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- NIKKOR wideangle 36x zoom lens with ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass with super-telephoto capability
- Full 1080p high-definition (HD) movie recording and built-in stereo microphone
- Selectable scene modes including Handheld night shooting, Night Portrait and Night Landscape
- Advanced shooting modes (P/S/A/M) for greater creative control
- 12M BSI CMOS sensor and 5 advanced VR image stabilizing features
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The COOLPIX P500 - The high-power zoom that covers it all.
COOLPIX P500 boasts an astounding 36x zoom, a tilting LCD monitor and full HD movie recording.
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A superb performer with incredible range, the compact COOLPIX P500 boasts an astounding 36x zoom, a tilting LCD monitor and full HD movie recording. Offering ultra wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage, the impressive 36 x zoom combines with the back illuminated CMOS image sensor to deliver stunning images from anywhere - and in any light.
Creative freedom is further enhanced thanks to the tiltable LCD monitor that makes it easy to take shots from above or below. Advanced exposure modes allow control over key settings, and a dedicated continuous shooting button allows quick switching from single-frame to continuous shooting.
36x optical zoom covers all the angles
The 36x zoom NIKKOR lens for the COOLPIX P500 features an ED glass element, 22.5 mm wide-angle to 810 mm super-telephoto* coverage, as well as a new side-mounted zoom control for stable handling. Versatile reach and range is further enhanced by a 7.5 cm (3-in.) vari-angle 921k-dot (approx.) high-resolution Clear colour Display that can be tilted as much as 90 degrees upward or 82 degrees downward. * 35 mm format equivalent.
Back illuminated 12.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor increases the amount of light that each pixel receives, improving sensitivity and reducing noise for superb performance in any light.
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Superb performance with unbelievable range.
- NIKKOR 36x zoom lens with ultra wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage
- Back illuminated 12.1megapixel CMOS image sensor
- Full (1080p) HD movie recording with stereo sound
- High-resolution 7.5 cm (3-in.), 921K-dot, tiltable LCD monitor
High image quality for stills and video
Helping ensure beautiful pictures at night or in challenging lighting conditions is a 12.1 effective megapixel back illuminated CMOS image sensor that achieves higher sensitivity with lower noise. Sensor shift and electronic VR image stabilisation also contribute to image quality. And Nikon's EXPEED C2 dual image processor provides the power to greatly reduce noise and distortion in movies, and to correct for distortion in still images shot at extremely wide angles.
Back illuminated 12.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor
Increases the amount of light that each pixel receives, improving sensitivity and reducing noise for superb performance in any light.
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7x anti-blur
Automatically counters blurred images in seven different ways.
- Hybrid VR (Sensor-shift and Electronic Vibration Reduction) reduces the effect of camera shake and can be set simultaneously for additional protection.
- High ISO (up to 3200) light sensitivity reduces the risk of blurred images with fast-moving subjects or in low-light.
- Motion detection compensates for camera and subject movement.
- Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically selects the sharpest of up to 10 sequential shots.
Dedicated light modes: deliver superb results in any light, even without a tripod:
- Night Portrait mode delivers beautifully detailed night scenes and indoor portraits.
- Night Landscape mode lets you shoot sharp images at low ISO. HDR*2 backlight mode offers impressive tonal detail in any situation.
Full HD movie recording with stereo sound
Record full 1080p HD movies with stereo sound at the press of a button. Operate the optical zoom while recording, or save a still image at any time by pressing the shutter button. And the built-in HDMI mini connector with HDMI-CEC support enables output to your HDTV*. *HDMI cable available separately.
High-resolution 7.5 cm (3-in.) 921K-dot, tiltable LCD monitor
The COOLPIX P500 can be tilted up by as much as 90 degrees, or down by as much as 82 degrees. With anti-reflection coating.
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Full (1080p) HD movie recording with stereo sound
The COOLPIX P500 has an optical zoom and autofocus are available during recording, and you can capture a photo while filming. Boasts an option to film in slow or fast motion using recording speeds of up to 240fps (QVGA). Camera features a built-in HDMI connector with HDMI-CEC support for output to a HDTV.
Side zoom control
The side zoom control enables smooth, steady zooming throughout the 36x zoom range when shooting photos or movies.
Exposure Modes (P/S/A/M)
The COOLPIX P500 has exposure modes for greater creative control. Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-priority (S), Aperture-priority (A) and Manual (M).
A dedicated continuous shooting button lets you switch instantly to shoot up to five continuous shots at a eight frames per second
Click here for a larger imageEasy Panorama 360°/180°
Lets you pan vertically or horizontally to create dynamic panoramas.
EXPEED C2 image processing system
The original EXPEED image processing system incorporated all of the accumulated expertise and technologies developed throughout Nikon's long history. Now, the latest evolution of Nikon's renowned system, EXPEED C2, expands the possibilities of photography even further, with enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality. EXPEED C2 maximises sensor performance for clear, life-like images that exhibit vivid colours, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations for outstanding photos and movies.
High-speed continuous shooting (8fps) at full 12.1 megapixel resolution
A dedicated continuous shooting button lets you switch instantly to shoot up to five continuous shots at at eight frames per second, or up to 54 lower resolution* shots at 120 frames per second. When shooting in the P/S/A/M exposure modes, User Setting mode or Pet portrait mode, a press of the new dedicated continuous shooting mode button allows quick switching from single-frame to continuous shooting at a rapid 8-fps (approx.) for full-resolution (4000 x 3000) images*. Other continuous shooting modes include Continuous H (approx. 120fps), L (approx. 60fps) and the Pre-shooting cache.
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A lot of people will be buying the camera purely be for the zoom reach. Don't be fooled!! Handheld, the quality of pictures at "full throtle" is adequate as there is a lot of of "hunting", even at half range. There is no substitute for a tripod if you want full close up. There's a limit to what VR (vibration reduction) or any other system can deliver even with professional lenses costing in excess of £1300,00 like the Nikon's 70-200mm f2.8 VR.
The zoom noise level is also noticeable in quieter surroundings.
A few people complain about low light issues. This can be resolved by simply using one of the several otpions available in the camera menu. People tend to get the camera out of the box and start shooting straight away expecting miracles. READ THE MANUAL! You'll be surprised what you will discover and learn if you do your home work first.
I would also recommend getting a spare battery as recharging takes a good couple of hours.
Movie recording quality is rather good and an 8GB memory card will give you approximately 30mins in full HD.
Overall this is a good camera that will deliver excellent results in all sorts of situations providing you take time to learn what it can do.
Camera: big but not too heavy to lug about. We bought a Lowe Alpine camera casing to fit in the camera, battery and memory card. Yes it is obvious but you can put it in your rucksack or even in a big woman's handbag easily. This camera has no memory card that comes with it so you have to purchase one.It does have a 100 MB internal memory. Because of the HD and the size we deliberately choose a Transcend 16GB SDHC Class 10 Memory Card. The result was very good with pictures taken very quickly. Battery life is reasonably good - again dependent on usage, and how often you take the pictures and how often you views the picture on screen. But for my standards and usage we didn't have to recharge every single day. However, once charging it takes about 10 hours if the battery completely drained. In the beginning it does seem that the battery has a bad battery life but after a few charges it improved dramatically.
LCD screen: Big and what we love about it the fact you can angulate it to take pictures. (see sample pictures)
Usage: Very easy to use for someone who is lazy to read the manual like myself. But my other half is far keener and honestly you make far better use with the camera after reading the manual and trying all the setting. But it is very straightforward and not complicated at all. Play and play and read the manual. The camera itself is easily to hold and my niece who is 5 could take a fairly decent picture without feeling it too heavy and bulky and difficult to aim. There are functional buttons like image stabilization, anti-blur, panorama picture assistance, side zoom etc. Most are available anyway in high end digital camera in the last few years. For someone like myself (not great camera literate) it is all pretty good stuff.
Lens and zoom: one word - amazing. We were sitting on a boat where we can zoom in to very clear detailed picture. (see sample picture) Lens does come with a lens cover. My other half did note that the image does distort on zooming in (a bit of barrel vision). Honestly I don't know if this is a common problem or specifically due to this Nikon camera.
Download: easy and straightforward. Either connected straight from the camera to the computer or use the memory card.
This camera was a step up from a compact digital camera. Certainly it was worth getting this camera compare to a digital SLR which would have been more complicated for myself. Recommended.
and oh the camera had a tumble and survived without a problem.
First impressions are important and i was very impressed with the Nikon when i removed it from the box, all in all a nice looking camera and well built. I always found the Olympus poorly built and slightly ugly looking though the Olympus served me well for nearly 2 years so only time will tell if the Nikon does as well.
I manily use my camera for photgraphing wildlife hence me opting for high zoom products, the 36x zoom of the Nikon is in a word brilliant with obvious advantages over the Olympus's useful 26x zoom.
Overall perfomance the Nikon seems leaps ahead of the Olympus, taking photos in anything other then perfect conditions was always a struggle for the Olympus though the Nikons low light ability seems quite good, the video mode of the Olympus was basic compared to the HD, zoomable, take a photo while filming possiblitys of the Nikon so no comparison on that.
As for other things the Nikon is slightly lighter and though the same size as the Olympus seems less bulky when in hand also the movable 3in LCD of the Nikon is very good. One thing i am struggling with though is the battery!, i found the Olympus and i worked well together with 2 sets of reghargable high power AAs and a charger while the Nikons battery and charging syestem seems a bit over the top in comparison also the Nikons battery dies without warning, i have just purchased a separate charger and battery so hopefully this will amend this problem.
To sum things up i am very impressed with the P500 and when i get the hang of the battery problem i will enjoy using it with all its features and gimiks..
So if you are looking for a good up to date high zoom camera though dont want to spend stupid money on a DSLR and all its lenses the Nikon Coolpix P500 is just up your street, its a lot of camera for such a good price..
all those different lenes. this little beauty does the lot
from macro to wide angle it does it all. Read more
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