Editorial Review:Product Description:Beyond the numbers and behind the specifications, there are some key elements in choosing a digital-camera: Ease of use, Ease of carrying, Attention to detail, Creative potential. Nikon Coolpix L1 has a 5x Zoom Lens that extends from 38mm to 190mm (35mm equiv) focal length for diverse photo applications. A bright 2.5' LCD screen lets you preview and play images without squinting. With automatic, manual, and a menu of different shooting modes, the L1 offers simplicity without compromising your creative potentials. Then, of course, there's Nikon's reknowned reputation. There are lots of numbers but, overall, the L1 takes the lead in this class. 2.5-inch 115,000-dot TFT LCD Monitor with brightness adjustment Media - SD Memory card compatible (not supplied), 10MB of internal memory / For practical use we advise getting an Optional 256MB or 512MB memory card as an initial SD Storage accessory Shooting Modes -- Still - Auto, Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Color Options, Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-timer (10 sec.) / Movies - With sound - TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size (320) at 30fps, Smaller size (160) at 30fps Built-in Speedlight (Flash) - Range - 1 ft. 8 in. - 11ft. 6 in./0.5-3.5m (W), 1 ft. 8 in. - 6 ft. 7 in./0.5-2m (T); Flash modes - Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Off, Fill flash and Slow sync USB and Audio Video Output (NTSC/PAL) connectors Capture Modes - 1) Single, 2) Continuous (approx. 0.7fps), 3) Multi-shot 16 (16 frames 1/16 in size) Battery Life (approx) - Approx. 100 shots with alkaline, 400 shots with lithium AA Dimension (W x H x D) - Approx. 3.5 x 2.4 x 1.9 inch
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Nikon coolpix L1
Excellent camera with several surprising capabilities. Easy to use, minimal buttons and good response time. Built-in microphone is tuned perfectly; does not pick up background noise. Pictures are the usual superb quality you would expect from Nikon. The only digital cam I will own.
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It's the photographer, not the camera
I received this camera as a gift for Christmas 2005, and have used it extensively (over 5k photos and videos) for everything ranging from portrait photos to architectural photos to concert photos, and it has never let me down. Granted, it's not the best performer in low light situations, and it would have been handy to have a few additional exposure settings, but it's performed really well for me.
Contrary to what some of the reviews have said, the battery life is just fine. I shot The Cure during a show at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland on June 18, 2008, and I got close to 250 shots before I had to switch the batteries. Also, the quality of said photos has more to do with the photographer than the camera. Don't blame the camera because all of your shots come out blurry. Play with the settings and stabilize yourself when possible, and seriously, don't expect every single shot to come out amazing. Perhaps you could do that with enough skill using an SLR, but with a point-and-shoot, it's not realistic, so be realistic, and you won't be disappointed. :)
With that said, I do plan on upgrading to a better camera soon, but this model has served me well, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
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Great first generation
This is a first generation Coolpix.
Was it worth is $$$ at the time? Absolutely. Is it worth $$$ now? Not quite so. My advice: go for the newer Coolpix. The series is excellent, so you can't go wrong with it. But the most recent models are thinner and I believe have a better LCD screen in the back.
If you're looking for a basic point and shoot, it's excellent.
5 x optical zoom - that saved me more than once. 3x just won't cut it at times, and digital zoom is another word for pixelized (unprintable).
Easy interface - I learned on this camera. The one-touch buttons are easy to use, and the camera has cool features such as portrait or landscape help. You press that, and it gives you place holders of where the heads should be, or how to align things, so that you can have better composed pictures. It's like a little helper!
Good white balance and contrast. I've taken great B&W shots with this camera, as well as good, boosted color shots with this camera. In fact, you may be so spoiled with the quality of your own shots, that you won't like what you take with a DSLR! It just makes everything you take better.
Very durable and reliable. I've owned this 3 years and NEVER had a problem. Added bonus: you can use rechargeable AAs with this camera. Meaning, you're on travel abroad, you don't have to cry that you're out of battery - you go to the local grocery store, buy AAs, and you can keep shooting. That is definitely NOT the case with other cameras these days.
Conclusion: great value. Awesome pics. Easy to use. But its little brothers and sisters in the Coolpix family are just way cooler.
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Simple and easy
I really like how simple the interface is. True point and shoot camera with a great quality picture. I bought this as a present for a family member so I am really waiting to here their review on it.
I like the aspect that it has a 5x digital zoom which is plenty for a point and shoot camera.
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even better than we expected
The camera arrived in a timely fashion and was an awesome birthday present. It has been easy to use and the birthday boy was very happy to receive it. We are pleased and would shop here again.
