Nikon COOLPIX L27 User Manual

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Reference Section
The Smart Portrait Menu
• See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (E22) for information about Image mode.
Skin Softening
You can change skin softening settings.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting
mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected. The degree of skin softening effect
cannot be confirmed on the subject on the shooting screen. Check the degree of skin
softening performed in playback mode.
Select smart portrait mode M d button M F tab M Skin softening M k button
Option Description
e On (default setting)
When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more person’s
faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones
before saving the image.
k Off Turns skin softening off.

Nikon COOLPIX L27 Specifications

General

Sensor Resolution	16.1 MP
Optical Zoom	5x
Display Size	2.7 inches
Video Resolution	720p
Type	Compact digital camera
Lens	NIKKOR lens
Aperture	f/3.2-6.5
Digital Zoom	4x
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
Image Size (pixels)	4608 x 3456
Image Stabilization	Electronic VR
Battery Type	AA batteries
Weight	164 g (5.8 oz)
Image Sensor	1/2.3-in. CCD
Focal Length	4.6-23.0 mm
Focus Range	50 cm (1 ft 8 in) to infinity
Monitor	TFT LCD
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 80-1600
Shutter Speed	1/2000 to 1 s
Interface	USB 2.0
Power Sources	AA batteries
Dimensions	96.4 x 59.4 x 28.9 mm (3.8 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.)

Summary

Introduction

For Your Safety

Crucial safety precautions and warnings for operating the camera and accessories.

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Workflow

Steps for turning on the camera, selecting modes, framing, focusing, and shooting.

Playback Workflow

Shooting Features

Shooting Modes Overview

Detailed explanation of Easy Auto, Scene, Smart Portrait, and Auto modes.

Adjusting Shooting Settings

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Recording Movies

Step-by-step guide on how to record video clips with the camera.

Playing Back Movies

Instructions on how to view recorded movies and control playback.

Movie Menu Settings

General Camera Setup

Setup Menu Options

Configuration settings for welcome screen, date/time, monitor, sound, and auto-off.

Reference Section

Shooting Menu Details

Playback Menu Details

Setup Menu Details

Technical Notes and Index

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems related to power, display, shooting, and playback.