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Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera
12 Megapixels
Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.
Electronic View Finder
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Spot Metering
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Digital Camera Description
The Nikon Coolpix P500 is a Large Digital Camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Its 12 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 160-3200 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 160-3200. With 12 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 17" x 12" at 240 DPI.
A builtin Image Stabilization mechanism allows the Nikon Coolpix P500 to compensate for camera shake.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/1500 to 2s. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/1500, fast action cannot be frozen. Given that is does not support very slow shutter-speeds, this camera is unsuitable for night photography. This camera model offers Full Manual Controls.
The Nikon Coolpix P500 features a 99-point Contrast-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance. A Real-Time Autofocus Tracking System allows focus to follow a moving subject within the frame.
Although this camera offers full manual controls, it does not have any control-dials to change exposure parameters directly. This camera does not feature any seals to protect it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. Care must be taken, just like with most electronics. Framing on the Nikon Coolpix P500 is performed via a 0.24" Built-in EVF with 230K Pixels. This EVF shows 97% coverage.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Nikon | Model | Coolpix P500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 12 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Built-In | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 160 - 3200 | Shutter-Speed | 1/1500 - 2s |
| Lens | 23 - 810mm F/3.5 - 5.7 / 8 | Mininum Focus | 10cm (w) / 2.2m (t) |
| Zoom | Electronic | Manual Focus | N / A |
| Filter Diameter | Focus System | 99-point Contrast-Detect *Tracking AF-C. 99-points manually selectable. 9-areas automatically selectable. | |
| Viewfinder Type | Built-in EVF | Viewfinder Size | 0.24" EVF 230K Pixels 97% Coverage |
| Display Attachment | Display Size | 920K Pixels 3" LCD 97% Coverage | |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M | Scene Modes | 18Back Light, Beach, B&W Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Panorama, Party/Indoor, Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | 3 Shots ±1/3 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
| White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 8 FPS, 5 JPEG *Also continuous 60 and 120 modes at reduced resolutions. | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | No | |
| Digital Level | Tripod Mount | Yes | |
| Remote Trigger | Eye-Start Sensor | No | |
| HDR | Yes | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, 8 - 4.5m (W-T) | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *High-speed video up to 120 FPS @ 320x240. | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | Quicktime H.264 | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 240 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2011-02-08, Discontinued | Construction | Standard |
| Size | 84 x 116 x 103mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 494g |
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Nikon P500 Highlights
Large digital cameraSensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 12 Megapixels Ultra Zoom | ISO 160-3200 |
| 35.2X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/1500-2s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls |
| 0.24" Built-in EVF 230K Pixels | Custom white-balance |
| 8 FPS Drive, 5 Images | Spot-Metering |
| 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 3" LCD 920K Pixels | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory |
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