Rating 3.8 43 reviews

Nikon quite literally aimed for the stars with the Coolpix P1000, thanks largely to its amazing telescopic abilities.


Unbelievable zoom

The zoom is astounding: The 3000mm equivalent NIKKOR ED glass lens is the most powerful ever on a Coolpix series camera and lets you explore the galaxy as well as the earth. Photograph not just the moon, but the craters, peaks and valleys that adorn its surface. Why look at a blurry Saturn when you can see the planet's rings? The Coolpix P1000 pushes technology to bold new heights so you get a close-up view of objects that are far, far away.


A stable zoom experience

The cost of extreme zoom power is the amplification of even the smallest camera movements. This issue is largely rectified by a Dual Detect Optical Vibration Reduction system which stabilizes horizontal and vertical movements.


Magical moving pictures

The Coolpix P1000 features 4K Ultra HD video combined with stereo sound, so you can create an amazing cinematic experience, based on that awesome zoom and high-quality image sensor. To help you keep control of the process, you can manually adjust things like focus and exposure.


Extraordinary fast-motion footage

The tricks keep on coming, with time-lapse and superlapse recording modes also available. Time-lapse combines still images shot at customizable intervals into a 10 second video, while Superlapse can capture video at speeds up to 30x!


Cool and compact

For all the features and awesome zoom power, the Coolpix P1000 is still a relatively compact and portable device, and one that's very easy to use thanks to a host of external control features like a smooth focus control ring, snapback subject acquisition checking and AF/MF switching.

Manufacturer: Nikon
price $1,799.99 - $1,899.00
Stuff.tv
7 years ago

Nikon P1000 review

Bridge cameras are loved by many and hated by others They offer a way to give you a little bit of everything all in one package – but perhaps the P1000 is trying to do just a bit too much. Now, if we were to judge the P1000 on its ability to deliver a market-leading zoom just “because” then it’d be very highly rated. However, as it is, it’s probably not a very practical camera for 99% of the photographer population – and therefore it’s kind of hard to recommend it to many people. Image quality is decent, in bright light and at wider focal lengths, but what you can capture at 3000mm is hardly likely to win any awards for sharpness, clarity – and with how difficult it is to frame at this length. If you want a travel camera that’s not quite so ridiculous, and offers better image quality, take a look at the Panasonic FZ2000, or the Sony RX10 IV – both sporting a one-inch sensor, you’re sacrificing a heck of a lot of zoom, but more than making up for it in image quality. Still, it’s a remarkable achievement and shows exactly the sort of clever tech Nikon are capable of producing. The next thing they need to do is shrink it all down into a much more manageable size. Right now though? It's a work in progress...
Pros:
  • Huge zoom
  • RAW format shooting
  • 4K video
Cons:
  • Massively bulky and weighty
  • Very small sensor
  • Screen not touch-sensitive
  • Very expensive
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Crutchfield
7 years ago

Nikon Coolpix P1000

Very Heavy. I bought i for moon shots, so far I have not been successful in focus variables. I am using a tripod with stability disabled. I am not and expert so my comments should be qualified by the word "armature".
Pros:
  • All features function but max zoom is a disappointment
Cons:
  • Manuals are lacking directions on WiFi
  • I want to pair with a Mac Book Air and so far I'm having extreme difficulty
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TechRadar UK
7 years ago

Nikon Coolpix P1000 review

The Coolpix P1000 is certainly an achievement, and the ability to capture reasonably good images at the 3000mm end marks it as unique. Its key positive attributes include very good handling, effective Vibration Reduction and a clear menu system, but in order to be able to deliver a camera with such...
Pros:
  • Unique 125x optical zoom
  • Effective VR system
  • Sharp shots at 3000mm possible (though difficult
  • Very good handling
  • Raw shooting option
Cons:
  • Camera can lock up after bursts
  • Autofocus struggles at times
  • Below-average LCD
  • No weather-sealing
  • General image quality
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Camera Labs
7 years ago

Nikon COOLPIX P1000 review

The Nikon COOLPIX P1000 is a DSLR-styled super-zoom with a world-beating 125x zoom range. This is a camera that's really all about the lens. Starting at a comfortably wide 24mm, it just keeps on going, all the way to an equivalent 3000mm – that's powerful enough to take photos of the moon with the...
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Camera Jabber
7 years ago

Nikon COOLPIX P1000 Digital Camera - Brand New review

An ultimate example of “look what we can do” from Nikon, the Nikon P1000 is definitely a remarkable feat of engineering, but it’s unlikely to be of mass appeal.
Pros:
  • Huge zoom range, Manual controls, Raw format shooting, High price, Very bulky, Very weighty, No quick menu, Best travel cameras you can depend on, Best bridge camera: what to look out for and what to buy
Cons:
  • High price, Very bulky, Very weighty, No quick menu, Best travel cameras you can depend on, Best bridge camera: what to look out for and what to buy
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Vistek
7 years ago

Context - Video

I've had a bit better than a week with this camera. The small sensor struggles in low light but is really quite good in adequate light. Where or how else can you get a continuous zoom in/out on a scene with such range.
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pricespy.co.nz
7 years ago

Incredibly good zoom. Slow focus.
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very.co.uk
7 years ago

Super zoom!

Bought this as I am going on safari so wanted a camera with a long zoom. This one is outstanding.
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ePHOTOzine
7 years ago

Nikon Coolpix P1000 Review

It's been a while since Nikon introduced a new 'ultra-zoom' to its line-up, 3 years to be precise, so the arrival of the Nikon Coolpix P1000 Bridge Camera has got people talking. The new Nikon Coolpix P1000, quite literally, reaches for the stars with a huge zoom lens that's equivalent to 24-3000mm...
Pros:
  • 125x optical zoom lens
  • 4K video recording
  • RAW
  • and manual modes
  • Large rubberised grip
  • Large electronic viewfinder
  • Good connectivity
Cons:
  • Heavy and Huge
  • Poor battery life
  • Tripod recommended for anything over 2000mm
  • Image quality beyond 2000mm deteriorates
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Photography BLOG
7 years ago

Nikon P1000 Review

The Coolpix P1000 is a high-end, enthusiast-level bridge camera from Nikon. Its headline feature is its 125x optical zoom lens, which gives you a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 24-3000mm, making it unsurpassed in the market.
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