Nikon Coolpix L4

Note: Review images are of Nikon Coolpix L4

Connectivity
Software
The basic software these models ship with is Nikon’s PictureProject, which assists in transferring images from camera to computer, organizes photos and offers different designs. There are also several slide show options in PictureProject for display on a TV or computer.

Jacks, Ports, Plugs
There’s pretty basic connectivity on the L2/L3/L4 with a USB port for transferring images to a computer or for hooking into a PictBridge compatible printer for direct printing. Also, depending on the camera, it can function as an A/V port or a Video out port (in the case of the L4).

Direct Printing
As stated above, these cameras can print directly onto any PictBridge compatible printer via their USB ports.

Battery
Battery life on the L2 is, according to CIPA standards, reported at 180 shots with alkaline, 600 shots with lithium or 320 shots with EN-MH1. The L3’s battery life is rated at 200 shots with alkaline, 630 shots with lithium or 330 shots with EN-MH1. The L4’s battery life is rated at 250 shots with alkaline, 600 shots with lithium or 450 shots with EN-MH1. We did not have much time with the cameras, so we could not get an idea of whether these claims were accurate. We’ll have a better idea of battery performance in the full review.

Memory
The L2 and L3 have 32 MB of internal memory and the L4 has 16 MB of internal memory. Neither amount will get you very far but is a nice backup for when you don’t have an SD card.