Nikon Digital Cameras – Views From Viewers.

Bigger Isn’t Always Better

While digital SLR cameras are quite impressive and take beautiful pictures, they aren’t always the best digital cameras if you’re just looking to take casual pictures.  If you just need something to take pictures for vacations or simple family gatherings, then you don’t need a huge camera.  Smaller digital cameras can still take great pictures and are much more portable and easy to use, so don’t overlook the small cameras. Checkout the Nikon Coolpix!

First off let me say I really like my Nikon coolpix. But when I was buying the Nikon Coolpix L20 camera as a gift and the leather case was advertised as a companion item. I naturally assumed the camera would actually fit in the case. It did not. The case itself is very nice and I will find other uses for it but felt I was mislead on this purchase.

Nikon Coolpix L20

10.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches; 3.6x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens; 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD screen; Nikon’s Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more; Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)….

Nikon D5000

The Nikon D5000 digital SLR is intended to be a alternative to the impressive D90 SLR. The D5000 carries many of that camera’s features, including a 12.3-megapixel DX-format sensor and HD movie mode. The D5000 is capable of filming clips in 1280 x 720 pixel resolution. It also has a larger 2.7-inch variable angle LCD display. Nikon has the entry-level SLR down to a science, and the D5000 is an excellent choice for beginners looking to take their photography to the next level.

Nikon L100

10.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches; 15x optical wide-angle (28-420mm) Zoom-Nikkor glass lens; 3.0-inch LCD and Electronic Viewfinder; 4-way VR image stabilization; Nikon’s Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more; Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Nikon Coolpix L100 10 MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom USD $347.88 Order Now

Nikon Coolpix P7000 10.1 Megapixel Compact Camera - 6 mm-42.60 mm - B USD $409.99 Buy Now

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Business Wire - Digital Camera Consumers are Willing to Pay More for Nikon
November 17, 2011 -- Market Insight Corporation reports U.S. consumers place greater importance on "brand" when making a purchase decision for a digital camera.
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Samsung has produced Digital SLR, Digimax, Digimax Slim and NV Series types of digital cameras which are quite in vogue in today’s times.

Digital SLR (Advanced Series) of Samsung digital cameras offers features and capabilities which are more significant for professional use. Specially designed for professionals, its user-friendliness is retained and hence makes a very popular series of cameras. This range of cameras has features like a 2.5” large and bright TFT LCD screen, continuous shooting of 2-3 shots per second and outstanding image and color reproduction. It provides 96% accurate and sharp results in low light or even in the dark. Its GX-10 model has 10.2 M image sensor, which ensures that shakes or blurs have no impact on the picture. Also dust is removed from the image sensor which enables quality dust free pictures. The body of the camera is sealed in such a way that it makes it water resistant and dust proof.

Samsung TL100

If you’re you’re interested in a ultra-portable camera, simple, straightforward point-and-shoot camera, the Samsung TL100 will definitely make your list of possibilities based solely on its size. The brushed stainless steel body of this lightweight camera is just 16.6 mm thick, not counting the lens. In a world of advanced technology, it takes a lot to surprise me nowadays, but the tiny size of this camera was still enough to startle. The back of the camera is loaded with a huge 2.7-inch LCD, plus a smattering of buttons, including the four-way rocker button that controls flash, timer, Macro, and Display settings. So far, so good, although the second thing I noticed, after the small size of the camera, was the small size of those buttons. This isn’t a camera meant for people with large or uncoordinated fingers.

This camera has 12.2 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom. I wasn’t sure what to expect in terms of image quality and operation, having never handled a Samsung before, but for the most part, these are nice photos. The camera does offer up to 3200 ISO for low light conditions, and this is perhaps where the limitations of the processor show up most: compared to a recent Canon I tested, which handled 3200 smooth like butter, this camera dissolved in a fever of noise, producing an image that almost looked like a movie still, with harsh, unrealistic outlines and odd lighting. It’s a pretty cool effect, actually, but it’s far from realistic.

If you are looking for a one-touch camera, there aren’t a lot of buttons on the TL100. There isn’t much you can do with the camera simply by pushing a button. In fact, I thought at first that maybe this model just didn’t offer any advanced settings. The top contains just the zoom control and the Smart Auto button. Smart Auto operates much like Auto itself, except it’s designed for totally novice users: it disables advanced functions and automatically selects the proper scene mode for the environment. Putting this control on top of the camera is a great idea, but where were all the Scene modes themselves, or the flash, white balance, and metering adjustments that the manual claimed were available?

The Samsung Sl102 is a Consumer Reports recommended subcompact digital camera. Cost is around $135.00.

Samsung EC-PL120 Digital Camera with 14.2 MP and 5x Optical Zoom (Black) USD $98.50 Order Now

Samsung ST76 16MP Red Digital Camera USD $116.99 Buy Now

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