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Nikon Lite Touch Zoom series
1993-2000s
Discontinued35mmBeginner
Casual photography
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Fixed lens
- Metering
- Not confirmed
- Shutter
- varies by model
- Battery
- CR2 (70W) or CR123A (120 series)
- Weight
- 200g
Max speed
Models in this family
Nikon's fully automatic 35mm zoom compacts, sold around 2000–2002. Specifications on this page describe the model range in general; check the individual model before buying.
| Model | Years | Lens | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite Touch Zoom 70W | from 2000 | 28–70mm | Autofocus with macro mode |
| Lite Touch Zoom 70Wsalso 70Ws QD (date back) | c. 2000 | — | Successor to the 70W with automatic flash |
| Lite Touch Zoom 120ED | from 2000 | 38–120mm | ED glass, aspherical elements, date imprint |
| Lite Touch Zoom 130ED | 2002 | — | ED glass |
| Lite Touch Zoom 140ED | — | — | ED glass; longest zoom in the range |
Best for
- Casual photography
- Budget film shooting
- Travel (lightweight)
- Point-and-shoot simplicity
Features
- Zoom lens (typically 28-70mm or similar)
- Fully automatic operation
- Built-in flash
- Autofocus
- Date back (some models)
Limitations
- Fully automatic only
- Variable lens quality
- Plastic construction
- No manual control
Common issues to check
- Lens zoom mechanism failure
- Flash issues
- Autofocus problems
- Battery door breaks
- General electronic failures
Buying guide
The 'Lite Touch Zoom' name covers several models with different zoom ranges (70W 28-70mm, 120 38-120mm, 130ED, 140ED). They are consumer point-and-shoots; test the zoom mechanism thoroughly.
Specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Years produced | 1993-2000s |
| Mount | Fixed lens |
| Shutter type | Electronic |
| Shutter speeds | varies by model |
| Flash sync | N/A |
| Metering | Not confirmed |
| Battery required | Yes (CR2 (70W) or CR123A (120 series)) |
| Weight | 200g |
| Dimensions | varies by model |