Compare Prices : Nikon Coolpix L6

Review summary: Unlike its predecessor L5, the Nikon L6 has 1MP less and also 2x less optical zoom. The battery life is impressive, but the shutter lag is slow (long time to charge flash). The design is smooth, quite flat to fit the pockets, lightweight and with ...

Review summary: Beginning at the PMA convention in Florida last year, Nikon has been making a bold effort to breathe new life into its entry-level "L" series cameras. Nikon adds to this "Life Support" with the Nikon Coolpix L6, a slim-and-trim, budget-buster model ...

Pros: One of the most attractive entry-level, AA-compatible digital cameras on the market ; Decent overall speed, including quick start-up and barely noticeable shutter lag ; Very competitive price for such a feature-rich camera ; Extraordinary battery life ...

Cons: Tends to overexpose shots ; Many pictures suffered from motion blur ; Produced flat color ; No manual control over ISO ; hard to get camera to ISO 800 ; ISO 800 shots were mottled with noise ; Slow flash recycle time

Verdict: According to CIPA -- the Japanese Camera and Imaging Products Association which has set the standard for camera battery testing -- the Nikon Coolpix L6 can capture 1,000 shots on a single set of AA Lithium batteries. The Coolpix L6's great battery ...

Review summary: Nikon is not known as a company to slow down their release schedule, and currently they have a huge collection of point-and-shoot cameras. Today we are taking a look at a model from their lifestyle series, the six megapixel L6.

Review summary: 1,000 shots on one pair of AA batteries? Crikey.

Verdict: So while the L6 may well run for over 1,000 shots using these particular batteries, using normal alkaline batteries or Ni-MH rechargeables its performance, while still very good, is rather less spectacular. Nikon claims 540 shots with Ni-MH cells and ...