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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 147 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Customers consistently note the Coolpix P950 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera's impressive zoom capabilities, ease of use, and pleasing image quality in well-lit conditions. However, some customers have mentioned its heavier weight, occasional autofocus delays at higher zoom levels, and concerns about battery charging. Overall, the camera seems to be well-received for its key features, but potential buyers should be aware of the reported drawbacks.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nikon - Coolpix P950

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent beginner to intermediate skills builder. Buttons that are easy to understand, operate, and reach in this light weight long shot to macro shot camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Bridge Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I typically buy Cannon but decided to take a chance on this Nikon because of it’s incredible zoom capabilities. After using it for almost 3 weeks I’m very impressed. The 83x zoom on the P950 is awesome and the pictures I’ve taken are pretty good. If you’re looking for a great bridge camera, this is it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Zoom
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Pleased

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a little heavy, but the zoom factor is phenomenal and the image quality is everything you would expect from Nikon. Very Pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The p950 is a coolpix p900 on steroids

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is an incredible value for the full range of features it provides. The larger view finder is a great improvement over the p900. Addition of 4K video opens up a whole new world of possibilities including ability to extract 8mp still photos from the video stream to capture the exact shot from an action recording. The ability to shot raw photos expands the ability to fine tune a desirable photo. I really like my p900 but always wished it had the additional features now included in my P950. The P950 has a new battery different from the p900 and takes fewer total photos per charge but this is easily overcome by buying additional batteries for times of longer shooting sessions. The addition of a lens hood on the P950 is also a nice feature missing on the p900. The versatility of being able to shoot incredibly close Macro to getting extremely long shots is great. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginner and novice wildlife seekers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife loves this camera. Great for wildlife photography. She’s new to photography outside the realm of iPhone, She’s finding it easy to learn and use. Very happy with the purchase and the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice point and shoot camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice point and shoot camera. I previously had the p900 and I must say I find the p950 a bit less user friendly. There are some features I am not a fan of, such as the way it sets a timer automatically when in moon mode. I am relatively happy with this camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful birding camera!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the most amazing camera! It is so easy to use, and I was getting fantastic pics from the beginning. I am a beginner but the bird and moon settings gave me exactly what I was looking for. I can’t say enough about the telescopic lens. I have found birds I could never have seen with my binoculars. I am so pleased!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's heavier than I'm used to but troubles started

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's heavier than I'm used to. I didn't realize that the viewer swung out but that's ok. The battery charged up just fine and I have used it about 3 times and the photos are great and the zoom is fast and fantastic. It died on me in the middle of a job with the zoom still out and I had to use my phone. Usually when the battery runs out, my previous Nikon shuts down all the way so this was odd. So I get back home and plug the camera in and it's not charging. I have batteries and a separate charger coming in a couple of days. Meanwhile, I'm going to call BB and see if they can get me a new camera. Luckily I don't have an immediate need.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Zooming in on the Nikon Coolpix P950

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased the Nikon Coolpix P950, and I'm absolutely thrilled with it! This camera is a game-changer for anyone who loves capturing wildlife, celestial objects, or distant scenes. I am incredibly impressed with the Nikon Coolpix P950. It's a powerful and versatile camera that is perfect for photographers of all skill levels. If you're looking for a camera that can take you closer to the action, the P950 is a fantastic option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is terrific. Great zoom. Easy to download pictures over wifi. It has a feature to connect the camera to my iPad using wifi and take pictures with the iPad remotely.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Slow Focus, Random Zoom Points

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There is no question this camera has a massive zoom range and with a 2,000mm equivalent zoom, you can really get in close. However, the autofocus is slow, it never accurately focused all the multishot pictures we took. Some complain about the small sensor, that's an issue with image quality, it's just not up to other Nikon cameras. Even my old Coolpix 995. While it has a ton of features, it isn't easy to get set up to do what you want it to do, and some are not sticky, so you have to set them every time. The zoom functionality was frustrating. it was difficult to get it to hone in on the zoom length we wanted when we wanted it. Unlike a manual zoom, it was fussy and at times didn't seem to stop right off. This camera is virtually impossible to hand hold a shot past about 600mm or so equivalent focal length. After that, you must brace it. So a lot of the capabilities are not quite as easy to use. While it's a beginner's camera with advanced features, it's too much of a mish-mash for me. We missed our return period and have sold it on the used market.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera Purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    my friend bought it i tried it and like it and went out and bought it also i love all the features on it , i did my research with others and this one was well worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome all around camera.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pros: Great all around camera. You can go from macro to moon mode in a second flat. The zoom on this camera is AMAZING! I can even faintly see the rings around Saturn with this thing. Being able to shoot raw is also a plus for being able to post process the images. No need to swap between 2 different lenses to get the shot you want. Just point, zoom, and shoot. Cons: Limited to F stops between 2.8 - 8.0.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom
    Cons mentioned:
    Focus

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Like but autofocus weak

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tons of neat features! Love the 60 frames per second which I used to get birds taking off. But auto focus satiric. Zoom is GREAT

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best camera for Wildlife photography

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pros: The standout feature of the Coolpix P950 is its incredible zoom range. With an 83x optical zoom lens, the camera allows me to capture distant subjects with exceptional clarity and detail. I would say this is the best camera for wildlife photography for this price range. Cons: I could see that images taken at the extreme end of the zoom range lacked sharpness or detail. Image quality is not good in low light conditions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wow! The zoom is awesome!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a camera for taking bird pictures and wanted a good zoom range. This is perfect for this. The zoom is great to capture small birds at quite a distance. In fact, I was able to see, identify and photograph a bird I only suspected was there with the naked eye and could see with binoculars but not enough to identify. It's also surprisingly good for close up macro-type work. It has its limitations otherwise, but for what I was needing it to do, it has been terrific.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nikon P950

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the camera. It is ship easy to use and takes awesome pictures. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to take great pictures without having to change lenses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    P950

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to use cameras. It takes butiful pitures. Love all the features

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Coolpix950

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not good in low light.Recovery slow. Overall a good camera for daylight shots and zoom.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera without all the lenses

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera overall. The zoom is spectacular! Very user friendly

    I would recommend this to a friend