Nikon coolpix digital camera

Nikon coolpix digital camera

Nikon Coolpix L20 10MP Digital Camera with 3.6 Optical Zoom and 3 inch LCD

I recently purchase the Nikon Coolpix L20 after lots of shopping.

I have used only Olympus cameras only up to now.

This time I wanted a smaller pocket sized camera, that still took the AA batteries, and that still gave great photos with all the features I was used to.
This camera fit the bill!

It takes 2 AA batteries, inexpensive SD memory cards and yet still delivers fantastic photos.

I have already tried all the features, and was completly happy.
I love using the different scene settings, and could not live without the video feature.
Both still and video capture worked well in both bright light and low light.
The sound playback via the camera is hard to distinquish (live music), but fine once uploaded.
I didn't really require the smile feature, but tried it out on my 3 year old, and was blown away....it really works!
The blink feature is also quite ingenious. The camera actually asks you if your subject blinked when they do, but not when they don't. This is particularly handy when taking photos of children. I would have loved this feature when I was still my daughter's yearbook photographer.

What can I say, fabulous price and awesome quality!!!
Definately worth the money.

Comparibly priced camera's that we have used, produce grainy shots.....but have not found this with this camera at all.
I would recommend this camera to anyone!

I own allot of point and shoots and I think the folks who gave this camera a less than 5 star rating must enjoy looking at horrible photos from other digital camera manufactures.
The beautiful red colored body of the L20 is unisex and it's absolutely right in line with the jeweled quality of Nikon. I was able to use the camera right out of the box without having to read the instruction manual, it's that easy to use. You should however read the manual since there were allot of little gem features the camera had that I didn't know about.
When I loaded my photos onto my PC with the supplied USB cable, the first thing I noticed was how natural the colors and skin tones appeared. White balance was incredibly accurate. The focus and detail were right on target and in some close up portraits the image had the appearance of a professional camera set in aperture priority. Macro mode and optical zoom worked flawlessly with no noticeable distortion or noise.
The camera feels good in my hands and the controls are easy to find without having to take your eyes off your subject. The large 3 inch LCD view finder was easy to see in bright light. There is also a brightness control for the view finder to increase bright daylight viewing. This camera does not need an optical view finder. I always thought having an optical view finder on a point and shoot was dumb and Nikon picked up on that.
The Nikon L20 comes with a one year manufactures warranty - "Not that you would need a warranty for a Nikon camera" - Impressive warranty details, I was amazed that any camera manufacturer would offer a one year on a point and shoot but Nikon has such a good reputation and so I doubt very much that you would even need to use it.
In a nutshell, I love this camera so much that I would recommend this Nikon L20 to my friends, family and anyone else looking to buy. It's a real beauty!

Product Features

• 10.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches
• 3.6x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens
• 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD screen
• Nikon's Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more
• Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Technical Details

• Video with sound
• Easy Auto Mode

• From the Manufacturer

  Capture and share your favorite memories with Nikon’s new Coolpix L20 and its 10.0 effective megapixels, 3.6x zoom and a bright, high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD screen. Motion Detection automatically detects subject movement and adjusts the shutter speed and ISO to compensate for camera shake and minimize image blur. The camera’s Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector simplifies your picture-taking experience by letting camera automatically select the best setting to get great pictures. Nikon’s Smart Portrait System combines four different technologies that will fix red-eye, detect faces, fire the shutter when your subject smiles and warn you if they blink, to get you great portraits.
  
  Coolpix L20 Highlights
  
  10.0-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
  
  3.6x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens gets you close to the action
  
  Huge, bright 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD makes it easy to view and share pictures
  
  Motion Detection automatically controls shutter speed and ISO settings to compensate for camera shake and subject movement
  
  Adjusts up to ISO 1600 to keep shooting even in lower light
  
  Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector simplifies your picture-taking experience by letting the camera automatically select the best setting to get great pictures
  
  Nikon’s Smart Portrait System:

  • In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again
  • Enhanced Face-Priority AF - Nikon’s face-finding technology that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces
  • Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles
  • Blink Warning displays a warning message, should the camera detect your subject has blinked
  • D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed
  
  
  

  Product Description

  The Coolpix L20 is a great camera for beginners just getting started in digital photography. Easy to use and fully featured the Coolpix L20 will delight it's users with great pictures, fun features and a huge 3.0-inch display at a surprisingly affordable price.
  This is a superb little pocket camera that is all Nikon from start to finish - and the finish by the way is beautiful.
  
  I've had the camera a couple days and I just don't want to put it down! I have a NIKON D50 SLR for those really precious jobs, and I wanted a small camera I could have in the pocket sort of "all the time." I tried several small ultra-compact cameras and I hated them all. Too many weird buttons that made quick operation all but impossible without carrying around a telephone book sized manual. I mean, after all, what's the purpose of a pocket camera, if not to whip it out on a whim and get a quick picture?
  
  Here's three things I really like about this baby.
  1. There are four key buttons on the top deck: Power, Shooting mode, Review pictures and the shutter button. Pull the camera out, hit the power button and you can take a picture in a second. No fumbling, no hunting for the right button. It is logical, easy to remember and doesn't overwhelm you with a billion choices before you can take a picture.
  
  2. It takes AA batteries. Cool, I have boxes of AA and I don't need YET ANOTHER little charger! Plus, there won't be a bum lithium battery to try to replace in two years. AA batts are cheap and in this camera they last a long time.
  
  3. The LCD screen is HUGE, bright, and gives a great preview or slideshow.
  
  Here's the one thing I don't like: It's a bit fatter than my wife's 20mm Olympus. It's more like 1.1" thick. Not unmanageable, but it's as large as you'd really want for this kind of camera. It's the AA batteries that make it a bit thicker. BUT---shooting with this gem is 10X faster and easier than with my wife's compact Oly - (which is the most confusing menu system I've ever seen on any product in my life. )
  
  Oh, the pictures? So far I think they are fabulous. This is a 10MP camera - - how much do you need for a pocket camera? With a 4GB standard SD card you can get like 1000 pictures! That's a long party!
  
  Everything about this camera feels like a well made sports car - I may just pack up that big SLR and ......well, maybe not. But this will get plenty of use.