Nikon Coolpix P900 Review - Digital camera with a mega zoom !
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Buy it on Amazon - amzn.to/1dFi39p (affiliate link) The Nikon Coolpix P900 has a crazy long zoom that's the equivalent of a 2000mm lens on a 35mm camera.
VIDEO INDEX:
00:02 - Hardware overview
01:48 - Display screen overview
02:28 - Functions and settings overview
04:19 - Zoom demonstration with video
07:06 - Still photo performance and sample shots
07:57 - Low light (3200 ISO) sample shot
08:08 - Video recording pause feature
08:55 - Wifi and mobile app demonstration
11:14 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The zoom on this camera is practically in telescope territory. It's crazy long, and is far beyond any other bridge camera out in the market currently. The single lens on this camera goes as wide as 24mm too, so it's incredibly versatile.
Part of how it's able to get such a long optical zoom is due to its small image sensor's crop factor. So the image quality will not be in the same league as more expensive digital SLR cameras but you will get a much more versatile lens in exchange for that image quality hit.
That said the camera does take some very nice, sharp photos when the lens gets into its sweet spot at around 150-300mm. I have some sample photos and videos in my review.
Video quality is decent although the zooming does introduce a lot of jitter into the video. It's not very smooth. Auto-focus is a lot slower than what you might find on a camcorder. Recordings are limited to about 30 minutes in 30 fps mode at 1080, and about half that length in 60 fps mode.
All in all it's a decent bridge camera that offers a ton of versatility. It's not as good as an SLR but an SLR also doesn't have this range of zoom.
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Just bought this camera in 2024 and it is STILL top notch. A lot of the features are the same as more recently released cameras at a fraction of the cost.
Have a P900. Excellent help - thanks!
great review
Thank you.Great review.
I buy this camara like 2weeks ago...still a good camera ...i love it ... 👌🏽
@lorenzomelchiori8750
4 жыл бұрын
Me too, some months ago! Very good!
Best zooming camera
good review, thanks
P900 has unique feature: Moon, Star trails, 120FPS lightning mode and MF control @ 2000mm, it does have a slow photo transfer procedure using WMU app.
A very informative video, well done I just bought a Nikon j5, pity I can't get a good zoom lens for it
You seem like a really nice guy. THX for your review!
Great video it shows a lot
just was watching ure vid here, and was serprise wen i seen that SLR hut site just bought the p900........ and i subscribed to your channel great job m8
Really nice video.. Thanks
Great video and really good to have the content index with timings, thanks, what's the battery life like? And cost of replacement battery?
Hi Sir,....wud u plz tell me how to set auto iso in manual mods in p900 ?? my images are black
I own one and it is super fun to use with this zoom
Thank you for your honesty I have been watching these reviews for a while from different people and not one of them except you pointed out that at full zoomthe image is soft. I'm watching p900 reviews because I am considering the new p1000. But if it's as soft as the 900 at full Zoom I don't think so
Nice review !! Regards from sweden
@Rachel_O
8 жыл бұрын
+Lon Seidman How do you show what's on your iPhone? (Split Screen?) Do download an app or software or plug something in.
I am very interested in manual focus LOCK in video mode. What does the Wi Fi control, exactly? Can I run it from my laptop? For time-laps, will it do 2 or 5 fps? I would like to see some low-light nature video.
good review
Beautiful dog!
1.Does the nikon coolpix p900 show date and time on video recordings? 2.Can you fit a bigger SD card to extend video recording time?
@christophercarpenter8031
6 жыл бұрын
Charles Muller yes it Doe's show date time & location to if you like by satellite & I have a 250gb card in mine
Can you tell me how to completely factory reset this camera so i can start over. Got a great deal used but no books, thank you for your time.
I have a Canon Rebel but I think I'd like to have this for vacations and stuff like that.
Hey would be grateful if you can help me out with the following How is the image quality compared to Canon PowerShot SX60 ? And overall comparison with the same? nice review !
Good video
Do you get those 'blurry backgrounds' in portrait photography?
Or Sony hx400v which one will b better ?
does anyone know a good Micro Four Thirds lens that would fit a Panasonic GH4 that has similar zoom to the P900?
@vincenzeberl7060
8 жыл бұрын
+Insanity is Sanity Panasonic 100-300 x 2.6 electronic teleconverter get me a 35mm equivalent of 1500mm on my GH3
I can't get mine to focus when I'm zoomed all the way out or close to all the way out. Can anyone help?
how do i focus does the screen need to be closed
Anyone knows how this camera performs on long exposure? Does it have it?
thanks i have one and for my preference is great . i get to see the moon. which is an incredible lens
@SangheiliSpecOp
5 жыл бұрын
Thats one of the reasons I want one.... Every camera I've ever had gets closer and closer to taking a good pic of the moon but no dice yet 😂
6:12 enough said
@yodamunkey
6 жыл бұрын
When I woke up this morning I had no idea I'd see someone zoom in on a horse's junk. That's the way life goes sometimes, I guess.
@spoiledwife4life
6 жыл бұрын
😂
Why i cant download videos from the camera to my mobile device, only pictures are downloadable, thanks
I think my fujifilm has a bigger sensor, but I can't pull focus with the side lever, that would be a nice feature...
pls tell me is this netter than canon sx 60 hs
Great review! Could you explain how you changed the side Zoom to focus instead? Thanks a lot 🙏🏼
@jamesgriffiths7536
4 жыл бұрын
Bobby did you find out how this was done?
6:13 that sharpness 🍾
thanks
Is there a shutter lag? How bad?
The video recording time of
@sanjaysaha6173
6 жыл бұрын
brian0918 ò
Hey Lon, could you please explain why these long zoom cameras cannot accommodate large sensors? Thanks
@akid9538
8 жыл бұрын
Also the reason is; with APS-C size of sensors the size of Zoom lenses have to be really really big if you have to produce a zoom such as this. Bigger the zoom lenses in terms of the diameter of its objective lens, bigger is the size of the optical image that falls on the sensor. smaller the lenses smaller the optical image size...so this small 55 to 60mm diameter lenses produce optical image that is just right for a 1/2.3 size of sensors but not large enough for DSLR sensors.
I apologize if I missed it can you take a picture while in vid mode?
@gohannaruto251993
8 жыл бұрын
+JimmyGunXD556 yes you can :)
Back button focus?
#Lon.tv i need to buy extra battery for this camera..is it ok if i buy the cheap ones?what would you advic
@user-po6hn9id1t
7 жыл бұрын
Joana Medina stay away from cheap batteries
cómo la pongo en español ayuda solo aparece chino y inglés ?
@ 8:09 That´s what i like about it too FINALLY!!!
I love my camera!!!!
@chicofromph33nix64
5 жыл бұрын
Just got mine yesterday... IDK about love! But I'm catching feelings already.. I love getting new stuff like this and just going at it without reading instructions. I hate having to count on instructions but sometimes I have to give in. That's the best part of getting something new like this. I could sit there for hours and figure s*** out and have fun at the same time
Can you tall me about it cost
So if I was to record a time lapse video I would only get 30mins worth
Hello! On a rate of 1-10. how much would you give the camera for image quality? Same question for low-light and night photography.
@pramshu1
8 жыл бұрын
I've seen it, but wasn't satisfied enough with the Low-light review. The samples and their scrutinizing weren't sufficient enough. Would you mind uploading another video, deeming about this facet?
@pramshu1
8 жыл бұрын
No issues, and the link's much obliged. Do keep up the good work. Cheers!
I bouggt this as my starter camera.. I had cheapie ones before this 1
yours are clear cause of hd mines have slight blur because of normal fine and shaky protection
I have just bought the p900 and I can transfer/upload my pictures but not the videos. Can you help please?
@getachewdebasa3819
4 ай бұрын
Translet in to amaharic
Would you consider doing a review / comparison between the Sony HX 400V vs the Nikon P900 for us please...? Would greatly appreciate it... Thank you for this video...
@frankrock3965
9 жыл бұрын
***** Since last April...was hoping for an updated version by this time but have nothing except rumours of a HX500V...
@frankrock3965
9 жыл бұрын
Point taken...Thanks for your time...have a great time shooting with your P900...
Could I attach this to a telescope and still be able to use the zoom in order to get extremely close moon shots?
@thehodge168
8 жыл бұрын
+Dustin 3423 mate no need. with digital zoom youre bassically on the moon, scratch that, even with the optical you are. lol
@dustinf49
8 жыл бұрын
+thehodge168 I know. This is incredible!
@Lb.q2
8 жыл бұрын
You could but because the lense comes out of the camera so it would be hard to keep it stable
Sehr gut vielen Dank für die Lehre
what camera did you use to record this video? a nikon dslr?
@coolfireking2
9 жыл бұрын
***** thanks!
Sir plz suggest should we go for B700 or P900?
@christophercarpenter8031
6 жыл бұрын
The Nikon p900 coolpix great camera
Can we take pictures while you are recording video?
@akid9538
8 жыл бұрын
no
@kinchoktenzingbhutia6759
7 жыл бұрын
Wisley Que yes...
@kushaldeepsingh1186
7 жыл бұрын
Wisley Que yes ser
@chicofromph33nix64
5 жыл бұрын
Only on weekends and most holidays you can
Can we click photo in between video shooting?
@atiqkhan8314
5 жыл бұрын
we can't capture the photo between the video but there is an option you can take photo from the video clip
16 MP fastest shutter speed 1/4000, 83x (2000mm equivalent) optical zoom, 300 shots per battery charge , 7 fps burst rate at full resolution, 18 scene modes including timelapse, bird-watching, easy panorama and moon shot, GPS, etc. Cons: 1) Most glaring flaw with this lens is how much flare it suffers from because there is no lens hood and the front element is not recessed. 2) Macro for photos from 1.5 cm, the image edges are blurry. 3) JPEG format(no RAW available) 4) Long shutter lag and lazy zoom speed is a real drag. This doesn’t do well for quick-moving subjects, hence for moving sports or moving wildlife.
Can you make a review of Nikon B700?
How did you set your side zoom buttons from zooming to manual focus.
@sahnie82
8 жыл бұрын
***** Hi I had the same question. I just finished watching the video and both times you mentioned that you could adjust the zoom to be used for manual focusing but you never demonstrated how.
@christophercarpenter8031
6 жыл бұрын
Hold your finger on the button on the left side then it will return to where you have it
@candecarro
2 жыл бұрын
Set PSAM wheel to A or S.Hit the MENU button, scroll down on the right to the SETUP icon hit okay. Scroll down to "Assign side zoom control", choose MF Manual Focus. Hit the MENU button again. Voila! Voila
Can u do a time lapse
@candecarro
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
is there a sport mode?
@candecarro
2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
which is better nikon b700 or nikon p900..??
@rex_schd
6 жыл бұрын
B700 - family camera to Vlog camera , p900 - personal cam to spy cam
@rex_schd
6 жыл бұрын
Not same B700 is 20 MP and can record 4k video and much smaller.. B700 images will give better results after short processing in editig softwares. For same features of p900. on dslr you need to spend atleast 5 times its price including for the separate telescopic lens
@rex_schd
6 жыл бұрын
some shop keeper told me their phone camera record better 4k videos than any of the bridge camera. so I believe it is not about sensors alone. raw images and 4 k videos makes no difference unless viewd in 4k screen
Thanks for the video. Is there an option to capture long exposures on this camera?
@gregistopal
7 жыл бұрын
blaidan yea
Can video be downloaded to your phone?
@TheCultChick
7 жыл бұрын
i think so
@jm-hq9vy
7 жыл бұрын
Mike Bledsoe yes
So if I want to buy a camera where I can upgrade the lenses to have a better zoom than this camera it would cost thousands of dollars?
@ThousandHobbies
9 жыл бұрын
Impossible in 2015 - 2017 later maybe by possible
@Jamaal4Jesus
9 жыл бұрын
R. Medelis What do you mean?
@ThousandHobbies
9 жыл бұрын
largest zoom ratio available today 2000mm ( Nikon's New Coolpix P900 )
@brianminkc
8 жыл бұрын
+Jamaal Williams It zooms way further than a professional camera but the picture quality blows compared to a pro camera and lens. Low light is no good... you can't use it to take professional portraits as the aperture rating is too high. This camera is designed for those that travel or do not need professional results.. maybe shooting some out door sports like soccer. Your not gonna get great results there either unless you subject is not moving very much.
@ThousandHobbies
8 жыл бұрын
picture quality ?! what you are selling pro ress... photos ! Amateur Photographer?! pro res... photos it's for studios and por industri.... 2000mm lens not exist for pro res... doesn't matter which camera you own end quality --- the same !!!!! :-)
Mostly a review on zoom and app....not much on function and settings of camera!!!
p mode is extremely bright
I am gonna buy this and go into the wedding photo business!!!
@mixxndj
8 жыл бұрын
Or paparazzi business 😝
@gregistopal
7 жыл бұрын
Mikemix from 2 miles away
@chicofromph33nix64
5 жыл бұрын
Divorce business is where the money is at. Have you ever heard of a divorce photographer?. The one who captures that moment when a couple is either celebrating or crying. no, neither have I. meet the first divorce photographer in history. If you guys mentioned this reply in the comment section I will give you 20% off your first photo. One photo should be enough, so bam, there you go. Hit me up
Can you put a microphone on it ?
@thehodge168
8 жыл бұрын
+kelsey pawiroredjo no you cannot
@pra5884
8 жыл бұрын
No exactly, but you could use an external one, the only downside is that you have to manage your files carefully and then edit the audio on the video file, which is quite a hassle.
@yodamunkey
6 жыл бұрын
No you cannot put this in the microwave.
No Hotshoe?
@SalandFindles
7 жыл бұрын
It's a point-and-shoot camera, so no. It's a really advanced point-and-shoot, but still not a DSLR.
cant use bird mode cause pan dont work
Can anyone tell me if you can time lapse on this camera?
@stevelogan895
7 жыл бұрын
you can
if only this have the 1 inch sensor of the rx100. i wouldn't mind the extra price.
@vaderconstantine
8 жыл бұрын
+Bryce William thanks!
cant use focus from the side
@candecarro
2 жыл бұрын
You have to set the "Slide" to MF (manual focus) from the setup menu.
@narcovice
2 жыл бұрын
@@candecarro thanks
i dont have sepecial effects like fisheye and miniature anymore
nee-con not nye-con. please
No raw.
@xusiaxod6255
6 жыл бұрын
So what??
@andreipoliakov7234
6 жыл бұрын
If you dont really care about post-pro, or quality photos in general ... not a big deal, I agree.
@xusiaxod6255
6 жыл бұрын
For that you will need a better camera, but for general purpose for most people who don't know what 'raw' is, this an excellent camera at the price point. The better camera will also do 4K, which the P900 doesn't but again for most general use 1080P is just fine. And this camera does very good 1080P video.
@andreipoliakov7234
6 жыл бұрын
Well, might as well go for Canon HS60. I feel, that I am limited to my guesstimate at the time of taking a photo without raw. On the other hand you can correct the most terrible exposure having raw and the lightroom.