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Nikon Coolpix L12
Nikon Coolpix L12
C-
HQ Grade: C-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 3 out of 5
"nice camera with reservations"
  • 4 out of 5
"Excellent photos"
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Nikon Coolpix L12 Reviews

  • 3.25 out of 5

Rating: 3.25 of 5
(111 user reviews)

Nikon L12 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

  • 3 out of 5
nice camera with reservations (IGS - 6/30/07)

Still learning to use, but basically satisfied with picture quality so far. Strongest feature for me is the terrific macro mode - I like to... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Excellent photos (Anand C.N - 3/29/08)

I love this Camera (Coolpix L12). Panoramic view picture facility is very excellent and i took some amazing pictures.read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great camera at a good price. (Malile - 7/17/07)

I have the Nikon L12 for 3 months now, after having an L3 and getting that dreaded "Lens Error" problem that everyone talks about. But... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Continues to wow me (Will - 6/10/07)

First, I should like to point out that this is very much a consumer camera. It takes pictures with everything in automode straight out of... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Have it for 2 weeks, I like it (gd - 5/8/07)

Pictures are good both low light and outside. Performance is reasonable it takes few seconds for the flash to get ready for another shot. View... read more

  • 2 out of 5
LENS FELL OUT (Nick - 10/21/09)

It takes good pictures but it is hard to put back together.read more

  • 2 out of 5
Won't buy another one! (Judy - 10/2/07)

I have had my Nikon L12 for about 6 weeks. I was taking pictures at my granddaughter's birthday party a few days ago when all... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Lens Error (Katherine Kile - 7/11/07)

I was really happy with my Nikon for the year that I've owned it. If you knew how to use the settings and read the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I love this (Rachel - 10/15/07)

Many of my friends have thin cameras. Although the NikonL12 is slender, it is durable enough that it won't break when i drop it. It... read more

  • 1 out of 5
coolpix L12 lens error (Dan Kennedy - 6/2/09)

Started out great other than eating up batteries like candy. Then went to turn it on and got the "lens error" message. After searching the... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Lens Error (Rob - 11/13/08)

Had the camera 6 months and got the same old Lens Error everyone else here has.
Nikon sent me a repair bill for $159 and... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Re: Lens Error Can you say Class action lawsuit (clyde mann - 4/22/08)

Yes, I got a lens error twice, the second time they said they would honor the warranty. But now they claim it was an impact... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Lens Error (Oceans - 1/14/08)

Great camera but useless. It has only worked for 2 months and it started giving lens error.read more

  • 1 out of 5
Lens Error (Ray - 12/18/07)

Purchased the L12 and used it once. While showing my wife the pictures on the view screen I got a Lens Error. The Manual has... read more

  • 1 out of 5
lens error (ron bateman - 12/4/07)

got it new, it took great pictures until the wife used it..lens would not retract..LENS ERROR..i was so mad i disassembled it... i love all... read more

  • 1 out of 5
LENS ERROR!!! (Jill Chomowicz - 11/17/07)

Purchased a "refurbished" cool pix from overstock.com. Lens Error right out of the box. Overstock service excellent and have promised full reimbursement. But what's up... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Nix on Nikon (Jocelynne - 10/17/07)

As an advid Nikon user from the early 80's in photography class in High School, I've always trusted the product value in Nikon.
From my... read more

  • 1 out of 5
lens error (ron bateman - 10/9/07)

easy to use, nice led size, took great pictures, lens jammed after 3 months, it would not retract when turned off, the panaromic feacture was... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Nikon L12 Lasts One Week (Luis Garcia - 9/29/07)

I bought a Nikon and it lasted one week - just died! I sent the camera back to Nikon. They refuse to replace my camera... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Lens Error (Atanu - 5/26/07)

Always handled carefully, never dropped or camera never got any impact...suddenly I got this error message "Lens Error.". The power button keeps blinking & camera... read more

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