Digital Bridge cameras have been coming with 80x zoom , but this boasts an incredible 125x optical zoom is the world’s biggest.
The COOLPIX P1000 is equipped with a 125x optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers the wide-angle 24mm to super-telephoto 3000mm focal lengths.
Giving a focal-length range of 24–3000mm equivalent in optical, but then with 250x Dynamic Fine Zoom on top to give an incredible 6000 mm.
Pros : Ultra-high zoom, vari-angl display, 4K video. Shhots raw (NRW) format.
Cons : only 16MP, small sensor but this is common on Bridge Cameras.
A high-resolution XGA OLED electronic viewfinder that delivers a sharp and clear view
4K UHD/30P movies with stereo sound
Shoot impressively smooth movies in 4K Ultra High Definition (3840x2160/30p) – ensuring that your recordings are state-of-the-art and future-proof as 4K UHD becomes standard – with great sound quality from the zoom microphone, which adjusts directivity along with zoom operation. Start filming instantly with a dedicated movie-record button. HDMI support means you can connect your camera to a TV or other external monitor with an optional HDMI cable.
The COOLPIX P1000 will have a suggested retail price (SRP) of £999.95* and will be available in September 2018.
Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection |
Face priority Manual (normal) Manual (spot) Manual (wide) Subject tracking Target Finding AF |
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Focus Range |
[W]: Approx. 1 ft. (30 cm.) to infinity [T]: Approx. 23 ft. (7.0 m.) to infinity Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm) (wide-angle position), Approx. 23 ft. (7.0 m) (telephoto position) (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens) |
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Focus Lock |
Yes |
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Viewfinder |
Electronic viewfinder, 1 cm (0.39-in.) approx. 2359k-dot equivalent OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1) |
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Viewfinder coverage (shooting mode) |
Approx. 99% horizontal and 99% vertical shooting mode (compared to actual image) |
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View Finder coverage (playback mode) |
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical playback mode (compared to actual image) |
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Monitor Size |
3.2 inch |
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Monitor Type |
Vari-Angle TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 5-level brightness adjustment |
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Monitor Resolution |
approx. 921k-dot |
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Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) |
Approx. 99% horizontal and 99% vertical shooting mode (compared to actual image) |
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Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode) |
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical playback mode (compared to actual image) |
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Storage Media |
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
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Internal Memory |
n/a |
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Storage File System |
DCF and Exif 2.31 compliant |
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Storage File formats |
Still pictures: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon’s own format) Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
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Movie |
4K UHD 3,840×2,160/ 30p 4K UHD 3,840×2,160/ 25p Full HD: 1920×1080/ 60p Full HD: 1920×1080/ 50p Full HD: 1920×1080/ 30p Full HD: 1920×1080/ 25p HD: 1280×720/ 60p HD: 1280×720/ 50p HD: 1280×720/ 30p HD: 1280×720/ 25p HS 640×480/ 4x HS 1920×1080/ 0.5x HS 1280×720/ 2x |
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Image Size (pixels) |
4608 x 3456 |
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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 |
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Lowest ISO Sensitivity |
100 |
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Highest ISO Sensitivity |
6400 |
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Exposure Metering |
Matrix, center-weighted, spot |
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Exposure Control |
Programmed auto exposure with flexible program aperture-priority auto exposure bracketing manual shutter priority auto exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) |
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Exposure Modes |
Auto Scene Scene Auto Selector Smart Portrait Special Effects |
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Scene Modes |
Backlighting Beach Close-up Dusk/Dawn Easy Panorama Fireworks Show Food Landscape Multiple Exposure Lighten Night Landscape Night Portrait Party/Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Scene Auto Selector Selective Color Snow Soft Sports Sunset Superlapse Movie Time-lapse Movie |
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In-Camera Image Editing |
Crop D-Lighting Filter Effects Quick Retouch Skin Softening Small Picture |
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Exposure Compensation |
–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV |
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Auto Exposure/Auto Focus Lock |
Yes |
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Auto Exposure Bracketing |
Yes |
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White Balance |
Auto 1 Auto 2 Choose color temp Cloudy Daylight Flash Fluorescent Incandescent White Balance Preset |
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Shutter |
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter |
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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) |
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Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution |
7 fps up to 7 shots |
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Continuous Shooting Options |
Continuous H Continuous H 60 Continuous H 120 Continuous L Interval Timer Pre-shooting cache Single |
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Aperture |
Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm |
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Self-timer |
Can be selected from 10 or 3 seconds duration |
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Accessory Shoe |
ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
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Built-in Flash Control |
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
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Built-in Flash |
Yes |
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Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) |
[W]: 0.3 to 12m (12 in. to 41 ft.) [T]: 5.0 to 8.0m (17 ft. to 26 ft.) (focal length equivalent to that of 2,000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
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Interface |
Hi-Speed USB |
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Interface Data transfer protocol |
MTP, PTP |
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Video Output |
n/a |
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HDMI Output |
HDMI micro connector (Type D) |
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I/O terminal |
Digital I/O (USB) |
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Wi-Fi Functionality |
Yes |
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Smart Device App Connectivity |
SnapBridge |
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Bluetooth |
Yes, Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 |
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GPS |
n/a |
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Supported Languages |
Arabic Bengali Bulgarian Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Marathi Norwegian Persian Polish Portuguese (European and Brazilian) Romanian Russian Serbian Spanish Swedish Tamil Telugu Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese |
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Power Sources |
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a (supplied) AC Adapter EH-5b/EH-5c; requires EP-5C Power Connector (available separately) |
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Charging Time |
3 hours (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains) (Approx.) |
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Battery / Batteries |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a |
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Battery Life (shots per charge) |
Still pictures*: Approx. 250 shots Movie: Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes *Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+2)°C (73(-/+4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 4608 x 3456 (16M). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed. |
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Tripod Socket |
1/4 (ISO 1222) |
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Approx. Dimensions W x H x D |
Approx. 5.8 x 4.7 x 7.2 in. (146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3 mm) excluding projections |
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Approx. Weight |
Approx. 3 lb. 2 oz. (1,415 g) with battery and memory card |
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Operating environment |
0°C-40°C (32°F–104°F) |
MELVILLE, NY (JULY 10, 2018 AT 12:01 A.M. EDT) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the COOLPIX P1000, the new undisputed powerhouse of superzooms. With an incredible 125X optical zoom (24-3000mm equivalent) powered by high performance NIKKOR optics; the P1000 is the ideal companion camera for birding, sports, wildlife and celestial-photographers seeking superior performance from extreme distances. Beyond its incredible zoom range, the versatile 16-megapixel COOLPIX P1000 captures 4K UHD video and offers a myriad of manual controls, as well as user-friendly functions including built-in Wi-Fi1 and Bluetooth2connectivity, letting photographers of all levels explore and share their creativity.
“The COOLPIX P1000 is the first of its kind for a compact digital camera,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc. “It raises the bar for superzoom cameras and is a testament to our commitment to delivering innovative tools that offer creative freedom to capture and allow users to share their unique visions of the world.”
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