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The COOLPIX L820 has an HDR compositing option built into the Backlighting Scene Mode. When the Backlighting Scene Mode is selected the camera displays the option to turn HDR compositing On or Off. With HDR compositing enabled the camera shoots images continuously at high speed and saves both a non-HDR composite image and an HDR composite image. Detailed information on the Backlighting Scene Mode with HDR can be found on page 42 of the L820 manual.

A copy of the L820 manual can be downloaded from this address:http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18172

The Coolpix L820 is currently available for sale.

Please be sure that you are using a memory card that is on the list of approved memory cards for the COOLPIX L820. This list can be found on page 20 of the Technical Notes and Index section of the L820 Manual. A copy of the L820 Manual can be downloaded from this address:
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18172

If you are using a memory card from the approved list and continue to experience these issues please contact Nikon Technical Support: http://support.nikonusa.com

Yes, the maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes.

The L820 has Automatic exposure mode only. Because you cannot control the depth of field, it may be difficult to achieve the results that you want.

No

The COOLPIX L820 uses four alkaline, lithium or rechargeable AA size batteries. Specifically, the following battery types can be used in the L820:
LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries - supplied with camera
FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
EN-MH2 rechargeable NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries

No, the COOLPIX L820 does not have a manual focus option.

AA Alkaline: 320 shots
AA Lithium: 870 shots
EN-MH2: 540
Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+2)°C (73(-/+4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 4608 × 3456 (16.0MP). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. shots

No, Coolpix cameras have fixed lenses. You would have to get either a Nikon 1 series or one of Nikon's DSLRs to have changeable lenses.

The UC-E16 USB Cable that comes with the COOLPIX L820 is provided for connecting the camera to a computer or printer. Instructions on connecting your camera to a computer or printer start on page 78 of the L820 manual.

In the case of the L820 this cable cannot be used to charge the camera because the L820 uses AA batteries. While rechargeable AA's can be used in the L820, it would be necessary to use a separate battery charger to recharge them. If you choose to use rechargeable AA batteries in the L820 please refer to page 14 of the L820 manual for a list of applicable batteries and page 82 of the Reference section of the manual for information on setting the camera's Battery Type.

A copy of the COOLPIX L820 manual can be downloaded from this address:
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18172

It is made in Indonesia.

Yes EH-67 AC adapter is for the L820 and you can use the camera while plugged in to it.

Please contact Nikon Egypt or Saudi Arabia for information purchasing the L820 camera in your region.
http://imaging.nikon.com/worldwide/

Please use the information in the link below to find an authorized Nikon dealer that sells the L820 camera in your area.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/WhereToBuy.page?pnbr=26402

The L820 supplied accessories are:
AN-CP21 Strap
UC-E16 USB Cable
EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
Four AA Alkaline Batteries
LC-CP28 Lens Cap
NikonView NX2

The optional accessories are:
Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)
AC Adapter EH-67
Hand Strap AH-CP1

The camera will automatically releases the shutter in Smart portrait mode, when smile timer,or blink proof is turn on. While in smart portrait mode you can turn of smile time and blink proof by pressing the menu button, scroll down and highlight smile timer, or blink proof and press OK, then select 'OFF' and press OK.

While you are in Pet portrait mode, When you aim the camera at the face of a dog or cat, the camera can detect the face and focus on it. By default, the camera automatically releases the shutter once it has focused (pet portrait auto release). To turn off pet protrait auto release while in pet portrait mode, press the timer button on the camera, then select off and press OK.

The S800c reference manual is in the link below.
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18172