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Nikon Coolpix L3 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography

Buy New: $299.99

New (5) Used (6) Refurbished (3) from $40.00

Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars

61 reviews
Sales Rank: 12327

Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
System Memory: 32
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 200
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2
Maximum Focal Length: 19.2
Minimum Focal Length: 6.3
Maximum Resolution: 5.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 1 x 3

MPN: 25544
Model: 25544
UPC: 182082554432
EAN: 0018208255443
ASIN: B000EI8WM6

Availability: Usually ships in 1-3 weeks

Features:

•	5.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
•	3x optical zoom; 2.0-inch Super Bright LCD display
•	BSS (Best Shot Selector) automatically selects the shot with the sharpest focus from a series of consecutive images
•	15 different Scene modes, four with Scene assist
•	Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards (23 MB internal memory included)

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•	Adobe Photoshop CS4
•	Adobe Photoshop Elements 7
•	Corel Photo Album 7 Deluxe
•	PhotoPlus X2 Digital Studio
•	Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Performance and value come together to form the Coolpix L3 digital camera. 5.1 Megapixels, and a 3x optical zoom provide the crisp images that anyone can appreciate while the large bright 2" LCD screen allows you to fix Red-Eye or Crop right in the camera. Don't forget the included 32MB of internal memory, so you can get going right out of the box, with room to expand with the SD card memory slot, you'll never run out of room! The flexibility to use AA-alkaline or NiMH means you'll always be able to pick up more batteries out on the road. These features and more are sure to satisfy your day-to-day digital photography needs at a price that won't hurt your wallet! Built-in Auto-flash with Red-Eye reduction and in-camera Red-Eye fix Face Priority AF In-Camera Cropping D-Lighting compensates for underexposed or flash deprived areas of an image by adding light and detail In-Camera Help Best Shot Selector Voice Memos 16 programmed scene modes PictBridge for direct printing to your PC without a computer Long battery life (Up to 200 shots on 2 AA-type alkaline batteries) 32MB internal memory; SD memory card slot An SD Card is NOT included, therefore we suggest purchasing an optional 512MB memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high resolution abilities. Interfaces - Audio/Video (output), USB Approximate Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) - 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.0; Unit Weight - 4.2 ounces (without battery and SD card)

Customer Reviews: Read 56 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

L2 is sharper March 22, 2006
OldEngineer (California)
57 out of 63 found this review helpful

The L2 and L3 models are twins with a shared instruction manual. For some the more expensive L2 may be a better choice.

At a camera store I made several identical shots with both cameras and the L2 produced consistently sharper images when zoomed in on the fine detail of ordinary shots. (Using readability of distant text to judge sharpness of jpg images saved in the largest file size.)

With simpler menus than higher priced cameras these seem to be a good choice for the less determined photographer in your family. I am going to use mine as a backup for an older pocket digital on a trip and ultimately as a spouse's camera. While she likes 4X6 prints, for which the L3 would be fine, I will keep her files and view them on computer and so chose the extra sharpness.

This is a very likeable little camera that is significantly smaller than my older digital. To keep that size advantage I found a Tamrac slip in case with Velcro closure flap at a photo chain store with many cases to choose from.

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On a trip the L2's daylight photos and videos were very good and the Best Shot Selector a fine feature, however the weak flash was a serious limitation in many situations. Some dark images were improved by a feature Nikon calls "D-lighting". In dark situations my old digital produced far better images. I would subtract one star if Amazon would let me edit the rating.

1 out of 5 stars

Don't Waste Your Time or Money December 2, 2006
D. Allen (McKinney Texas)
15 out of 28 found this review helpful

I thought some of the reviewers here must be either exaggerating how bad this camera is, or they might be chronic complainers. This camera is made by NIKON ! Fact of the matter is: This camera is useless indoors. I'm astonished!

1 out of 5 stars

Lens won't retract. Terrible service from Nikon November 30, 2006
J. Kaslow (Orange County California)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful

Camera worked fine initially but when battery died the lens failed to retract. Tried everything the manual said to try without success and then sent in camera for repair. Took them a week to even acknowledge receipt. Called twice to find out status and get a service #. Since then, it has been two weeks at Nikon repair waiting for a "part on hold." Phone support said they would let me know in 2 days if it was still on hold. That's useful. Meantime, no camera. Last Nikon I'll buy again. Buyer beware!

1 out of 5 stars

Closer to a toy than to a real camera May 28, 2006
Monica Graham (Weston, Florida)
12 out of 15 found this review helpful

We bought the camera based on the good brand name, small size and 5MP capability. It has been a complete disapointment. The 2 "AA" batteries run down very quickly, the quality of the image is terrible, the autofocus works randomly. It is just a bad product.

For years I had a Canon Powershot and a Sony Cybershot and both are great choices.

1 out of 5 stars

Camera is faulty and Nikon support sucks December 4, 2006
Shawn A. Freeman (Troy Michigan)
12 out of 17 found this review helpful

We bought this camera for a trip. It worked fine for the trip, but then starting complaining that the batteries were exhausted (on a new set of heavy duty Panasonic batteries). Changed and tried again. Again, the camera would complain about the batteries and shut off before any picture could be taken. Tried again with new Duracells, same problem. Called support (30 minutes on hold) and had to pay shipping to send in (all still within 30 days of original purchase) to have repaired.

Received the camera back yesterday and now it will not even power-up. Their "repair" consisted of "cleaning" the camera! Called Nikon (waited on support hold for another 20 minutes). A very argumentative support person kept insisting that it was the batteries. Checked Duracell website while on the phone and they even list this battery for use in Nikon digital cameras!

This camera is junk! This is the *LAST* Nikon product I will ever buy.

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