The Nikon COOLPIX L830 is a budget bridge super-zoom. Its DSLR-styled body is light and compact - a step down in scale from the mid and higher end P-range super-zooms. Launched in January 2014, it supersedes the L820 extending the 30x optical zoom range of the earlier model to 34x but retaining the 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor.
For the time being at least, the older L820 remains in the COOLPIX line-up. Like its predecessor, the COOLPIX L830 has a 3 inch 921k dot LCD screen but it's now articulated and can be flipped up or down. Nikon has stuck with AA batteries for the COOLPIX L830, a option which you won't find on too many other super-zooms, but which offers convenience of a sort. As before, shooting modes are limited to Auto and scene modes with no manual control of any kind, the L830 is one of the least complicated super-zooms around. There's a best quality 1080p30/25 movie mode and a raft of other movie modes including plenty of slow motion options and the L830 is now equipped with Nikon's Hybrid VR stabilisation.
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The COOLPIX L830 is essentially a point and shoot compact with an old school Auto mode that meters the scene using the default matrix metering which is centre weighted at wide angle focal lengths and spot when zoomed in beyond 2x. The COOLPIX L830 does have a more sophisticated Easy Auto mode that uses scene detection to get better results. Depending on what it thinks it sees in front of the lens, Easy Auto selects one of seven scene modes - Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Night landscape, Close up, Backlighting or a catch-all Other scenes mode for when it's not sure. Generally it works pretty well and leaves you with little to do other than frame up your shot and press the button, the sensitivity is set automatically and the AF uses face detect or defaults to 9-area AF if there are no people in your shot. You can set a self-timer and use exposure compensation, but other than for changing the image size the menu and other functions are disabled.
The Nikon Coolpix L830 has the stance of a more advanced camera, but in reality it is a good point and shoot with a super-zoom lens – good for casual photographers who want something more than a basic compact or smartphone, but unimpressive to anyone who’s used something stronger. But, at $300, that’s the point – it’s not trying to be something that will only be hindered by its small sensor. If you just want a point-and-shoot with a great focal range for your next vacation, the L830 will do the job. Just realize it has its limitations. Go in with your eyes wide-open, search for a good deal, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
| Auto Focus Technology |
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|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 99 |
| Battery Average Life | 390 Photos |
| Battery Type | Alkaline |
| Color | Black |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 6.7 fps |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921000 |
| Display Size | 3 inches |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 3,200 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 125 |
| Exposure Control Type | Programmed Auto |
| External Memory Included | No |
| File Format | JPEG (Exif v2.3) |
| Flash Memory Type | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
| Flash Type | No |
| Flash Type | Built-In Flash |
| Focus Description | Contrast detection |
| Form Factor | SLR-like (bridge) |
| GPS | None |
| HDMI Type | micro HDMI |
| Hardware Connectivity | AV |
| ISO Range | Auto, 125 - 1600 (3200 in Auto mode) |
Price Nikon Coolpix L830 From Ebay : $229.00
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