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3.0 Inches | Home » » » Nikon Coolpix L3 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | Nikon s Coolpix L3 combines 5.1 effective megapixels with a 3X optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 . The big, bright 2 LCD makes it easy to compose and share pictures. Compact and portable, the L3 is less than one inch thick and incorporates 15 Scene Modes along with Nikon s Exclusive Feature System, both of which make taking great pictures easy. A fast USB connection and PictBridge compatibility make printing directly from the camera a snap! Two AA-type batteries offer plenty of power take up to 200 pictures with a single set of alkaline AAs. Features: 5.1 Megapixels with 3X Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 Big, Bright 2 LCD for easy viewing and sharing of pictures Compact Design with High-Quality Finish - less than 1 thick 16 Scene Modes make taking great pictures easy Nikon Exclusive Feature System: In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically removes most instances of red-eye in the camera Face-Priority AF - Nikon s face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces D-Lighting lightens dark pictures in-camera for great prints right out of the camera Uses Two AA-type Batteries - take up to 200 pictures with a single set of alkaline AAs USB and PictBridge Compatible Nikon includes: Coolpix L3 camera, 2 LR6 AA-type alkaline batteries, UC-E6 USB Cable, EG-CP11 Video Cable, Strap, PictureProject CD-ROM | | | 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)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.55 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 66 reviews |
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57 of 63 found the following review helpful:
 L2 is sharperMar 22, 2006
By OldEngineer
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.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
A good buyApr 05, 2007
By A Reader
I waited to review this camera until I'd really put it through the paces on a 10-day trip to Paris, where I used it in pretty much every conceivable scenario: indoor, outdoor, sunny, cloudy, closeup (macro), high zoom, videos in the day and night, etc. I've explored all of its features at this point, including all of the scene modes (panorama included).
This is a good camera. To my thinking, the single best feature is the "D-Lighting" option. This feature is an automatic color/lighting adjustment tool that one accesses when in "play mode" (viewing previously-taken pictures). It's a very smart feature that will compensate for poor lighting situations. I used this on almost every picture I took. The panorama feature is also nice--it's used in conjunction with the bundled software Nikon includes with the camera. Video mode is quite good--with a 2GB card, and tuned to a lower quality (smaller) video mode, you can actually get a couple hours of video on this thing.
I'd recommend this camera for amateur/casual use--it's very intuitive, and will suit those not inclined to gadgetry and technology. Also a VERY good first camera for a teen. It's certainly not the best thing out there, but it's inexpensive and takes excellent pictures at 5.1 MP. Also, the AA battery life is long, and makes it easy to keep the camera powered, even in a foreign country using a different voltage (no recharging necessary, just replace the batteries). Very lightweight, and can be tucked into a pant pocket.
Some shortcomings: the biggest flaw is that the camera has no HOLD function--that is, there's no way to disable the on/off button without removing the batteries. Thus, if you put the camera in your pocket and the power button is unintentionally pressed, the camera will turn on, and the lens will try to open. This may lead to the "lens jamming" other reviewers have complained of. This was an annoyance, though one I easily overcame by removing one battery in situations where I thought it might be an issue. Also, if the lens tries to open but can't, the camera will shut down and display a "lens error" message. This might drain the battery, but, in my experience, won't seriously hurt the camera. Another shortcoming, though one shared by most cameras in this price-range, is that it lacks the aperture to take really good sharp pictures in low-lighting situations, without a tripod. The small lens simply can't gather enough light fast enough to get detailed nighttime city-scapes, for instance. Anything beyond the range of the flash (which is good) will be dark or blurry. The same problem might confront a user in a museum where flash is prohibitied. Unless you have a tripod or a very steady hand, the pictures are likely to turn out blurry. Finally, several users have complained that the memory-writing process is slow--that is, after taking a picture you have to wait several seconds while the camera saves the picture before you can take another one. This is true. My understanding is that some of this has to do with the write-speed of the memory card you purchase, but some of it also has to do with the camera itself. Not recommended for situations in which you'll want to snap off several pictures in quick succession.
On the whole, I think this camera is an excellent value that will suit most needs. I'm glad I got it, but I also know that it won't satisfy more demanding users.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Not terrible.Dec 11, 2006
By Candice Crafton
I bought this camera while saving up for a Nikon D50 (It was cheap, and I really needed SOMETHING to take pictures with, as my other camera had bit the dust) and was pleasantly surprised by it. It takes brilliant macros and it also performs wonderfully outside. If you can get outside and play with this thing, you won't be dissapointed.
That's not to say there aren't a few problems. For instance, the flash is worthless, and I found myself loading up on off-camera light so I wouldn't have to use it. But at 150 dollars, I was willing to just deal with that. It truly is a bargain.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 hate itFeb 20, 2007
By tiff
"tiff threlkeld"
This camera takes decent pictures but it has a lot of problems. I have two small kids and it's hard to get a picture of them unless they are standing completely still. The shutter speed isn't fast enough, reload is too long after the flash goes off, don't even try to take a picture with the flash off it just comes out totally blurred. Like the other reviewers that have had problems with the lens jamming, mine has done that too, I've only had the camera maybe 6 months and it's already broken, not very sturdy for someone on the go with little kids. I'm very dissappointed in this camera.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Sharp Pictures/Easy to UseJun 23, 2006
By emhe
This is our 3rd digitial camera, and the best we have had yet. Our other cameras are a Sony Mavica CD model and a Kodak v550.
Unlike the Kodak, this camera is well designed so it "fits" like it should in your hands. The various menu buttons and options are very intuitive, and spaced properly across the back of the camera. (In contrast, the Kodak model has many of its tiny control buttons packed across the top of the camera, making them hard to use and to read).
The LCD screen on the back of the camera is very large and is not washed out by sunlight, a problem many other cameras have.
The photos are sharp, well focused and easily manipulated with the software that comes with the camera.
A great camera for the money.
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