Take it easy
With the Easy Auto Mode, the L31 allows you to capture that perfect shot, without having to worry about any complicated settings. The Motion Detect blur reduction function automatically compensates for camera shakes, so youll always have sharp images.
Designed for perfect control
The L31 features a sturdy, elegant exterior with a comfortable grip and a button layout that is designed for functionality. With a streamlined graphical user interface and a variety of 36 languages, navigating the camera is simple and easy. Select from a variety of vibrant colours for the perfect accessory to suit your lifestyle.
Features Explained
Leave it to the camera to shoot great pictures
You can effortlessly shoot beautiful pictures in any situation. Scene auto selector lets you simply turn on the camera and start shooting, while the camera automatically selects the appropriate scene mode.
Runs on handy R6/AA-size batteries
Since the camera runs on readily available R6/AA-size alkaline or rechargeable batteries, you can travel with it and not worry about running out of power.
Satisfying images today and tomorrow
The 16.1 effective megapixels yield high-resolution images, and the 5x optical zoom offers a wide-angle view equivalent to a 26 mm* lens so you can fit everyone into group shots. The bright display of the 6.7 cm (2.7-in.) TFT LCD monitor offers a clear view whether youre framing your shot or viewing pictures.
35mm format equivalent.
Variety of creative effects built-in
This camera lets you add effects before and after you shoot to create original shots. For instance, select a Special effect before shooting to capture wonderfully unique images, or select a Quick effect to apply after shooting and change any scene into something amazingly different.
Specifications:
Type
Compact digital camera
Effective pixels
16.1million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor
1/2.3-in.type, CCD, Total pixels: approx.16.44million
Lens
NIKKOR lens with5x optical zoom
Focal length
4.6, 23.0mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 26-130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Maximum aperture
f/3.2, 6.5
Construction
6elements in, 5groups
Digital zoom magnification
Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 520 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration reduction
Electronic VR (movies)
Motion blur reduction
Electronic VR (still pictures)
Autofocus system
Contrast-detect AF
Focus range
[W]: Approx.50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx.80 cm (2 ft 8 in.) to infinity, Macro mode: Approx.10 cm (4 in.) (at a wide-angle zoom position) to infinity, (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus-area selection
Center, face detection
Monitor size
6.7cm (2.7in.) diagonal
Monitor resolution
Approx.230k-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment
Frame coverage (shooting mode)
Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode)
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared to actual picture)
Media
SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal memory (approx. 17 MB)
File system
DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant
File formats
Still pictures: JPEG Movies: AVI (Video: Motion-JPEG compliant, Audio: PCM monaural)
Image size (pixels)
16M (High) [4608 x 3456 (Fine)] 16M [4608 x 3456] 8M [3264 x 2448] 4M [2272 x 1704] 2M [1600 x 1200] VGA [640 x 480] 16:9 [4608 x 2592]
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)
ISO80, 1600
Metering method
Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)
Exposure modes
Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (-2.0 +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter type
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/2000, 1s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)
Self-timer
Approx. 10 s
Type
Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2.7 AV) selection
Range
2 steps (f/3.2 and f/8 [W])
Built-in flash
Yes
Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
[W]: 0.5 3.6 m (1 ft 8 in. 11 ft) [T]: 0.8 1.7 m (2 ft 8 in. 5 ft 6 in.)
Control
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
USB connector
Hi-Speed USB, Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) Also used as audio/video output connector (NTSC or PAL can be selected for video output.)
Audio input
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
Supported languages for camera menus
Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power source
Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately) AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately)
Battery life of still shooting
Approx. 200 shots when using alkaline batteries, Approx. 750 shots when using lithium batteries, Approx. 500 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries (*1)
Battery life of movies (actual battery life for recording)
Approx. 1 h 30 min when using alkaline batteries, Approx. 4 h 30 min when using lithium batteries, Approx. 2 h 50 min when using EN-MH2 batteries (*2)
Tripod socket
1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx.96.4, x59.4, x28.9mm (3.8, x2.4, x1.2in.), (excluding projections)
Weight
Approx.160g (5.7 oz), (including batteries and SD memory card)
Temperature
0C 40C (32F 104F)
Humidity
85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied Accessories
LR6/L40 (AA-size) Alkaline Batteries (x2), Camera Strap
1. Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume fresh LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries and an ambient temperature of 23 3C (73.4 5.4F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). *1 Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed. The included batteries are for trial use only. Figures listed for lithium batteries are measured using commercially available FR6/L91 (AA-size) Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium batteries. *2 Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
