The versatile COOLPIX L310 gives you the freedom to capture life from any distance.
From extraordinary panoramas to faraway action, the powerful NIKKOR 21x optical zoom lens can fit it all in. Whether you go wide to capture stunning vistas or zoom in on the details, the camera’s automatic anti-blur functions will keep images steady—even in low light.
The large LCD screen and 14-megapixel image sensor make it easy to capture photos that look great in any format. Crisp video recording is available at the mere press of a button.
The COOLPIX L310 — Zoom in on the moment.
Easy to use: enjoy effortless shooting with easily accessible control buttons and Easy Auto mode, which optimizes all settings according to the light you are shooting in.
Powerful NIKKOR 21x optical zoom lens (25–525mm) with wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage. Offers superb compositional freedom and sharp resolution so you can capture it all.
14 MP: the 14-megapixel CCD image sensor lets you capture outstandingly detailed images and produce superb poster-size enlargements.
Crisp 720p video recording: record life in motion with ease. A dedicated movie-record button makes it easy to begin recording, and you can use the optical zoom with autofocus while filming.
7.5 cm (3.0-in.) LCD screen: whether you shoot in bright sunlight or in low light, the large, high-resolution LCD monitor offers clear shooting and playback.
Anti-blur: sensor shift VR (vibration reduction) reduces the effect of camera shake. High ISO (up to 6400) light sensitivity for sharper images in low light. Motion detection compensates for camera and subject movement. Best shot selector (BSS) selects the sharpest of up to ten sequential shots.
Smart portrait system for perfect portraits. Smile timer takes the shot when your chosen subject smiles. Skin softening adjusts uneven skin tones for smoother-looking skin. Red-eye Fix corrects false eye color due to the flash.
EXPEED C2 image processing system provides enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality.
Scene Auto Selector selects the optimum Scene mode for the situation you’re shooting in, so all you need to do is point and shoot.
AA-size batteries: your camera is powered by four AA-size batteries, which are readily available across the world.
17 scene modes: scene modes automatically optimize the camera settings for popular photographic styles, effects and locations. Achieve great shots just by selecting the mode that matches your situation.
*Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Battery operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C. | |
| Product name | L310 |
| Type | Compact digital camera |
| Effective pixels | 14.1 million |
| Image sensor | 1/2.3-in. type CCD; 14.48 million total pixels |
| Lens | 21x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens |
| Focal length | 4.5-94.5mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-525 mm lens in 35mm[135] format) |
| f/-number | f/3.1-5.8 |
| Construction | 12 elements in 9 groups |
| Digital zoom | Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 2100 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| Vibration reduction | Combination of image-sensor shift and electronic VR (still pictures) Electronic VR (movies) |
| Autofocus (AF) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Focus range (from lens) | Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity (W); approx. 1.5 m (5 ft) to infinity (T) Macro mode: 1 cm (0.4 in.) (middle zoom position) to infinity |
| Focus-area selection | Center, face detection |
| Monitor | 7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment |
| Frame coverage (shooting mode) | Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (compared to actual picture) |
| Frame coverage (playback mode) | Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared to actual picture) |
| Media | Internal memory (approx. 102 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| File system | DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant |
| File formats | Still pictures: JPEG Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC, monaural) |
| Image size (pixels) | 14M (High) [4320 x 3240(fine)] 14M [4320 x 3240] 8M [3264 x 2448] 5M [2592 x 1944] 3M [2048 x 1536] PC [1024 x 768] VGA [640 x 480] 16:9 [4224 x 2376] 16:9 [1920 x 1080] |
| Shooting Modes | Easy Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Black and white copy, Backlighting, Panorama assist, Pet portrait), Sport continuous, Smart Portrait, Auto |
| Continuous Shooting | Single (default setting), Continuous (Up to about 19 images at about 0.7 fps), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Multi-shot 16 |
| Movie | HD 720p (default setting): 1280 x 720/approx. 30 fps, VGA: 640 x 480/approx. 30 fps |
| ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) | ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 Auto (ISO 80-800) Sport continuous mode (ISO 400-3200) |
| Metering | 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more) |
| Exposure control | Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) |
| Shutter | Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter |
| Speed | 1/1000 -1 s (4 s in Fireworks show scene mode) 1/4000 -1/60 s (sport continuous mode) |
| Aperture | Electronically-controlled ND filter (-3 AV) selection |
| Range | 2 steps (f/3.1 and f/8.7 [W]) |
| Self-timer | Approx. 10 s |
| Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) | [W]: 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 19 ft) [T]: 1.5 to 3.0 m (5 ft to 9 ft 10 in.) |
| Flash control | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
| Interface | Hi-Speed USB |
| Data Transfer Protocol | MTP, PTP |
| Video output | Can be selected from NTSC and PAL |
| I/O terminal | Audio video output/digital I/O (USB), DC input connector |
| Supported languages | Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian |
| Power sources | four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries, four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries, four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately) , AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) |
| Battery life | Still pictures*: Approx. 420 shots when using alkaline batteries Approx. 1130 shots when using lithium batteries Approx. 690 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries Movies: Approx. 2 h 35 min when using alkaline batteries (HD 720p) Approx. 8 h when using lithium batteries (HD 720p) Approx. 4 h 55 min when using EN-MH2 batteries (HD 720p) |
| Tripod socket | 1/4 (ISO 1222) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 109.9 x 76.5 x 78.4 mm (4.4 x 3.1 x 3.1 in.) (excluding projections) |
| Weight | Approx. 435 g (15.4 oz) (including batteries and SD memory card) |
| Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Humidity | Less than 85% (no condensation) |
| Supplied accessories | Camera Strap, LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (x4), Lens Cap LC-CP22 (with cord), USB Cable UC-E6, ViewNX 2 Installer CD, User's Manual CD |
| Optional accessories | AC Adapter EH-67, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, Replacement rechargeable batteries: Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries), Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four slots to recharge Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2) |
Strap AN-CP21
Neck strap for specific COOLPIX cameras. Keeps the camera handy and ready to take pictures at any moment.
Lens Cap LC-CP22
Lens cap, protects the lens on specific COOLPIX cameras from dust and damage. For more information about the compatibility of this item with other Nikon products, please check ‘Related Products’.
ViewNX2
All-in-one software package. Lets you import, organize, edit and share photos and movie clips. Compatible with Nikon Transfer. Integrated with Nikon Image Space.
USB Cable UC-E6
USB data cable for specific Nikon cameras. Lets you connect your camera to a computer. Approx. 1.5m in length.
AC Adapter EH-67
Dedicated AC adapter designed to power specific COOLPIX cameras directly from an AC outlet.
Battery Charger MH-73
AC-powered charger for Nikon Ni-MH batteries.
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
Audio video cable for specific Nikon cameras. Lets you connect your camera to a television or video/DVD/HD recorder.
EN-MH2-B4 rechargeable Ni-MH battery set
EN-MH2-B4: set of four rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
