Featuring a 7-megapixel CCD sensor with a Nikkor 3x optical zoom, the Nikon Coolpix L12 captures high-resolution photos and pulls distant subjects closer to the camera. Optical Vibration Reduction and Image Stabilization functions guarantee sharp and distinct photos even when shooting from a moving vehicle. A 2.5-inch LCD-TFT monitor with a resolution of 115,000 dots makes picture composition and playback possible even under bright sunlight.
Shooting in low light conditions is also possible with its high ISO sensitivity of up to 1,600. Its Face-Priority AF detects faces and adjusts aperture and shutter speed for their proper exposure. It also has an automatic In-Camera Red-Eye Fix. In addition to still pictures, the Coolpix can also record videos, including their sounds.
This excellent camera’s capabilities are expanded further by the Fantasea FL-12 Underwater Housing. With the housing, the Coolpix L12 can take a dive up to depths of 200 feet and capture underwater life and sceneries.
The Fantasea FL-12 is made of injection-molded clear polycarbonate which gives you a full view of the camera inside. It is lightweight yet it is highly resistant to impact and to extreme temperatures.
The housing’s main seal is a radial o-ring. This, along with four stainless steel buckles assuring a tight clamping of the shell, effectively keeps water from seeping through the joints. The command control buttons on the housing that access those on the camera are also fitted with double o-ring seals.
All controls of the Coolpix L12 are accessible through the housing’s buttons. These are made of coated brass that resist corrosion even after exposure to salt water. A removable diffuser is mounted in front of the built-in flash for low-light underwater photography. For the installation of different filters and accessory lenses, the Fantasea FL-12 accepts a 46 mm thread on its port ring.