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The Nikon COOLPIX P950 is a professional-grade superzoom camera featuring an 83x optical zoom lens with a max focal length of 2000mm, 16MP CMOS sensor, and 4K UHD video recording. It offers advanced manual controls, RAW image capture, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy sharing, and specialized shooting modes including Bird and Moon, all housed in a compact, tilting LCD design perfect for millennial pros seeking unmatched versatility and connectivity.
| Metering Methods | Center Weighted |
| Exposure Control | Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Automatic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent, Cloudy |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 |
| Screen Size | 3.2 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 921,000 Dot |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921,000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Recording Capacity | 30 minutes |
| Write Speed | up to 95 MB/s |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Image stabilization | Digital |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 Millimeters |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1 seconds |
| Form Factor | Large Sensor Compact |
| Special Feature | EXPEED Image Processor; Built-In Flash; Dual Detect Optical Vibration Reduction |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 1000 Grams |
| Video Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Flash Modes | Red Eye Reduction, Automatic |
| Camera Flash | Hotshoe |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Compatible Devices | Nikon 1 |
| Continuous Shooting | 7 fps |
| Aperture modes | F2.8-F6.5 |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.9x |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/4000 |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
| Battery Weight | 0.6 Grams |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Guide Number | 1.6 to 37.7' / 0.5 to 11.5 m (Wide)16.4 to 23' / 5 to 7 m (Telephoto) |
| Battery Type | 1 x EN-EL20a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1110 mAh (Approx. 290 Shots) |
| Processor Description | EXPEED Image Processor |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| File Format | JPEG, RAW, MP4 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 MP |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Maximum Image Size | 8 Centimeters |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 2000 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 83 x |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |
| Camera Lens | 83x Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens (4.3 to 357mm, 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 2000mm) |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 5.86 Degrees |
| Focal Length Description | 4.3 to 357mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 2000mm) |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 67 Millimeters |
| Lens Construction | 16 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Photo Filter Size | 67 Millimeters |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, backlight, night portrait, food, fireworks, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Night vision | No |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Features | Auto Focus, Manual Focus |
| Autofocus Points | 399 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus, Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
J**N
Good Zoom Photos for a Reasonable Price
Recently finished a photo safari in South Africa and was very pleased with the results of the COOLPIX P950. It provided great zoom pictures of wildlife subjects at a distance. Photos taken in low light were good with minimal editing in the free Nikon NX Studio and it generally handled high speed motion well on standard settings. I was able to compare with other people on the tour using more expensive Nikon mirrorless camera and lens sets and was not disappointed in the outcome, particularly given the ease of use and freedom of motion with the COOLPIX P950. Video capture was also good.
P**9
Great camera for those who don't want to spend a lot to have a lot of zoom!
I received the camera 2 days after ordering. The 83X optical zoom is great for bird photos where it seems like you just can't get enough zoom. It has a small lens aperture for this much zoom so the trade off is shallow depth of field at high zoom levels. The image stabilization is really amazing with decent photos taken at full optical zoom while being hand held. This isn't a camera for those wanting very high quality photos from a distance but it does what it is meant to do very well for a very reasonable price. It does a really good job with macro images too. I'd say that the worst feature is the auto-focus, it often just won't focus on a bird that I'm zoomed in on. However this issue is made up for this by having an easy access manual focus wheel on the left side of the lens (you have to place another easy to access switch to us this feature). This is a big improvement over it's predecessor the P900. The digital zoom processing seems to have improved too.
R**T
Excellent camera for the price
It is an excellent camera. It has an amazing telephoto lens that goes to 2000mm. Its moon mode allows for pictures of the full moon showing great detail on the moon. It has features found on new full frame cameras. Still learning all the features. I like that is a closed system unlike the Cameras that switch lenses. No way for dust to get on the sensor. Very nice camera for the cost.
E**N
Outstanding A+
I'd been thinking about purchasing this for a couple years. Glad I did. It is just great. It's the size of a large DSLR, but it's mostly composite materials, so for me (small woman) it is NO problem to carry it all day.The controls are intelligently placed. I like the Zoom Back option to quickly get an overall view. It's fast and precise. I'm amazed at the quality of the images coming from such a small sensor.However, I do shoot in RAW and have NOT even tried the JPEG setting. I would not have purchased the camera without a RAW option. That option gives a small sensor a chance to look good. I could easily make an 8x10 or maybe even an 11x14 print, and you'd be hard pressed to believe it came from a small sensor.I bet the JPEGS look great too.I did put a filter on the lens. I don't bother with the lens cap, generally. I think they have a winner here. Amazon did the usual great job in getting it to me in perfect shape, and quickly.
S**A
Amazing!
Absolutely amazing pictures! We got a great picture of the moon and didn’t even zoom in all the way!
J**E
Great Camera for a Novice Photographer - Great for Birding!
I am a complete novice photographer. The bald eagle is about 250 ft away, the Cooper's Hawk about 25 ft and the cat about 12 ft.This is a "bridge" camera - takes a little learning versus a simple point and shoot - but nothing too difficult. I bought it primarily to take bird pictures and the zoom is incredible! I take the photos in .RAW and use Nikon's free software to fix/make into JPEGs. I also considered a P1000 - but it felt too large. Of course, the first time I used it in the field there were several other birders taking pictures with these incredible lens cameras that made my P950 seem quite small - but it is so easy to carry, and great for my needs. It does super well when the day is bright. Sometimes (<5%) I have to go to manual zoom - because it seems to love to focus in on green leaves/needles. I am completely happy with the camera - I understand it's limitations, but for me it is perfect.I gave it 1 star because I ordered a "new" camera on Amazon - when it came it was clearly "used" (first hint was the used sticker on the box) - I tried to exchange for a new camera but that seemed impossible - so I returned it. It took several weeks but I got a refund. Then I went to a nearby camera store and bought a new Nikon CoolPix P950.
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