Nikon Coolpix L830 is one of the best amonglow-cost, easy-to-use Coolpix L-series cameras. Given its relatively attractive price of $ 299.95, the money spent will give a big return.
Main characteristics

The camera specification highlights the presence of34-fold lens, which provides a useful focal length range of 22.5–765 mm (in terms of the 35 mm camera). To provide clear images at such long focal lengths, the L830 uses a hybrid vibration suppression system. The camera is based on a 16.0 megapixel CMOS sensor with a maximum ISO3200 sensitivity and Full HD video capture. Outwardly, the most notable innovation is the increase in screen resolution to 921 thousand points and the possibility of it tilting up and down. The Nikon Coolpix L830 should also trend the L-series to use AA batteries.
DSLR dimensions
The first thing that strikes a Coolpix L830, besidesdesign, it is his volumes. The 510-gram compact size of 111x75.8x91.2 mm is only slightly smaller than the Nikon D3300 entry-level SLR camera. This provides the camera with excellent ergonomics, and the thick grip and impressive rubber panel for the thumb give a feeling of particular convenience.
Shooting modes
However, if a DSLR camera provides manyOpportunities for creative control and the usual viewfinder, the Coolpix L830 has nothing of this. Instead, rely on one of two automatic modes. Smart Auto will select any of the 18 preset scenes depending on the subject and apply the optimal settings. You can also switch to the standard auto mode for monitoring ISO sensitivity and white balance. Alternatively, each of the 18 scenes can be selected manually, as well as the Easy Panorama function. This addition is really useful, given that the cheaper L330 camera doesn’t have an automatic panorama mode. Unfortunately, the final result is reformatted to only 920 pixels vertically and the user is limited to either 180 or 360 degrees. In addition, Nikon allows you to use 11 more special effects, such as Selective Color, Toy Camera and Sepia, and you can also select an intelligent portrait mode that detects a smile and blink, automatically removes red eyes and smoothes the face .
Very nice, but apart from a few extra special color effects, the L330 and L820 have the same shooting features.

What's new?
There are not many differences that allowdistinguish the L830 from its predecessor. The sensor parameters remained unchanged, both cameras have a 16.0-megapixel CMOS-sensor 1 / 2.3 "with an ISO sensitivity range of 125–3200. Both cameras share the ability to record Full HD with stereo sound and noise reduction, but, oddly enough, In the new model, the speed of continuous shooting has decreased. 8 fps at full resolution for a series of 6 shots is now reduced to 6.8 fps for 5 consecutive photos.

What has not changed
Optically two cameras are also very similar.The Coolpix L830 gives you a full upper zoom range from 30 to 34 times, but setting the maximum wide-angle 22.5 mm equivalent remains the same, and the f / 3-5.8 aperture is almost identical to the old model. The L830 uses the same Hybrid VR system that counteracts camera shake. It works by moving the lens to compensate for any unwanted movement, but if additional correction is needed, the camera can automatically take two pictures at different shutter speeds and combine the best parts of each.
Camera Coolpix L830 inherited the samea switch on the left side of the lens housing used to control the scale. It complements the standard zoom ring beside the shutter button, allowing you to zoom in with your left hand and free your right for shooting. However, whatever control is used, the fairly fast scaling speed of the L830 makes fine focal length adjustments a matter of chance.
On the left panel of the camera is a buttonflash control and a set of connectors for the connection - USB port and HDMI output. Above is the shutter release, main zoom control, a switch and two microphones. The back panel of the L830 is the same Spartan, with buttons for video recording, scene selection, playback, deleting, and calling the main menu. Circular navigation keys are also used to compensate for exposure and set an automatic timer, along with flash control and macro settings.

Screen
The main attraction of the back panelCompact Camera is a new flip down monitor. Its resolution is 921,000 points, and now it has become possible to tilt the screen and rotate it approximately 90 degrees up or down. This is the limit of movement, so that the user will not be able to flip the screen to protect it during transport, or to look at himself while taking a selfie. But this is not the smallest part of the camera adds a significant bulge on the back. The display itself is worth mentioning, because unlike the cheaper L330, there are not only much more pixels, but also significantly improved viewing angles and slightly improved color accuracy.

Food
On the bottom of the camera is hidden plastictripod mount and cover hiding the memory card and battery compartment. Such a design Coolpix L830 user reviews call not very convenient - if the photographer wants to remove the SD card, then, instead, the risk that four AA batteries will be at his feet. There is also a problem with the power source. Of course, AA batteries are easily available, so you don’t have to look for a charging outlet to restore a typical lithium-ion battery, but this slightly increases the low cost of the Nikon Coolpix L830 - the price of Ni-MH batteries will increase the cost of the kit by $ 30. At least, the set of batteries allows you to take up to 680 shots per charge, and the usual alkaline batteries are enough for 390 photos, which is also not bad.

Speed
Whatever the power, the Nikon cameraThe Coolpix L830 is ready to shoot one second after it is turned on, and in good light its autofocus system captures the subject almost instantly. In less optimal conditions, setting up the camera takes more time, but this is still more than enough and better than the automatic focusing of its predecessor L330. The only drawback to which all Coolpix compacts are is the difficulty of switching the camera to macro photography in intelligent auto mode. In order to reliably operate the L830 centimeter closest focusing distance, you need to select the standard auto mode and then turn on macro focus using the macro button. This is not very convenient.
Fortunately, Nikon’s tried and tested menu systemthe ability to easily switch modes and change other parameters. It is far from the most visually impressive interfaces, but allows you to quickly navigate and is easy to read in bright sunlight. Users appreciated this, since the minimum number of control buttons requires constant use of the menu system to change modes or manually change the ISO sensitivity.

Verdict
Like his younger brother L330, "Nikon Coolpix L830"baffling. Both cameras are certainly easy to use, but no more than most cameras with intelligent automatic mode. Image quality, performance or functionality do not emit a Coolpix L830. The price of the camera is certainly competitive, but it will be necessary to take into account the additional costs of purchasing a set of AA batteries. Ultimately, it all comes down to having a 34x zoom lens.
But you should ask yourself if this is enoughto compensate for the extra dimensions of the camera, because in this price category there is no shortage of compact cameras with super-zoom, which can give at least 20-fold zoom coverage. An additional telephoto lens may be useful on a number of occasions, but being able to put a smaller camera in your pocket seems more attractive.
In terms of performance, the L830 is not bad.camera. She quickly focuses and takes clear pictures with vigorous colors in the right conditions. The screen on the rear panel works better than you would expect for such a price, and the possibility of tilting it makes shooting from low and high points a trifling matter.
Nevertheless, the fact remains - qualityimages of the camera is nothing special and is inferior to more compact cameras of the same or lower cost. The sensor’s lack of dynamic range and excessively careful metering of exposure make images in low light and high contrast gray and lifeless, and to maintain a good level of detail, optimal lighting and close proximity of the subject are required. At least, there are few user complaints about optics. The main advantage of the Nikon Coolpix L830 is its price.