New Coolpix
Apr 26, 2015 06:40:42 #
Talked to a Nikon rep I know yesterday. He said a new Coolpix is in the works that will have a zoom to 2000mm. Last year he told me that point n shoots are dinosauers and Nikon had laid off some 30 employees in that division. So, I asked him what's up. Comment was that this is a move to breath new life in this category by out competing the phone cameras; meaning it should be a while before phone cameras can match a 2000mm lens. I also asked him what quality resolution might it have. Answer: did not know but opinion was that it would be good enough for the non-professional, as cropping would not be needed. He has not been able to get one for evaluation.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
Apr 26, 2015 06:52:49 #
That would be a complement to my kit. I always have aCoolpix in my cameras bag. You never know when you may need it.
Apr 26, 2015 07:32:42 #
Apr 26, 2015 07:36:23 #
sarge69 wrote:
Would that be the P900??
Sarge69
Sarge69
He did not mention a model no. and I forgot to ask.
Apr 26, 2015 07:45:44 #
Any announcement regarding the death of advanced compact p&s cameras is, in my opinion, highly premature. Nikon's decision to abandon the p&s field gives Canon an opportunity to shine at long last as the brightest star in the photographic firmament.
Apr 26, 2015 07:50:43 #
sarge69 wrote:
Would that be the P900??
Sarge69
Sarge69
As sarge says.......the Nikon P900 has a optical zoom equivalent to 2000mm......!! let's pay attention shall we ! 8-)
Apr 26, 2015 08:04:21 #
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TucsonCoyote wrote:
As sarge says.......the Nikon P900 has a optical zoom equivalent to 2000mm......!! let's pay attention shall we ! 8-)
... and not to effectively stale rumors <LOL>
While we are on that stale topic of not too fresh rumours:
http://thenewcamera.com/tag/nikon-p8000/
Apr 26, 2015 09:57:43 #
Apr 27, 2015 05:36:00 #
Well guess what, its already here, its the Nikon P900 with a 2000MM zoom and a 2.8 VR Zoom, I purchased it, a few weeks ago, when it came out, it truly is excellent, I"m going to be taking it along, on my upcoming cruise vacation....here are a few foto examples of the P900.....
Billbobboy42 wrote:
Talked to a Nikon rep I know yesterday. He said a... (show quote)
Apr 27, 2015 08:03:54 #
I know I want this camera. When I quit choking on the price tag, I will get one.
Apr 27, 2015 09:20:51 #
Billbobboy42 wrote:
Talked to a Nikon rep I know yesterday. He said a... (show quote)
I'm assuming you mean the P900 - this camera looks like so much fun! I don't know why I would need 83 x zoom - but I might have to try it.
I'm considering selling my canon SL1 and my canon sx700 to buy one of these guys.
Please - if you have a P900 - Please let us know how you like it??? Are you loving it?? THANKS for your time
Apr 27, 2015 14:09:44 #
I just received the P900 a few days ago. The wide photo is at 24mm and the vent on top of the roof is at 2,000mm. The camera is JPEG only and has many features. The long shot was not altered at all and the quality for such a long zoom is not bad. So far I like the camera a lot. I also have a Canon 70D but I think that the P900 will be a great carry around camera.,
24mm
2000mm
Apr 27, 2015 14:14:07 #
Here are two more photos. The wide is at 24mm and the zoom is at 2000mm.
24mm
2000mm
Apr 27, 2015 15:52:35 #
jsktb wrote:
I just received the P900 a few days ago. The wide photo is at 24mm and the vent on top of the roof is at 2,000mm. The camera is JPEG only and has many features. The long shot was not altered at all and the quality for such a long zoom is not bad. So far I like the camera a lot. I also have a Canon 70D but I think that the P900 will be a great carry around camera.,
Those pictures are amazing!
How is the weight and size of the P900 compared to your 70D???
Apr 27, 2015 16:57:54 #
its terrific, I love mine as well.......
jsktb wrote:
I just received the P900 a few days ago. The wide photo is at 24mm and the vent on top of the roof is at 2,000mm. The camera is JPEG only and has many features. The long shot was not altered at all and the quality for such a long zoom is not bad. So far I like the camera a lot. I also have a Canon 70D but I think that the P900 will be a great carry around camera.,
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