Nikon's slim tele-zoom compact — the Lite Touch Zoom 150ED, ED glass zoom, autofocus, program AE, 2002.
The Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 150ED is a fixed-lens 35mm autofocus zoom compact from 2002, a later model in Nikon's Lite Touch line of slim pocket cameras. It extended the zoom reach over the 120ED while keeping the ED-glass lens designation. It belongs to Nikon's final generation of consumer film zoom compacts.
This is a 35mm fixed-lens autofocus zoom compact with a built-in motorised zoom lens using ED glass and a longer reach than the 120ED. 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 150ED suits travel and general photography where a slim zoom compact with extra telephoto reach is wanted. Its thin body and automatic operation make it easy to carry and use, with the longer zoom giving more framing options. 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, since the longer extending barrel 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.