Characterized by its expansive zoom, the COOLPIX P950, from Nikon, is a versatile compact camera offering a unique mixture of stills and video capabilities along with reach to photograph even the most distant of subjects. The 16MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor features a back-illuminated design that contributes to a high degree of clarity and reduced noise to better suit working at high sensitivities and in difficult lighting conditions. The sensor also permits recording UHD 4K video at up to 30 fps, Full HD video at up to 60 fps, and in-camera time-lapse recording and movie creation.

Complementing the imaging capabilities, the P950 is, of course, distinguished by its huge 83x optical zoom lens, which covers a 24-2000mm equivalent focal length range. This immense reach is benefitted by Dual Detect Vibration Reduction, which compensates for the effects of camera shake in order to realize sharper results when shooting handheld. Additionally, the P950 also features a bright 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, large 3.2" 921k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor, and has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless sharing and remote camera control.

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Featuring a 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor, the P950 is capable of realizing high-resolution stills and video along with notable speed and sensitivity. The BSI design of the sensor yields reduced noise levels and greater image clarity when working within the expandable ISO 100-6400 sensitivity range. The sensor and EXPEED processor also enables quick continuous stills shooting up to 7 fps at full resolution to suit working with moving subjects.

In addition to stills, the P950 is also capable of UHD 4K video recording at up to 30 fps and Full HD recording at 60 fps. Time lapse recording is supported, too, with in-camera processing to produce time lapse movies at 25 or 30 fps playback.

The P950's key feature is its impressive 83x zoom lens, which provides a huge wide-angle to super telephoto 24-2000mm equivalent focal length range. This range can be effectively doubled to 166x when using Dynamic Fine Zoom for even greater reach to truly isolate those distant subjects. At the wide-angle end, the lens has a bright f/2.8 design to suit working in available light and Dual Detect VR also helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake to suit handheld shooting. Additionally, the lens's optical design incorporates Super ED glass to suppress a variety of aberrations throughout the zoom range for improved sharpness and clarity.

• Bright 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder is a clear and useful means for eye-level monitoring and benefits working at longer focal lengths by serving as an additional physical point of contact against the camera.

• For image review and menu navigation, a large 3.2" 921k-dot LCD is featured, and has a vari-angle design to better enable working from high, low, and front-facing angles.

• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work in conjunction with Nikon's SnapBridge app for wireless file transferring and remote camera control from a linked mobile device.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the battery life on the D950, and does it come with an external charger?

A: The camera life is rated at 290 shot per charge and it comes with an external AC adapter that allows you to charge the battery from within the camera.

Q: 2. Does the camera have an external mic input?

A: There is an external microphone input on the top left of the camera if the viewfinder is facing you.

Q: 3. Every review seems to mention great for birding, using the superzoom. Can this camera be used for other kinds of photography, like landscapes, portraits, macro?

A: Yes. Its the flexible lens that makes it such a great ZLR camera 24-2000mm (35mm Equivalent) and pretty fast at that.

Q: 4. Good morning What are the differences between the P900 and P950 versions?

A: The Nikon Coolpix P950 features compared to the P900: microphone input, hot shoe, raw shooting options, slow-motion recording, touch autofocus, larger screen, and a higher resolution EVF. However, the Nikon Coolpix 9000 features compared to the P950: 70 shots longer battery life, continuous auto focus while recording, 106g lighter, built-in HDR mode, GPS, 10s longer exposure time, 14% less body volume, and has NFC.

Q: 5. Is the speed of shoot, storing and readiness to shoot again significantly faster than on the P900?

A: The Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera can shoot continuously up to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 10 frames, while the Nikon COOLPIX P900 Digital Camera can shoot continuously up to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 frames.

Q: 6. Can you power the camera with an external battery charger?

A: The Bescor ENEL20AC Dummy Battery & AC Adapter Kit for Select Nikon Digital Cameras, BH # BEENEL20AC would be able to power the P950 via AC power for extended use. https://bhpho.to/3bBnIy3

Q: 7. Which arca swiss lens plate is compatible with P950?

A: All of them will mount to the P950 with no issue. Oben QR10 arca-swiss plate: https://bhpho.to/3kEdlgq Sirui TY50E arca-swiss plate: https://bhpho.to/308Qz6I

Q: 8. Does this shoot in RAW?

A: Yes, the Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera shoots RAW files.

Q: 9. Are the original accessories included with this camera ?

A: Yes, the Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera includes all of the original accessories.

Q: 10. Weatherproof

A: Unfortunately, the Nikon COOLPIX P950 is not weatherproof.