1. Nikon Coolpix L18 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom - Ruby Red (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
2. 1 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet
3. United Colors of Benetton Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Pocket & Belt Loop
4. Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
5. Flexible Legged Mini Table Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice)

Editorial Review :

Nikon Coolpix L18 is a digital-camera designed to meet everyone's budget. 8 Megapixel sensor delivers outstanding stills and movies. A built-in mic allows sound. There's a 3" 240,000 pixel LCD on the camera for shooting and playing back your images. All images may be stored on optional SD or SDHC memory cards that fit directly into an integrated slot. Many computers can read (and write) directly off these cards or you can use built-in USB for data transfer to PC or MP3 player. A composite video cable lets you view images on your TV. Nikon's AntiShake mode allows blur-free images even if your hands shake a little when you click the shutter. This is a great buy! Internal Memory - Approximately 23MB Storage System - JPEG - JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal quality; AVI; WAV / File System - DCF 2.0, DPOF, EXIF 2.21 Image Stabilization - Electronic Movie Modes - Movie with sound White Balance - Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, White Balance Present Play Functions - Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 or 16 segments), Zoom, Slideshow, Shooting data Interface - USB 3x Canon optical zoom 5.7-17.1mm Equivalent with 35mm format picture angle - 35-105mm, f/2.8-4.7 Autofocus System - Contrast-detect TTL AF with AF-assist illuminator Focus Modes - Face-Priority AF, Auto Exposure Modes - Auto, Scene; Scene Modes - Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD), Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist Built-in Flash - Yes / Flash Sync Modes - Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync. ++PLUS++ 1GB ACCESSORY KIT: 1 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Camera Case - LCD Screen Protectors - Lens Care Cleaning Kit - Flexible Mini Tripod - BONUS!! 25 Free Quality Prints.

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1. 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; 2.4-inch Super Bright LCD display
3. Face-Priority AF automatically focuses on faces
4. D-Lighting improves brightness and detail
5. Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards

Editorial Review :

The CoolPix L11 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 L11 has an amazing 2.4-inch LCD, perfect for viewing and sharing images. Detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results time after time. The CoolPix L11 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 1.10 inch (89.5 x 60.5 x 27mm) excluding projections Weight - 4.4 ounces (125 grams) without battery and SD memory card

Customer Review :

"Broken" LCD

I decided to buy this camera for my daughter because of the reasonable price. I thought that we would be luckier than the people who ran into the "Lens error", shutter malfunction, Broken LCD... problems, but it turns out that this camera is very fragile and I made a terrible decision (for buying it and also for buying the extended warranty).

I bought it new in Feb this year. In May, the shutter did not function (close half way, and did not open). I sent it to Nikon and they repair it free of charge. But then, last month, the LCD viewscreen "broke" even though there is no crack, no apparent physical damage, no dropping. Nikon charges $56 for repair, plus a stiff S&H $12.50, plus tax, bringing the total to $71.86... almost the price of the new camera!

I called Nikon and they said "Our evaluation determined the screen is damaged from excessive pressure causing it to bleed. ... this damage is not the fault of the product or of manufacturing and is not covered by warranty".

Well, expensive lesson! I was warned by the many negative comments, but I did not listen! :-((
Very disappointed in Nikon this time!


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Spend a little more on a Canon

Bought this for around $80 on amazon, new. It is just that, an $80 camera. Has a hard time focusing and blurs a lot. I get an error message saying picture is blurry even when it is not. Small, compact, yes. Worth $80, maybe. Frustrating...

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Better Price and Product Than Competitors

I have not run into the same problems with this camera as I have with other brands. Although the color in the pictures is a bit dull, it still focuses extremely well, including in underlit areas. The image is constantly adjusting to get the best shot possible, so that's a plus.

The coolest feature so far is the Panoramic Assist. Using this feature, you take your first photo, then move the image to the right and you can see a ghost of the previous image showing up to the left, helping you determine where to line up your next shot. It's pretty neat.

There are multiple modes on this camera along with Panoramic Assist, such as Face-priority AF, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close up (Macro), Museum and Fireworks show.

The zoom isn't spectacular, only a 3x, equivalent to 18.6mm. The digital zoom is a joke, as it is with all digital cameras. Please don't use this feature on *any* camera!

Deleting images is a snap! Take a picture, don't like it? You don't need to go into the preview mode. Simply click on the trash can button twice and scroll down to Yes and you're done. Need to go back to shoot? Hold the shutter button down halfway and you're back to where you were before.

The Nikon L11 also allows for video and, in my opinion, does a pretty good job of it. You have the option of 160, 320 or 640. Definitely nothing to produce a movie with, LOL.

In preview mode, if you use the zoom in button, it will zoom into the photo you are previewing (obviously), however, if you click on Menu, your photo will be cropped to that size that you are currently viewing. A pretty neat feature. Up, down, left and right can be used interchangably, as down and right are the same (going up in numbers), left and up go down in numbers.

The maximum off time is 30 minutes, which makes it ideal for uploading photos from your Eye-Fi. You can also turn sleep mode off. I have never had any issues with this camera uploading with the Eye-Fi.

I wouldn't highly recommend this little one, but it's recommended, nonetheless. I will say that this camera is much better than some competitors that are price $100-$200 more.

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The item was in a great condition, just as promised. Arrived at the stated date.

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TOO SLOW!

do not buy this camera! this is my first Nikon, and will most definitely be my LAST. it takes about 10 seconds to even take the damn picture!! that may not seem like much, but when youre at a convention trying to take pictures of people walking, or even just celebs sitting down and slightly moving...you get a ruined, blurry picture. this camera is perfect if you are taking pictures of a rock. but anything that moves, worthless. i couldnt even take pictures of my 2 year old niece because she moves too much and the picture takes forever to save. flash is worthless.

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1. 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 10x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD with 170-degree viewing angle
3. Face Priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, and D-Lighting
4. Auto-adjusts ISO up to 800, for shooting in low-light situations
5. Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by lithium-ion batteries (battery and charger included)

Editorial Review :

Imagine a digital-camera with a 10x zoom lens that's less than 2 inches thin. It offers a 35mm-equivalent of 38mm to 380mm focal length. Take it with you. LCD monitor - 2.5-inch with brightness adjustment Storage media - Internal memory - approx 16MB, SD memory card compatible (We suggest at least 512MB optional SD card for practical use) Shooting modes - 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, Voice Recording), BSS (Best Shot Selector), AE-BSS, Color Options, Blur Warning, Date Imprint, Self-timer (10 sec) / Movie modes - w/Electronic VR, With sound - TV movie (640) at 30fps, Small size (320) at 30fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps, Pictmotion (320) at 15fps; Without sound - Time-lapse movie at 15fps Pictmotion - 5 styles selectable to playback movies or up to 30 still images, 5 music files pre-installed, 3 music files loadable Number of frames (w/Internal memory) - 6M High approx 5, 6M Normal approx 10, 3M Normal approx 20, PC Screen 68, TV Screen approx 128 Electronic-flash - Range - 0.3-5.4m / 11.8 in-17.7 ft [W], 1.0-5.4m / 3.3 ft-17.7 ft [T] Power requirements - EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included), MH-61 battery charger (included), AC Adapter EH-62A (optional) Battery life (approx) - Approx 300 shots with EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (based on CIPA standard) Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx 112.5 x 74.5 x 40.5mm (4.4 x 2.9 x 1.6 in); Weight - Approx 220g (7.8 oz) (without battery, memory card and lens cap)

Customer Review :

Disappointed enough to try something else.

Amazon's price is more than a hundred dollars higher than the typical price all over the web. What gives, Amazon?

Best feature: the swivel. I would never buy a camera without that.

Disappointments:

Being a 30-year Nikon user, I had high expectations for this camera. But...

First, there is no viewfinder, so that on a bright day it's often impossible to frame a shot because you can't see any image on the digital screen at all. This is a HUGE disadvantage for outdoor photos.

Second, I don't pretend to be an expert on cameras, though I've used them on 6 continents. This camera, which I had for about a year, was often disappointing in terms of graininess and colors. I was predisposed to like it (love Nikon), but it just kept not living up to expectations. I don't expect a zoomed picture to be perfect, but it always seemed that no matter how high I set the quality, results typically required way too much fixing in Photoshop. Very time consuming.

Too often a batch of shots leaned heavily to one main color or another. For example, I shot a "roll" on a boat cruise (lots of water reflection) and ALL the photos, boat deck, other ships on the water, even the cityscape, were almost entirely cyan. Desaturate the cyan, and you had a darn near black & white photo. Someone said I might have had it set for indoor. Doubt it, but in absolute fairness can't stake my life on it. I do know it was on Automatic.

Before this camera, I used an early digital Nikon, a dinosaur by today's standards. But it's only problem was speed. And it was twice as big. Otherwise, it took far better pictures than this one, with much less fiddling around to adjust color and quality after the fact.

Third: There were some things I thought were problems but I haven't used other digital cameras enough to compare. When the camera was set to shoot repeatedly while the shutter was pressed, only about one in ten shots in that mode wasn't blurry, making this feature of limited benefit. That seems odd, given the stabilization feature. Others have already mentioned spots in the pictures. The lens may look clean, and you may wipe it clean, but you'll sometimes get spots on the pictures in their darker areas--more Photoshop time.

Fourth, I realize one cannot drop cameras on sidewalks with impunity... But it was a short fall, from the pocket of the coat I carried at my side. (I once dropped my iPhone from 4 times that distance, leaving a dent in the case, with no harm to the innards.) This relatively minor jarring caused the camera to present an error message when turned on, and it will cost more than $200 to repair it--nearly the cost of the camera (elsewhere on the internet). Given my disappointments over this camera, I will not okay the repair, but purchase a different brand instead... one with a viewfinder, a swivel, and hopefully better photo results.

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Great transaction, happy buyer

The camera I ordered arrived on time in the condition promised. Thanks for the great job. I would definitely buy from this seller again.

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better than i expected

excelent zoom, excelent quality, compact for the zoom size. great handling, easy to use. beautiful. the rotating body makes it easy to take pictures of yourself or in awesome angles. pre-programmed modes work really fine and allow you to do well in basically all situations. some manual controls make it fun to operate. some difficulties to focus when in macro mode but you learn how to do it. it misses control of apperture.

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Outdoorsman

I paid too much for this product. I wanted a Camera that was lightweight with good zoom that I could pack hunting to take pictures of wildlife. It's a little heavier than I wanted, and the zoom is difficult. The LED does not work very well in any kind of light and it really needs a view port. I'm also unhappy with the delay between actually taking the picture and the picture frame. My wife doesn't even want it!

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This camera is amazing!

I bought this camera last year to replace my old, Coolpix 880(I think) that cost twice as much when I got it and took excellent pictures. I didn't think it could be beat, but the Coolpix S10 did it!

As always, the lens is distortion free and the photos are clear with great color, but this camera takes zoom to the limits in this price and megapixel range. I can zoom in on the ducklings in the pond across the street and, with the Vibration Reduction feature, get a perfectly clear photo that looks like a close up on my computer screen.

Last month I was at Salisbury Cathedral in the UK and photographed the Christ medallion at the peak of the West(?) facade. When I put it on my travel Web site, it looked as if I had stood within four feet of it. It just blows my mind!

I recommend this great camera to anyone. It's not mini to carry in a pocket, but the swivel lens makes it easy to take photos high, low or backwards. You can even take movies with sound!

Only two negative criticisms: There is no viewfinder and so it's difficult to see your subject in bright sunlight and the lens cap is pretty chintzy, but costs $8.50 plus shipping to replace. Other than that, if you want a terrific camera in the $250 price range, this is the one for you.

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1. 7.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for for photo-quality 16 x 20-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom through a quality Zoom-Nikkor lens (zoom is equivalent to 38-114mm in a 35mm camera)
3. 3.0-inch LCD display; exclusive Nikon In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
4. All-new Pictmotion creates in-camera slideshows with your music
5. Sleek, all-metal design

Editorial Review :

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 & 802.11b/g Interface 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 - 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

Customer Review :

Great size, but at the expense of picture quality

PROS: the worst picture is the one not taken, and with it's size you can always have this camera with you. The large rear-screen is nice. the camera has a ton of features and settings, so many that it takes some time to scroll through them to find the right one for lighting conditions. CONS: It is not really "point and shoot", if you have a fast moving subject or challenging lighting conditions, you have to take some time to find the proper settings, or you get a blurred or grainy picture. the large screen pushes the control panel to one side, which is then difficult to grip without hitting a button unwillingly.

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Fallas en las fotos

Yo compre esta camara, por que a mi criterio las Nikon son buenas, sin embargo esta camara, me causo desilusión, en algunas fotos, aparecen unos puntos blancos, como si fueran agua, malogrando la calidad de las fotos. Hubo algun comentario al respecto anteriormente, pero no le preste atencion, sin embargo me arrepiento no haber hecho caso. Este problema usualmente ocurre de noche. No en el dia. No tengo la foto para adjuntar y puedan apreciar.

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great camera

Great features and very easy to use. It is a perfect pocket camera and easy to pack for trips. Great picture quality. You will be happy with this purchase.

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You will want to carry this camera everywhere

For a pocket camera that you will want to carry everywhere, this is a great choice. My complaints are (1) shutter lag and (2) the lack of depth of field in landscape shots; my SLR makes up for the S50's flaws.

The S50 is easy to use and great for family gatherings. My prints always look better than what similarly-priced pocket cameras take in the same settings.

The museum setting is one of my favorites. It works very in cathedrals and museums. I used a tripod and the museum setting to take photos of a night-time light show last summer -- beautiful results! I don't think my SLR would have done any better.

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Not Nikon's best

I wanted to like this camera - I really did. I'm an enthusiastic owner of a D80, which I adore. So when I needed a small camera for travel, I thought this sleek Nikon would be just the thing. It looks beautiful, and it's so tiny that holding it almost makes you feel like a spy.

But after using the camera for just three weeks, I returned it to the store. There's the annoying finger-in-the-frame tendency that other reviewers have mentioned: even though you know you need to compensate for that, a finger still winds up in the shot occasionally. There's also the fact that once you account for all the bulky wires and chargers and accoutrements, it's not such a small package after all. And the battery life was far too short. But most importantly, there's the picture quality. Though it is possible to get great shots with this camera, I got far too many that were grainy, and it didn't perform well in low light, either.

I wish this had worked out - I love Nikon and I loved the way this camera looked and felt. I just felt I couldn't trust it with my once-in-a-lifetime travel photos. I suppose if someone were looking for a camera to snap party pictures or around-the-town shots, it could be a good choice.

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1. Included accessories - AV/USB Cable UC-E12, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL10, Battery Charger MH-63, Strap AN-CP14, Dock Insert PV-17 and CoolPix Software Suite CD-ROM
2. 12.1 Megapixel, up to 4000x3000 still resolution
3. 52MB Internal Memory - We recommend purchasing an optional 2GB SD or SDHC Memory Card for practical usage
4. 3x Zoom-Nikkor Lens, 7.9-23.7mm (35mm format picture angle - 37-111mm), f/2.8-5.4, 7 elements in 5 groups, up to 4x Digital zoom (35mm format picture angle - 444mm)
5. 2.7 230K wide viewing angle TFT LCD Monitor with reflection coating

Editorial Review :

Style and elegance meets high-resolution performance in the Nikon CoolPix S700 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera. Nikon's VR Optical Image Stabilization system compensates for camera shake to produce clearer, sharper results in lower light or unsteady conditions. D-Lighting compensates for underexposed images or insufficient flash by automatically adding light and detail to selected shots where needed without affecting properly exposed areas. The In-Camera Red-EyeFix feature automatically fixes most typical occurrences of red-eye. Face-Priority AF automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 faces to ensure superb portraits with clear, crisp focus. All functions are optimized for immediate response, freeing you to capture special moments as you experience them. The CoolPix S700 powers up within 0.9 seconds, and the shutter releases in 0.005 seconds. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera Face-Priority AF - Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed Focus range - 50cm (1' 7.7) to infinity, Macro close-up mode from lens 6cm (2.4) to infinity Vibration Reduction VR Optical Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake All New Stylish, All Metal Design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse Power sources - Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL10 and optional AC Adapter EH-62D System Requirements - Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x, Windows Vista (32-bit), Windows XP Home Edition and Professional Dimensions - 3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9 (89x54x23mm) excluding projections Weight - 130 grams (4.6 ounces) without battery and SD memory card

Customer Review :

Good point and shoot

Great picture quality and reasonable capture rates and shutter lag. Navigating the menu to switch between shooting modes is more time consuming than it needs to be.

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Easy point and shoot for first time digital owner

I purchased this camera based on the positive reviews posted previously. It has absolutely lived up to its great ratings. This is my first digital camera. I bought it a few weeks prior to a vacation and had no trouble learning how to use it in a short time period. It takes great pictures from moving tour buses as well as amazing close ups of flowers and small items. Its small size made it easy to take on tour. I would highly recommend this camera.

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For the people who dont know much about digital cameras...

This is a pretty awesome camera! It takes excellent pictures and if you have a shakey hand, no worries, it has vr reduction that make your pictures come out looking better than ever!
I will say that the menus are somewhat hard to navigate at first. It takes a little tinkering. But straight out of the box it has auto everything so if you dont want to get all fancy, it does the work for you!
It has really cool features, takes EXCELLENT video, and pics are high enough quality to print poster size! If you take a lot of pictures be sure that you have a good enough memory to hold them all if taking all 12.1mp pictures. You can reduce the megapixels if you want.
Another cool features is the BSS, Best Shot Selector. If you have kids playing sports or who just cant sit still, this feature takes up to 10 shots fast and picks and saves the best shot. Pretty cool.

This camera is good for people who want something small, fast starting up and picture taking, and turns out almost professional looking pictures.

The battery life isnt the best, BUT, just buy another battery! Get a high "mAh" battery (cause those last longer). They only cost like $8.00 online, yes, you can find them. Just google en-el 10. The battery takes 100 minutes to charge so I suggest having at least 3 batteries. They are super super small and take up zero room and are way better than lagging around regular batteries.

I would also recommend this camera to professional photographers who want something smaller.



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Cool camera

Good quality camera. The only con I see is that you have to take out the battery to recharge. It is a hassle.

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Coolpix S700

This is one nice little camera. Fits in your shirt pocket & takes wonderful pictures. Ordered it one day & got it the next.


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