Nikon Coolpix L22
Nikon Coolpix L22
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Hey! You should know that Nikon has released a newer version of this product: the Nikon Coolpix L24.
Nikon Coolpix L22
Editor's Review
The L24 is set to replace the L22 in the near future, and it's getting tough to find this older model. Here's what we had to say about it when it was released in 2010:
Specifications
- 12 megapixels
- 3.6x optical zoom
- 3-way image stabilization
- 3-inch LCD monitor
- Video mode
- Smart portrait system
- Captures to SD/SDHC memory cards
- AA batteries
- Release Date: Feb 28, 2010
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Nikon Coolpix L22 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
Nikon L22 Version 1.0 not focusing. (Kevin — 01/14/2013)
Yes, the pictures appear out of focus. Not alot, just enough to be describes as slightly blurry. Is there a version update that might fix this. I have looked on the net and see other people have reported this problem. My problem was not needing to use it for about 6 months so the store would not take and exchange it. I have since purchased a new camera, but would like to not feel skunked by purchasing this Nikon
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Hillary Grigonis (01/15/2013)
Unfortunately, Nikon does not list a firmware update for this model; typically camera's cannot be updated as easily as computers can to the newest version.
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Battery Latch Misery (Joe De Piola — 11/28/2012)
I also have an L22 and the friggin battery latch door won't close. There's avery small tab that broke off, and that's why it won'lt close. They could have designed it much stronger for VERY LITTLE added expense to manufacture. Ideally a small Phillips head screw could be used to SECURELY fasten the door. Yeah, it would take another 10 seconds of the owner's time to change the batteries, but it WOULDN'T BREAK. Terrible design,I'll never buy a NIKON again! Always read reviews before buying something...If i had seen what everybody was writing, I wouldn't have bought it! Don't trust something becasue of it's "Brand Name" (joe 11-27-2012)
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nikon L22 wont take pictures (meagan — 11/21/2012)
my nikon L22 will not take a picture, everything else works fine, when i press the button to take a picture, it does nothing. how can i fix this?
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Chris Weigl (11/21/2012)
You could either send the camera in for repair or get a new one. For the price of the repair I'd recommend getting a new model.
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Will not focus on objects beond 1 to 2 feet. Firmware request. (Kevin — 10/04/2012)
I have tried numerous settings but each picture comes out blurry. Even using a tripod. I have several other cameras and none are as bad as this one. I see it has Firmware version 1.0. Is there a Firmware update for this camera that would fix the focus problem or some other adjustment/setting to improve it. If not, it goes in the trash. I value my pictures too much. This is my first Nikon, purchased for easy shots for my wife to use. My Cannon cameras of similar cost focus great.
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Chris Weigl (10/05/2012)
It's tough to tell what the problem is by just seeing that pictures are "blurry". Do you mean they aren't focused correctly?
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battery compartment slide door won't stay closed. (Manny — 12/26/2011)
I own a Nikon Coolpix L22 and all of a sudden when replacing the batteries, unable to close the slide door to the battery compartment. I just won't stay locked...............HELP
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L22 (Anand — 11/17/2011)
Sir my L22 coolpix had been submerged in water for app 2minute. PLese tell me what can i do for this, its showing a lens error.
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Bad Camera (Shaanna — 09/27/2011)
At first i really liked my camera, until my battery latch broke. So i sent the camera back in and they would not fix it.. And i was still under warranty. They said that is was not Nikon's problem. And of the workers told me to put tape on it. If i had a choice i would soo not buy any other nikon product. Now i am stuck with a broke camera.
Nice one Nikon
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Nice one Nikon
Poor quality.. (Davis — 07/29/2011)
If you are buying the L22, please think twice. The battery latch door broke within 6 months. There had been a lot of compliants in other websites. Nikon repair center said it won't cover this. You should do more research, the quality is fair to poor. I am very disappointed of what Nikon is doing to the consumers. I have been using Nikon for > 20 years. Can't believe they trash their reputation with this little battery door. Need to shaken up the management.
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L22 Lens error (Bhangi — 07/19/2011)
I have a L22. The lens is stuck at open position and I keep getting tthe Message LENS ERROR. I took it to the Nikon service center, they claim it will be too expensive to repair it. Anyone has come across this problem and how to rectify it. Thanks.
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Liam McCabe (07/19/2011)
I'd agree with Nikon that it's not worth the cost of a repair. One way to try to fix it: Firmly whack the backside against your knee or base of your palm. The problem is that the lens has fallen off its track, so whacking the camera can often get it back on the rails. This certainly isn't a solution that Nikon sanctions, but hey, the camera is broken anyways, so can't hurt to give it a shot.
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kirti sejwal (05/22/2011)
It's just been 1 year since i have bought coolpix l22 .
and I am unable to switch on my camera , there is no such problem with the memory card but suddenly my camera has stopped working .
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and I am unable to switch on my camera , there is no such problem with the memory card but suddenly my camera has stopped working .
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terrible pic always blurry (melody walker — 03/26/2011)
after buying the l22 I would never buy another nikon
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underwater photography (T Deady — 03/13/2011)
what are the best settings for underwater photography with the L22 ?
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by James DeRuvo (03/16/2011)
Well, are you wanting to do master or up close shots? For Up Close shots:
* Put your camera in macro mode. In auto-mode, with the macro-mode on, the aperture will default to F8 on some cameras.
* Turn the flash to forced flash mode.
* Focus mode to spot focus.
* Keep the zoom in the widest setting at first. Once you get comfortable taking macro photos, you can start zooming out to get more working distance between your subject.
* Use base ISO (usually ISO 100, sometimes lower).
* If your camera has full manual mode, use F8, 1/1000th shutter speed. The fast shutter speed will block out ambient light. Once you are comfortable, try zooming in half-way on some shots.
* If you camera does not have full manual mode, use Aperture priority mode (Av mode), set at F8, otherwise use program mode if Av mode is not supported.
For wide-angle settings with a strobe:
Try
ISO 100, F5.6 - F8, 1/100th 1/200th depending on the light.
Aperture priority is always going to serve you better than automatic.
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* Put your camera in macro mode. In auto-mode, with the macro-mode on, the aperture will default to F8 on some cameras.
* Turn the flash to forced flash mode.
* Focus mode to spot focus.
* Keep the zoom in the widest setting at first. Once you get comfortable taking macro photos, you can start zooming out to get more working distance between your subject.
* Use base ISO (usually ISO 100, sometimes lower).
* If your camera has full manual mode, use F8, 1/1000th shutter speed. The fast shutter speed will block out ambient light. Once you are comfortable, try zooming in half-way on some shots.
* If you camera does not have full manual mode, use Aperture priority mode (Av mode), set at F8, otherwise use program mode if Av mode is not supported.
For wide-angle settings with a strobe:
Try
ISO 100, F5.6 - F8, 1/100th 1/200th depending on the light.
Aperture priority is always going to serve you better than automatic.
By Abix Dash (Abix — 02/24/2011)
I am using Nikon L 22 it's a very good camera for its price.This is not my first point & shoot camera, previously I had Kodak c140. I can compare between this two and nikon captures well even in low light conditions. I took several photos in pitch dark situation using only the flash but it never disappointed me.The only point of concern for me is the poorly built battery lach which I guess will not play long.Another thing is image quality which wll be ok in a4 size.Sorry kodak
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Reconsider buying one until you look at the battery door (James Fortman — 02/12/2011)
My Nikon Coolpix L22 has an issue with the battery door not latching properly. I just got it for xmas and a month later after starting to use it, the door latch doesn't latch. (Look at the door and if the batteries appear to be pushing too hard on the door when closed you may see a gap. If so, then look for a different model altogether. Usually design issues are in more than one. I think its a design issue due to the amount of force that is being place on the batteries pushing against the door. Perhaps a little more height for the batteries would have been a good thing considering adding a little more plastic wouldn't cost a whole lot to the over all item. Another thing would have been to adjust the springs opposing force to be less. I will say the photos turned out nice on the ones I did manage to take. Howver, when you are about to take a photo of yoru family and the batteries drop in the snow, it kind of makes you made as an owner of this fine economical product.
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abhi (01/25/2011)
should i purchase Nikon L22 in place of Nikon S4000
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Liam McCabe (01/25/2011)
If you can afford the S4000, it's a better camera. The L22 is fine for being so cheap, but the S4000 has a better feature set.
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better (surya — 01/25/2011)
buy on nikon l22 camera this camera better than other camera is use so easy
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better (surya — 01/25/2011)
buy on nikon l22 camera this camera better than other camera is use so easy
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Nikon vs Lumix vs Canon vs Sony (Jeff G — 01/20/2011)
I am deciding between a Panasonic Lumix FH20k, Nikon Coolpix L22, Canon Powershot SD1300 and Sony Cybershot DSC-H55. I currently have a Sony Cybershot DSC-W150 but the lens crapped out. Which should I choose?
Jeff
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Jeff
BATTERY QUERY (FIONA NORRIS — 01/17/2011)
Does this camera take rechargable AA batteries?
Thanks
Fiona
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Thanks
Fiona
by James DeRuvo (01/18/2011)
YES
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sally (01/15/2011)
i dropped my nikon coolpix l22 camera today, and now its not zooming, can it be fixed?
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by James DeRuvo (01/18/2011)
Sounds like the lens has been knocked out of alignment. It can be fixed, but warranties don't cover impact damage. You can try cycling the camera on/off a few dozen times to see if it works it's way back into alignment. But I wouldn't force it. That could strip gears and make things worse.
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May get one for myself (Novice Granny — 12/25/2010)
Loved the ease. My daughter was not frustrated straight out of the box.
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Kqty Ishee (12/25/2010)
this doesnot come with a memory card of any kind. Got to take 3 pix and internal memory was full/ So much for Christmas pictures~
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Liam McCabe (12/26/2010)
Digital cameras rarely come with memory cards, nothing out of the ordinary here, but sorry you missed out.
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For use in concerts (Phe — 12/20/2010)
I am intending to buy a camera specially for a concert, which means low light, zooming purposes and all, and this is a cam within my budget. Should I get this one?
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by James DeRuvo (12/21/2010)
There's some sample images from concerts using the L22 here - flickr.com/search/?q=Nikon+... You should check it out. It'll do the job, but you want to guard against hand shake as some are a tad "moved" due to camera shake and slow shutter speeds.
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Phe (12/22/2010)
Meaning there'll be blury pictures caused by handshakes with this camera? Is that what u mean? I actually have a few other choices - Fujifilm FinePix J40 (which I'm most interested in), Casio Exilim Z35 and Fujifilm FinePix JV100. What's your best recommended?
P/S: Preferably one that takes good zoomed-in pictures! The zoom is my main concern (:
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P/S: Preferably one that takes good zoomed-in pictures! The zoom is my main concern (:
nikon l22 or panasonic FH20K (sue — 12/05/2010)
nikon coolpix or a panasonic fh20k for $50. more for a kid?
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Liam McCabe (12/06/2010)
Not exactly sure what you're asking, but we prefer the FH20 by a wide margin (the 'k' just means that it's black). Definitely worth the extra $50.
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1972 anyone (juanita — 11/26/2010)
if you want your pictures to look like they came from a 1970's 110 pocket camera, then by all means, buy the L22. otherwise, save your money.
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2010 Nikon Coolpix L22 vs. 2008 Canon Powershot SD 100 (Abby — 10/06/2010)
Which is better Nikon Coolpix L22 12 MP or Canon Powershot SD1100 8 MP? I've had the Canon Powershot, and I love it. I just won the Nikon in a raffle, and it is newer...and there's more MP, but does that necessarily mean that it's better? So for a girl who is just a bit more than basic when taking pictures, what do you all recommend to keep for a while?
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by James DeRuvo (10/06/2010)
I'm a Canon man for several reasons. First off, unless that Nikon has added 25% chip size to those 4 extra MPs, all that will do is invite more noise to the party at higher ISOs. Secondly, if you're into snapshots, you won't even notice the additional MP. But hey, free is free, right? If you have one and won the other. Keep both.
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pradyot ganguly (09/19/2010)
what is the price in indian rupees of nikon l22
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Superb product by Nikon (Muhammad Nasir Malik — 09/11/2010)
i have purchaswd this model. its very nice cam and functions are so easy to operate with latestest technology in affordable price. Thanx nikon Team
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Sharon (07/26/2010)
this camera sucks...took it back to walmart 2 times and now the 30 day in store warranty is over and the damn camera wont come on. Have to spend my money to mail it back to Nikon...Stay away from this Lemon
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HELP! (Srivas Venkatesh — 06/14/2010)
Hello. I'm actually interested in buying the L22. And i'm reading the comments and i have a lot of doubts. Could you direct me my budget 130$ i would like to buy a semi pro camera... And i am kinda lost....
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Liam McCabe (06/14/2010)
You're going to need more like $700-800 for a semi-pro camera...as for a good cheap camera, check out the Canon A1100.
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L22 & L19 (Ted — 06/12/2010)
Have both L22 & L19. Bought the L19 for 1/2 what I paid for the L22 and, like others have already posted, if you're not into 4K x 3K go with the L19. If I had it to do over again I would have bought two of the L19s! You can't go wrong with the Coolpix L cameras for low end usage.
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Ajay (06/11/2010)
Which is better between canon A495 & nikon l22
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Chris Weigl (06/11/2010)
Neither is great but I'd recommend the Canon. There is very little information online about either camera but Canon has a much better track record. Specs look about the same.
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Ajay (06/11/2010)
Which is better between canon A495 & nikon l22
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WORST..DONT EVER THINK OF THIS (PRASHANT BHATKAR — 05/16/2010)
NIKON L22..Waste of money. I am not a true photographer but like to have good crisp snaps.
About this camera, i did not recomend to buy. Bad picture quality very blurry images. 12 mp seems to be hell only image resolution is high. does not seems that picture quality is good.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA FOR GOD SAKE.. I HAVE WASTED BUGS ON IT BELIEVE ME...
EITHER BUY A GOOD MOBILE NOKIA N82 GOOD ZEISS LENSE
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About this camera, i did not recomend to buy. Bad picture quality very blurry images. 12 mp seems to be hell only image resolution is high. does not seems that picture quality is good.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA FOR GOD SAKE.. I HAVE WASTED BUGS ON IT BELIEVE ME...
EITHER BUY A GOOD MOBILE NOKIA N82 GOOD ZEISS LENSE
by James DeRuvo (05/20/2010)
Check out the Panasonic FH20. Leica lens, 8x optical zoom. Good camera. Also the Canon S90 is a good option.
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Alex P. (05/15/2010)
I'm looking for a new camera that I can use for a variety of events - from birthdays and hanging out with friends to capturing action shots at sporting events. I'm a junior in college, so I also don't want to break the bank. I saw this and liked it, but I'm really not sure what features I should be looking for to suit my needs. Any suggestions or recommendations?
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by James DeRuvo (05/20/2010)
I'm not much a Nikon fan of late. Seems they are falling for the typical more MP is better myth.
Panasonic is making a great line of cameras lead by the FH20, which has great low light performance. Canon is also doing good designs with the SX and SD lines. So in the end, it depends on your budget.
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Panasonic is making a great line of cameras lead by the FH20, which has great low light performance. Canon is also doing good designs with the SX and SD lines. So in the end, it depends on your budget.
Underwater use (Alan — 05/11/2010)
Has anyone tried to use this camera as a underwater camera?I found on the web the under water housing for it.Its around 260.00$ and before i purchase it i would like to know how this camera will take pictures from 5-60 feet or so under water.
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Liam McCabe (05/12/2010)
Well, it only seems to take so-so picture on land, so I don't know if that would change underwater. But hey, if you're fine with the picture quality, then go for it. But yeah, if anybody else has any input/insight, please chime in.
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underwater (Deba — 05/26/2010)
I'm an avid UW photographer. I would NEVER buy a camera intended for land and then buy an aftermarket housing. BIG waste of money and loss of that fab shot you thought you had. Check out Sea Life cameras...great products, great service. Built for UW first, but works perfectly on land. Very reasonable range of prices.
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not my choice! (maximus — 05/07/2010)
It's a nice camera if you like cameras deciding on witchpictures you can keep or not keep! It doesn't allow you to decide witch pictures you want to discard or keep, if the camera isn't satisfied with the picture it simply won't save it! So imagine taking a whole lot of photo's then getting home to down load them to find out that it didn't save some or even all of them. After i took 2 to 3 pictures i would check to see if it saved the picture, the camera made it seem as if it was saved, but when i down loaded the picture to my PC it had certain photo's that said," this photo did not take,photo's are either damaged or corrupt) other words it decided not to save them! I was not happy! So i returned this camera. If i'm taking pictures, i want a camera that allows me tobe the one to decide if i want to delete or keep them! Period and end of story! but what do you expect for a 100 dollars?
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Liam McCabe (05/07/2010)
I think you're mistaken. It's either a defect in the camera itself, but more likely a defect with your memory card. Try using another memory card to see if that makes a difference. If some of the photos are still damaged or corrupted, it's a problem with the camera, and Nikon really should replace it for you free of charge.
I don't think any manufacturer would be foolish enough to build in a feature that automatically deletes certain photos that it thinks are bad -- beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say, and anyone involved with photography knows that.
Hope this helps.
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I don't think any manufacturer would be foolish enough to build in a feature that automatically deletes certain photos that it thinks are bad -- beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say, and anyone involved with photography knows that.
Hope this helps.
RTFM (Peter — 05/11/2010)
Simply turn off the Best shot selection (BSS) feature.
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Good value for the Price (Igor — 08/05/2010)
I realy like this camera. And it saves all pictures and then transfers them to my PC even If the quality is not good enough. It can take series of pictures and automatically select the better one and save the chosen one only. Of course, I had better cams and I have learned how to make excellent pictures in manual mode. But if you ask someone to take a picture of you - it is perfect FOR THE MONEY. Just point and shoot.
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Which Is Better? (Dezi B. — 05/03/2010)
which do you think is better, the Olympus Fe-4020, or the Nikon L22??? (not concerning price). I want a camera just for simple snapshots and uploading and wont break except whe i drop it.
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Liam McCabe (05/04/2010)
I haven't tried either, but when cameras are that cheap, they're usually not so good. Honestly, there are cell phone cameras that get close to the quality of one of these cheap cameras. None of these will really last too long either -- I'd say two years, maximum, any longer than that and you're really lucky.
But of the two, I guess I'd go with the Nikon.
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But of the two, I guess I'd go with the Nikon.
not true (T Nguyen — 05/21/2010)
Digital cameras are solid-state computers. Only moving parts are micro-motors that, by underrating design, will also last. Plastic parts are self lubricated by nature will also last way longer than moving metal ones which are almost non-existent in today cameras. Perhaps 15 yrs from now, after put in a new set of battery, with one flip of the switch and the thing ll light up and smile to us..'where have you been?' as if it always did since yesterday or last week ;)
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Not my choice! (maximus — 05/07/2010)
It's a nice camera if you like cameras deciding on witchpictures you can keep or not keep! It doesn't allow you to decide witch pictures you want to discard or keep, if the camera isn't satisfied with the picture it simply won't save it! So imagine taking a whole lot of photo's then getting home to down load them to find out that it didn't save some or even all of them. After i took 2 to 3 pictures i would check to see if it saved the picture, the camera made it seem as if it was saved, but when i down loaded the picture to my PC it had certain photo's that said," this photo did not take,photo's are either damaged or corrupt) other words it decided not to save them! I was not happy! So i returned this camera. If i'm taking pictures, i want a camera that allows me tobe the one to decide if i want to delete or keep them! Period and end of story! but what do you expect for a 100 dollars?
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just yours (Jackay — 08/17/2010)
i think that this problem is unique to your camera probably... I have taken some pictures that i didnt mean to take and it saves all of them..... but maybe you have it set on smart portrait.... in that case the camera will only take picture when it detects a smiling face... and those are the only ones it will save..... so maybe you already had a damaged camera. Hope you have better luck with your pictures in the future.
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Heba Talaat (04/26/2010)
Need your recommendation, Nikon Cooplix L22 or Canon A 1100 IS ?
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Liam McCabe (04/26/2010)
I'd go with the Canon. The Canon A3100 is quite good as well, a newer model too.
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shoaib (05/20/2010)
I WILL GO WITH NIKON L22 BECAUSE IT GIVES YOU GREAT QUALITY OF PICTURES SPECIALLY IN NIGHT
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really? (Sandy — 05/01/2011)
Our Coolpix L22 takes great pictures outside with natural light. Indoors is another sad story. We are very disapointed with it. Blurred, low light shots. We have wasted 2 weddings with this camera...........
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Matt (04/23/2010)
Is it possible to use the L22 as a webcam?
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by James DeRuvo (04/27/2010)
The problem with using a digital camera has a webcam is multi-fold. This includes the camera itself timing out. The focus issues. No audio. And a lack of drivers. A video camera is far better suited.
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xStarr (08/30/2010)
Soo.. is that a yes?
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Cheriboo!!!! (12/26/2010)
thats what im askin!!!
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great cam (mike rowe — 04/10/2010)
Great camera for the price and I placed 3rd in black and white landscape photos, love the camera!!
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So? (Lynne — 03/24/2010)
So would you recommend the Nikon L20 over the L22? they're pretty much the same price (on a well known internet shop!)
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by James DeRuvo (03/24/2010)
To be honest, I'd recommend Canon or Panasonic. Nikon's point and shoots aren't all that great right now. Bad low light performance. Noisy.
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DO NOT BUY THIS (Jodi — 09/09/2010)
Hi, I just purchased a Nikon L22 on 9/2/2010. I am more than a liitle disappointed. My cheapo Fujifilm digi camera was 3 times as good as this camera. The flash is sketchy, the pics are blurry and you cannot capture ANY text close-up whatsoever. I am returning mine tonight.
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i agree, no good at night (jose — 10/24/2010)
i agree with people here, its a bad camera for the night, and the day also. doesnt focus correctly, i had a kodak before that worked much better
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Low light performance? Poor? Hum... (Michael — 11/28/2010)
My wife and I ventured out, after checking all ads for Black Friday specials, to buy a digital camera. We chose 3 and are now deciding which one to keep...L22 (set on Backlight) from the scenes menu actually takes a really good picture. We took a picture in a closet and then in our bathroom with only a nightlight on...this camera lights up the subject right before you snap the picture - the Kodak C193 doesn't...and we are also looking at the Nikon newer model...S205 (no reviews on this one though)(all three roughly same prices via deals offered) - Looks like we may choose the Nikon L22 - still haven't made up our mind
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Not so fast (T Nguyen — 05/21/2010)
I used few highly rated Panasonic Lumixs . Nikon l20 shines in color fidelity, but so so in details in general situations, not to mention some low light noises that d show up on lcd. HOWEVER, true to its lens quality reputation, its close up capability runs deep, and breathtakingly deeper into the bottom of a sexy orchid flower. Please try it and see if just one close up shot alone would worth th price of a L20.
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is L22 better than L20? (sam — 03/16/2010)
I am planning to buy L22. Is it better than L20 other than MP diffence?
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by James DeRuvo (03/17/2010)
If all you're looking for is a boost in MP, don't bother. Here's the thing - you're looking at stuffing a similar CCD with 20% more MP without making that CCD larger. This will make the CCD chip on the camera LESS sensitive to light, not more. And that leads to more noise and some artifacting.
Also, you won't even see that extra MP until you get to image sizes of 11x14 or higher. And how often are you going to use that?
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Also, you won't even see that extra MP until you get to image sizes of 11x14 or higher. And how often are you going to use that?
L22 & L19 (Ted — 06/12/2010)
Have both L22 & L19. Bought the L19 for 1/2 what I paid for the L22 and, like others have already posted, if you're not into 4K x 3K go with the L19. If I had it to do over again I would have bought two of the L19s! You can't go wrong with the Coolpix L cameras for low end usage.
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Nikon Coolpix L22 Reviews
Nikon Coolpix L22 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 1.0 out of 5
the camera should be recalled
(melody waller — 03/26/2011)
Its pretty bad when you buy a new camera and can't use it as the pictures are always blurry. You can never count on camera taking clear pictures. I have bought and used nikon camera for 30 years, after this one, I will never again buy one. So a word of advice if your thinking of buying one DON"T go buy a canon.
- 1.0 out of 5
1970's all over again
(margaret — 11/26/2010)
i feel as if i'm reliving the 1970's with the camera. if i don't get a new camera soon, we will all look like we do in pictures from those wonderful 110 camera's. one doesn't even need to look at the clothes or the back of the picture to figure out the year. the graininess is a dead give away and that's what i have with this camera. sorely disappointed. i don't have money to
waste and i did so with this camera. sorry nikon.
- 4.0 out of 5
Overall Nice but too rigid options & less grip to hold
(Sanjiv Dutta — 11/06/2010)
I compared it with a Canon 540, using same composition & picture size, and found to produce crisper, colorful image! Handling is easy, But the body has little grip to hold firmly. 2ndly, the options are too rigid, e.g., you cant apply timer with 'Fireworks show' scene mode! Why? You can't even vary the exposer (fixed 4 sec)! Why after all? The core issue is image quality. And they compress it quite high for all modes except only one image size. Why? Why they removed features like image quality (normal/fine etc?)
However, flash performance and video at 640x480 are superb!
So I say its good for novice but anyone a bit demanding or curious (not professional) would find the features annoying.
- 2.0 out of 5
Not impressed
(Sassy — 09/18/2010)
I got this for my birthday a couple weeks ago. I was excited to check it out since Nikon has always had a great reputation for awesome cameras. It looks cool, BUT! preformance was horrible! just about every pic was blurry if the flash wasnt on even with plenty natural light. 1 week after owning it, the darn thing froze up where I couldnt bring up the menu or even shut it off, so I took the batteries out. Today I tried it again and a new issue occured. When I held the button 1/2 way to get ready to take a pic, the camera had somehow took a translucent pic before actually taking a pic on 1/3 rd of the screen while I was still in live mode! didnt make sense so I looked through the manual to see if it was some option for that weird scenario, but didnt find anything about it. I took it back today and payed the difference for the Kodak M575 I'm hoping it wont be crappy. The reviews I've read on the Nikon coolpix L22 are better than the reviews on my new Kodak M575. Good thing I got a warranty on it so if this one sucks I'll take it back too.
- 4.0 out of 5
Good except for focusing at full zoom
(Roy — 07/03/2010)
I find the L22 to be a good point and shoot camera, but have one or two reservations. Auto-focusing at full optical zoom seems almost impossible, as if there is not enough contrast getting through to the sensor to allow the camera to focus. Also, there does not seem to be any way of switching the digital zoom off. Apart from those two points, I find the pictures are crisp and colourful and need very little adjustment to be able to print. I must admit to setting my L22 to 8MP, as I think this is quite big enough for an A4 print, and doesn't take up so much room on my computer.
- 1.0 out of 5
badd
(prashant bhatkar — 05/16/2010)
Waste of money. I am not a true photographer but like to have good crisp snaps.
About this camera, i did not recomend to buy. Bad picture quality very blurry images. 12 mp seems to be hell only image resolution is high. does not seems that picture quality is good.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA FOR GOD SAKE.. I HAVE WASTED BUGS ON IT BELIEVE ME...
