Nikon COOLPIX P900

Extreme 83x optical zoom superzoom bridge camera

Nikon COOLPIX P900
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 26499

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, 16.0 megapixels
PROCESSOR EXPEED C2 image processing engine
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with target finding AF
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detect system only
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 60fps, H.264/MPEG-4
STABILIZATION Lens-shift VR (Vibration Reduction) with 5 stops
BURST RATE Up to 7 fps for 7 frames
VIEWFINDER 0.2-inch approx. 921k-dot electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3-inch 921k-dot vari-angle TFT LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing rating
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 360 shots per charge (EN-EL23)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon COOLPIX P900

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present Customizable Fn button
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 P900

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Nikon COOLPIX P900 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.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.3-inch CMOS
Resolution 16.0 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-6400
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 15 seconds
Burst Rate 7 fps
Video 1920x1080 60p
Stabilization Lens-shift VR
Viewfinder 0.2-in EVF
LCD 3-inch Vari-angle
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, NFC, USB, HDMI
Battery Life 360 shots
Weight 899g
Dimensions 139.5 x 103.2 x 137.4 mm