Nikon cool pix P900: I would like comments/suggestion on a long telephoto bridge camera such as the Nikon P900, or the P610 for wildlife photos. Thanks in advance.

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Sep 1, 2015 08:56:13 #

Shadow merchant

I would like comments/suggestion on a long telephoto bridge camera such as the Nikon P900, or the P610 for wildlife photos.
Thanks in advance.

Sep 1, 2015 09:01:26 #

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

Shadow merchant wrote:

I would like comments/suggestion on a long telephoto bridge camera such as the Nikon P900, or the P610 for wildlife photos.
Thanks in advance.

Taken over 8-9 hundred yards. 2000 mm
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Sep 1, 2015 17:29:11 #

nicksr1125 Loc: Mesa, AZ

The Sony HX400v runs a close second to the Nikon. In digital, it goes to 2400mm equivalent and the lens is a Zeiss design. It's also $200.00 less at B&H.

Sep 2, 2015 07:28:30 #

Ctrclckws

Digital vs optical zoom, there is a difference.

Sep 2, 2015 08:11:29 #

nicksr1125 Loc: Mesa, AZ

Ctrclckws wrote:

Digital vs optical zoom, there is a difference.

Lot of difference. I didn't realize the P900 would zoom that far optically. Makes the $200.00 price difference worth it.

Sep 2, 2015 08:40:19 #

jba1 Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Anybody hear when they will be on the shelves??? Cannot find the camera anywhere. All are in pre-order status. Nikon gives no indication when they will be out???

Sep 2, 2015 08:48:53 #

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

I have both the Nikon P900 and the Panasonic DMC-FZ70 and both are great for wildlife photography. I can recommend both. Here is a comparison for your convenience.

http://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ70

Sep 2, 2015 09:10:41 #

Ctrclckws

jba1 wrote:

Anybody hear when they will be on the shelves??? Cannot find the camera anywhere. All are in pre-order status. Nikon gives no indication when they will be out???

Best buy was reported to have some for online order recently.

Sep 2, 2015 09:24:35 #

nicksr1125 Loc: Mesa, AZ

Ctrclckws wrote:

Best buy was reported to have some for online order recently.

Not only is Best Buy showing it available for order online, it's $100.00 less than B&H. And, like B&H, it qualifies for free shipping. Don't everybody stampede their website. Wish I could justify spending the bucks.

Sep 2, 2015 09:37:16 #

ole sarg Loc: south florida

check out:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/7192763593/2015-superzoom-camera-roundup

see comments lots to dislike about the p900 from actual users.

Like no hot shoe and IQ no raw ect.

Sep 2, 2015 10:43:30 #

fyrlife

I have had the P600 since it came out, and the P520 before that. I shoot nothing but Wildlife. It's macro capabilities are exceptional. Here are a few examples of what I got with mine and no special processing-very basic Photoshop elements. I had some decent distances on all. You might lose some quality at the long end depending on conditions. I also shoot with a D7100 now, but the P series are excellent value for the $! I still use mine regularily.