Nikon's slim zoom compact — the Lite Touch Zoom 120ED, ED glass zoom, autofocus, program AE, 2000.
The Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 120ED is a fixed-lens 35mm autofocus zoom compact from 2000, part of Nikon's Lite Touch line of slim pocket cameras. The ED designation refers to extra-low-dispersion glass used in the zoom lens to control chromatic aberration. It belongs to Nikon's late range of consumer zoom compacts before the shift to digital.
This is a 35mm fixed-lens autofocus zoom compact with a built-in motorised zoom lens using ED glass. It uses active autofocus, programmed automatic exposure with a built-in meter, and has a built-in flash. Film advance, rewind and zoom are motorised. The camera is battery-dependent, running on a lithium cell, and does not fire without power; the exact zoom range should be confirmed against the individual body.
The Lite Touch Zoom 120ED suits travel and general photography where a slim, pocketable zoom compact with a wide-to-telephoto range is wanted. Its thin body and automatic operation make it an easy everyday carry, with the ED glass aimed at cleaner results across the zoom. It is a fully automatic point-and-shoot with minimal manual control.
On the used market check the light seals around the film door, and run the zoom through its full range to confirm smooth motor operation, as the extending barrels on slim compacts can wear. Inspect the lens for haze or fungus, test autofocus and the meter, confirm the flash fires, and run the film advance and rewind. Inspect the LCD panel for bleed, check the battery compartment and door for corrosion, and confirm the camera powers up on a fresh cell since it is fully electronic.