剛買了Nikon L18 - 8.0M

beaver

Pro: I like the 3 inch LCD display.
     Lower cost $120
     Macro (6 inches min)

Con: 2AA batteries (not rechargable)
     take a while to save the image (around 2 seconds)

Much better than my Canon 2.0 which is only 1 inch LCD.

donshiu

If you use Fast SD Card it will save the image fast, I use 2 G  card and 150X it turn around very fast

beaver

Thanks for the suggestions.

maanmo

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/nikon_l18_pg5.html

check out what steve's review site has to say about this camera
steve has a lot of others things to say about this camera
but since you specifically mentioned the batteries...

"""
The L18 is powered by two standard AA type cells. Using two 2650mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries I was able to capture just under 100 images, several movies and completed all of our tests on a single charge with power to spare. Nikon claims that using NiMH batteries, the camera can capture up to 300 images, or 650 images using Lithium batteries. Another good thing is that if your batteries run low, you can pick up two new AA batteries almost anywhere. We always recommend using NiMH batteries when possible, they last longer, and will save you money in the long run; just be sure you have an extra set charged and ready. """"

beaver

Yes, I have bought the battaries and charger at WalMak for $12. In addition, I also bought a 2G SD card for $9.90. Saw a dual 2G pack at FS flyers for $14.99. Althought this camera without manual control, it is good for senior citizens.

siumaibb

good for you!

would you mind telling us what other cameras were in your consideration?

beaver

Just want to buy a cheap, large LCD, point and shoot camera. My sister bought a Panasonic for the wide lens that good for landscape. (She likes taking pictures on her vacations). My first choice is Canon because I like the skin tone of a person from Canon. (Therefore I bought my first DC of Canon -PowerShot a couple year ago.) With 3 inches LCD Canon models might exceed my budget of $150, so I bought the Nikon L model.

Still using a Nikon SLR 35mm film type that I bought many many years ago, I like the mechanic shutter and some settings that I can change if I want to. It is too sharp in compare with Canon when taking portrates.

maanmo

today, many sub $250 digital cameras with wide zoom lenses can outperform  the old
film SLR camera.

digital cameras have come a long way

try to remember the year 2000 Sony Mavica MVC CD1000
2 megapixel, 10x optical zoom, recording photos on CD
all for just $2,500 ( may be  $1300 us )


read about it in steve's digicam
http://www.steves-digicams.com/cd1000.html

siumaibb

Don't forget the SONY MVC-FD5
0.3 megapixel & floppy disk!