Customer Rating: 
Summary: Very happy so far.
Comment: I bought the camera on a recommendation and have been very happy so far. I took it on a trip to Europe and was pleased with its small size and ease of use. Seems like a good "entry level" camera. I didn't give it five stars because it seems that rating should be reserved for cameras with more features, etc. Still - I'm not aware of any flaws so far.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Flimsy camera; died in less than six months :-(
Comment: This was a successor to our broken CoolPix L4 which only lasted 8 months; I don't know why I thought this one would last longer. Guess I was a sucker once again.
With the L11, I forbade every family member under 18 from even touching it because the last one proved so poorly-built. And it still died - also of a cracked LCD screen - after less than six months.
If you do buy this camera, I know now that they sell LCD protectors for not too much money that could potentially extend its life by a matter of years.
However, even when the camera was working, it took less than fantastic pictures. In low light, my choice was to take shaky, poorly-lit pictures with no flash, or washed-out glaring pictures with too much flash: there never seemed to be a middle road.
The macro mode had the same problems, and it was always rather time-consuming, switching back and forth from macro to non-macro, lit to unlit, to see which combinations of mode would give the best possible picture. And even then, the pictures were not great.
I totally chalked it up to my being a lousy photographer, by the way... and you may, too, until you - like I did - try another camera. I'm now using a Sony DSC-S730 7.2 mp and loving it. Every picture is a great one, with none of the lousy Nikon shutter lag before or between shots.
If you do find yourself leaning towards this camera, PLEASE "try on" a few different cameras first! Like I said, I thought I knew a lot about digitals, but it turns out, I just had to find the right camera. For me, at least, with kids, and lots of pictures to take on the go (in less-than-ideal circumstances) this simply was not the right camera. For just a bit more money, I found the right one and I'm so happy I did.
We did enjoy the video mode of this camera, which, for some reason, was able to focus and get the lighting right even when the photo mode couldn't. The L4 didn't have audio with its video mode, but the L11 did and it was lots of fun to use... while it lasted.
Finally, don't make the mistake we did of buying the extended warranty. The LCD viewscreen, shutter cover, and most of the other "breakable" parts are simply not covered by Nikon's or anyone else's warranty. Apparently, they only warranty the stuff that can't possibly break. Consider yourself warned. :-(
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nice Camera.
Comment: This is very good camera for the price you pay. I have bought 3 cameras and gifted to my friends as well. It has the memeory card slot seperately and makes it easy while coping. I need not open the batteries slot while removing it. Goood quality photos. Video is not so good. I would suggest my friends to use for Still Photos.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great value!!
Comment: The camera was for my daughter. She loves it. I am impressed and will try to buy another. My wife has used it also and she loves the simplicity of it. The quality of photos and the ease of operation and the $$$ make it a great value.
CT Garner
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great camera
Comment: I think the size is very light and small enough for great pictures. I like the features and pictures look great!
Summary: Very happy so far.
Comment: I bought the camera on a recommendation and have been very happy so far. I took it on a trip to Europe and was pleased with its small size and ease of use. Seems like a good "entry level" camera. I didn't give it five stars because it seems that rating should be reserved for cameras with more features, etc. Still - I'm not aware of any flaws so far.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Flimsy camera; died in less than six months :-(
Comment: This was a successor to our broken CoolPix L4 which only lasted 8 months; I don't know why I thought this one would last longer. Guess I was a sucker once again.
With the L11, I forbade every family member under 18 from even touching it because the last one proved so poorly-built. And it still died - also of a cracked LCD screen - after less than six months.
If you do buy this camera, I know now that they sell LCD protectors for not too much money that could potentially extend its life by a matter of years.
However, even when the camera was working, it took less than fantastic pictures. In low light, my choice was to take shaky, poorly-lit pictures with no flash, or washed-out glaring pictures with too much flash: there never seemed to be a middle road.
The macro mode had the same problems, and it was always rather time-consuming, switching back and forth from macro to non-macro, lit to unlit, to see which combinations of mode would give the best possible picture. And even then, the pictures were not great.
I totally chalked it up to my being a lousy photographer, by the way... and you may, too, until you - like I did - try another camera. I'm now using a Sony DSC-S730 7.2 mp and loving it. Every picture is a great one, with none of the lousy Nikon shutter lag before or between shots.
If you do find yourself leaning towards this camera, PLEASE "try on" a few different cameras first! Like I said, I thought I knew a lot about digitals, but it turns out, I just had to find the right camera. For me, at least, with kids, and lots of pictures to take on the go (in less-than-ideal circumstances) this simply was not the right camera. For just a bit more money, I found the right one and I'm so happy I did.
We did enjoy the video mode of this camera, which, for some reason, was able to focus and get the lighting right even when the photo mode couldn't. The L4 didn't have audio with its video mode, but the L11 did and it was lots of fun to use... while it lasted.
Finally, don't make the mistake we did of buying the extended warranty. The LCD viewscreen, shutter cover, and most of the other "breakable" parts are simply not covered by Nikon's or anyone else's warranty. Apparently, they only warranty the stuff that can't possibly break. Consider yourself warned. :-(
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nice Camera.
Comment: This is very good camera for the price you pay. I have bought 3 cameras and gifted to my friends as well. It has the memeory card slot seperately and makes it easy while coping. I need not open the batteries slot while removing it. Goood quality photos. Video is not so good. I would suggest my friends to use for Still Photos.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great value!!
Comment: The camera was for my daughter. She loves it. I am impressed and will try to buy another. My wife has used it also and she loves the simplicity of it. The quality of photos and the ease of operation and the $$$ make it a great value.
CT Garner
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great camera
Comment: I think the size is very light and small enough for great pictures. I like the features and pictures look great!