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Nikon COOLPIX P500 12.1 CMOS Digital Camera with 36x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black)

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Features

  • 36x Wide Angle Optical Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens
  • 12.1megapixel CMOS sensor for high-speed operation and exceptional low light performance
  • Capture 5 shots in one second at full resolution
  • Full HD (1080p) Movie with Stereo sound and HDMI Output
  • 5 way VR Image Stabilization System

Compatible Mountings: Nikon 1


Aspect Ratio: 169


Photo Sensor Technology: BSI CMOS


Supported File Format: MPEG-4


Image Stabilization: Sensor-shift


Maximum Focal Length: 810 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 36 x


Maximum Aperture: 5.7 f


Expanded ISO Minimum: 160


Metering Description: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF-area


Compatible Mountings: Nikon 1


Aspect Ratio: 169


Sensor Type: BSI CMOS


File Format: MPEG-4


Image stabilization: Sensor-shift


Maximum Aperture: 5.7 f


Expanded ISO Minimum: 160


Photo Sensor Resolution: 12.1 MP


Photo Sensor Size: 1/2.3-inch


Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/1500 Seconds


Minimum Shutter Speed: 8 seconds


Exposure Control: Aperture Priority, Manual


Form Factor: SLR-like (bridge)


Effective Still Resolution: 12.1


Special Feature: Image Stabilization


Color: Black


Screen Size: 3 Inches


Shooting Modes: Night Portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Scene


Item Weight: 1.09 Pounds


Video Resolution: FHD 1080p


Viewfinder: Electronic


Flash Modes: Automatic


Camera Flash: Built-In


Skill Level: Professional


Compatible Devices: [Nikon 1]


Continuous Shooting: 5 FPS


Aperture modes: Aperture-Priority Auto (A)


Flash Sync Speed: 1/1500


Video Capture Format: MPEG-4, H.264


Expanded ISO Maximum: 3200


Connectivity Technology: HDMI, USB


Wireless Technology: Yes


Video Output: HDMI


Total USB 3.0 Ports: 2


Total USB Ports: 1


Total Video Out Ports: 1


Total USB 2.0 Ports: 1


Hardware Interface: HDMI


HDMI Type: Mini Connector


Display Type: LCD


Dots Per Screen: 921,000 dots


Display Fixture Type: Tilting


Display Maximum Resolution: 921,000 dots


Has Color Screen: Yes


Display Resolution Maximum: 921,000


Flash Memory Type: SD/SDHC/SDXC


Memory Storage Capacity: 102 MB


Write Speed: 8 fps


Flash Memory Speed Class: Class 10


Flash Memory UHS Speed Class: UHS-I U1 (Class 10)


Flash Memory Video Speed Class: Class 10


Flash Memory Bus Interface Type: SD


Flash Memory Installed Size: 102


Compatible Flash Memory Type: SD, SDHC, SDXC


JPEG Quality Level: Basic, Fine, Normal


Supported Image Format: JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264


Bit Depth: 10 Bit


Total Still Resolution: 12.1 MP


Maximum Focal Length: 810 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 36 x


Lens Type: zoom


Zoom: Optical


Camera Lens: 810 Mm


Minimum Focal Length: 23 Millimeters


Real Angle Of View: 1.01 Degrees


Focal Length Description: 144.0 millimeters


Digital Zoom: 4


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 5


Lens Construction: 14 elements in 9 groups


Lens Correction Type: Chromatic Aberration


Metering Methods: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF-area


White Balance Settings: Auto


Self Timer: 10 Seconds


Crop Mode: 169


Brand: Nikon


Model Name: Nikon COOLPIX P500


Built-In Media: Battery, Instruction Manual, Lens Cap, USB Cable


Are Batteries Included: No


Model Number: P500 Black


Remote Included: No


Model Series: P


Series Number: 500


Generation: 5


UPC: 018208921164 018208262564


Manufacturer Part Number: P500 Black


Manufacturer: Nikon


Digital Scene Transition: zoom


Digital-Still: Yes


Movie Mode: Yes


Image Capture Type: Stills & Video


Night vision: No


Auto Focus Technology: Center, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Tracking


Focus Features: Contrast Detection


Autofocus Points: 99


Focus Type: Autofocus & Manual


Focus Mode: Automatic AF (AF-A), Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S)


Autofocus: Yes


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    • Great camera and easy to use.
Color: Black
I must confess that I am not a professional photographer, nor a serious hobbyist. I just enjoy taking photos. I still use film camera, which I had long preferred and had used regularly until now. I like the convenience of being able to choose and pick photos from a digital camera, but I still think that real photographers use real film cameras. Digital photos can be manipulated; film photos are the result of a good photographer. My first digital camera was a basic no media card that cost $20.00. I next moved up to a 3.5mp camera, which was sufficient for a number of years. For awhile I had wanted to get a bigger and more powerful digital camera that had more options. I was thinking about getting a DSLR, but didn't want to spend so much money. I've been reading reviews about this line of cameras. Nikon Coolpix 500 received a number of positive reviews with a reasonable price. After considerable research, I decided on this camera and I must say that I am pleased with the purchase. It is easy to operate, almost idiot friendly, in fact, and has many options like smart portrait, night landscape, and manual. I love the telephoto lens that allows me to get close up shots of birds at my feeders or in the trees. The camera makes great use of ambient light, which look even better when I use the flash. Sunset photos with telephoto, flash and night landscape are vibrant. I like the fact that when you forget to take off the camera cap, the camera reminds you to shut if off and remove the cap. Also, the cap can't be put back on into place unless the camera is off. I'm still getting used to and finding my way around the camera, but all in all, I'm quite happy with it. In the box with it comes a hard copy of the Quick Start Guide, which is all you really need, two CD's that contain a User's Guide, editing and photo software, cord for use as USB cord or with the AC plug. It also comes with a battery, strap and camera cap. It is energy savings and shuts off after a few minutes of non-use. It is better than a basic point and shoot, but not a DSLR. Overall, it is a nice compromise. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2012 by University Doc
    • Great Camera
Color: Black
From going to a smaller point and shoot cannon I was looking for something to upgrade to, but keep it mostly simple instead of the changing the lenses and all of that. This camera is perfect, the zoom is amazing I cant wait to test it out at a few upcoming concerts, I hope it does not disappoint! Takes clear pictures without flash and the picture is lightened its perfect. Light weight and easy to use, I honestly have not even looked in the manual yet, no need to! If your looking for a simple upgrade but with way more details without all the hassle and a lot better pictures then i HIGHLY suggest this camera! The battery life is not as long as I expected, but the camera does way more. I will be buying separate batteries to have back up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2011 by Michelle
    • Alaska trip under my belt and it did everything I asked.
Color: Red
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I just returned from the holidays that I got the camera for. 14 days in Alaska. The camera did nearly everything I asked of it. A couple points I would like to point out. *I used firmware version 1.0 while on holiday, I now see version 1.1 is out, but does not appear to address any of the points I had issue with* I got to work with the video more, and I had very bad luck getting it to focus. However I did notice if I ran the zoom out and THEN turned on the video, it seemed to be able to grab focus on the subjects much better. Again, doesn't make sense to me, but I will be interested in others that try it and if they have the same experience. I met several folks both traveling with us and at the places I visited that own the P500. Shared experiences with others and got some slick pointers from some too. Almost to the person the folks I interacted with were pleased to very pleased with this camera. Yes, we all shared some of the same gripes. One of the universal ones was the faux pas with a complete lack of filter attachment ability and the lens cap- power on/off. In the still mode (non-video) this camera will pretty much do whatever you ask of it, IF you've studied the manual and played with it. I promise you that if you are putting it in "AUTO" and expecting it to figure everything out, you'll be disappointed. Experiment, learn the camera. It IS an amazing piece of technology. I was using a grade 6 SD card today. That is the minimum Nikon recommends. It took approximately 13 seconds for the camera to process an HDR photo and a couple more seconds to write it to the card. Camera continues to show practically no lag time when taking standard shots. Only panoramas and HDR slow things down, with HDR certainly taking the longest. Nikon does have a progress bar that appears across the bottom so you don't think the camera is locked up. While using full (or near full) zoom and in Auto mode, the camera did a fair amount of searching to focus on an item while in MACRO. Since my previous Lumix TZ5 was less than optimal in low light focusing, I am used to using either PROGRAM or Aperture priority on the Nikon to achieve focus on the intended target. In what i consider "medium light" the camera refused to allow an aperture setting to maintain an narrow field of focus. I'm certainly not down-grading my rating of the camera. I like it very much. Just remember it is not a DSLR. In comparison it has a tiny sensor. There are always trade-offs. I am more convinced that this camera will suit my intended uses very well. The VR at extreme zoom still impresses me, as does the low light sensitivity and noise. Yes, there's noise, even at 560 ISO. It's not distracting however. Wait for the camera geeks to test and publish their data (i.e. dpreview.com) to get the hard statistics. My over all impression still stands and I'm glad I took a gamble and pre-ordered this camera and was on the initial round of deliveries from Amazon. <ORIGINAL POST> I have had possession of my P500 for my second evening to this point. I've gotten to "play" a bit with it and here are my impressions. Is it "the perfect camera for everyone?" No. I personally don't believe such an animal exists nor will likely ever. Important factors to one shooter may be a non-factor or possibly a negative to another. What is important is for each individual consumer (or gift giver)is consider the features that are most important to you. Quickly summarizing me and my trigger points: 1)Travel friendly; great for nature shots, scenics, wildlife, architecture and has video capabilities. Do a reasonable job of photographing people when I must. Size wise, very similar form factor (though a bit smaller)than my previous coolpix 8700. (Though nearly 3 times as thick and heavier than it's immediate predecessor, Panasonic's Lumix TZ5) Unless you have large cargo pockets, this is NOT a pocket-able camera. I have large hands and I find it comfortable to work with with controls placed logically and well. I passed the camera to a female co-worker with small hands and she also felt comfortable handling it, though she didn't take any shots with it. Build quality seems very solid. Some anticipated usage? Panoramas (this one does nice ones very cleanly and simply in both vertical and horizontal directions. It does horizontal in two flavors, 180 and 360 degrees PLEASE NOTE: you can only do the panorama in full wide angle and can not be in any zoom at all ) Catching wildlife in both stills from great distance and capture in slo-motion. Macro shots of flora and fauna. Along with "conventional" shots of points of interest. Under the USER function, you can set up frequently used settings rather than having to sift through menu options to change settings if you have certain effects you use regularly. Some (a very few)of my shots appear to be slightly over exposed. Adjusting down .3 to .6 seems to please my eye more. It isn't in all shots and all situations, so let your eye be the judge. The vibration reduction modes (there are two that minimize operator induced blur) seem to be very effective when taking still shots. Think what you're asking this one pound of engineering to do when you're extended out to an effective 800+mm zoom. Did every shot come out crystal clear? No. I had to cull out maybe every 5th or 6th photo. This was free handing it, using the sharp and clear, tilting 3" display and not the EVF, so it was away from my body and more prone to shake. I haven't run my camera with ISO's over 800 to this point. I'll get out there and push it's limits more this weekend. So far the noise generated by the camera have been well within acceptable limits for me. I wish the aperture was a touch bigger, but at this price point there is always trade-offs. The wide angle is wide, yet not exhibiting fish-eying. Color rendering seems to pretty good, though I have seen others photos where there were pretty obvious issues when compared to similar full size sensor DSLR photos. I haven't experienced them and what I did see, can be easily corrected with some doctoring in a photo manipulation program. In the few videos I have shot, the camera's vibration reduction can't cancel all my shake at full or near full zoom. Again, this is all free hand, when I was more cautious or used the EVF, drawing the camera to my head and making for a more stable platform for shooting, things improved dramatically. There is no ability to attach a filter on the lens nor is there a hot shoe. Regarding the filter, I wish I had the option to attach one if i wished, however it wasn't a deal breaker for me. I'm either shooting, or it's hanging down off my neck, on the ready or if I'm done shooting for a few, I snap the tethered lens cover on. Nikon is quiet clear that the cover must be removed before powering up the camera. The camera is very fast in being ready for the first shot. I don't have a stop watch but it's well under 1/2 second from OFF to ready to focus and shoot. There is virtually no lag time between shots unless the camera is stitching together and processing a panorama shot or a few other situations that are clearly outlined by Nikon and I haven't experimented with as of yet. Nikon wants you to use class 6 SD cards or faster, to keep camera write times down and ability to shoot quick. My overall impression is very positive to this point. I wasn't expecting DSLR results in regards to picture quality and flexibility in various shooting conditions. This camera comes closer on both these aspects than I expected; and I'm carrying a LOT less gear and weight. Nikon really should provide an external battery charger with the kit. In camera charging takes the camera out of use during the process. Otherwise the only other area I see they really missed the mark was by not adding threads to the lens barrel allowing filters/attachments. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2011 by Millersdad
    • Initially liked it ... but then I actually used it!
Color: Black
I was excited about this camera when I got it - specifically the feature that allows you to video and take pictures at the same time. Very cool. While that was very cool, the disappointing part of this camera was that it took bad pictures. I went to my kids assembly to give this little charmer a try. Not only would it not focus for shots when I used the zoom (and unzoomed), but the shutter lag was terrible - it reminded me of my first digital camera from about 10 years ago ...slooooooow! I missed all sorts of good shots (disappointing) - all the photos were BLURRY!! So, I tried several of the different modes on the camera to fix the problem - but, that didn't help at all. Bottom line: Cute little camera, very light - neat video/photo feature. But, if you are buying this camera to take pictures then you should find another one. I returned it the next day. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2011 by Wine Junkie

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