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Nikon Coolpix L3

Nikon Coolpix L3

D+
HQ Grade: D+
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
"Lens Error"
  • 3 out of 5
"L6 Lens Error"
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Editors' Comments

For the casual users, Nikon brings us the L3, a compact and capable point-and-shoot camera. Like the other cameras in its class, the L3 is a baseline offering for casual users who don't want to get preoccupied with peripheral concerns. They just want a camera that takes pictures, and there's nothing wrong with that. The L3 has a good 5 megapixel CCD... read more

Specifications

  • 5.1 megapixels
  • 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • auto focus
  • auto exposure
  • JPEG file format
  • movie mode w/sound
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Answered Questions for the L3

Q: What does it mean when I get a Lens Error message
A: After some searching online, I did find some info about this- and Eliza is right, it is a pretty major... read more
Q: How do I fix my crooked camera lens?
A: DO NOT PUSH IT BACK IN. You'll end up striping the lens rails. Best you can hope for is to... read more
Q: Sudden orange tint and white stripes on stills
A: Try resetting the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing... read more

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Open Questions for the L3

Q: The Lcd screen won't show anything. It still takes pictures.
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Just hit the on button while slightly pulling on the outer brim of the lens.
1 point for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Memory card full message with new memory card
2 points for best answer - 2 replies

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  • 2.9 out of 5

Average rating based on 226 total reviews: 2.9/5

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  • 3 out of 5
Lens Error (Shane Meadows - 11/11/09)

I have a NIKON L3 and I have had lens error[s] now and again- not much at all, and when these [Lens Error's] happened all... read more

  • 3 out of 5
L6 Lens Error (Dhana - 11/15/09)

Hi... I gave one tap on the lens while getting the Lens Error.... Now its working fine!!! Thanks guys for the hint to save repair... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Not the best (C Thornton - 6/19/09)

I too experienced the lens error after owning the camera for a short time. We had to send it in and pay $80 to get... read more

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