Nikon P1000
Jan 27, 2022 13:02:15 #
Would like to find out if any fellow Hoggers have first hand knowledge with this camera.
Appreciate any feed back that you can give me. Yes, I have read most reviews.
Appreciate any feed back that you can give me. Yes, I have read most reviews.
Jan 27, 2022 13:31:59 #
I gifted my wife this camera a couple of years ago to help her with her passion for bird photography. While it’s an incredible camera, it’s heavy and, to her, a little more complex than she wants. But I’ve never shot with it, so I can’t speak to that. On the other hand, a friend in the Texas Panhandle uses his for aviation photography —he is an expert and long time photojournalist who’s forgotten more than I’ll ever know — and he loves it. He posts amazing photos of aircraft flying at FL30 and higher.
Jan 27, 2022 13:34:16 #
I have the P900, its predecessor, and looked at moving to the P1000. I didn't, although the addition of shooting RAW nearly tipped the scale. The P1000 is now, as was the P900, the champion of super-zoom, which is why I purchased it in the first place. Since it's a fixed lens camera, that's all you get. It may be all you need.
My primary camera is a D7500, so I use the P900 as a backup or specialty shot camera. The super-zoom is truly remarkable (I have taken "portrait" photos from the first base stands of a player standing on third base!). Note if you will, Nikon and everyone else refers to this as a "bridge" camera. If it's going to be your primary, you may find it limiting in some respects. But for what it is, it's a pretty awesome piece of gear!
My primary camera is a D7500, so I use the P900 as a backup or specialty shot camera. The super-zoom is truly remarkable (I have taken "portrait" photos from the first base stands of a player standing on third base!). Note if you will, Nikon and everyone else refers to this as a "bridge" camera. If it's going to be your primary, you may find it limiting in some respects. But for what it is, it's a pretty awesome piece of gear!
Jan 27, 2022 13:34:39 #
newsguygeorge wrote:
I gifted my wife this camera a couple of years ago... (show quote)
Betcha it’s lighter than the D7500 with a 200-500 attached😄😄
Jan 28, 2022 07:42:15 #
Jan 28, 2022 09:11:19 #
I have the P-1000 and it is a great camera in many respects. If you do a lot of outdoor shooting, a lot of wildlife, etc., you will be happy with the camera! On the other hand, it is a very heavy camera, by necessity because of its lens. (Think how heavy a lens/camera combo would be that reaches as far as the P-1000 does, if it was on your DSLR!!) I also have a P-900! Considering all things, I would recommend you consider the P-900 if you do not shoot RAW, and the newer P-950 if you do shoot RAW. I don't think you will miss the extra reach of the P-1000 lens over the P-900 series.
Jan 28, 2022 12:28:00 #
I have a friend who has the P1000 and loves it. I have the P900 and wouldn’t buy it again. Not that it’s a bad camera, but there are just some things I don’t like. The P950 would be a better choice. It’s essentially the same camera with some improvements over the P900. It has an improved EVF that is larger, brighter and sharper and shoots RAW if that’s important to you. Also, some of the controls are improved/updated, and the focusing system has been improved. I find that the P900 tends to hunt a lot while focusing, especially in low light or if a subject isn’t well defined. Do I wish I had the longer lens of the P1000? Not really, as I rarely use the P900’s lens at full length. By the way, those long focal lengths pretty much require a tripod or monopod, or other steadying device. On the other hand, the P1000 is a pretty good camera, and those who have it seem to like it a lot. It’s just a big camera.
Jan 28, 2022 13:50:14 #
I have both, the P900 and the P1000 and dearly love them! I have 2 Sony cameras that I love too, but I never go anywhere without my Nikons. I use the P900 more than any camera I have, but if something is too far away, I reach for the 1000. True, it is heavy, and better used with a tripod if the lens is extended all the way, but I am 84 years old and I can hand hold it for most things.
Jan 28, 2022 14:26:20 #
Jack47 wrote:
Would like to find out if any fellow Hoggers have first hand knowledge with this camera.
Appreciate any feed back that you can give me. Yes, I have read most reviews.
Appreciate any feed back that you can give me. Yes, I have read most reviews.
I've had one for about a year. It gets used mostly for those distant shots, i.e.: 1500-3000mm. I've used it for astrophotography (planetary, lunar and solar) as well as shooting wildlife off our deck.
And it is really quite good in the 35-200mm range. I've used it handheld up to about 600mm (and in emergencies, higher), above that a solid tripod is advised!
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Hope this helps. Although it only has a small 1/2.3" sensor it does a fairly reasonable job and it's a fun camera!
bwa
Moon Sliver
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White Light Solar
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Jupiter and Moons
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Sandhill Cranes (1300mm), handheld
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Calf (600mm) in a snow storm - The maximum zoom I'd get with my RX10 IV
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Calf (3000mm) in a snow storm - 100% crop
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Frosty Creek Bottom (135mm), handheld
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Jan 28, 2022 15:26:17 #
I have a P 900 which is similar to the one you are considering. I love it. It is my vacation camera. Everything I want in an all around camera + video. And I don't have to tote plethora of lenses. I find the image quality good. Needless to say unless you are rock steady use a tripod at the longer focal lengths.
Jan 28, 2022 16:22:02 #
bwana wrote:
I've had one for about a year. It gets used mostl... (show quote)
Thank you. Nice pics too.
Jan 28, 2022 16:32:02 #
Jack47 wrote:
Thank you. Nice pics too.
There are camera/lens combos that give better image quality BUT none that have the reach of the P1000.
If you do go with the P1000 I would recommend Topaz Denoise AI for a bit of postprocessing noise control, particularly at higher ISO's. Topaz Denoise AI also does some sharpening which, in most cases, is adequate.
bwa
Jan 29, 2022 00:07:56 #
I took my P1000 and my D7500 to Africa. The D7500 stayed in the case. I got incredible close up pictures of animals from far away.
Jan 31, 2022 20:29:34 #
I have one and like it a lot, but it is never taken on a trip. It is too big and heavy to take on trips. My current trip camera is a P950 which has way more zoom than the cameras I took on trips until recently, but I am no expert.
Feb 6, 2022 14:27:29 #
I have owned the P900 for several years. I have used it for close-ups in the garden, travel and hiking and birding, and while kayaking. It is small, takes great videos, and has a great zoom. I purchased the P1000 about a year ago. It definitely has a long zoom, but unless you use a tripod and have it rock steady, the photos won't have crisp focus. I can get decent photos, but I have to play with the focus in editing to make the photos better. I had debated between the P1000 and the Sony HX10 IV. I gave in to getting the P1000 because of the massive zoom. I now think I should have gotten the Sony HX10 IV.
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