Except for lens error does a good job

So here is what you initially get; Nikon's CoolPix L10 boasts a 5.0 MP resolution, a sharp 3x optical zoom, a Nikkor glass lens, a 2" LCD monitor and high light sensitivity — up to ISO 800 — for shooting in low light situations. Face-Priority auto focus automatically finds and focuses on the subject's face, producing clear, crisp portraits. D-Lighting corrects images with excessive backlight or insufficient flash illumination, adding light and detail where necessary. 15 scene modes automatically set the camera for optimum performance in a variety of shooting situations. It even records TV quality video with sound. Plus, it's packaged with Nikon's PictureProject software, which makes it a snap to transfer, organize, edit and share photos with family and friends.

Now the not so fun stuff; you need to ensure you get the accessory kit as well as the SD Memory Card.

According to consumer report, the Nikon point and shoot is in the high end of of repairs and serious problems.

For only 4 months the camera took great pictures and had decent video capability. However, the Lens Error seems to be a fairly known quality issue with this product. Unfortunately, when this occurs it is cheaper to buy another one than repair it.

The zoom in is fairly limited even with the 3x/4x zoom.

Otherwise it is easy to use an transfer pictures to the PC.

Prices range from $85.00 at Walmart t $119.00. For such a low price (and it has not yet been discontinued by Nikon) it's worth the money. The lens error though is a concern so if you get one add the warranty if it's available.

Nikon provides a one year limited warranty and we should all know that it's 50/50 if one has to go that route.

-- Updt 12/15/07 a few more thoughts while is in route back to nikon;

It has the red eye correction, set-ups for night, fireworks, museum, back light, panorama, sports, face priority, focus lock and multi shots. It shoots movies at a top resolution of 640x489 at 30 fps. Figure about 12-20 min of good video on a 1 gig sd card. Also plan on rechargeable AA batteries, although the regular batteries that came with it lasted for several days. The only feature I do not like is the close up especially with flash; massive overexposure. The instructions talk about staying 5.9 inches away from subject and using the telephoto/wide angle to compose the shot, but doesn't seem to help much with flash. Outside in natural light it's much better (for flowers and such use the "vivid color" mode: photos look like they are from 'National Geographic'). The screen as well as the lens can get damaged easily, like many digital cameras it has no viewfinder to use in lieu of the lcd.

When connected to the computer USB port, it demands that I install the Nikon software and USB driver. This is not the correct behavior; it should emulate a generic USB thumb drive, and not require installing anything on the computer.

Updt 12/27/07 ========================

Just received camera back from Nikon. Covered under warranty and they replaced lens assembly. Seems to be back in working order. Strongly suggest added warranty
if available.