VQA100EA COOLPIX P950, Black

I have a lovely Fuji DSLR but frustratingly it had no viewfinder and only used the screen which was no use in bright sunlight. It also required a number of lenses. Nikon is a byword for camera excellence so when I read the spec and reviews of this camera it ticked all the boxes. Everything I wanted covered in one package, no fiddling around with lenses. I take pictures of a variety of things, landscapes, wildlife, portraits and architecture. As it happened I visited Venice the week after this arrived. I found it light enough to lug around in my day pack and quick to respond. The lens got a good workout, wide shots, architectural shots, bright light, night time, the moon - (oh yes - I had to try out that feature). I achieve spectacular results. Zooming in on St Mark's Cathedral you could see every detail of the lion - including the anti-pigeon netting. If it has a weakness it is image stabilisation under maximum zoom, it all gets a bit blurry and quite difficult to aim accurately - you really need a tripod - or monopod just to give it a firm footing, but for 99% of situations it's a terrific all rounder. Strong recommend

What a great camera. Clear shots and video. The attached video was taken from a moving boat. You can see the stability of focus and movement and the clarity of the the shot. I didn’t realise how far I had zoomed in. I have an SLR with interchangeable lenses but having a range from 24-2000 on this is very handy in not missing a shot while changing lenses. The shot of the moon is also hand held, very impressed by the detail It has managed to pick out. The overall quality, size and weight is very good. It’s not cumbersome and yet feels solid. Looking forward to taking this on many outings

I can’t recommend this camera enough , the pictures are outstanding & it’s connectivity to the phone is second to none , meaning it’s easy to download the photos & video directly easily and ready to work with on their app or on anything you want . No need to take out the memory card & use the computer . It’s big but is easy to hold and works great on the Scope 2 Gimble. Buy here & not from the company that Nikon directs you to use on here they sent a broken P950 that didn’t work & was clearly a returned broken camera. I would have have them the benefit of doubt & let them replace it but they took 2 weeks to return my money & offered no replacement so I bought here with the bag & it’s brilliant fits all my accessories but sadly not the humble too but it has a case so no loss or fowl.

**update below main after uses** **Further update on Moon Photography** Just got this camera after originally thinking of getting the P1000. I can say this camera is a lot lighter and a bit smaller than the P1000. The 24mm-2000mm is a great range and I wanted this for a great range rather than buying multiple lenses. If the camera lasts a long time, then I can't see wanting a new one due to it giving me landscape and zoom capabilities. I have no had extensive use of the camera (so will update when I do) - but there seems to be a lot of options for specific photo types for beginners or good manual modes too. I think the fact this is very very similar to the P1000 (and newer) and is smaller, cheaper and lighter it is a great option. Going over 2000mm to 3000mm doesn't seem for me personally worth the extra cost as it already is pretty shakey at 2000mm. I would recommend a tripod for sure on this camera. For me, this gives me a great lens range and less bulky than carrying lots of lenses. I know people are not fans of bridge cameras, but I'm hoping it will be good for wildlife, macro, zoom etc rather than lugging around a normal, macro, zoom etc lenses when I go out and about. N.b. The closness you can get to the moon is extraordinary! I will update with more use. *Update* Really enjoying this camera at the moment, getting some good wildlife pictures and the zoom is fantastic, I would recommend this camera for sure. Make sure you get a tripod. But it gives such a good range and diverse ability to take landscapes and zoom shots, only thing I can is wrong is sometimes the VR isn't as good as it says. Love the Moon photography on this, always wanted to be able to do this and the versatility of the lens is great. It is slightly too heavy for my tripod which isn't ideal, so bear that in mind.

This camera did arrive in the few days it said it would. Description does not tell you it is from China. Meaning it is a grey import that Nikon does not allow. You cannot even register the one year Nikon guarantee as that is for Asia residents. Camera working fine and no problems BUT grey import not good.

After toying with getting the P950 or the newer P1100, I decided to go with the older P950. The P1100 is ludicrously too big and after receiving the P950, I realised that I've 100% made the right choice. It's very easy to use and already has bird and moon shots programed into it. The quality of the photos are fantastic and with the amazing zoom capability, you really do get some great shots. It's a little lighter than the P1100 but it does still carry some weight. It's definitely recommended to buy a memory card, tripod, spare batteries and carrier bag for all of it. A nice touch is free usage of the Nikon SnapBridge app, where you can connect it to your camera via Bluetooth and WiFi and use your phone as a remote shutter, and also transfer over photos to your phone. The P950 is highly recommended if you want a camera that offers a lot of versatility without the need for multiple lenses, and is simple to use.

Conoscevo già il marchio con le sue reflex, ampiamente preferite alla marca concorrente ma, fino ad ora, avevo solo consigliato le loro bridge, anche con successo, devi dire. Successivamente ad un furto mi vedo costretto a rimpiazzare la mia ottima Finepix S1 e la mia scelta è ricaduta su questa ottima fotocamera. Difetti: un po' pesantina, con la batteria e la cinghia supera di pochissimo il chilo. Pregi: più che buona luminosità, ottima nitidezza anche a distanze rilevanti, zoom eccezionale e ottimo anche lo stabilizzatore. Molti programmi, anche simpatici: manca solo la funzione "panorama" ma, con un buon programma di elaborazione foto, si occupa unendo le foto in sequenza. Insomma super consigliata!

Eine richtig gute Kamera, mit großem Zoombereich

Är nöjd som amatör, ganska lätthanterlig dock saknar jag en manual irl. Den finns endast tillgänglig online. Jag är old school och bekväm, hade gärna velat ha den i bokform.

This model is now discontinued so if you're thinking about buying, act quickly. It is a good all-rounder for travel and nature photography but I wouldn't recommend for sports/action as the autofocus is a little slow and fiddly. Otherwise, a great camera.

I retired and bought this camera for myself to take pictures of birds, critters on my daily walks/hikes. I love it. Easy to carry, easy dials to use for bird, the moon and scenery. It takes fabulous pictures without a lot of effort. I get great close ups with the zoom and have rave reviews on my pictures. If you like taking moon pictures, this camera is great. Hand held, no tri-pod necessary and the clarity of craters and colors/shadows makes me feel like I'm walking on the moon. Well worth the money for me. I've never had a photography class and I am able to take wonderful pictures. I use this camera every single day.