The cheaper Coolpix B600 offers a slightly less versatile zoom range of 24-1440mm equiv (and makes do without an EVF) while the Coolpix P1000 boasts an even longer telephoto setting (3000mm equiv) for those times when 2000mm just isn't enough. If the P950 could be said to have any competition at all, it's mostly from within Nikon's own lineup. Very simply, the more you pay, the more zoom you get, and the more likely it is that you'll get nice extras like OLED viewfinders, customizable controls and superior video. The superzoom class is pretty small, and refreshingly easy to navigate. 7 fps continuous shooting (up to 10 frames).Despite its unusual ability to connect objects across enormous distances, the P950 isn't so much of a 'bridge' between anything. With the birth of the superzoom class a few years ago, with their enormous zoom ratios, this description became meaningless. Successor to the wildly popular Coolpix P900, the P950 adds Raw capture, a greatly improved electronic viewfinder and 4K video.Ĭameras that look like the P950 used to be described as 'bridge' models: as in, they formed a 'bridge' between the capabilities and of a conventional compact camera, and a D/SLR. Focal length: 4.The Nikon Coolpix P950 is a powerful superzoom compact camera, built around a 24-2000mm equivalent zoom lens.The high-quality photos and video footage mean that, for anyone considering upgrading their bridge camera or losing the weight of a DSLR, the excellent P950 must be close to the top of the list of options. Other features include Target Finding AF capabilities and 7 fps continuous, an enhanced high-resolution EVF and Nikon Snapbridge to seamlessly share images or remotely control the camera.Īt £799 the P950 isn't cheap, but it is an absolutely ideal, high-end bridge camera for birders looking for a versatile and lightweight model. Its simplicity to use is exemplified by the 'bird-watching setting' – this alleviates any potentially complicated settings changes, furthering the appeal for someone seeking a lightweight and easy-to-use camera that also delivers cracking results.
As someone who uses a DSLR, this flexibility within one camera was superb.
The 24-2,000 mm zoom range means everything from distant or fly-over birds to butterflies and wildflowers can be subjects. The P950 will appeal to birders who want the versatility and handling of a DSLR, but without the weight or bother of carrying around a bag of lenses. The P950 produced a surprising level of detail when pointed at a distant Woodlark, which looked something of a speck through binoculars. The latter improvement is quite a significant addition to the armoury and adds to the choice of a bridge camera over a DSLR. In terms of the former, shooting in video was straightforward and the quality good – plus, a built-in mic jack and accessory shoe means you can attach an external mic to the camera. It is this ability to take good photos of long-distance birds that will make the P950 such a winner.Ĭompared to the P900, Nikon lists the two main improvements as the ability to record 4K/30p video and support for RAW shooting. I was expecting a low-quality record shot at best but, while far from an award-winning image, the detail of the bird on review amazed me. I eventually spied the bird – a speck perched in a dead tree – before zooming in to photograph it with the P950. I was most impressed when, on a Surrey heath, I heard a distant Woodlark singing in the morning sun. I spent a bit of time trying to photograph distant birds with it – gulls offshore, ducks on a lake and so on. It is that zoom which stood out most significantly for me. When the P900 came out five years ago it was the first 83x zoom bridge camera – a huge boon for birders wanting the reach of a telephoto lens but not the extra weight of one. While not reaching as far as the P1000, the impressive optical zoom with a maximum f/2.8 aperture, backed by a 1/2.3-inch, 16 MP sensor, of the P950 is the main attraction for birders. With a mighty 83x zoom, this light and easy-to-use model offers 4K video shooting and is surely set to rival the popular Nikon P1000 – with its phenomenal 125x zoom – for popularity. Nikon's latest superzoom bridge camera, the Nikon Coolpix P950, is a successor to the P900 which was released in 2015.
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