Nikon's entry AA-powered compact — 6MP CCD, 3x 38-116mm equiv lens, up to 1000 shots per set, 2006.
The Nikon Coolpix L6 was an entry-level slim compact announced in August 2006, part of the first wave of Nikon's L series alongside the L5. The L line targeted buyers wanting simple operation and AA-battery convenience, and the L6 was its pocket-friendly 6-megapixel model, replaced within a year as the series iterated quickly.
Specifications included a 6.0-megapixel CCD sensor and a 3x zoom lens covering a 38-116mm equivalent range, with a 2.5-inch LCD and sensitivity to ISO 800. Face Priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting shadow rescue were the headline processing features. Storage was SD, and Nikon quoted up to 1000 shots from a pair of lithium AA batteries — a class-leading endurance figure at the time.
The L6 was built for casual snapshooters: fully automatic, slim enough for a coat pocket, and exceedingly frugal with batteries. It suits collectors of mid-2000s CCD compacts and anyone wanting a cheap, simple digital for everyday photos, with the usual caveats of limited ISO range and no stabilisation for dim conditions.
AA power is its biggest practical advantage today — no proprietary battery hunt — but check the contacts for corrosion. Confirm the lens extends cleanly and the LCD is unmarked. It uses ordinary SD cards, though large SDHC/SDXC cards may not be recognised by cameras of this generation, so pair it with a small-capacity SD card.