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Refurbished: Nikon COOLPIX P950 Superzoom Digital Camera for
$399.97.
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About this item (Nikon COOLPIX P1000):
- 3000 millimeter optical zoom-the most powerful zoom lens; Ever put on a Nikon Coolpix camera
- 4k ultra hd video with HDMI out, stereo sound and an accessory hot shoe
- Rock steady dual detect image stabilization and great low light capability. Vibration reduction: Lens shift VR (still pictures) / lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
- Raw (NRW), time lapse and super lapse shooting plus great creative modes
- Full manual controls along with easy auto shooting
- Top continuous shooting speed at full resolution: Up to 7 shots at approx. 7 frames per second
- Focus range: W:: Approx. 1 feet (30 centimeter) to infinity, T:: Approx. 23 feet (7.0 meter) to infinity, Macro close up mode: Approx. 0.4 inches (1 centimeter) (wide angle position), Approx. 23 feet (7.0 meter) (telephoto position) (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
- Iso sensitivity iso 100 1600, iso 3200, 6400 (available when using p, s, a or m or movie manual mode). The lowest iso sensitivity in movie manual mode is iso 125
- Shutter speed: 1/4000 1 sec, 1/4000 30 sec. (when iso sensitivity is 100 in m mode) at wide angle position, with largest f number setting (smallest aperture). Bulb and time setting (can be set when iso sensitivity is 100 in m mode): Up to 60 seconds. 1/8000 1/30 sec. (when recording movies)
- Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder, 1 centimeter (0.39 inches) approx. 2359k dot equivalent oled with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to 3 m-1). Monitor: 3.2 inches diagonal, vari angle tft lcd with anti reflection coating 5 level brightness adjustment
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- Nikon has Refurbished: Nikon COOLPIX P1000 Superzoom Digital Camera for $549.97. Shipping is free.
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The Sony RX10 III would be better, it will never hit this price point, but if you're willing to spend about $125 more you could get it and be much happier than with the Nikon.
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I gather it is suggesting that it would be ideal for a private eye. Particularly one with the name Rockford. So he could put pictures into...files.
It's a difference between real glass lens optical zoom (this one) and digital zoom(yours). Digital is meh.
Sensor Sizes Compared * ¹/₂.₅in = cheaper SONY PnS from 2008* ¹/₂.₃in = 6.17 x 4.55mm {Area: 28.07mm²} [Most Compact Cameras] 700SX sensor size* ¹/₁.₇in = 7.6 x 5.7mm {Area: 43.32mm²} [Enthusiast Compacts] * ¹/₁.₃in = Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra* 1 inch = 12.8 x 9.6mm {Area: 122.88mm²} [Canon G, Sony R10/R100]* Micro Four Thirds = 17.3 x 13.mm {Area: 224.9mm²} [Olympus, Panasonc G/GH/GX]]* APS-C (Canon) = 22.3mm x 14.9mm {Area: 332.27mm²} Canon R50/M/xxxD/xxD] "RF-s"* APS-C = 23.6 x 15.6mm {Area: 368mm²} [Sony E-series, Fuji X, Nikon Dxxx/Z50,* FullFrame (35mm) = 36 x 24mm {Area: 1452mm²} [Sony A7/A9, Nikon Dxxx/Zx, Canon R, Canon xD/xxD]Put the same money toward a D7500 ($499) and 70-300 AFP DX ($239), and you'll produce a lot of keepers.
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Micro Four Thirds = 17.3 x 13.mm {Area: 224.9mm²}
'nuff said.
MP can't fix small sensors and more than VHS can provide Bluray resolutions.
The Nikon COOLPIX P1000 Superzoom Digital Camera for $549.97 is out-of-stock, but has the same 1/2.3 in. sensor according to: https://www.nikonusa.co
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 ($350 @MPB) + a VARIO 45-150mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH FS45150AK ($150 AMZ). The cheaper lens is like a 35mm camera 300mm lens. Certainly we can agree that the MFT kit would far surpass the P950 for image quality with 20x zoom. "Zoom" really is an arbitrary number. $500 for a MFT + 150mm (MFT, CF = 2.0) lens. Seems like a bargain to me and it won't be any larger.
Several great postings here and thanks to the posters. For this post: the Nikon images might not be great due to inherent limitations of the small sensor as many have noted and limitations of all super zoom lenses. I suspect that for many, the images will be "good enough".
Read on for more details and a crash course in Imaging Physics 101:
The final image will vary greatly depending on numerous conditions, some of which we cannot control. I am sure I missed a few here. I went through all of this about 10 years ago following a robbery. Added Oly MFT mostly via Oly refurbs via their website. Added the Canon RP as I had the great 100-400mm 1st version push pull lens and a very old 70-200, but with gunky rubber. Briefly, since we are discussing a zoom camera:
Rule 1, as always, what are you willing to carry, when and where? You just left a day long meeting and want a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge from Pier 39 in SF. It's chilly, drizzly, and you have a bag of tourist souvenirs. Cell phone territory as few folks will want to lug around a real camera on a crappy day. Many cameras are not weather sealed. Some, like my old Oly M5ii and the small but not very sharp 14-150mm f/4-5.6 ii lens (28-300mm FF equivalent) are weather sealed (not sure about the 1st lens version). Lens sharpness is good enough for me as anything else is too large or heavy to lug around all day on every trip and sharpness is actually ok. Also, relatively small and relatively light.
Rule 2, how much money are you really willing to spend and not how much do you want to spend. Then revisit rule 1 and what will you really use more than 4 times in your entire life? Canon ELPH 300 HS (IXUS 220 HS) Overview from dpreview. An average small 2011 camera that can fit in most any pocket and likely cost $150.00 on sale and up to $250.00 when new. Definitely took better pictures, especially of projected slides at large meetings than average cell phones of the day. Maybe newer cell phones of today are better. But back in the day, I was willing to keep this on me all day if traveling. Only took a second or 2 to turn on and then compose the picture and focusing was fairly fast if in reasonable light. And guess what, same sensor size as the P1000. 4000 x 3000 or 12 MP, Sensor size 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Sensor type BSI-CMOS ISO Auto 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Focal length (equiv.) 24–120 mm Max aperture F2.7–5.9 Weight (inc. batteries) 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20 mm (3.62 x 2.2 x 0.79″) Smaller than a pack of ciggies.
Physics: The Bridge is far away so everything from water vapor (percent humidity, etc), smog (eg LA or any industrial area in the 1960s or 1970s), and wind (leaves, debris, etc) will degrade the image path vs a very clear, low humidity, low wind and bright day.
For low light and for birding or sports shots, like your kids HS or college game, you need the larger sensor and more light through the lens (low f stop number, like 2.8 or 4 vs 5.6 or 7.1). That will require larger full frame bodies and larger lenses, like a 100-400mm – more weight, maybe 5 lbs or more and cost over $1000, even for used gear. Remember that the smaller the sensor, the larger the crop factor or "image zoom" from the small sensor. Thus, a 25mm lens on an Oly MFT camera body provides the same zoom as a 50mm lens on a FF due to the CF of 2 for MFT. Smallest lenses tend to be 35-50mm FF equivalents.
Is there an image stabilizer in the camera for the sensor or in the lens? For tripod use and not hand held shots, like during the recent lunar eclipse, it is better to turn off a lens stabilizer (like on canon lenses) or keep it on during the tiny bit of jitter when pressing the button to get a shot? For For Olympus MFT cameras, sensor stabilization seems to work wonders in their bodies.
It's not just the sensor size, but also type (even beyond CCR vs CMOS and varying CMOS and stacking technologies) – including any hardwired filters and the megapixels. More MPs for a given size sensor could mean more noise. Will likely vary as to the sensor date and technology, with newer generally having less noise. This article has some comments very worthy of reading: https://fstoppers.com/gear/myth-b...ght-623723
All sensors get at least "warm" (however that is defined) but some apparently get hot enough during long videos to cause visible image degradation due to noise.
Over time with a camera where you can change the lens, gunk will get on the sensor. Often cleanable, but not always. For the sensor spots, cleaning up in post processing is required. Kind of time consuming and a pain to do. Same with lenses if you do not keep them covered. No real way to keep a cell phone camera lens spotless and any tiny spot will get hugely magnified.
The Nikon P950 and P1000 are fixed lens devices and you can place a lens cover, like a UV or polarizing filter.
The photographer and the lens are probably much more important than the camera body these days. As for lenses, zooms and super zooms simply cannot match the tack sharp resolution of prime or fixed lenses like a "nifty" 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 FF equivalent. That stated, most vacation shots are often not that sharp and most of us don't seem to care. However, if you want to carefully focus on your pet and get every hair around the eyes in focus, you will need a prime lens and a low f stop number, like a 50mm f/1.4.
Phase vs contrast detection:
Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF). Best for birding and sports. Generally found on newer and more expensive cameras.
Contrast Detection Autofocus (CDAF). Older, slower method. My Oly 5M ii has this and not PDAF.
Hybrid – has both. Again, on newer and more expensive cameras.
You usually have to search for this information in the camera specs. Birders usually know as they will miss more shots with CDAF vs PDAF.
Dpreview score, release or review date, size, weight and original price:
P1000, 73% dpr score, 2018, MSRP: $999.00
Max resolution 4608 x 3456
Image ratio w:h 4:3
Effective pixels 16 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors 17 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS
Focal length (equiv.) 24–3000 mm But keep in mind that the useful zoom is likely 24-1500mm or so in real world conditions as noted in several reviews.
Optical zoom 125× plus 4x digital zoom
Maximum aperture F2.8–8
Weight (inc. batteries) 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz) Not lightweight
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13″) Not small
Image stabilization Optical
CIPA image stabilization rating 5 stop(s) This is very good.
Contrast Detect (sensor) and face detection
no phase detection is noted at dpreview
Filter thread 77mm
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II MFT
Feb 2015, 81% dpr score MSRP: $1099.00
weather resistant
Body type SLR-style mirrorless
Max resolution 4608 x 3456
Effective pixels 16 megapixels
Sensor size Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
Sensor type CMOS
Weight (inc. batteries) 469 g (1.03 lb / 16.54 oz)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 1.77″)
Image stabilization Sensor-shift
Image stabilization notes 5-axis This is very good.
Contrast Detect (sensor) and face detection
no phase detection is noted at dpreview
Olympus, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 II
My go to lens, small and very light. Lots of plastic.
weather resistant March 2015 MSRP $599.00
Weight 285 g (0.63 lb)
Length 83 mm (3.27″)
Filter thread 58mm Overall, small and lightweight.
Olympus body and lens would be about $1700 MSRP, best guess is about ½ price or less used via MPB or KEH, 125 x 85 x 130 mm, 4.88 x 3.35 x 5.04 inches and 754 g, 1.66 pounds in weight. If the specs are correct, half the wight of the P1000 !!
Canon EOS 6D Mark II, FF
June 2017, 80% dpr score, MSRP $1999
Max resolution 6240 x 4160
Image ratio w:h 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels 26 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors 27 megapixels
Sensor size Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
Sensor type CMOS
Contrast Detect (sensor) and face detection
Phase Detect
Weight (inc. batteries) 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75 mm (5.67 x 4.37 x 2.95″)
Image stabilization No
Lenses I see being used at events by pro photographers seem to be around 70-210 mm, but I will choose a more consumer oriented lens to compare to the small, light and less than tack sharp M zuiko olympus lens. Harder to find a superzoom FF vs a APS-C lens. (https://search.brave.co
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (The Oly 14-150mm = 28-300mm FF, but I can't find a decent super zoom lens like this for canon FF, just for Canon APS-C. There are Canon teleconverters at 1.4x and 2x but you will loose at least 1 f stop and image sharpness. FWIW super zooms for APS-C are all at least 2X the weight of the Oly lens as is this one.) 72mm filters, 19 oz/540g,
Weight 540 g (1.19 lb)
Diameter 78 mm (3.09″)
Length 97 mm (3.81″)
about $91.00 used and was $450.00 in 2012 according to Ken Rockwell. 1998 ? MSRP. "It's my favorite Canon all-purpose zoom for full-frame DSLRs and 35mm film." "This is the world's first photography lens with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS, IS or VR (Vibration Reduction)). It works, but not as well as newer systems. This lens was astounding in the 1990s, but today only offers two stops of real-world improvement, and only about a stop at the 135mm end." This lens is no longer made. https://www.kenrockwell
P1000: Weight (inc. batteries) 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13″)
Olympus body and lens would be about $1700 MSRP, used body is around $400 at MPB or KEH and lens would be $300+ used. 125 x 85 x 130 mm, 4.88 x 3.35 x 5.04 inches and 754 g, 1.66 pounds in weight. If the specs are correct, half the weight of the P1000 and much smaller !!
So Canon body and lens combo might be $800-900 used at MBP or KEH. 1305 g or 2.88 lbs and 144 x 111 x 172 mm or 5.67 x 4.37 x 6.77 in. So still lighter than the P1000 if the specs are correct. Size is almost the same. I will simply assume that Nikon or Canon APS-C camera and lens combos would be similar or a bit smaller in size. Most any other Canon, Tamron, Sigma, Tokina, etc lens would be heavier and thus FF or APS-C would be 2 X the weight of the MFT Olympus M Zuiko lens.
So Canon body and lens combo might be $800-900 used at MBP or KEH. 1305 g or 2.88 lbs and 144 x 111 x 172 mm or 5.67 x 4.37 x 6.77 in. So still lighter than the P1000 if the specs are correct. Size is almost the same. I will simply assume that Nikon or Canon APS-C camera and lens combos would be similar or a bit smaller in size. Most any other Canon, Tamron, Sigma, Tokina, etc lens would be heavier and thus FF or APS-C would be 2 X the weight of the MFT Olympus M Zuiko lens.
Comparison tools: dpreview also allows you to change the ambient lighting / color for the test image, image size, and camera JPEG vs Raw (not for iphone X), ISO and maybe pixel shift.
Compare a 2015 Olympus OM D E M5 II (MFT), 2014 Nikon D3300 (APS C), 2019 Canon RP (FF), and a 2019 Sony A6100 (APS C); then you can make your own judgments. None of these are considered fancy or high end by 2025 standards but are very capable of providing great results. Used, these might cost $200-600. RP seemed best to me.
https://www.dpreview.co
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Compare a 2017 iphone X (only one they had), 2017 Canon EOS 6D Mark II (FF and great review at https://www.kenrockwell
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Then choose which cameras to compare. I think the dpreview website is easier to use and compares 4 not 2 cameras.
https://fstoppers.com/originals/d...are-385526
I used the Canon RP and 100-400mm lens with L glass system and the Oly OM D E M5 mark ii with a 40-150 f/2.8 lens plus teleconverter during the recent lunar eclipse, each on its own tripod and no astro motor for the tripods or cameras. Settings were different but the jpg images at maximal zoom seemed only mildly similar. I did not mess with post processing on the raw images. Renditions of the moon's grey color were quite different, but neither was displeasing. Very difficult to maintain tack sharp focus when pixel peeping with both systems and focusing using LCD screens or EVFs. Even a slight touch of the focus rings changed sharpness at maximal f stops (around 4). Each company uses different smoothing algorithms for the jpgs and each offered mixed results. My guess is that a couple hours in post would have provided even better results. I shot a wide range of ISOs, I think up to around 10K, adjusted EVs all over the place, and used times from thousandths of a second up to a minute. Very hard to get great pics during fully eclipsed moon. The clouds also rolled in and out in New Orleans. I went to bed at 2am, looked at my pics once around 8am on my laptop.
Why consider MFT, from: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...nso
"One example: Olympus's 300mm f/4 Pro lens ($3,000) weighs 3.25 pounds and measures around 9 inches long. In contrast, Canon's 600mm f/4 lens ($13,000) weighs 6.8 pounds and measures 18.6 inches long. Olympus's lens and sensor combo can't give you the same image quality or background blur that Canon's offers, but it can get you just as close to your subject—and put less strain on your body and your wallet."
https://en.wikipedia.or
Some great info, but not an easy read for uninitiated.
https://upload.wikimedi
Apple_and_Samsung_image_sensor_sizes.png
Really nice image of sensor sizes, cell phones and year introduced. Please note that all larger 1 / 2.0 in to 1/1.25 in sensors begin in 2020. Smaller 1 / 3.0 in to larger 1 / 2.5 in sensors are mostly noted from 2016-2020. Also note, that to determine crop factor you compare the diagonal measurements.
FF = 864 sq mm sensor size (not 1452 sq mm) Most big vendors make FF bodies except for Olympus.
APS-C 330-370 sq mm Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Sony
MFT 225 sq mm Olympus and Panasonic Lumix
1" 116 sq mm Sony RX10 and RX100
1 1.33' 69 sq mm Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
1 / 2.3" 29 sq mm P1000
1 /3 " 17.3 sq mm iphone 6
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