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COOLPIX L100
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Excellent camera
Ever since I got this camera last year for father's day I don't go anywhere without it - it is easy to use, takes excellent photos and comes in handy when going camping, for graduations and for taking lots of pictures of our husky Starr. The only drawback is that you need to time your shots just right, pressing down on the shutter button a second before you want to take the picture is the trick. Otherwise I love it!
July 25, 2010
Love it!
I have had mine for a couple years now. I have only had one problem and it was the battery exhaustion thing. A fix was sent out for it though and all you had to do was download the fix to your camera. It was simple and fixed the problem. Takes great pics. Portable. Reliable. I have gotten close up spots shots of humming birds and the camera took a pic which caught their wings in motion, clear as can be. If you have issues with pictures not coming out right, don't be so quick to always blame the camera!
Each of the pictures posted were either from a distance or zoomed in (some taken through glass window)
December 25, 2011
An Amazing Camera
First of all, I love this camera. I've owned it now for a year and a half. This is my first nikon product, before I had a little Poloroid digital camera, but it broke so I got this camera as a replacement and it has done much more than just replace my old camera. The pictures it produces are beautiful and very large.
My favorite specs are the 15X zoom, the close up mode, sports continuous mode (takes up to 13 pictures a second), and the design.
The design makes me feel like a professional photographer, I often get asked if I'm in a photography club at my school because of it. A perfect fit in your hands. The pop-up flash is a nice feature too, if you don't want flash, just leave it down and it won't go off.
The zoom on this camera is amazing, much much better than and of the popular digital cameras. It STILL amazes me even though I've owned this camera for a while. Since it's digital zoom, you aren't risking clearity of the pictures at all.
The Sports Continuous mode is really fun. I've always wanted to make a flip book with it, but I haven't yet. Fun things like jumping into a pool or off of a swing look really cool when showed frame after frame. I haven't timed it yet, but I would estimate that this mode only lasts a couple seconds at a time, and after your done the camera takes up to 10 seconds to finsh before you can take any more pics. I do notice a slight difference in clearity in this mode, but it's nothing too major.
I take all of my normal pictures in closeup mode because it seems to focus the best. In this mode, you still have the ability to zoom all the way and you can take normal pictures too, it's not only for close things. Sometimes it takes a second to focus, but it's always worth it. I get some beautiful pictures of birds in my bird bath for example, or really clear pictures of something up close, like a small coin. The only annoyance in this mode is that when you first select the mode, it automatically zooms in a little bit and you don't always need it zoomed in. It zooms in to where the zoom bar at the top has a mark at, where it's green. I assume it takes the best pictures in that degree of zoom, but I'm not sure. When you push the button half way to take a picture, if it shows gree you know your picture will come out great. When it's red, I'd give it a couple more seconds to focus again
The only major downsides to this camera are that it takes 4 AA batteries and you can't use rechargeable according to the booklet. I would reccomend buying batteries in bulk, especially if you use your camera alot
I know I've typed a lot, but it's only because I love this camera so much. Worth every penny you pay. If you've made it this far, congratulations.
P.S.
I would upload so many more pictures if I could, I feel these are good examples of the camera's features
June 19, 2011
Overall Excellence
I am very happy with the performance of this camera. Takes beautiful, high quality shots and is easy to use. Great resolution, awesome stock lens, flash works great indoors and outdoors, good video/audio quality. The only negative thing I have to say is, occasionally the L100 will have difficulty aquiring good focus on target, especially under low-light conditions.
May 25, 2011
I Love IT!!
I received this camera as a gift last year for Christmas, and have started my own photography career using the L100. I have had my ups and downs with it, but every time I get frustrated with something I read through the user guide and figure out the only reason I thought my camera was malfunctioning was because of something I was doing. This is a wonderful camera for beginners!
December 27, 2010
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COOLPIX L100
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The L100 manual says no rechargable batteries. Your L100 product accessories page sells recharger and batteries. So, can rechargables be used or not?
The L100 booklet says use alkaline AA or FR6/L91- AA Lithium Batteries and "Do not use rechargable batteries". The product accessories tab on the L100 page advertises the EN-MH2-B4/MH-73 Kit (4 Rechargeable Batteries + Charger). So, can rechargables be used with the L100 or not?
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1 year, 2 months ago
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ptschnack
Bothell, WA
Location :
Bothell, WA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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I'm pretty sure when they say "No rechargeable batteries," they're referring to the Lithium-Ion power pack rechargeable batteries that are used in a lot of pocket cameras now, because they aren't compatible with this camera.Ex: http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Batteries/25277/EN-EL4-Rechargeable-Li-ion-Battery.html
The rechargeable batteries they show on the accessories page are standard voltage AA batteries, which is what this takes. Hope this helped. :)
Aug 29, 2011 by
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Ashley-Rahne
Alabama
Location :
Alabama
Age: 18-24
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I use rechargale batteries ,which last a long time,the trouble is once there down and recharged you need 2 standard batteries for the camera turn on.then replace the .2 with the rechargables.anoying but works.Apr 26, 2011 by
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lobo
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, you can use rechargable batteries but you need to update the camera with the latest firmware version Coolpix L100 1.1 firmware update.Answer Title: Coolpix L100 1.1 firmware update
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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COOLPIX L100
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My Coolpix L100 is not being recognized as a device by any of my computers
I have HP desktop & Lenovo laptop both running WinXP. I've installed & reinstalled Nikon Transfer software, but the camera just seems to not be recognized as a device by the computers.
Is it possible the USB cable from camera to computer is bad? I have two and same result - camera is not recognized by computer so I can't download pics to computer.
thanks
Tom
Is it possible the USB cable from camera to computer is bad? I have two and same result - camera is not recognized by computer so I can't download pics to computer.
thanks
Tom
1 year, 1 month ago
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Tom
MA
Location :
MA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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I have 2 different cameras 1 is a Nikon and the other is a Fujifilm. My pc is running off of XP home sp2. I have noticed that it takes a long time for either camera to be recognised by the pc. I believe it something in the XP software because, at work our pc's are running off of Windows 7 and I have no problems loading or even previewing them from the camera.The jist of this is if you are using Window's XP(2000), be patient, could take as long as 5 - 10 min. before it gives you an upload prompt. Also I have to reboot evertime with XP when I want to upload new pictures.
Hope this helps!
Sep 15, 2011 by
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JJ
NC, USA
Location :
NC, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Try a different USB cable. Also, remove the memory card and use the internal memory from the camera to take a few pictures and transferred them to the computer.
We have more than enough memory left on our memory card and we get this message. We have even deleted hundreds of photos off the card and tried to take more pictures and within a half a dozen pictures taken, it shows again "out of memory". HELP?!?!?!?!?
1 year ago
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There may be something with the memmory card, not the camera. That's the only help I can offer, sorry. Try getting a really cheap SD card just to test it, or borrow 1 for a minute, just long enough to see if it's the card or the camera. The lock option on the SD card might have something to do with it, I'm not sure, maybe you could try that tooJun 19, 2011 by
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Try formatting the card not just deleting images off it.Has staff answer
COOLPIX L100
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Coolpix L100 keeps saying battery exhausted after putting in new batteries
6 months ago
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Anonymous
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i do have the same problem. i have google how to fix it without paying lots of money and i came to the conclusion that it is a default in this series and most people tend to fix this problem by leaving the batteries out of the camera for about a week and then trying again and usually it works so, i am also crossing my fingers to see how it goes.Dec 5, 2011 by
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lmb1995
texas
Location :
texas
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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COOLPIX L100
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My L100 view/focus screen is damaged. Images cannot be seen. Can this be repaired/replaced?
1 year, 2 months ago
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asb27
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For Nikon Service information, please see:Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
There is no need to call in advance for any approval or authorization; simply send the product in for evaluation with no accessories, unless part of the issue, and a photocopy of the receipt. Once logged in, service will send you a confirmation.
Sorry for the problems you have had with your Nikon product; Nikon Service strives to evaluate and repair all items as quickly as possible.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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No, this camera model was not designed to be use with interchangeable lenses.Has staff answer
COOLPIX L100
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My L100 zoom goes all the way tight or all the way wide. Can't stop it. What do I do?
1 year, 1 month ago
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J
Pennsylvania
Location :
Pennsylvania
Age: 55-65
1 answer
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If your lens keeps going in and out, please click on the link below for more information:Answer Title: Lens Error message
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COOLPIX L100
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How can I lengthen the time the camera stays on before it goes to battery save mode? It seems it only stays on a few seconds before it powers down.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds (default setting) the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode. After a further three minutes, the Auto off function will turn the camera off automatically. Press MENU > SETUP > AUTO OFF to set time before camera enters standby mode.Has staff answer
COOLPIX L100
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whats the best setting for taking action shots of sporting events
1 year, 1 month ago
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mitch
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
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You can choose the Sport Scene mode (that will freeze the motion for dynamic sports shots) on the camera.Has staff answer
COOLPIX L100
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My computer recognizes my camera but won't load my pictures. I have Nikon transfer program that I have loaded pictures on previously. I don't have my
1 year ago
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Jack
Little Rock, AR
Location :
Little Rock, AR
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Please download from our website the latest version of ViewNX 2 in order to transfer the pictures from your camera to your pc.Answer Title: Nikon View NX - 2.1.1
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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