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Nikon Coolpix P500 Review
By Josh Fate
Review posted 8/10/2011
Nikon is well known for their powerful P-series of super-zoom cameras, and their latest edition is the most powerful model yet. The Coolpix P500 boasts the longest zoom ever integrated in a Coolpix camera, with 36x magnification. Nikon has also incorporated their Nikkor ED glass into the lens construction, which has been passed down from their D-series dSLR lenses. With a 22.5-810mm equivalent zoom range, the P500 is ready for just about any photo opt with one of the most versatile focal ranges to date (8/2011).
Other key features on the P500 include a 12-megapixel BSI (BackSide Illuminated), CMOS image sensor, Nikon's proven hybrid Vibration Reduction (VR) system (Sensor-shift + Digital VR), in-camera HDR, up to 5fps burst mode shooting at full-res, 1080p HD video option, and a awesome 3.0-inch Vari-angle LCD screen to name a few.
Nikon Coolpix P500 features:
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| Nikon's CoolPix P500 is an incredibly versatile and fun camera to operate. Sporting a 36x optical zoom lens, 12.1-Megapixel Backside Illuminated CMOS, 3.0-inch LCD and 1080p HD video capture this camera is capable of more than just fun. Its overall image quality is a concern and may lead you to look at other Mega-Zoom models. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
Nikon is well known for their powerful P-series of super-zoom cameras, and their latest edition is the most powerful model yet. The Coolpix P500 boasts the longest zoom ever integrated in a Coolpix camera, with 36x magnification. Nikon has also incorporated their Nikkor ED glass into the lens construction, which has been passed down from their D-series dSLR lenses. With a 22.5-810mm equivalent zoom range, the P500 is ready for just about any photo opt with one of the most versatile focal ranges to date (8/2011). Other key features on the P500 include a 12-megapixel BSI (BackSide Illuminated), CMOS image sensor, Nikon's proven hybrid Vibration Reduction (VR) system (Sensor-shift + Digital VR), in-camera HDR, up to 5fps burst mode shooting at full-res, 1080p HD video option, and a awesome 3.0-inch Vari-angle LCD screen to name a few.
Nikon Coolpix P500 features:
- High-speed 12-megapixel BSI, CMOS imager
- Nikkor 36x optical zoom lens with ED glass elements
- Nikon's Hybrid VR image stabilization
- 3.0-inch Vari-angle LCD screen with 921k dots
- Full 1080p HD video recording
- Auto Scene Selector
- High Speed Movie capture
- On-lens Zoom controls
- Stereo Microphone
- Full Manual Shooting mode with manual focus
- Up to 8fps burst shooting at full resolution
- SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
- Li-ion battery pack (good for up to 220 photos)
What's in the box?:
- Coolpix P500 camera body
- Camera Strap AN-CP21
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
- Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- Audio Video Cable EG-CP16
- Nikon ViewNX 2 Software CD
- Lens Cap LC-CP23
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