Nikon Coolpix L4 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom Review

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(More customer reviews)I was not enjoying the hunt for a consistently well-reviewed digital camera. It seemed like every camera had an upside, and every camera had a downside.
Fortunately, this camera was well-reviewed and within my price range. I wasn't expecting much at first, but when I took it out of the box and started tinkering with it, I was pleasantly surprised.
The camera is very user friendly, and I had few "What did I just do and how do I undo it?" moments. The menus are self-explanatory, and easily maneuvered.
One of the best aspects to this camera is that I have never really had a problem getting pictures to turn out. There are multiple white balance settings along with multiple flash settings so that if a picture happens to come out too bright or too dim, a few button pushes and it is easily resolved.
The face-finder feature is a great one, although I have done few portrait photos. Why? The macro setting (for extreme close-ups) proves to be an irresistable one. Ever wanted to take one of those art-gallery-type photos of flowers or bugs? This camera makes it so freaking easy!
There are a few downsides: Ocassionally, the photos come out rather blurry, even when I am doing my best to hold perfectly still. This is especially true when using the macro setting and a pretty good wind is jostling your bush/flower/tree/etc...
Additionally, the flash can take longer to recharge than one would probably desire, and this delay has cost me a few good pictures, but not many...Another flash issue is with the sports mode settings. These settings are great and are for use in well-lit sporting situations. Having said that, in those moments when you need fast, multiple shots that are NOT well-lit, I'm afraid you're just S.O.L.
I don't really have any other gripes. The batteries usually last a fairly long time. I use crappy rechargables and have had no need to frequently change them, especially after changing the battery-type setting (yes, there's a battery-type setting!!!). I was also impressed at the number of bonuses I found in the box with the camera: a pair of batteries, a USB cable to connect the camera to my computer (easily), photo editing software with a really cool panorama maker (you can make 360-degree panoramas, too!), and loads of useful information re: digital camera use (if you want to take the time to educate yourself).
All in all, I am very pleased with this camera and would readily recommend it to anyone looking for a decent yet inexpensive digicam.

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Nikon MB-D11 Grip Multi-Power Battery Pack for the D7000 Digital SLR Camera with Nikon EN-EL15 Battery + Cleaning & Accessory Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)The MB-D11 grip has had many reviews all over this site but I wanted to make sure that anyone that wanted this package knew it was worth it. If your buying the grip, you'll probably need the battery also, and thats what makes this package great. It's priced $10 under buying them separate with the added cleaning tools it only makes the deal sweeter. The battery, and cleaning kit are also genuine Nikon products so you know the quality is on par.
On to the review of the MB-D11 if you haven't already read one:
What does it do? It adds battery life, 1 fps, and portrait shooting functionality. Adds weight and height for bigger lenses as well to help balance out the weight distribution.
Being a Nikon product the match to the D7000 body is superb, and the rubber is actually a little better on the grip, making it even more secure to hold. It has both front and back command dials for setting shutter and aperture speed as well as an AE/AF lock button that is fully programmable to your liking. When attached to the D7000 the display shows the battery life of both the in camera battery and the grip battery, so you always know which is in need of recharging. It also comes with a 6 AA battery tray to easily switch the power should the batteries die out (not unlikely unless your going all day without stopping).
I only have one real gripe about the grip. The portrait shutter release is not as easy to use as the D7000's. The half press is a bit harder to find and I have accidentally released from to much pressure multiple times. It requires more pressure to get it down so until you get used to it it will annoy you that it isn't as smooth as the cameras.
Any questions please ask, but overall this product is superb and this combined package is an awesome deal that is worth getting asap.

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Kit includes: ♦ 1) Nikon MB-D11 Grip Multi-Power Battery Pack for the D7000 Digital SLR Camera ♦ 2) Nikon EN-EL15 Rechargeable Battery Pack ♦ 3) Nikon 3-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit ♦ 4) Precision Design Deluxe Hurricane Blower ♦ 5) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet ♦ 6) LCD Monitor Screen Protection Kit The Nikon MB-D11 battery pack grip extends autonomous operating time for the Nikon D7000 digital SLR camera. It enables seamless switching between power sources, and is equipped with a shutter release button and command dials for vertical shooting. It boasts a tough magnesium alloy cover for protection. Powered by either the Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable battery pack or Ni-MH/lithium AA-size batteries, the MB-D11 battery pack allows for hours of additional shooting and functionality from your D7000. Increase your shooting capacity with this powerful Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. This cleaning kit from Nikon contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including 1 fl. oz. Spray Bottle of Liquid Lens Cleaner, Pack of 3 Moist Lens Cleaning Cloths and a Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. The Precision Design Deluxe Hurricane Blower is very powerful and easy to use cleaning system. The super air stream blows off dust particles, even those attracted by static electricity, without any physical contact. It works great when used on digital camera sensors, lenses, telescopes, computer keyboards, microscopes, communications equipment, musical instruments and much more. Keep multiple memory cards protected and organized with this durable storage wallet. Reduce glare, enhance your view, and prevent scratching with this set of LCD screen protectors.

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