Nikon Coolpix P500 Review
Imagine a camera that lets you take pictures of objects you didn’t even realize were there – well, you can do just that with the new Nikon Coolpix P500. The camera has an amazing 36x optical mega-zoom that can capture astoundingly small subjects with exceptional focus. The best part is, the camera offers these great focal ranges and the lengthy telephoto scope of a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, without the high cost of one.
The Coolpix lacks the mirror-box assembly of an actual DSLR as well as the big APS-C sensor and lens mount, so it is substantially lighter than one, and it measures slighter, too, at 4.6” x 3.3” x 4.1”. Including the battery, the camera weighs 17.5 ounces – comparatively less than average cameras weigh by themselves.
Features of the camera, in addition to the 36-power lens, include a combined AF Assist and self-timer lamp, a pop-up flash, a burst button for changing speeds and adjusting shutter, and stereo mics for the 1080 HD video. The Coolpix’s mode dial allows you to choose between Auto setting and Scene setting. Scene provides you with 16 selections including Scene Auto Selector which prompts the camera to “guess” the subject it is shooting and adjusts itself accordingly for the best quality photograph production.
Other features include a CMOS sensor that shoots numerous frames – and can even take several shots and merge them for a better exposure result, an LCD screen, a a .24” electronic viewfinder (EVF) at 230K pixels with diopter control and a vari-angle 3” monitor at 921K pixels.
Video components include a surrounding toggle that allows you to record High-Def or High-Speed clips and movie-makers will be glad it does 240fps QVGA so they can review slow-motion clips.
These are just a few perks you get when you purchase the Nikon Coolpix P500 – the camera comes with a slew of other neat tricks that both novice and pro photographers will fall in love with. It’s perfect for anyone desiring to capture shots within a huge focal range with superior picture quality, at a reasonable cost.
