Nikon - Coolpix P950 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

I purchased this Nikon P950 to have a "real camera" to take on a trip to Alaska, that I didn't have to carry around a lot of gear. So far, I have photographed the solar eclipse, the full moon, pet and family portraits, and macros of the bluebonnets. Have to say, the sharpness and detail is excellent for a bridge camera. The lens zoom is absolutely phenomenal. I love that attaching the camera to your phone downloads the photos straight to your phone via the SnapBridge App which then uploads to the cloud. I also purchased a USB-C card reader in case the bluetooth connection is poor. The camera is a bit weighty but so much lighter than my DSLR. Still getting to know all the features and controls available. Overall very pleased with my purchase.

This was a well-needed upgrade from the Nikon P900 and much more compact than the bulky P1000. Its kind of a combination of both, hence the P950 label. The viewfinder is a nice update. Much easier to see your photos before and after the shot. It also shoots in RAW format, and you have quick access to exposure compensation with a new dial on the left side of the camera. The "moon mode" is a nice option for those moon shots. It also shoots in 4K @ 30fps or 1080 @ 60 video. I wish it was weather and dust proof, as it's a great hiking camera being somewhat light and compact for a 2000mm zoom. The image stabilization is very impressive. A great asset when you're at 2000mm zoom. I'd say @ $799, it's a lot of bang for the buck. I wish it had a larger sensor, and maybe 20MP over 16MP, but from a value standpoint, Nikon did well. Five stars to both BestBuy (Chapel Hill Store) and Nikon.

I have generally purchased Canon products, especially for detached lens cameras(EOS). I was attracted by the Zoom capabilities of the Coolpix P950, as well as the all around performance. The zoom on this camera easily lives up to its' reputation, especially in photographing the moon. I was able to get amazing shots without using a tripod, although I plan to try that in the future. The one thing I would caution about, if someone is planning on taking burst photos with this, be sure to get a fast enough memory card. The original card I put in was too slow and caused lockups when shooting burst mode. When I upgraded the card, the problem seemed to go away. The camera is fairly easy to learn, although I prefer the menu setup on my EOS. The autofocus on this is not the best, but is definitely usable. As I stated earlier, the zoom is the big selling point, but if you practice with it and take the time to learn the various features, you can definitely get some excellent all around pictures. This was most certainly a worthwhile purchase.

I have owned DSLR cameras and various lenses for many years. I loved the idea of a long zoom bridge camera, but was concerned about giving up image quality with the smaller sensor. However, I have been pleasantly surprised with what this camera is able to do with my favorite type photography of backyard birding. And just love the versatility of quickly moving from shooting an adult bluebird feeding its fledglings from a far distance to a closeup pic of an anole on the back porch.

This camera is great! I love the crispness of the moon pics and how easy it is to take wildlife and bird shots. I'm still getting used to the settings, but the camera has already been an excellent value for the cost.