The L840 is not the first bridge camera that I've bought, but she still manages to inspire me. It is supplied with four batteries (AA), lens cap, strap, USB cable and a multilingual manual. There is also the possibility download a Reference Guide. Since no battery needs charging, the camera can start immediately and it does well. The images are sharp and the colors true to life. In daylight, a slight noise is only noticeable when you fully exploits the digital zoom. When shooting indoors there rushes a little stronger. BUT: The L840 has a 38 times optical zoom and gives enormous head turner. Since it shines and provides very nice shots from. Through the Image Stabilizer can not do much wrong. Beginners should recommend the automatic mode, thus succeed beautiful pictures with little effort. Who to delve into the camera, and it's fun, because that menu is kept simple and intuitive to use, will take pleasure in twilight mode, portraits, sports mode and animal photography. They are sometimes the icing on the cake to make the pictures a little better. Of course it is also possible to set from the beginning already when the images sepia or shall be monochrome. A Blur exists. I'm looking forward to flattering pictures in the next few years. Of course, these effects do not replace complete image-editing program, but they are nice gimmicks, if the images are to be shared immediately. The issue here easily, because the L840 has both Wi-Fi, as well as via NFC, which allows you to send images to mobile devices and to share quickly. The included USB cable allows also to connect the device to the old-fashioned wired to the PC. The 3-inch display is bright and can be seen well even in bright sunlight. Moreover, it can be folded so that it is possible to easily take pictures upside down or keep the camera in an otherwise unfavorable angle. Although it is made of plastic, the camera works well finished. Especially the battery cover, which was described on the previous model as rickety, sits firmly and does not move. Even videos succeed simply, it is possible to make during filming photos and zoom. Again, no intoxication can be detected in daylight. Will it be dark, fast movements are partially blurred. The sound is good and that the wind noise filter can not sort out any ambient noise, but provides decent job. Who wants to get into photography, will find a beautiful, powerful camera in its price range with no ifs and buts to be proud of.
