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Nikon Coolpix L5

Nikon Coolpix L5

User Rating: Nikon Coolpix L5 (20 reviews)
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zdnetindia.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Nikon Coolpix L5

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Review Verdict: Sometimes, the appeal of simplicity is too hard to ignore. That could explain why we've seen a growing number of cameras that combine a very short list of features with lots of automation to provide a relatively thought-free shooting experience.

QuickTake:

Pros: 5X optical zoom; lens-shift vibration reduction; easy to use.
Cons: Slow performance; sensitivity tops out at ISO 400; poor image quality.
digitalcamerareview.com Professional Review.

Nikon Coolpix L5 Digital Camera Review

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If it's true that "good things come in small packages", the Nikon Coolpix L5 has the small part down pat.

Review Verdict: To give you an idea of the L5's compact size, in the photo below it poses next to a Nikon D70 with the VR24-120 zoom lens, a DSLR camera with similar sensor capacity and lens focal lengths

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QuickTake:

Pros: Compact size/light weight 7 megapixel sensor Optical image stabilization 5X optical zoom D-Lighting photo correction tool In-camera red-eye correction
Cons: Images could be sharper out of camera Battery life marginal with alkalines Red colors slightly shifted toward orange Barrel distortion at wide end of telephoto can impact images
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Nikon Coolpix L5: the appeal of simplicity

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Review Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix L5 mixes simple operation with a couple of useful features, but slow performance and iffy image quality make this camera a poor choice

Read full review at cnet.co.uk

QuickTake:

Pros: 5x optical zoom; lens-shift vibration reduction; easy to use
Cons: Slow performance; sensitivity only reaches ISO 400; poor image quality
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Nikon Coolpix L5 Review - Digital Cameras

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The Nikon Coolpix L5 mixes simple operation with a couple of cool features, but slow performance and iffy image quality make this camera a poor choice.

Read full review at cnet.com.au

QuickTake:

Pros: Easy to use, 5X optical zoom, Lens-shift vibration reduction
Cons: Slow performance, Sensitivity tops out at ISO 400, Poor image quality
photokina-show.com Professional Review.

Nikon Coolpix L5

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Nikon is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon Coolpix L5, the latest in their lineup of entry-level compact digital cameras. Combining high-quality components like a 5x zoom lens and a bright 2.5-inch LCD, and featuring the same advanced Lens

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zdnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Nikon Coolpix L5

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Sometimes, the appeal of simplicity is too hard to ignore. That could explain why we've seen a growing number of cameras that combine a very short list of features with lots of automation to provide a relatively thought-free shooting experience. This shou

Read full review at zdnet.com

Computeract!ve Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Review: Nikon Coolpix L5 digital camera

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Sophisticated 7-megapixel snapshot camera with Vibration Reduction and Face Priority focusing

Review Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix L5 is a little slothful out of the starting blocks perhaps thanks in part to that longer zoom barrel. Nevertheless, it's easy to use and takes decent photos under most conditions. As long as you don't expect too much from this beginner's

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QuickTake:

Pros: Features previously only found on more expensive Nikon compacts 4x optical zoom Can now be 'snapped up' for a street price under £200, making it seem pretty fair value for money
Cons: Unimpressive battery life if using non-rechargeables Slow to start up and get going Small internal memory
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Nikon CoolPix L5

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It may be simple, but is it up to Nikon's usual standard?

Review Verdict: The Nikon CoolPix L5 is something of a mixed bag. It offers a useful zoom range and resolution, easy handling and simple operation, but the slow performance, bulky appearance and poor image quality are significant disadvantages. There are better cameras a

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digital photography blog Professional Review.

Nikon Coolpix L5

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The Nikon Coolpix L5 is 7.2 megapixel camera with a 5x Optical Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD. It retails for $300 (USD) and features vibration reduction technology, 15 scene modes, 'D-Lighting' exposure correction, face-priority auto focus, 8MB of internal memory

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steves-digicams.com Professional Review.

Nikon Coolpix L5

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The COOLPIX L5 is a compact and user-friendly camera for the family snap-shooter that wants a capable, well-featured camera at an affordable price. The L5 has 7.2 megapixels for generating superior quality prints, a 5x zoom lens for creative compositional

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imaging-resource.com Professional Review.

Nikon Coolpix L5 Digital Camera - Express Review

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If you're an entry-level photographer happy to let your digital camera do all the work, the Nikon Coolpix L5 may be right for you. With a 7.2-megapixel sensor and a 5x optical zoom with Nikon's lens-shift Vibration Reduction technology, the Coolpix L5 off

Read full review at imaging-resource.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Understated, stylish, and relatively compact body Long, 5x optical (38-190mm 35mm equivalent) zoom lens Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction) technology helps steady long zoom shots Images had nice, warm color with smooth, film-like dynamic range Good resoluti
Cons: Max ISO sensitivity limited to 400 and always set automatically; otherwise camera stays locked at ISO 80, This iteration of Nikon's VR Optical image stabilization does not seem as effective as competing systems, Slower than average operation speed; notice
dcresource.com Professional Review.

Nikon Coolpix L5

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The Coolpix L5 ($299) is the top-end camera in Nikon's entry-level camera lineup. There's a Coolpix L6 out there, but it's not nearly as impressive as the L5, and here's why. For one, it has a big 5X lens in a body that normally would have a 3X lens. Seco

Review Verdict: In case you haven't heard, I like cameras that use AA batteries. They're cheap, and when your rechargeables die you can just pull some regular alkalines off the shelf to get through the day

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QuickTake:

Pros: Decent photo quality (but see issues below) 5X zoom lens in a fairly compact body Optical image stabilization Large 2.5" LCD Powerful flash Redeye not a problem Tons of scene modes; in-camera help system Handy D-Lighting and Best Shot Selector features
Cons: Soft photos with fuzzy details Since ISO is automatic, photos can be noisier than desired No manual controls (save for white balance) Audio/video sync problem in movie mode No AF-assist lamp; poor low light focusing Low resolution LCD No optical viewfinde
photographyblog.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Nikon Coolpix L5 Review

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As we reach the end of 2006, entry-level digital cameras are cheaper and offer more features than ever before, with prices squeezed by the growing popularity of DSLRs. The Nikon Coolpix L5 is a new compact digital camera aimed squarely at the point and sh

Review Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix L5 compact camera has a very similar feature set to its brother, the L6, which I reviewed at the same time. Of course, the extra zoom range, resolution and the inclusion of VR technology developed for Nikon's DSLR range puts the L5 ahead

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megapixel.net (en) Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Nikon Coolpix L5

QuickTake:

Pros: Good image quality under good lighting conditions.Stabilized 5X optical zoom.Excellent light metering.Excellent colour rendition.2.5-inch LCD monitor.Compact.Very easy to use.
Cons: No control over sensitivity.Noise at sensitivity settings beyond 100 ISO.Compression too strong at 7M*.Hesitant autofocus under low light conditions.Low resolution monitor.
techgage.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Nikon Coolpix L5 7.2MP Digital Camera

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Not everyone wants an expensive camera. Nikon realizes this, and their answer is the L series. We are taking a look at the recently launched L5, boasting a huge 7.2 megapixels!

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neocamera.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 1.25 star(s) Nikon Coolpix L5 Review

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The appeal of the Nikon Coolpix L5 is unfortunately only external. Despite being well specified and well built, the L5 lacks in image quality and performance. The most serious limitation of this digital camera is the inability to set ISO sensitivity.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Accurate exposure, Powerful flash, Good LCD visibility, Effective redeye reduction, Solid build quality
Cons: ISO cannot be manually selected, Trouble focusing in low light, Barrel distortion at wide-angle, Noticeable edge softness, Low resolution LCD
tech2.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Nikon Coolpix L5

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Looks good on paper, but how well does it perform?

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QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent price, Good colors, though a bit warm, Lots of shooting modes, Good guide system, Low digital noise in night shots
Cons: Slow performance, Can't focus well at full zoom, Variable sharpness levels,
gadgetguy.com.au Professional Review.

Nikon Coolpix L5 - Gadget Guy Australia

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Weighing a little over 200 grams with two AA batteries and memory card loaded, this pocket-friendly picture taker is clearly made for the consumer who wants to live the simple life in their photographic pursuits

Review Verdict: For the beginner, this camera certainly has a wealth of inbuilt modes that will nearly guarantee success in your shooting. It could possibly be an irritating device if you need more hands-on control in your picture efforts

Read full review at gadgetguy.com.au

QuickTake:

Pros: Simple to use. Effective image stabiliser.
Cons: Maybe too simply configured for some.
photoaxe.com Professional Review.

Nikon Coolpix L5 Digital Camera Review

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The design of Coolpix L5 is different than the one of L4 or L6 and I must admit that I personally don't like it. It's the 5x optical zoom that first catches my attention (not 3x like most of the cameras in this range). Then, the optical vibration reductio

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.4 star(s) Review summary of Nikon Coolpix L5

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alaTest has collected and analysed 191 reviews of Nikon Coolpix L5 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 62/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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previewgadgets.com Professional Review.

New Nikon Coolpix L5 and Coolpix L6

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In entry level compacts class Nikon prepared two cameras CoolPix L5 and CoolPix L6. Coolpix L5 have image sensor with 7.2Mpix, large 2.5" diagonal LCD and 5x zoom Nikkor zoom lens 38-190mm (35mm equiv), also VR technology of stabilisation is present. All

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Nikon Coolpix L5

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Review Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix L5 mixes simple operation with a couple of cool features, but slow performance and iffy image quality make this camera a poor choice.

Read full review at cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: 5X optical zoom; lens-shift vibration reduction; easy to use.
Cons: Slow performance; sensitivity tops out at ISO 400; poor image quality.
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