Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Nikon Coolpix L4 4.0 Megapixel

NIKON COOLPIX L4




Manufacturer Part Number: 1701, 25546, COOLPIXL4
Resolution (Megapixels): 4.0
Optical Zoom: 3
Title: Nikon Coolpix L4 4.0 Megapixel
Digital Camera Brand: Nikon
Flash Type: Built-in flash
ePID: 52333817


If you are looking for an inexpensive digital camera yet takes great pictures, look no further. Nikon coolpix L4 delivers sharp images and it is very user friendly. I bought this at Bestbuy couple of months ago when my old Vivitar camera gave up on me and I say, I definitely made a great choice. The 3x optical zoom make my items look awesome on close-up - this really helped me a lot cause sometimes I need to get the details of my item so my customers can truly appreciate what they are bidding on.

It is very light weight which I love! Weighs only 4.7 oz ~ how cool is that? I paid $119 before tax and that's really cheap considering the quality of your pictures. The catch? Well, it have limited control and it is slower -- taking 2.7 seconds to power on and capture the first shot, then you have to wait another 2 seconds to write an image to the SD memory card but oh well, who cares right? If you're a beginner or if you're the kind of person who wants less hassle, this Camera works best for you -just turn it on, take a picture - that's it. Press the play button to see the pictures you took or Press the delete button if you don't like what you see - now that's easy. Try it - you can always return it if you change your mind. But for me, I have been using this for over 3 months now - you can check my store on items I am selling - that's the product of NIKON COOLPIX L4.

Basic Features


4.0 megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as high as 2,272 x 1,704 pixels
2-inch color LCD display
3x, 6.3-18.9mm zoom lens (equivalent to a 38-114mm lens on a 35mm camera)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-f/4.9, depending on lens zoom position
Shutter speeds from 1/3,000 to four seconds
4x Digital zoom
Automatic exposure control
Built-in flash with five modes
10MB internal memory
SD memory card storage
Power supplied by AA rechargeable batteries, or optional AC adapter
Nikon Picture Project software for both Mac and Windows

Special Features


Icon or Menu interface with Help (Tele) button
Face Priority AF to focus on faces automatically
QuickTime movies (without sound)
Continuous Shooting, and Multi-Shot 16 mode
Fourteen preset Scene modes, including four with scene assistance
D-Lighting for in-camera optimization of dark images
Best Shot Selector for handheld shots
Blur warning tells you if your images are out of focus before you save them
Self-timer for delayed shutter release
Macro (close-up) lens adjustment
White balance (color) adjustment with seven modes
ISO equivalent sensitivity 50 with auto gain to 200
PictBridge compatibility
DCF, DPOF, and Exif 2.2 support
USB cable for quick connection to a computer
Video cable for connection to a television set


What's In the Box?


Nikon L4 digital camera
Wrist strap
Audio Video cable
USB cable
Two alkaline AA batteries
CD-ROMs loaded with Nikon Picture Project software and reference manual, and drivers
Quick Start Guide, Guide to Digital Photography and registration kit


Recommended Accessories


  • Large SD Memory Card. These days, 256 to 512 MB is a good tradeoff between cost and capacity - but take at least the 128 MB if you prefer the cheapest one.
  • Two sets of NiMH AA batteries and a charger - Highly Recommended so you won't drain your wallet on buying those regular batteries. It's a little expensive but it's worth it, it lasts long.
  • Small camera case for outdoor and in-bag protection

Upgrading To Dell Studio Desktop ~ Windows Vista




My search is finally over! I have upgraded my 3-year old HP Pavilion Desktop to a new Dell Studio. I think I made a very good choice. It looks very sleek and operation is a breeze. The only downside was the Windows Vista OS which I have had hard time with looking for programs that’s vista ready. I had to buy and install new imaging software and have to learn them.

The Widescreen 24 inch monitor is pretty big… and I mean BIG!
I’d probably be Ok with 19” - 22” ~ I guess in couple years when it’s ready to upgrade the CPU again, I’d definitely downgrade the size of the monitor (and Definitely go back to Windows XP Professional) So far everything is working smoothly and perfectly as it should be!

The price? Well, you have to look around if you want a better deal. I consider myself lucky when I got this system. It was on Sale at Dell for $1,049 (Normally $1,449) + a FREE Kodak 8MP Digital Camera - So I am really happy with my purchase.

The Panasonic DVD Palmcorder Camcorder VDR-M53



The Panasonic DVD Palmcorder Camcorder VDR-M53 is a 3" DVD-RAM and 3" DVD-R-based, ultra-compact camcorder. If you’re a beginner like me, at least for a DVD Camcorders — then this is a good one for you. This was a definite improvement from my old Sony Hi-8 Camcorder… So light weight, compact and good quality. Of course like any other new technologies, you need to read instructions, fiddle with it and keep using it until you are comfortable. I guarantee that you can master recording videos in no time at all! Price? It’s a little expensive, maybe around $500-$600 (when it first came out, I paid $545) but you can find good deals anywhere today (especially on eBay Auctions), it’s just a matter of looking around. Sometimes Circuit City or bestbuy have good deals too.

Quality? Pretty good. Good button display, easy to navigate, do very well in filming dark places. For Stills, not really that great but it’s a-ok. It’s easy to handle, and what I love most is the zoom. It can go way far and still have great images.

Recommended Accessories: SD Memory Card at least 125 MB thru 512MB (for stills) Camcorder Case for extra protection 3" DVD-R, or 3"DVD-RAM - Use the 30 mins.I use Sony DVD-R cause it’s good quality and great price. Extra Rechargeable batteries