Nikon Coolpix L6 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Philip Ryan

Reviewed on: 9 November 2006

Tags: Nikon, Nikon Coolpix L6, scene modes, white balance, presets

We like:

Simple operation; small size; long battery life

We don't like:

Glacially slow performance; no ISO control; very slow flash recycle time

CNET UK judgement:

The Coolpix L6 doesn't offer much control and is quite slow, but in good light it can take nice photos. If you like the idea of fully automated shooting, this 6-megapixel camera with its 38mm-to-116mm 3x optical zoom lens could be a good choice, but some will want to take more control over their pictures

Full review:

Despite all the fancy, feature-rich cameras we've seen this year, 2006 may make its mark as the year that features went by the wayside for digital cameras. Just as Olympus' FE series brings new meaning to the idea of point and shoot, Nikon's L series eschews features in favour of simplicity. Exposure control consists of scene modes and exposure compensation. Of course, if you don't want any control, there's always the full auto mode. Continue Reading...