Nikon - COOLPIX P900 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

Name: Nikon - COOLPIX P900 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 4961288
Rating: 4.7 (657 reviews)

Model: 26499

SKU: 4961288

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Key Specs
- Effective Pixels: 16 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
General
- Brand: Nikon
- Model Number: 26499
- Product Name: COOLPIX P900 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera
- Color: Black
- Digital Camera Type: Point and Shoot Cameras
Imaging
- Image Sensor Type: CMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
- Image Resolution (Display): 4608 x 3456 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to either capture an image or display it. The higher the resolution the finer the image details.)
- Zoom Capability: true (This function allows for magnification of the subject.)
- Low Light/High Sensitivity: true (High sensitivity digital imaging devices are designed to work in low light conditions to produce a high dynamic range image.)
- Image File Format(s): JPEG (Standardized software format(s) of storing digital images. The type of format chosen for capturing and compressing the image can determine quality, level of detail, and storage space required.)
Focus
- Autofocus: true (Allows the camera to automatically focus through the lens, rather than by adjusting the lens manually.)
Exposure Control
- Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 - 1 sec.; 1/4000 - 15 sec. (ISO 100 in M mode) (The length of time the shutter remains open when the shutter release is activated, expressed in fractions of seconds. The longer the shutter is open, the more light that is able to be captured by the camera sensor.)
- Brightness Control: true (Allows the camera to adjust the brightness of a captured image for optimal exposure.)
- Burst Mode: true (Also referred to as continuous shooting. This feature captures multiple shots in rapid succession.)
- Self Timer: true
- Self-Timer Delay: 10 seconds
- Shooting Modes: Scene auto selector, scene, special effects, smart portrait, auto mode and more (Exposure modes employed by the photographer to control the optimal aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other settings for capturing specific subjects/scenes. Examples include Aperture-Priority, Macro, and Manual modes.)
- Panorama Mode: true
- Scene Modes: Backlighting, beach, black-and-white copy and more (Exposure modes with predetermined optimal settings for capturing specific scenes. Examples include Landcape, Portrait, and Sports modes.)
- White Balance Modes: Auto, daylight, incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, flash, preset (Settings that calibrates how the color white is rendered in an image/video, reducing the appearance of unnatural contrasts caused by various light sources.)
- Effective Pixels: 16 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
Lens
- In-Lens Image Stabilization: true (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. Lens stabilization means an element within the lens moves automatically to counteract detected motion.)
Flash
- Flash Modes: Automatic, Fill-in, Red-eye reduction (The flash feature emits light to increase the brightness of a subject in dimly lit environments. Common modes include Auto and Red-Eye Reduction.)
- Integrated Flash: true
Display
- Display Type: Other
- Screen Size: 3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: Approximately 921,000 dots (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Viewfinder Type: Electronic (A viewfinder is the part of a camera (or attachment) that allows you to see and focus a scene in frame. Optical viewfinders let you view the scene directly through the lens. Electronic viewfinders display the image on a screen in its approximate final form.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Varying Angle Screen: true (The camera's screen can be flipped out and adjusted to rotate, tilt, and/or swivel.)
Video
- HDR Mode: false (HDR Mode uses multiple photos taken at different exposures to add more dynamic range to photographs. HDR technology displays content with greater contrast between bright and dark, resulting in clearer and more lifelike images.)
- Slow Motion Recording: false
- HD Movie Mode Focus: Automatic
Storage
- Number of Memory Card Slots: 1
Compatibility
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: true (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Socket Size: 1/4 in.
- Memory Card Compatibility: Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
- Remote Compatible: true
Features
- Face Detection: true (A function that automatically detects human faces and then sets focus and appropriate exposure to capture them.)
- Smile Mode: true (When enabled, this mode works in conjunction with face detection to automatically take a photo when a smile is detected.)
- Integrated GPS: Yes
- Records Audio: true
Connectivity
- Output(s): USB, HDMI
- PictBridge Enabled: true (PictBridge allows digital cameras, camcorders and other image capture devices to connect and print directly to photo printers and other output devices without using a computer.)
Power
- Rechargeable Battery: true
- AC Adapter Compatible: true (The device is able to be charged using an external power adapter which meets input and output voltages specified by the manufacturer.)
- Removable Battery: true
- Battery Model: EN-EL23 (The model number of the battery necessary for operation of the device.)
- Number of Batteries Required: 1
- Number of Images Per Charge: 360
Included
- Camera Bag/Case Included: false
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- AC Adapter Included: true (An external power adapter is included for operation.)
- Memory Card Included: false (Indicates whether a memory card is included.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 5.41 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5.49 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 4.05 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 30.88 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Camera Body Weight: 1.98 pounds
Other
- UPC: 018208264995

This Nikon Coolpix P900 digital camera's built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to share stored photos and high-definition video footage with your friends and family. The 16.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and optical image stabilization help ensure sharp photos. .

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16.0-megapixel CMOS sensor: Allows you to capture high-resolution images with up to 4608 x 3456 pixels.
83x optical/4x digital/332x total zoom: Along with 166x Dynamic Fine Zoom through a f/2.8-6.5 4.3-357mm (35mm equivalent 24-2000mm) lens for precise zooming and accuracy.
3" vari-angle OLED LCD: With antireflection coating, 6-level brightness adjustment and approximately 920,000 dots resolution makes it easy to review photos and videos. An electronic viewfinder helps you set up shots.
High-definition movie mode: Allows you to record videos in MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) format with linear PCM stereo sound.
Optical image stabilization: Helps reduce camera shake and vibration to minimize blurring.
Scene modes: Include backlighting, beach, black-and-white copy, close-up, dusk/dawn, easy panorama, fireworks show, food, landscape, museum, night landscape, night portrait, party/indoor, pet portrait, portrait, scene auto selector and more.
Burst mode: Captures 7 fps or up to 7 pictures for fast-action shots.
White balance modes: Include auto, daylight, incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, flash and preset for shooting in most lighting conditions.
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes: Allows you to add light to scenes when necessary.
Autofocus: Helps you pull subjects into clear view.
Built-in Wi-Fi: Makes it easy to share stored footage across devices. NFC (near-field communication) technology simplifies pairing with select devices.
Built-in GPS: Lets you add location information to your shots.
Card slot: Supports SD, SDHC and SDXC formats.
Store more photos!: Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Card Finder.
16.0-megapixel CMOS sensor: Allows you to capture high-resolution images with up to 4608 x 3456 pixels.
83x optical/4x digital/332x total zoom: Along with 166x Dynamic Fine Zoom through a f/2.8-6.5 4.3-357mm (35mm equivalent 24-2000mm) lens for precise zooming and accuracy.
3" vari-angle OLED LCD: With antireflection coating, 6-level brightness adjustment and approximately 920,000 dots resolution makes it easy to review photos and videos. An electronic viewfinder helps you set up shots.
High-definition movie mode: Allows you to record videos in MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) format with linear PCM stereo sound.
Optical image stabilization: Helps reduce camera shake and vibration to minimize blurring.
Scene modes: Include backlighting, beach, black-and-white copy, close-up, dusk/dawn, easy panorama, fireworks show, food, landscape, museum, night landscape, night portrait, party/indoor, pet portrait, portrait, scene auto selector and more.
Burst mode: Captures 7 fps or up to 7 pictures for fast-action shots.
White balance modes: Include auto, daylight, incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, flash and preset for shooting in most lighting conditions.
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes: Allows you to add light to scenes when necessary.
Autofocus: Helps you pull subjects into clear view.
Built-in Wi-Fi: Makes it easy to share stored footage across devices. NFC (near-field communication) technology simplifies pairing with select devices.
Built-in GPS: Lets you add location information to your shots.
Card slot: Supports SD, SDHC and SDXC formats.
Store more photos!: Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Card Finder.

Whats Included

Coolpix P900 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL23)
AC adapter/charger (EH-71P)
USB cable (UC-E21)
Snap-on lens cap (LC-67), strap (AN-CP21)
Owner's manual
Coolpix P900 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL23)
AC adapter/charger (EH-71P)
USB cable (UC-E21)
Snap-on lens cap (LC-67), strap (AN-CP21)
Owner's manual

Q: Polarizer

A: The Nikon COOLPIX P900 is compatible with a 67mm Circular Polarizer lens filter. It is used to reduce reflections from both glass and water and enhances the color of blue in sky photography.

Q: I have a Kodak with 10 zoom; how does this zoom compare?

A: The Nikon COOLPIX P900 digital camera has a lens focal length of 4.3-357mm, which is equivalent to that of a 24-2000mm lens in 35mm format. The Nikon COOLPIX P900 an 83x optical zoom with an additional 166x enhanced digital zoom which gives this camera an equivalent of about 4000mm in focal length.

Q: Is there any setting that allows more than the 7 burst shots , then waiting for the buffering to complete, I miss additional shots...Any ideas on how

A: If you set the P900 to Continuous L and not Continuous H, your frame rate drops to 2 frames per second, however, you can shoot up to 200 shots at that frame rate when the image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to 4608×3456.

Q: Will the P900 take black and white photos?

A: yes

Q: How long does the battery last and how many photos can you take before having to charge the battery? RE: Nikon - Coolpix P900 - Megapixal Digital Camera.

A: The COOLPIX P900 is rated at 360 shots per charge and for 1 hour and 20 minutes of continuous use when taking Movies.

Q: Filters for Nikon Coolpix P900

A: 67mm

Q: Is the lens integrated with camera? Or do we need to buy lens seperately?

A: Yes, the lens is included. Also, the lens is threaded to accept 67mm lens filters and magnifiers.

Q: The weight of this camera is 30.88 pounds?

A: The NIKON COOLPIX P900 weighs approximately 899g (1lb 15.8oz), including battery and memory card.

Customers are saying

Customers commend the COOLPIX P900's impressive zoom capabilities, ease of use, and picture quality, frequently citing its lightweight design as a positive attribute. However, some users experienced challenges with focusing, particularly in low-light conditions, and noted the camera's relatively large size. The camera's value for its price point was also frequently mentioned.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This is an excellent camera, especially for nature photographers & travelers. It's very sharp & easily focused. The manual focusing is not readily available. It''s hardly needed. There's no lens hood. I don't see a problem with that either. The video is excellent too. The battery lasts quite a long time.The camera is phenomenal, especially at this price. Best Buy ships it very quickly too. I include a few examples.
Posted 10 years ago by Rusty
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun Camera
This camera is a lot of fun, and you will be happy with it as long as you understand its shortcomings and limitations. As I read somewhere, this is a really fantastic 2000mm super zoom lens attached to a modest camera. The lens can be very good when you are shooting under the right conditions, and that means you need sufficient light, particularly at the longer end of the range. It's not a fast lens so it's really not that great in low light so choose your photo time accordingly. The vibration reduction is quite amazing, and you can actually shoot the moon, birds, and animals while hand holding the camera. The reach of this 2000mm lens continues to astonish me. I read that to get a separate lens of this reach for a dSLR you would pay $10K to 20K!! Another positive is that the P900 is surprisingly light in weight and very well balanced when holding it. It is better to use a tripod or monopod when if you can, especially at full zoom, your photos will be better. However, with practice your ability to hand hold the camera (with the great VR) will improve over time. I did much better with moon shots when using a monopod with a tilt head (it was harder with a tripod because at full zoom, the moon tends to move out of the lens range quite quickly and you have to re-adjust the lens position often. But it was much easier with adjustment on one plane instead all directions with a ball head, and the one leg of the monopod makes turning other directions much quicker and easier). The necessarily smaller sensor and 12 MP can lead to noise (yes, this is a noisy camera), and noise is more noticeable under less than optimal lighting situations. It's what it is. But the tilt and swivel back screen is great, the menus are easy, it's a fairly quick and easy camera to learn. It can also do amazing macro shots of insects and other small things, even more so when paired with a Raynox 150 or 250 magnifier lens (cheap). Above all, just be informed and realistic and don't expect the P900 to do everything like a more expensive camera with a larger sensor and higher MP. You will get very good pictures and sometimes you'll get great photos if you learn how to use all the camera settings, and this crazy long lens is an enormous amount of fun for certain things. I would not have this as my only camera, but it's a great second camera. Just know what you are buying and what its capabilities are. Alexander S. White wrote a great book that explains everything and how to use this camera...it's much better than the manual.
Posted 8 years ago by CMCM
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Affordable super zoom (and more!)
Deciding on this camera: We bought this camera to take on safari. We have been using point-and-shoot cameras with smaller zooms (15X and 25X) for travel, but we wanted to make sure the animals we saw were not just little dots in the pictures when we return from the Serengeti. We looked into purchasing a DSLR; however, to get a similar zoom plus the camera body seemed like it was going to cost over $1K. The most informative review on the P900 was at Photography Life (https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-coolpix-p900) by John Sherman. He highlights the features, at times in comparison to his expensive professional DSLR, and includes many sample photographs. Sure some quality is lost in the picture of the eagle at full zoom; however, the camera that took the crisp, clear photo cost him over $21K! For many people, lack of RAW format was a disappointment; however, my version of editing is using Google's Picasa to sort through (and occasionally crop) the 100s (or 1000s) of photos I take with the point and shoot. Thus, JPEG format is fine for us. Purchasing: Finding the P900 in stock was a challenge, but we were able to get one from Best Buy following the advice in one of the Amazon reviews that suggested checking the stock on the Nikon webpage each day. Basically, there is an option on the P900 Nikon page to "Where to Buy" that actually lists the online suppliers and whether they have the camera in stock. I looked everyday for about a week in mid-June, and one morning it was listed as "In Stock" at Best Buy. I bought the camera and then looked back at the "Where to Buy" on the Nikon page, and it said out-of-stock again. First impressions: The camera case is a lightweight plastic that some reviewers thought looked/felt cheap. However, carrying the camera around at the Botanica Gardens in the heat, I was very appreciative of how much less the camera would weigh than if it were made of metal or heavier plastic. I was able to hold onto the camera with one hand via the grip with the strap wrapped around my wrist for a little extra security for the hour we were out without tiring. I used my left hand to stablize the camera whenever using the zoom or when I was not in direct sunlight. Using the super zoom: When I first tested the camera indoors or in the shade with the zoom fully extended, it was difficult to get a non-shaky picture. However, when we went to a local nature reserve, I was able to get pictures of birds we only spotted with our 10X42 binoculars at full zoom with the camera supported only by my two hands (not even bracing my elbows against my chest as I did in the shade pictures). There is enough detail to see that the birds eyelids are open in one picture and closed in the next. I used the "bird watching mode" under Scenes, which takes up to 7 pictures (in 1 sec) when you press the button. This increased the odds of getting a good picture of the bird, but had the downside of waiting a few seconds after each burst of pictures for the pictures to write to the SD card (16 MP picture quality, 90MB/s memory card). The camera has this great function when the zoom is extended and you lose the bird you are trying to shoot called "snapback zoom". With your left hand you hold down the button on the side of the lens and the camera will zoom out. A black box appears in the view finder, move the camera to get the bird in the box and then release the button to zoom in on the bird. This is super efficient and less nauseating than trying to search for the bird at full zoom. Continuous shooting mode: We had great fun photographing animals that stayed primarily in the same place. However, we will need more practice to be able to catch a flying bird. The continuous shooting mode at max rate is 7 frames per second but it stops after the 7th frame and starts writing to the card. The pre-shooting cache is partial way around this. You press the shutter release half-way down, and it starts taking pictures. When the animal does something interesting, you press the shutter release the rest of the way down and the camera saves the previous 5 pictures and then 10 more. I was trying to use these functions to take pictures of my nephew going down a circular slide at the park. He got frustrated when I asked him to go again and again. I was only catching him appearing around the first loop. In retrospect, what I really needed was to use 2 fps (one of the slower continuous modes) so I could keep taking pictures until he reached the bottom. 7 fps was just too many pictures for the slide action. Battery Life: I bought 2 Watson brand batteries as they were $40 each at B&H photo, instead of $80 for an extra Nikon battery. Then at Best Buy a few weeks later, I saw their generic brand on sale for $10 per battery (normally $30) and bought 3. The P900 uses the same camera battery as the P600. They tend to last about half-a-day depending on how much I use the view finder vs the screen. The other issue is that if you are trying to track animals to photograph, this also eats up battery so the picture estimate that others have given (~260 photos) may be much less (if you have to wait sometime for your shot) or twice that if you use continuous shoot. We shot ~600 photos of birds (7fps, 1 sec at a time) over a ~2 hour period at a bird reserve last weekend. Automatic vs Manual Modes: On my previous point-and-shoot camera, I had relied on the "intelligent auto" function. For the P900, the automatic button (green) takes reasonable pictures but you can make very few adjustments. Under SCENE mode on the dial, there is an auto scene selector as the first option that works more like the "intelligent auto" on other cameras. There are many great scenes to choose from including the bird watching. To use some of the great features such as "Active D-lighting" to bring objects out of the shadows, however, we have had to take a crash course in manual settings for photography (using many free web resources). This overall has been very rewarding, and we are now primarily using aperture mode for everyday shooting with the camera. Note that for the manual mode, there is an option under setup to have the screen reflect the exposure level before the photo is taken. This is good for reducing the number of too dark photos. Other cool features: The camera has a time lapse mode for taking pictures of cityscapes, sunsets or night skies. We have tried the 50 minute series for sunsets twice now with great results. It takes several pictures a minute and then quickly compresses it into a 9 second movie.
Posted 10 years ago by SafariAhoy