Nikon L3

Pros: Small size, Nikon optics, very good photos.

Cons: Image stabilization not included.

Review: I bought this Nikon for a gift for my nephew in Europe. We spent Eastertime with him and had ample opportunity to evaluate the camera. The camera has a 5mp capacity and a 3x optical zoom. Basically all the average photographer needs. The camera...

Pros: Price

Cons: Short battery life, delay.

Review: All I can say is that my wife and I were happy when this was accidentally dropped in the river. While it may seem like a great deal, don't be fooled. It takes AA batteries and they don't last as long as other cameras with L-Ion batteries. Also, the...

Pros: small size, large LCD, price, cool features

Cons: SLOW shutter lag in low light, no viewfinder, difficulty focusing in low lighting

The Bottom Line: Buy if it you're taking bright outdoor shots and also don't mind the indoor/low lighting shutter lag.

Review: I am a photographer and use Nikon cameras exclusively. My main camera is a Nikon D-SLR (the D70). On a recent business trip my husband lost my compact Coolpix 5200. I won't go into the details, but finances won't allow me to replace the 5200 with...

Pros: Ease of Use, 5.1 Mega pixel, Video, Image Modes

Cons: Shutter Lag, Flash Quality, Quality of Night Images

The Bottom Line: The Coolpix L3 is an excellent camera for someone who is just getting started with a digital camera!

Review: My dad bought me a Coolpix L3 for my birthday this year. I had been wanting a digital camera for a long time but never really wanted to pony up the $200+ that it would cost to get a halfway decent one. I was pretty excited to finally have one and...