Nikon Coolpix P500 Black
Breaking the Super-Telephoto Barrier
The COOLPIX P500 features a 36x wide-angle optical zoom NIKKOR ED glass lens, shattering the conventional zoom barrier to create the “ultra-telephoto” premium compact. Shooting from a super wide-angle 22.5mm to a staggering 810mm (35mm equivalent), the COOLPIX P500 is the best bet to capture the user’s intent with exceptional image quality, even in challenging low-light conditions thanks to the 12.1-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor.
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 utilizes its hybrid vibration reduction (VR) stabilization system comprising both image-sensor shift VR and electronic VR. To further combat camera shake, an additional zoom control has been added to the side of the lens barrel to increase stability during handheld shooting.
Utilizing the high-speed continuous shooting performance of the CMOS sensor (capturing five images at full resolution in approximately one second), 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.
To help users stay one step ahead of the action, a new shooting mode button facilitates quick setting of continuous frame shooting, in addition to the pre-shooting cache that starts to snap photos before the button is fully depressed. Additionally, the COOLPIX P500 features a variety of advanced functions for the sophisticated user seeking smooth control with intuitively placed controls such as a new mode dial that enables easy setting of frequently used functions on the fly.
Other notable functions include full HD (1080p) movie recording with stereo sound and the ability to capture still images during recording, as well as the ability to utilize the expansive zoom range while recording, with autofocus. The camera can also adjust recording speed to create slow motion or high-speed special effects. The P500 includes a new Easy Panorama mode that creates dynamic panorama photos with a choice of directions and angles, automatically. To facilitate easy composing, viewing and playback of images and HD movies, the COOLPIX P500 also features a 3-inch high resolution (921,000-dot) vari-angle monitor.
Key Features
- 12.1MP CMOS Sensor
- 36x Wide-Angle 22.5-810mm Lens
- Full 1920x1080 HD Video W/Stereo Sound
- 5fps at Full 12.1MP Resolution
- 3" Vari-Angle Hi Res 921K-Dot Display
- 19 Scene Modes
- Sensitivity Up to 3200 ISO
- 5-Way VR Image Stabilization
- Smart Portrait System
- Dual Processing--Improved Quality, Speed
36x optical zoom covers all the angles
The 36x zoom NIKKOR lens for the COOLPIX P500 features an ED glass element, 22.5 mm wide-angle to 810 mm super-telephoto* coverage, as well as a new side-mounted zoom control for stable handling. Versatile reach and range is further enhanced by a 7.5 cm (3-in.) vari-angle 921k-dot (approx.) high-resolution Clear Colour Display that can be tilted as much as 90 degrees upward or 82 degrees downward.
*35mm format equivalent.
Versatile high-speed continuous shooting options
When shooting in the P/S/A/M exposure modes, User Setting mode or Pet portrait mode, a press of the new dedicated continuous shooting mode button allows quick switching from single-frame to continuous shooting at a rapid 8-fps (approx.) for full-resolution (4000 x 3000) images*. Other continuous shooting modes include Continuous H (approx. 60fps/120fps) and the Pre-shooting cache.
*Up to five consecutive images.
High image quality for stills and video
Helping ensure beautiful pictures at night or in challenging lighting conditions is a 12.1 effective megapixel back illuminated CMOS image sensor that achieves higher sensitivity with lower noise. Sensor shift and electronic VR image stabilization also contribute to image quality. And Nikon's EXPEED C2 dual image processor provides the power to greatly reduce noise and distortion in movies, and to correct for distortion in still images shot at extremely wide angles.
Full HD movie recording with stereo sound
Record full 1080p HD movies with stereo sound at the press of a button. Operate the optical zoom while recording, or save a still image at any time by pressing the shutter button. And the built-in HDMI mini connector with HDMI-CEC support enables output to your HDTV.
*HDMI cable available separately.
What's Included:
- Nikon Coolpix P500 (Black)
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
- Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
- USB Cable UC-E6
- Audio Video Cable EG-CP16
- Strap
- Lens Cap LC-CP21
- Software Suite CD-ROM