Nikon Coolpix L10

It seems like the photography bug has bitten the whole world. Camera manufacturers are going all out to cater to every consumer need as well. No more is a digital camera out of reach for the average man. I remember a time when buying a digital camera meant shelling out at least Rs. 15,000 plus for the most basic of digicams, but now with the obscene amount of options and variations available, you the consumer, can have your pick at a price that you can afford. The Nikon Coolpix L10 is just such a camera. It's not out of reach, money-wise, and it's perfect for just carrying around for you snap-happy people out there.

Design
There's nothing new about the design of the L10. As digicams go, it's purely average in looks. One of those you've seen one you've seen 'em all designs. But it's conveniently small and light. Again, much like the Pentax M20 (LINK), it uses normal AA cells, so no charger is required. But the batteries do tend to add a bit to the weight. But on the whole the camera weighs just 125g.

On the top you'll see the speaker, the power button and the shutter release button.

The rear of the camera has a 2.0 inch display. Although it's clear maybe it could have been bigger. I mean do they really need so much space at the bottom to write their name? But realistically the reason is that it reduces the cost. So thats a good thing. If you want a larger screen, be prepared to fork over some more dough people. The other function buttons are spaced quite well though. That's very important for easy navigation.

On the bottom you'll find the battery compartment and unlike most other models, the SD card slot has a separate compartment oh the side right next to the
strap loop.