Nikon Coolpix P1000

The ultimate superzoom with 125x optical reach

Nikon Coolpix P1000
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 14
Durability 15
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 26522

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor, 16 megapixels
PROCESSOR EXPEED image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF system with target finding AF
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; system uses contrast detection only
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30p, Full HD at 60p
STABILIZATION Dual Detect Optical VR, 5 stops of compensation
BURST RATE 7 fps continuous shooting, buffer up to 7 shots
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch OLED EVF, 2.36 million dots
DISPLAY 3.2-inch vari-angle TFT LCD, 921k dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (SnapBridge), Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm mic jack
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING Drip and dust resistant construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 250 shots per charge, EN-EL20a battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Coolpix P1000

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon Coolpix P1000

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Nikon Coolpix P1000 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Coolpix P1000

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS
Resolution 16 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-6400
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 seconds
Burst Rate 7 fps
Video 4K UHD 3840x2160 @ 30p
Stabilization Dual Detect Optical VR
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.2-inch Vari-angle LCD
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 250 shots
Weight 1415g
Dimensions 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3 mm