Nikon Coolpix L330 Digital Camera (Black)

Q: How's this for a beginner?

I would say it's excellent for a beginner. I have read other reviews that say it's not good for fast action/sports, and that focus on zoom takes a few seconds and are blurry photos at times, but if you brace camera on a tripod or fence, etc, and wait for focus, you should do well with far away mountains or anything distant. I learned with a manual 35 mm camera, and this is definitely better, it takes a lot of thought out of setting up a shot while still getting good results. I definitely think you would enjoy using it.

Q: Can we take aurora pics with this one?

Dear WilliamThere is much written about photographing the northern lights (admittedly by people a lot more knowledgeable than me). Whilst the Nikon Coolpix L330 may be used, most experts would probably not recommend it. Here's an indication of what you will probably need (not exhaustive list): - Tripod - Aperture: an f-stop of f/2.8 or faster (e.g. f/2.0) especially for night photography. You can compensate with higher ISO. The Nikon Coolpix L330 has an aperture of f/3.1-5.9 which is not ideal. - ISO: ISO setting of 400, 800 or 1600 is probably right. The L330 has an ISO of 80-1600 (auto). Generally the L330 is thin on manual functionality - Wide angle: The L330 has a lens of 4-104mm which is a fairly wide angled lens. However, this may come at some compromise to image quality- sharpness, chromatic aberration, distortion, bokeh, and several aspects of image quality. - Cable release - Chemical hand warmers - Headlamp - Flash cards that can cope with low temperature eg Sandisk "Extreme" rangeThere are a number of cameras that will be more suitable but will be more expensive. Depending on your budget, I wil be happy to make some suggestions (in and out of the Nikon range).The Northern Lights are quite spectacular and very few people get a chance to photograph them. You're going to be envy of many of us!Kind RegardsmyZohan

Q: Can you rapid shoot with this where you just press the button fast and it takes a picture everytime?

Yes there's a specific setting for that shooting mode.

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Compatible Mountings
Nikon 1
Aspect Ratio
Unknown
Photo Sensor Technology
CCD
Supported File Format
JPEG RAW
Image Stabilization
Digital
Maximum Focal Length
585

📸20.2 MP resolution

🔋AA battery powered

🔍26x optical zoom

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Description

📷 Zoom farther, shoot sharper, stay ready—capture your world in stunning detail!

READY WHEN YOU ARE - Powered by widely available AA batteries—never worry about running out of juice on the go.
CRYSTAL CLEAR SHOTS - Shoot stunning 20.2 MP images with sharp clarity and vibrant colors that stand out on any feed.
USER FRIENDLY DISPLAY - 3-inch tilting LCD screen with 460,000 dots for easy framing and reviewing your shots anywhere.
ZOOM INTO EVERY MOMENT - Capture distant details with a powerful 26x NIKKOR optical zoom lens, perfect for travel and events.
VERSATILE SHOOTING MODES - From landscapes to sports, switch effortlessly between modes to nail the perfect shot every time.

The Nikon Coolpix L330 is a compact digital camera featuring a 26x optical zoom NIKKOR lens and a 20.2 MP CCD sensor, delivering high-resolution images with vibrant detail. Its 3-inch tilting LCD screen and versatile shooting modes make it ideal for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Powered by convenient AA batteries, it ensures you stay ready to capture moments anywhere, anytime.

Specifications

Metering Methods	Average
Exposure Control	Program (P) mode
White Balance Settings	Auto
Self Timer	10 seconds
Shooting Modes	Landscape, Portrait, Sports
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital-Still	Yes
Movie Mode	No
Image Capture Type	Stills
Night vision	No
Auto Focus Technology	Contrast Detection
Focus Features	Autofocus
Autofocus Points	1
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Focus Mode	Automatic AF (AF-A)
Autofocus	Yes
Aspect Ratio	4:3
File Format	JPEG, RAW
Effective Still Resolution	20.2 MP
JPEG Quality Level	Basic, Fine, Normal
Supported Image Format	JPEG
Maximum Image Size	7.5 Centimeters
Total Still Resolution	2E+1 MP
Maximum Focal Length	585 Millimeters
Optical Zoom	26 x
Lens Type	Zoom
Zoom	Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom
Camera Lens	26x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with a focal length range of 22.5-585mm (35mm format equivalent), f/3.1-5.9
Minimum Focal Length	22 Millimeters
Real Angle Of View	1.9 Degrees
Digital Zoom	4 x
Lens Construction	12 elements in 9 groups
Connectivity Technology	USB
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Screen Size	3 Inches
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	460000
Display Fixture Type	Tilting
Display Resolution Maximum	20.2 MP
Has Color Screen	Yes
Flash Memory Type	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory Storage Capacity	43 MB
Write Speed	1 fps
Flash Memory Speed Class	10
Compatible Mountings	Nikon 1
Sensor Type	CCD
Image stabilization	Digital, Optical
Maximum Aperture	9.9
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Photo Sensor Resolution	20 MP
Photo Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Maximum Shutter Speed	1 seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed	1/1500 - 1 seconds
Form Factor	Compact
Special Feature	Travel
Color	Black
Item Weight	430 Grams
Video Resolution	HD 720p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Flash Modes	Auto, Fill Flash
Camera Flash	Built-In
Skill Level	Professional
Compatible Devices	Nikon 1
Continuous Shooting	20 fps
Aperture modes	f/3.1-5.9
Flash Sync Speed	1/1500
Video Capture Format	MPEG-4
Expanded ISO Maximum	51200
Battery Weight	20 Grams
Delay between shots	0.25 seconds
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Type	Alkaline
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Supported Audio Format	LPCM