Nikon Coolpix L18 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Ruby Red)
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: NikonRelease Date: 2008-03-26
Model: 25597
Color: Ruby Red
Product features:
- 8.0-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- 3x optical zoom; Anti-Shake AE mode
- High-resolution 3.0-inch LCD makes it easy to view and share pictures
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix; enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically focuses on up to 12 faces
- Capture images to SD memory card (not included)
- Joby GP2-D1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras with Bubble Level
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
- Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card with USB 2.0 Card Reader TS8GSDHC6-S5W
- Aperture 3
Digital camera reviews of Nikon Coolpix L18 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Ruby Red)
Digital camera Review: A Lot of Camera for a Little Money with Poor Picture Colors.
Summary: 5 Stars
1ST REVIEW: Wow... I'm impressed. I purchased this camera because I wanted to "downsize" from the full featured, larger digital camera I own. This camera is very easy to use -- right out of the box, without reading a manual an inch thick. Very simply to use and packs a punch in versatility. One reviewer complained about the speed in which the camera saves a picture. Look at your SD card. That's probably where the problem lies. SD cards vary in speed, with the lowest class numbers being slower. I tried taking pictures with a Lexar and a SanDisk SD cards. (Neither one of the cards had a "class" marked on them.) The SanDisk was much faster. I'm going to return that Lexar. But, the camera is definitely a keeper. I would recommend a LCD screen protector as a worthwhile addition.
2ND REVIEW: The above review was written BEFORE I downloaded pics into my computer for viewing & printing. This camera produces terrible color. I thought I had the settings incorrect, so I checked them and did a test shoot using the Coolpix L18 and a Canon Powershot S2. They are not exactly in the same class of cameras, but any camera should be able to closely reproduce the actual colors in the scene. The Coolpix was way off. Pictures shot indoors had too many yellow tones in them. And the poolside pics taken in bright sunlight made my pool look like it was overloaded with green algae, when in fact, the water was a beautiful crystal clear blue. Sorry Charlie, this camera is going back. I'll look into the small, point & shoot Canon line of cameras.
Since I edited my original review, it would not let me change my star rating. After all, I would probably rate this camera as a 2-Star. The size is nice. And I like the fact that it uses SD cards (including the new high density ones), and AA batteries, which are easily obtained. But, it performs poorly in picture quality. And, isn't that was taking a picture is all about?
Summary of Nikon Coolpix L18 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Ruby Red)
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