COOLPIX P950 Superzoom Digital Camera | 83x Optical Zoom with Image Stabilization 16 MP 4K Ultra HD Video Wi-Fi Connectivity RAW Format and Rotating LCD Screen (Black)

I received the camera 2 days after ordering. The 83X optical zoom is great for bird photos where it seems like you just can't get enough zoom. It has a small lens aperture for this much zoom so the trade off is shallow depth of field at high zoom levels. The image stabilization is really amazing with decent photos taken at full optical zoom while being hand held. This isn't a camera for those wanting very high quality photos from a distance but it does what it is meant to do very well for a very reasonable price. It does a really good job with macro images too. I'd say that the worst feature is the auto-focus, it often just won't focus on a bird that I'm zoomed in on. However this issue is made up for this by having an easy access manual focus wheel on the left side of the lens (you have to place another easy to access switch to us this feature). This is a big improvement over it's predecessor the P900. The digital zoom processing seems to have improved too.

Photography is a hobby to me. I have had a few cameras over the years, and still do. I have different uses for each of them. I use the Nikon P950 for nature and, in particular, taking pictures of a nearby eagles' nest activity over the past 5 years. I purchased the P950 to get close up shots that are uncropped. These pictures are right out of the camera. two of the pictures give you an idea how far away I was. All shots are hand held, shutter priority at 1/000. Shooting towards the sky sometimes requires using exposure compensation to prevent the bird being too dark (.3 or .7, or 1 easy to do.). Great image stabilization at full zoom hand held. It is my go to camera for nature photography. Sure it has a small sensor, but you can't beat it for the price and results. 2000mm Zoom!! You just have to know what you want to use your camera for. You don't need to spend $3000 or $4000 for a larger sensor camera and lens. Even doing that, you still won't get the reach this camera has. I realize in low light it will not perform as good as more expensive cameras, Again, do your research. know what you want your camera to do. Make sure it meets your needs, and price range. This is a super camera. I love it.

Excellent point and shoot for a non-professional such as myself. Works great for birding.

The Nikon P950 is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to zoom—perfect for bird watching, lunar shots, solar photography, and even capturing airplanes mid-flight. The 83x optical zoom feels like magic. I’ve snapped crisp photos of the moon and some stunning birds in motion. That said, the sensor does have its limits. Shots of a falcon from 200 yards looked fuzzy when cropped, so don’t expect DSLR-level sharpness at extreme distances. Still, for the convenience and reach, this camera is a blast to use and incredibly versatile.

I'd been thinking about purchasing this for a couple years. Glad I did. It is just great. It's the size of a large DSLR, but it's mostly composite materials, so for me (small woman) it is NO problem to carry it all day. The controls are intelligently placed. I like the Zoom Back option to quickly get an overall view. It's fast and precise. I'm amazed at the quality of the images coming from such a small sensor. However, I do shoot in RAW and have NOT even tried the JPEG setting. I would not have purchased the camera without a RAW option. That option gives a small sensor a chance to look good. I could easily make an 8x10 or maybe even an 11x14 print, and you'd be hard pressed to believe it came from a small sensor. I bet the JPEGS look great too. I did put a filter on the lens. I don't bother with the lens cap, generally. I think they have a winner here. Amazon did the usual great job in getting it to me in perfect shape, and quickly.

I am a complete novice photographer. The bald eagle is about 250 ft away, the Cooper's Hawk about 25 ft and the cat about 12 ft. This is a "bridge" camera - takes a little learning versus a simple point and shoot - but nothing too difficult. I bought it primarily to take bird pictures and the zoom is incredible! I take the photos in .RAW and use Nikon's free software to fix/make into JPEGs. I also considered a P1000 - but it felt too large. Of course, the first time I used it in the field there were several other birders taking pictures with these incredible lens cameras that made my P950 seem quite small - but it is so easy to carry, and great for my needs. It does super well when the day is bright. Sometimes (<5%) I have to go to manual zoom - because it seems to love to focus in on green leaves/needles. I am completely happy with the camera - I understand it's limitations, but for me it is perfect. I gave it 1 star because I ordered a "new" camera on Amazon - when it came it was clearly "used" (first hint was the used sticker on the box) - I tried to exchange for a new camera but that seemed impossible - so I returned it. It took several weeks but I got a refund. Then I went to a nearby camera store and bought a new Nikon CoolPix P950.

Für mich eine Super Kamera. Leicht zu bedienen, sehr kompakt und es macht sehr viel Spaß damit zu arbeiten. Ich benutze sie sehr viel in der Natur! Macht eigentlich alles, was ich von ihr verlange. Bin nur ein kleiner Hobbyfotograph. Ist aber auch für Profis zu empfehlen!

Es una excelente cámara, con un zoom increíble. Vale la pena la inversión

It’s WOOOW.. so nice good so professional camera

Autofocus is slow but good. Picture quality slightly better than P900. Not heavy as P1000, but light like P900 or B700. RAW available which is a big bonus. Without doubt the best camera for all purpose especially wildlife and long treks.

Ive had several cameras in this series including the P900 and the p1000..I lam a birder and I love them for their zoom capacity and the crisp details you are able to capture..I don't like the fact that you can't get good flight shots and sometimes it takes a while to get your lens focused and the bird has moved but overall, I keep coming back to these cameras because of the zoom and quality of the image..I’m not as happy with the clarity of the P950 and would not buy this camera again..am wondering if something g is wrong with my camera or whether the clarity is just not as good with this model..I also find I miss a lot of shots while this camera is trying to focus..Would like to know if there is a warranty with this camera..