Nikon Coolpix P500


Coolpix P500
at a glance
3648 x 2736

36x optical zoom

3.0" LCD

SD[HC][XC]

EN-EL5 Li-ion

Nikon Coolpix P500 review summary


camera date	Feb 11
pixels / class	12.8M	compact digital camera

overall rating		10 reviews
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Nikon Coolpix P500 specifications

lens / zoom	22.5mm - 810mm (36x) (dig: 4x)
focus / macro	auto \| manual / 50cm / 1cm
metering mode
aperture	auto \| manual / F3.4 - F5.7
white balance	auto, presets, custom
shutter	auto / manual
exposure
flash / mode	pop-up
viewfinder	EVF
iso ratings	160, 200 - 3200 in 1EV steps
image size	4000x3000, 3264x2448, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480 / [3:2] 3984x2656, / [16:9] 3968x2232, 1920x1080 / [1:1] 2992 [16:9] 3968x2232, 2992x2992, 1920x1080
image format
image compr.
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer
video options	with audio - 1080p
audio options
connectivity	usb 2.0 HS; A/V
storage	102MB internal, SD, SDHC, SDXC
platform
extra features	sensor shift image stabilization PictBridge


Nikon Coolpix P500 links

Reviews for novices and shutterbugs
23Aug11	Nikon Coolpix P500 review at digitalkamera (de)
10Aug11	Nikon Coolpix P500 review at Steves-digicams
21Jun11	Nikon Coolpix P500 review at DCResource
11May11	Nikon Coolpix P500 review at Quesabesde (es)
12Apr11	Nikon Coolpix P500 review at TrustedReviews
07Apr11	Nikon Coolpix P500 review at ePHOTOzine
04Apr11	Nikon Coolpix P500 review at Photoreview

Introductions, previews and other reviews
26May11	Nikon P500 review at Imaging-resource
01Apr11	Nikon Coolpix P500 video review at infoSync
09Feb11	Nikon P500 hands-on preview at Imaging-resource
News, guides, hints & tips
17Mar11	Nikon Coolpix P500 press summary
Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Nikon Talk Forum
	Forums at the Nikonians
	imaging-resource.com Nikon Forum
	steves-digicams.com Nikon Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Nikon Coolpix P500 announcement clippings

A first for the COOLPIX line of digital cameras, the P500 features the EXPEED C2 dual image processor that greatly enhances performance, reduces noise and corrects distortion in both movies and still images. With a 36x zoom, the need for an exceptional image stabilization system is essential for capturing steady subjects at such long focal lengths. For sharp photos and video, the COOLPIX P500 meets that need with its hybrid vibration reduction (VR) stabilization system comprised of both image-sensor shift VR and electronic VR. To further combat the effects of camera shake, an additional zoom control has been added to the side of the lens barrel to increase stability while shooting photos and video while handheld.

Utilizing the high-speed continuous shooting performance (capture five images at full resolution in approximately one second) of the CMOS sensor, the COOLPIX P500 includes Backlighting scene mode with an in-camera high dynamic range (HDR) function, which merges images of the same scene at different exposures to achieve a single image with a broad range of tonal detail. For additional low-light performance, the Night Landscape mode combines a series of consecutive shots taken at a fast shutter speed into a single image with reduced noise when taking handheld shots in night scenes. Additionally, the advanced Night Portrait mode combines consecutive images of the background while the subject is captured using the flash to deliver beautiful night and indoor scenes.