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Nikon Coolpix L20 10MP Digital Camera with 3 6 Optical Zoom and 3 inch LCD Navy Blue

The COOLPIX L20 is a great camera for beginners just getting started in digital photography. Easy to use and fully featured the COOLPIX L20 will delight its users with great pictures, fun features and a huge 3.0-inch display at a surprisingly affordable price.

Nikons smarter approach to digital imaging technology. From image capture to processing, Nikons comprehensive EXPEED digital imaging concept encompasses the entire picture-taking operation. EXPEED is much more than a processing engine; it is a revolution in digital photography.

Three functions designed to minimize image blur for better results

Motion Detection automatically detects a moving subject and adjusts shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.

High ISO 1600 capability helps give you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.

Nikons original Best Shot Selector automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image.

High-resolution LCD monitor
A huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD monitor makes it easy to compose shots and play them back anywhere, ensuring clear viewing even in direct sunlight.

Easy Auto Mode
Easy auto mode simplifies photography by taking control of settings, so you can just turn on the camera and shoot freely.

Nikons Scene Auto Selector
Automatically recognizes the scene and selects from one of six scene modes for best results. The COOLPIX L20 will choose, Portrait, Night Portrait, Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night Landscape or Backlight mode.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars A Great Little Camera
I bought this camera based on past experiences with Coolpix cameras, and the L20 carries most of what I’ve liked into the 10-megapixel line. Some pros and cons:

* The use of normal AA batteries is probably the best feature of this camera. It keeps the L20 from being a super-slim, sexy piece of jewelry, but the importance of being able to keep inexpensive spare batteries around, or of being able to just run into a drugstore and buy more batteries in a pinch, is not to be underestimated. I usually use NiMH rechargeables (Kodak brand at the moment, but I have also used Energizer) and have had no problems with the camera.

* The easy-auto mode of the camera pretty much does all the thinking for you. Occasionally, I will switch to macro mode or the scene used for backlit objects, but other than that, it’s strictly point-and-shoot.

* Low-light pictures come out grainier than I would like, but that is to be expected with this level of product.

* My biggest gripe is that Nikon decided to put the SD card slot behind the battery door. I believe they did this to cut down the number of breakable doors on the camera, but I much preferred being able to easily get to the SD card, since I have readers in my PC and laptop. I have almost never used the supplied USB cables for image transfer. Since the battery door is a bit balky, I am afraid that since I’m going to be going in there a lot for the SD card, it is prone to break even more than a standalone door would be. This is not a deal-breaker, but I think Nikon took a step backward.

All in all, I am pleased with Amazon’s pricing and service, as usual. The Nikon L20 is a great little camera.

4 Stars Very HAppy
Panoramic feature does not work for me. May be I am not using the proper steps.

5 Stars Easy to use, Excellent quality
It was Murphy’s Law — our digital camera died two days before our big vacation. I didn’t have time to do a lot of research, I just needed another camera. The local camera stores were too pricey, and the staff at the big box stores were useless when it came to helping me select a camera.

These are the times when I love Amazon. I was able to sort by price, read comments, and order with 1-day delivery. Our camera arrived less than 12 hours before our flight departed and I’m thrilled to say that the camera performed beautifully, right out of the box.

Loved the “easy auto” settings, as well as the ability to switch to more manual-style controls to account for sunsets, water glare, overcast skies, etc. The only bad photos out of the batch were the ones when someone stepped into the frame!

We’re pretty camera-savvy, so I didn’t install the software. Instead, we simply pop out the memory card and use the slot on our laptop to download photos.

One note: I probably missed this in my haste, but since this camera comes with internal memory, the package does not include an SD card. Luckily for us, we had a 2 GB card from our deceased camera and were able to reformat it for the Nikon.

Bottom line: a great value, excellent photos, easy to carry in a jeans pocket, and lightening-fast delivery thanks to Amazon! I’d definitely recommend this camera for a no-hassle vacation memory-maker.

5 Stars Very Cool Coolpix
This little camera is amazing! It is very easy to use and very user-friendly. I haven’t read the entire manual yet and each time I use it I find another valuable function. I just found out that you can zoom in on an existing picture and save it as another photo – truly amazing! The video portion is handy although I have not had the opportunity to use it just yet. The software is extremely user-friendly as well. It only uses 2 AA batteries and they last for quite a while. A very good buy and a great little camera.

5 Stars My father loved it.
I gave this camera to my father as a birthday gift. He loved it.

He has been using it underground (he is an avid spelunker / cave radio enthusiast) and overground (he loves railways). He lives in France with my mother; thanks to this camera, I can now see how lovely their garden is.

This camera made my father happy. Therefore, I give it five stars.

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Flip Video Power Adapter

The Flip Video Power Adapter helps you keep your Flip camcorder charged and ready to go at all times. The compact adapter plugs into any wall outlet and features a USB port that connects to your camcorder’s USB arm. The Power Adapter is a particularly handy option for travelers and others who are away from their computers for long periods of time. Camcorder connects to bottom of charger

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Gift Was A Hit!
I purchased this for a cousin . His wife asked me to order this and have it shipped to me. It was a surprise for an anniversary! He was going Caribou hunting in the tundra in Quebec! Well. he loved it and I saw his pictures. It certainly worked well and was an excellent purchase!

5 Stars easy recharge without a PC
Simple and effecient way to charge your flip when you do not have a PC available.

2 Stars Why bother
Adapter caused the camera to “over heat” or stop charging.

However, my main concern is, why bother to get this gadget at all?

Charge with a usb connection when you can and, when no usb port is available, just use regular AA batteries!

Adapters, over-heating, errors, possible damage, another country……it ain’t worth it.

5 Stars So easy to use
This power adapter is so easy to use and charges the camera quuickly. I am very happy with it!

2 Stars Over heating?
Adapter constantly says over heating causing the adapter to take a lot longer to charge. Same thing happens when using the usb on the computer to charge.

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Duracell Value Charger With 4AA Pre Charged Rechargeable Nimh Batteries CEF14DX4N

Charges 4 AA or AAA batteries at one timeLED to indicate charge statusCompact size is great for travelCharge plugs directly into wall with no cord necessary

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Better than buying disposal batteries
I purchased these batteries to use with my digital camera. They work great and were worth the purchase.

5 Stars Perfect for digital camera
Not sure how Duracell did it, but they solved the one con with the Ni-mH type batteries. These pre-charged, Ni-mH batteries don’t discharge when not being used, so they’re perfect for digital devices. This charger with 4 batteries doesn’t cost much more than just the 4 batteries alone. Here’s what you do: acquire twice as many of these batteries w/ the green label as what your digital camera will take. While you’re using one set in your camera keep the other set in this charger. Then, when the set in the camera go dead, just swap them out with the set that’s in the charger. You’ve always got a set of fresh batteries and no waiting for batteries to charge, plus no buying batteries for a long time. This is more expensive initially but saves a lot of $$$ in the long run.

1 Star Duracell rechargable – NiMH Batteries
At the beginning the charger was doing it’s job, but now the batteries don’t hold the charge as advertised. Very dissapointed with this item.

5 Stars Super service!
I found out that I couldn’t get a small tape recorder from Radio Shack locally so I went to Amazon.com to order it on August 1. The charger was ordered at that time also. I wanted it for my friend’s birthday on the 5th. I was very happy that it arrived on time–I think on the 3rd of August.

Thanks, Madeline Ashley

5 Stars It works well
Batteries are fine, the charger works fine. No problems. It keeps my stuff powered, and haven’t given me problems at all..

It’s a NO-BS product. Get it if you need rechargeable batteries and a charger…

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Nikon SB 600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

When used in combination with Nikon’s latest digital SLRs, the D70 or D2H, the SB-600 supports Advanced Wireless Lighting as a remote Speedlight that can be positioned as one of multiple remote flashes to significantly extend creative possibilities. To assist in such situations, the Speedlight SB-600 also has a readylight located beside the LCD on the rear panel that can be easily seen from a distance. The SB-600 can also emit an audible alert for further assistance. Easy-to-view LCD with 6 simple-to-understand backlit buttons Guide Number of 30/98 [ISO100,m/ft], 42/138 [ISO200,m/ft] (at 35mm zoom) Auto zoom of 24 to 85mm, extendable to 14mm with built-in wide-flash adapter Advanced Wireless Lighting available with D2H or D70 when used as a remote Auto FP High-Speed Sync (with D2H only); use with fast shutter speeds achieves effective blurring of out-of-focus background elements Flash Color Information – optimized white balance makes use of data from the Speedlight FV lock holds flash value, enabling recomposition prior to shooting Design consistent with those of next-generation D-SLRs, with a triangular design element on the top that complements the D-SLR motif Requires 4 AA Batteries (Alkaline or Rechargeable NiCad or NIMH) for use

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Changes the way I take photos
Having a bright light source off-camera instead of built in really changes the way you take photos. I use my SB-600 wirelessly in tandem with my D80 and it can improve nearly any situation.

I’d say one of the only downsides is the lack of control buttons, most of the options you have to hold down multiple buttons at once to access them.

The SB-600 itself syncs great, is reliable, and nice and bright. It rotates in 180 degrees in one direction and 90 degrees in another (do you need more?)

5 Stars Amazing capabilities and power for the money!
The product description above, and all the other reviews below cover every detail of this flash’s capabilities, so I won’t repeat them.

I just wanted to come on here and add my statment that I simply love, love, love this easy to use yet powerful flash.

I have shot three weddings using this mounted to my camera, two on a D70s and the latest on my new D90. The brides all LOVED the photos.

The later two weddings I used the SB-600 for, I had the Sto-Fen Omnibounce mounted on the flash the whole time. I hardly ever take the Omnibounce off any more, it improves flash photos so much, and it makes fill flashing outdoors a breeze. Bride’s skin tones simply glow with the Omnibounce on the SB-600.

Yeah, I’d have loved to have had the cash to spring for the top-of-the-line, but I am glad I didn’t. The only possible reason I would ever upgrade from this was if I became a full-time pro and wanted the extra power just in case. I’d never use the multiple flash idea, I much prefer Novatron light sets for multi-light situations.

This SB-600 has done everything from snapshots of family around home, fill flash outdoors, to group get-togethers at church, to formal wedding photography with nary a hitch.

Unless you need a gamma-ray burst like the SB-800 and 900s put out, this SB-600 will satisfy you, I promise. (Y’all know I’m just kidding about the bigger flash putting out gamma-rays, right? GR’s will kill ya.)

5 Stars Very happy
After reading the reviews for the sb-900 and how the over heat sensors were too sensitive on them I decided to go with the sb-600 for that reason. I will just have to be carefull not to burn out the flash.

4 Stars SB-600 Speedlight Flash
Good product; effective lighting of scenes under various difficult situations. It is a bit heavy for my Nikon D60, and I wish some prior recommendations had been published on this. It makes the camera top heavy, and difficult to carry from the shoulder strap without having to hold on to the camera.

1 Star Good Product Bad Business Practice
I just received this product last night. I ordered it using free shipping and received it within 3 workdays which was fantastic. The product is also great as are the images I’ve been able to produce with my D90.

The low score has nothing to do with the product itself but the fact that I received a USED or REFURBISHED product!

I have plenty of experience purchasing products online and electronics themselves and there are visible, obvious signs of use. The plastic wrapping is not quite pristine, the scuff marks, the miscellaneous prints on the glossy plastic parts and worse yet, strange miscellaneous gunk marks.

Nothing was sealed, there was physical folding damage to the manuals and scratches on the hot shoe. Obvious signs of use.

I normally get great service from Amazon directly, this was a severe disappointment. It may have only been used for a short while but with products like these and a set life span, it is unfair to charge me full price for something that is billed as new.

I will be returning it, hopefully for a full refund or NEW replacement.

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Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre Charged Rechargable Batteries w Charger

Once charged, eneloop keeps its charge even if you store it for 6 or 12 months without use / No more worries about the state of charge of your battery Comfortable carry handle 4.25 inch speaker provides big sound Requires four D cells or 4 AA cells (not included) Includes AC adapter, Owner’s Manual and Grundig Beginning of a New Experience pamphlet Color – Black

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars These are not self discharging
This is the only kind of battery to buy, The hybreds don’t self discharge like regular NIMAs. Does Anyone want a a bunch of NIMAs that are dead when you are ready for use???

5 Stars Simply Awesome.
I always hated NIMH batteries because they lose their charge so fast. I have 20 year old NiCad rechargeables that work better. However, neither type stands up the new “low self-discarging” (LSD) NIMH batteries that Eneloop has popularized. I installed Eneloops in both my Wii Remote and Balance Board. They have held their charge over six months now and have worked flawlessly throughout this time. According the Wii Remote I still have 3 of 4 dots of power left.

I also have two AAA Eneloops that I installed into a Harmony Remote Control. Because the remote takes four batteries I also installed two new alkaline batteries. The alkalines have already wore out and need replacement yet the Eneloops are still going strong.

If you need batteries, just get these and you won’t be disappointed. If you don’t already own a battery recharger, the so-called Sanyo 277265 Eneloop Power Pack with Battery Charger, 8 AA & 2 AAA Batteries Plus 4 C & 4 D Size Adapter (CostCo Kit #2) is a good place to start.

3 Stars Decent Batteries
I was looking for a good rechargeable battery with at least 2000 mAh. I decided to buy eight each of the following three types of batteries:

Duracell DC1500B4N Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries (2650 mAh)

Powerex AA 2700mAh Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (2700 mAh)

Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries (2000 mAh)

I’m posting this same review for all three batteries.

I also bought a La Crosse BC-9009 battery charger (which, apart from the manual, is quite excellent). This charger gives you the option to test battery capacity, so I used it on the 24 batteries that I bought. Granted, a sample space of 24 batteries is quite small, but it’s good enough.

The Duracells came in at 1547, 1399, 951, 2200, 2220, 2180, 940 and 905 mAh for an average of 58% of rated capacity (avg. 1543 mAh / 2650 mAh).

The Powerex came in at 2620, 2560, 2570, 2630, 2440, 2470, 1318 and 1053 mAh for an average of 82% of rated capacity (avg. 2208 mAh / 2700 mAh).

The Sanyos came in at 1940, 1867, 1931, 1961, 1856, 734, 1786 and 1895 mAh for an average of 87% of rated capacity (avg. 1746 mAh / 2000 mAh).

Although the Sanyos 87% is better than the Powerex’s 82%, the powerex comes out better from a cost perspective. The Duracell’s were not even in the running.

In September 2009, for 8 batteries, the Duracells cost me $22.22, the Powerexs cost me $25.98 and the Sanyos cost $24.41.

Based on this, the Powerex’s cost $1.47 per Ah. The Sanyo’s were $1.74 per Ah and the Duracells were $1.80 per Ah.

Given all this, I’d say the Sanyo’s were decent, the Duracell’s were losers, but when I need more batteries I’ll stick with the Powerexs.

5 Stars Long Life; Good Capacity
I am not a battery expert, but I do know that these things hold their charge for a LONG time. I have these Eneloops and I have Energizers. (I use both for my GPS and my daughters camera.) While the Energizers have greater capacity than the Eneloops, the Eneloops definitely hold their charger longer.

If my calculations are correct, my Eneloops have about a 2000 mha capacity.

5 Stars Amazing!
Don’t bother with any other rechargeable batteries, these things are the best I’ve ever used. Their longevity is absurd. You can leave them sitting around in a drawer or even leave them in the item you are using them for months at a time and they are still charged. Got them initially for my Canon PowerShot SX10IS and was worried about having to recharge AA batteries constantly, but these completely allayed my fears. Love them!

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