Nikon P950
Feb 7, 2020 19:08:21 #
Anyone here thinking about getting this camera?
It has some improvements over the P900.
What's new on the P950?
• The P950 can record RAW files, whereas the P900 could only capture JPEGs.
• The P950 captures video up to 4K UHD, while the P900 topped out at Full HD (1920x1080).
• The P950 is rated to 5.5 stops of Vibration Reduction, yet the P900 topped out at 5 stops.
• There is now full manual recording capabilities in movie mode, which the P900 did not provide.
• The P950 adds a flash hot shoe which the P900 did not have.
• The P950 adds an external mic jack and a wired remote jack, but drops IR remote support.
• The P950 drops built-in GPS and NFC, but adds Bluetooth.
The P950 also comes equipped with a hot shoe, which allows for compatibility with nifty tools like the optional DF-M1 dot-sight, which assists in subject acquisition at long distance, or a variety of additional hot shoe accessories.
It has some improvements over the P900.
What's new on the P950?
• The P950 can record RAW files, whereas the P900 could only capture JPEGs.
• The P950 captures video up to 4K UHD, while the P900 topped out at Full HD (1920x1080).
• The P950 is rated to 5.5 stops of Vibration Reduction, yet the P900 topped out at 5 stops.
• There is now full manual recording capabilities in movie mode, which the P900 did not provide.
• The P950 adds a flash hot shoe which the P900 did not have.
• The P950 adds an external mic jack and a wired remote jack, but drops IR remote support.
• The P950 drops built-in GPS and NFC, but adds Bluetooth.
The P950 also comes equipped with a hot shoe, which allows for compatibility with nifty tools like the optional DF-M1 dot-sight, which assists in subject acquisition at long distance, or a variety of additional hot shoe accessories.
Feb 7, 2020 19:12:30 #
Outside of having RAW capability, unless one is very into video, I don’t see that it’s that much of an upgrade. I’ll keep my P900.
Feb 7, 2020 19:49:12 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Outside of having RAW capability, unless one is very into video, I don’t see that it’s that much of an upgrade. I’ll keep my P900.
The added hot shoe can really make a difference for photographers who are into flash photography.
Feb 7, 2020 19:53:37 #
rook2c4 wrote:
The added hot shoe can really make a difference for photographers who are into flash photography.
I might add to my above comment that that is for my needs.
Feb 7, 2020 22:15:58 #
rook2c4 wrote:
The added hot shoe can really make a difference for photographers who are into flash photography.
Plus it will accommodate Nikon's own Red Dot sight. A nice accessory for bird photographers.
Feb 8, 2020 07:01:01 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
It appears to be an upgraded P900 to me. The P900 had the longest focal range, 2000mm, than any other Bridge camera, during its release.. Then came the P1000, which gave you a 3000mm focal range. Which included RAW. If, this Bridge camera is to be your main camera, then a hot shoe for a flash is a plus to me. Even, an inexpensive third party flash, is better than any pop up flash. I own a Nikon L840 Bridge camera, that does not have a hot shoe, and it only shoots in JPEG. I also own a Nikon DSLR. That has a hot shoe and pop up flash.
Feb 8, 2020 10:32:22 #
The added hot shoe and RAW capability and better video makes it a better choice for me than the current P900. I am assuming it weights about the same as the P 900. The P 1000 is bigger and heavier than the P900.
I have friends who have the P900 or the P1000. I am amazed as to the quality of images both cameras can produce. These cameras along with their competitors are very effective if you do not need the bigger sensor usually found in DSLRs. .
I have friends who have the P900 or the P1000. I am amazed as to the quality of images both cameras can produce. These cameras along with their competitors are very effective if you do not need the bigger sensor usually found in DSLRs. .
Feb 8, 2020 11:36:51 #
Since I don’t do video, the upgraded video capability doesn’t interest me, but I do like the idea of a flash hot shoe and RAW capability. If I didn’t already have the P900, I’d be looking at the P950. But right now, I’m happy with the P900. And yes, I am amazed at it’s image quality.
Feb 8, 2020 16:35:50 #
Feb 8, 2020 16:51:33 #
RichinSeattle wrote:
It sounds like a spiffy "little" camera, but, at $800, I'll pass.
If you can handle the size and weight, for about a hundred dollars more you can have the P1000 and zoom out to 3000mm.
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