We look at
the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera bridge 83 x ultra-zooms. It has display
electronic, tilt screen and Wi-Fi, GPS and NFC.
The feature
that stands out above any other in this Nikon Coolpix P900 is undoubtedly its
impressive zoom. Nothing more and nothing less that 83 x, which in terms of
35mm is equivalent to a range of 24 zoom - 2000mm. Account with an aperture of
f / 2.8 24 mm and f / 6.5 in the extreme zoom (2000mm). The reduction of 5
points of image stabilization (VR) vibration, also one of the outstanding
characteristics which are a great ally to obtain sharp images using the maximum
zoom.
The
sensor is a CMOS resolution 16 Megapixel backlit. It has a
flip-down variable angle of 3-inch diagonal screen, in addition to an electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a sensor
positioning of the eye that illuminates automatically as the video is capable
of reaching FullHD resolutions. It has Wi-Fi connectivity and NFC that makes
transfer photos with a smartphone is a relatively simple task. Also has a GPS
sensor to geolocate catches.
Main features
- 16-Megapixel BSI CMOS sensor
- 83 x optical zoom, equivalent to 24 - 2000mm
- VR (vibration reduction)
- 3-inch diagonal screen, 921 thousand points
- EVF (electronic viewfinder), 921 thousand points, 0.5 cm
- GPS / GLONASS / QZSS
- Modes of shooting P / A / S / M
- FullHD recording 1080 / 60 p video, stereo sound
- ISO100 at ISO6400, available in monochrome mode high ISO ISO12800
- 0 cm macro mode
- HDR, Panorama mode
- 7 fps continuous shooting
- Wi-Fi and NFC built in
Design
This Nikon
Coolpix P900 has a good image in terms of its construction while the material
used is solid plastic. The camera has a large rubber grip that helps to hold it
in your hand, with great grip for the thumb on the back. The left side has
similarly with a rubber grip and lens has an area of textured plastic that is
very useful in order to grip and handling.
Most options
have this Nikon Coolpix P900 can be managed from your menu, since this account
with a reduced number of buttons and controls. You can configure the options
for exposure compensation, focus, self-timer, flash, ISO setting, mode or
customize the Fn button to give the function that we more useful.
It tells how
it is logical in this type of cameras with a zoom button while also be able to
handle it automatically. The diameter of the front of the goal in terms of
filters and sunshades is 67 mm.
Nikon menus
are clearly established, with options on five main screens, including a
shooting menu, movie options, free Wi-Fi options, data placement options and
configuration settings. The screen is not a touchscreen, however, has good
viewing angles, and shows a good resolution with clear results. The electronic
viewfinder (EVF) is a size decent, larger than some other compact cameras, but
not as large as those found in the camera without a mirror. The resolution is
good and there is a side diopter adjustment dial.
Wi-Fi
connection allows you to connect your camera to your smartphone using the app
for Android and Nikon available for iOS devices. The application is fairly
basic but lets you take photos remotely, or see and transfer photos from your
smartphone.
Battery life
The battery
has a power capable of supporting up to 360 shots according to the results of
the tests of Nikon / CIPA. However prolonged use of the GPS and Wi-Fi functions
substantially reduces this figure, and that affect in a way very clear in the
end autonomy of this Nikon Coolpix P900.
Speed
- Shutter response - < 0.05secs
- Wide - Zoom / shutter response - 0.1secs
- Full - focus zoom / shutter response - 0.35-0.4secs
- Turn on time to take a photo - 2.4secs
- Shot to shot without flash - 1.1secs
- Shot to shot with Flash - 1.3secs
- Continuous shot - JPEG
- (Vaccines before reducing the speed) - 7 fps (7 shots)
- Continuous shooting – Flash - N / A
Nikon
Coolpix P900 Video Demo: HERE
Pros:
83 x optical
zoom!
Rubber grip
The side
zoom control
Effective
image stabilization
EVF
HDR mode
Wi-Fi / NFC
Connectivity
GPS / GLONASS
Cons:
Large and
heavy
It does not
shot RAW
Panoramic
images could be more detail