The Nikon Coolpix L26 is a simple, starter digital camera. It is one of the cheapest digital cameras you will find from a leading br&. It is also one of the few cameras that run on AA batteries. Easy to use
- just turn it on & shoot! An easy-to-understand menu makes the COOLPIX L26 an ideal camera for beginners or anyone looking for better pictures. Its 5x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens gets the shot you want, from wide-angle to telephoto. Make family & friends look their best with Nikons in-camera Smart Portrait System, which automatically retouches & enhances photos. Want a movie clip? Make HD (720p) movies at the touch of a button. Even take great close-up (macro) shots less than 4 inches away. Practical settings. Extraordinary results. Keep it simple. Let Easy Auto Mode automatically select the best camera settings for the most frequently shot photo subjects, including Portrait, Landscape, Night Setting or Close-up. Just turn on the L26, point, shoot & enjoy the great photo you just made. HD (720p) movies at the touch of a button. Sometimes, nothing tells a story like a movie. When you want to switch from stills to movie making, simply press the dedicated Movie Record button conveniently located on the back of the camera. Record movies in HD (720p) with sound & then enjoy them on the cameras big, bright 3 inch. LCD monitor, a computer or an HDTV.