) to infinity (∞)
Monitor:	L18: 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD L16: 2.8-in., approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD
Storage media:	Internal memory (approx. 21 MB), SD memory cards
Image size (pixels):	L18: 3264 x 2448 (High: 3264, Normal: 3264), L16: 3072 x 2304 (High: 3072, Normal: 3072), L18/L16: 2592 x 1944 (Normal: 2592), 2048 x 1536 (Normal: 2048), 1024 x 768 (PC: 1024), 640 x 480 (TV: 640), 1920 x 1080 (16:9: 1920)
ISO sensitivity:	Auto (auto gain ISO 64-1600)
Interface:	Hi-Speed USB
Power sources:	Two AA alkaline (supplied), lithium or oxyride batteries, two EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional), AC adapter EH-65A (optional)
Battery life:	Approx. 180 shots with alkaline, 650 shots with lithium or 300 shots with EN-MH1 (based on CIPA standard)
Dimensions (WxHxD):	Approx. 95 x 61 x 29.5 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.) excluding projections
Weight:	Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
Supplied accessories*:	Two 1.5V LR6 AA-size lithium batteries, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 (L18 only), Strap AN-CP14, Software Suite CD-ROM
Optional accessories:	Battery Charger MH-71, Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery EN-MH1-B2 (set of two batteries), AC Adapter EH-65A, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14

* Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.

System Requirements:
OS Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x
Windows: Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional pre-installed models
Note CD-ROM drive required for installation. Only built-in USB ports are supported