Digital Cameras Ratings

With the standard proviso that tech stuff always gets better and cheaper, I highly recommend this new camera model for the low price. I have only had it for two days, since Nikon didn’t warranty my broken LCD screen on my L4. Please do be careful with the fragile nature of these electronics! I didn’t drop it or abuse it, and it apparently broke in my pocket within a padded case!

Back to the L10, most everything is better than the previous, low end, L cameras, with improved sound, and what is great for me, voice recording capacity, outside of 20 second voice memos attached to a particular photo. While digital voice recorders are cheap for PCs, I have a Mac and previously, only iPods with accessories, or other costly recorders, can create sound files to be then imported to your computer and then burned to CDs. With just a 512 MB card, you can record for hours.

The image quality is a bit bluish, some color cast that hopefully can be corrected with software. The sharpness looks O.K., and for the price, it’s fine for me. This makes a great back-up camera, as I use another more expensive L series camera. On the road, I can’t afford missing a great scenic shot, or hundreds of those.

The L10 is smaller and slimmer than the L4. It carries well in your pocket. It has slightly simpler buttons and controls. The lens retraction is quicker on shut-off, and the zoom is rather abrupt. Other new, handy features are characteristic of the planned obsolescence of most tech items. Goodies that will have you wanting to upgrade!

It will remain to be seen how durable this camera turns out to be, but I have high hopes. I intend to be more careful, and never subject this beauty to shock or any possibility of drops.

Speaking with a tech support rep, you need to have nickel metal hydride batteries with more than 2000 mAh worth of power, in lieu of what they recommend (Nikon-approved rechargables). Some of my Ray-o-Vacs aren’t.

I’m using only the approved SD cards, but they now support up to 4GB cards. That’s great if you can trust the card not to fail–why I buy several in smaller capacities, and therefore don’t have all my eggs in one basket. You’ll get enough memory, then at 4 GB, for probably then, a few thousand photos storage.

One major thing they can work on are the streaks that still appear in movie mode when faced with bright reflections or sun. Not as bad in earlier L’s, these don’t appear in final still images, but are seen in movies. You then have to remember not to shoot movies outside of evenly lit scenes. My older Coolpix cameras didn’t have this problem. The movie quality is pretty good, but a bit down from my movies using my L5. Shooting movies of a train, the bells and horns are much clearer sounding than the earlier models.

Despite what the ads say, I can find no VR feature on this model, and nothing about it in the manual. Unless it is enabled all the time, which it seems to be not, you may wish to wait till this excellent feature becomes standard on all models. For more serious photographers, VR is included on the higher end, new L’s.

Also, I see nothing about ISO capability to 800, but I haven’t yet tried night or low light scenes. One telephoto came out blurred, with no blur warning, there.

All in all, this is fantastic technology, all at a highly affordable price, and although Nikon isn’t the top rated brand as it used to be, I’d get this as a first, around-the-home and back-up, digital camera, if you haven’t owned a good one yet.

Product Description
The CoolPix L10 high light sensitivity up to 800 allows you to tackle low-light scenes and situations far beyond the capabilities of conventional compact cameras. The CoolPix L10 has a large 2.0-inch LCD, perfect for viewing and sharing images. You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. Detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results time after time. The CoolPix L10 features 15 specially programmed modes to automatically handle focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments that help you take great pictures easily. To ensure superb portraits with crisp focus, select Face priority AF (in Portrait Scene Mode). This feature automatically finds the subject’s face and focuses on it. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix This in-camera feature automatically fixes most typical occurrences of red-eye.ISO sensitivity -Approximately equivalent to ISO 64 (auto gain to ISO 800) System Requirements -Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition & Professional and Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions -Width 3.5 x Height 2.4 x Depth 1.0 inch (89.5 x 60.5 x 26mm) excluding projections Weight -4.1 ounces (115 grams) without battery and SD memory card

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Nikon COOLPIX S50 is a compact, very stylish looking digital camera. This particular model has cherry-pearl red finish on the front, the top, and the bottom, accented by shiny chrome sides. The backside is black, dominated by a large LCD screen.

The lens on the S50 is of non-protruding kind, automatically covered when the camera is off.

This camera features a number of automatic scene modes, plus two automatic modes accessible with two tiny buttons on the top of the camera (anti-shake and portrait), plus a special High ISO mode. The range of manual controls is very limited. RAW file output is not possible.

The menu system on this camera is multi-level; the menus change depending on which mode the camera is on. This in turn requires jumping through several windows to change controls; this can sometimes be confusing. For example: The ISO control is in the Shooting menu, where the VR on/off control is in the Setup menu. Furthermore, if the flash is turned on, it will not fire in the BSS (best shot selector) mode, which is understandable. However, turn the self-timer on, and the flash will fire; to turn the flash off, you would need to first turn the BSS off, and only then you could reach the flash modes menu.

Look for on-line reviews with sample pictures to decide if the picture quality this camera produces will satisfy you. In my opinion, the pictures from S50 are noisy, soft, and over-sharpened. However I am willing to put up with so-so performance to have a camera that is as small as this one. If you are prepared to carry a bigger camera, you can definitely find one that takes better pictures.

Product Description
The CoolPix S50 is equipped with a huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD great for viewing images anywhere, anytime. The impressive 170 Degree wide viewing angle makes it easier for everyone to see and enjoy images. The larger high resolution LCD lets you make the most of smooth, sharp movies, great-looking stills and exciting Pictmotion shows. The CoolPix S50 features 15 specially programmed modes to automatically handle focus, exposure, white balance and other adjustments that help you take great pictures easily. Pictmotion allows you to select your favorite images and movies, decide on a style, and pick one of five pre-installed music files or add your own. Pictmotion automatically combines a polished production with transitions and style synced to your music.Digital Zoom -up to 4x (35mm format picture angle -456mm) Focus range from lens -1 foot (30cm) to infinity Macro close-up mode -1.6 inch (4cm) to infinity ISO sensitivity -ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800) Built-in flash -Wide Range 1 to 19 foot 8 inches (0.3 to 6.0m), Tele Range 1 to 13 foot 1 inch (0.3 to 4.0m) High-Speed USB 2.0 port for connectivity to Windows PC or Macintosh System Requirements -Macintosh Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional and Windows 2000 ProfessionalDimensions -3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 inch (92.5 x 59 x 21 mm) excluding projections Weight -4.4 ounces (125 grams) without battery and SD memory card

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I recently purchased the Nikon D90 and an 18mm – 200mm lens, it’s a wonderful set-up.I purchased the instructional DVD to learn the subtleties of using the camera as I am not much of a manual reader, I’m a doer…Great Camera, great images & the battery seems to last forever.

Product Description

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera Body
♦ 2) Nikon EN-EL3e High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
♦ 3) Additional Nikon EN-EL3e High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
♦ 4) CTA EN-EL3e Mini Battery Charger
♦ 5) Nikon SLR System Gadget Bag
♦ 6) LCD Monitor Screen Protection Kit
♦ 7) Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System
♦ Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ 9) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit

The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, with its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CCD, 3″ High resolution LCD display, Scene Recognition System, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, and one-button Live View, provides photo enthusiasts with the image quality and performance they need to pursue their own vision while still being intuitive enough for use as an everyday camera.

Providing an extra 1500mAh of power, these Genuine Nikon Brand EN-EL3e battery packs will not put constraints on how you want to shoot.

This CTA Mini Rapid Multi-voltage Charger plugs into your wall outlet or your car’s cigarette lighter and charges the battery included with this kit in approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Its unique flat pin, foldable design allows easy storage and makes it the most compact battery charger on the market!

This Nikon-brand multi-compartment case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash and accessories.

Reduce glare, enhance your view, and prevent scratching with this set of LCD screen protectors.

The Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System has a soft retractable brush and a non-liquid compound on a natural chamois tip to remove fingerprints, dust and grit from any lens.

Keep multiple memory cards protected and organized with this durable storage wallet.

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Nikon COOLPIX S510 8 Megapixel Digital Camera – Silver

I’m a digital portrait photographer, and I have a DSLR and alot of equipment that I lug around whenever I’m on a shoot. My digital SLR is a workhorse… however, it’s heavy and it’s an expensive camera (not to mention the lenses that I work with), and it’s just not practical or logical to carry it around when I’m not doing a formal shoot with a client.

So, I looked into getting a small, compact, and cheap (money-wise) point-and-shoot camera that I could slip into my pocket or my purse for everyday moments, that I could whip out at any second and start taking pictures.
I had a Canon SD800 IS for awhile… and while it was an okay camera, it tended to blow out the highlights more often than not… so I searched again… and knowing that Nikon tends to be a bit more conservative with highlights, I came across this little camera, the s510.
I didn’t need a high-end point-and-shoot. I already have my DSLR, and high end compacts tend to be larger than a pocket… and I wanted something cheap, around $150 or so, and this fit the ticket.

The image quality is good, if you’re not expecting gallery quality photos, but it’s still great for prints up to 8×10, at least… it’s great for snapshots of friends, family, kids, pets…. it’s an everyday camera. The video quality is something I am impressed with, taking decent sized videos that look great, especially in the right lighting conditions… but the audio is so-so, so if you’re looking for a camera that’ll take clear sound files, look elsewhere.

It is definitely for people with smaller hands… if you have bigger, bulky hands, then you’ll find the small buttons annoying, especially the zoom. I’m a young female with average hands, and I don’t have a problem with it, but my boyfriend, who has much larger hands, can’t stand it.

Overall, it’s a fantastic camera if you’re not expecting miraculous pictures all the time, and if you’re just looking for a small (and it is indeed a very, VERY small camera) that you can store in your pocket or purse.

I found this review, http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/CPS510/CPS510A.HTM ,
very helpful, if you are interested in this camera.

Product Description
Seize the day, moment by photogenic moment, with the Nikon Coolpix S510. With the 3x zoom Nikkor lens, you’ve got the quality optics to capture a great image, while the 8.1 megapixels ensure a fine high resolution for large prints and images. This model also has VR Optical Image Stabilization built in, eliminating motion blur from even the shakiest photographer’s work. High Response allows the camera to power-up within 0.7 seconds and shutter delay of only 5ms. You can use the One Touch Portrait Button to focus on faces and instantly fix red-eye, and the Auto adjusts up to ISO 2000, so you can even shoot in low light. When you’re done, you can review and show off your pictures on the 2.5 inch high definition LCD monitor. Finally, itsslim, compact design lets it find a home in any pocket or bag until the next memorable moment comes along. 2.5-inch high-level contrast LCD monitor with anti-reflection coatingHigh sensitivity of up to ISO 2000, High-Sensitivity modeThree Unique Nikon Image Innovations for high performance – Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-LightingFace-priority AF can be selected outside of Scene Modes Stores images on SD and SDHC memory cards (13MB memory built-in, additional 1GB memory card or higher recommended) Sophisticated wave-surface design characteristic of COOLPIX S seriesSlim and compact, stylish silver exterior Aluminum front panel exuding a sense of high quality, metal-plated side panelAV out for viewing images on TV screenUSB for data transfer to Windows PC or Macintosh computer Unit Dimensions -(W x H x D) -Approx. 3.5 x 2.0 x 0.9 in (88 x 51 x 22mm) excluding projections Weight -Approx. 4.4 oz (125 g) without battery and SD memory card

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I purchased this product (camera body with 105mm VF Nikkor lens and got a great deal on the Nikon bag with cleaning kit; everything was great – quality of product, of service, and communication between both parties!
way to go!

Product Description

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera Body
♦ 2) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigitalTM Card Reader
♦ 3) Nikon EN-EL3e High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
♦ 4) Nikon SLR System Case
♦ 5) Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ 6) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ 7) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit

The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, with its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CCD, 3″ High resolution LCD display, Scene Recognition System, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, and one-button Live View, provides photo enthusiasts with the image quality and performance they need to pursue their own vision while still being intuitive enough for use as an everyday camera.

Transfer files quickly and easily with this USB 2.0 SecureDigital (SD) Card Reader.

Providing an extra 1500mAh of power, this Genuine Nikon Brand EN-EL3e battery pack will not put constraints on how you want to shoot.

This Nikon-brand multi-compartment case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash and accessories.

Retrieve lost or deleted images from your memory card with Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software. Compatible with all types of memory cards and file types.

Keep multiple memory cards protected and organized with this durable storage wallet.

This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you’ll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.

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