I have one of these cameras. I didn't buy it to produce commercial photographs I brought it to have some fun with. I love the massive zoom range I have taken some really neat photographs that would have otherwise been impossible to take without the zoom. I have uploaded them to Facebook on Facebook the quality is acceptable for me as an amateur it is a great fun camera. If I wanted commercial quality I would have spent many thousands of dollars on a commercial camera. Use it as a fun amateur camera with a Zoom on steroids.
If you have a problem with the camera, you need to contact Nikon for support. Assuming you are in the USA, here are the web pages for their contact info. Otherwise look for the site localized to your country. Email: www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_ask_support Phone: www.nikonusa.com/en/about-nikon/contact-us.page live chat: www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_chat
I finally got it after 4 years of waiting.....BEST CAMERA EVER FOR ME ! Selling all my DSLR's and such. This will cover all my needs, of course no 20.30.50.60MPix sensor on it, but it will do. Great review THANKS
how is it so far, does it have any major problems? does it need any weird mounting like many others said it needs cuz of the large zoom lens if you know
Hi Scott. Helpful video. I think the Nikon would make a decent travel and maybe an all-around camera. I have the Canon 6D and several lenses but have traded/sold a couple of longer zooms because of weight. I've done enough research to see the strengths and weaknesses of the Nikon. I'm sort of on the fence between the 950 and 1000. I am wondering your feelings of performance of each camera say at the 2000mm equivalent. 3000mm is just an insane amount of zoom, but even on a tripod with atmospheric conditions... Would the 1000 zoomed to 2000mm give any better resolution than the 950 at 2000mm (maxed out)? I'm wondering because of the 1000s ' extra glass it might make a difference. Thanks
Sorry, I was only able to do a surface level look at the camera. Like you were saying the huge optical zoom presents challenges and potential issues. I don't have the direct experience to say if one is better than the other at a given focal length. From a convenience standpoint the one in this video is a very large camera so I'd personally prefer the smaller one and I'd likely find it difficult to properly use the extra optical reach at those focal lengths. Maybe like moon, ocean... large mountains regions... hard to say. I do wonder if those can be rented anywhere.
The camera in this video is huge. No idea if Nikon will continue this model of camera but if they do and it has the same size sensor I wouldn't expect much difference in image quality.
Greetings, I have a Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera and it gives me this error: THE CAMERA WILL TURN OFF TO PREVENT IT FROM OVERHEATING. It stops and you can't do anything anymore, does anyone know how to solve this problem? Thank you Jose Antonio
It's got to be something sizable. This thing is big. Not sure, though I like my old Slik Pro 700DX AMT tripod legs. It can be bought with various types of tripod heads. See one example through my Amazon link: amzn.to/3YR0Dy9
how many cameras at say 2500 or 3000mm do you know which take fantastic crystal clear pictures, give it break . If they exist your baying 50,000$ or way more , even, and a truck to cart it about . At the the 50mm distance it's not a Pro camera but if you know how to set it up first, it is more than capable of taking very respectable pictures. Horses for courses.
Thank you for this video. I will buy this camera in 2 weeks and with 2 previous head injuries, I am jumping from a Nikon F4 body to this camera and I am very nervous, trying to know what steps are needed to take clear and focused photos. But I am willing to jump in and try to be a better photographer and get closer to birds and wildlife.
@@moatazful Depends on what you want to do, but if your goal is the most amount of zoom in a camera then this P1000 is it. If you want to take normal photos, get something like a Sony A6100 two lens kit.
That depends on what you want to do with it and what your expectations are. I said all I could about the camera in the video. I have limited time with these cameras due to recording at a local camera shop. Basically it has a tiny sensor and huge lens, but throughout the range of zoom the lens aperture isn't especially large. While it's unique and can have uses... it's a very specialized camera.
Scott Waldron thanks a lot mate! Actually I love the zoom cameras but i am confused between Nikon P900 and P1000. But having an edge over P900, i will prefer to go for P1000. Thanks anyway and any further suggestions from you are welcome.
For 850€ that I see, what is your opinion? I have an a7iii with 28/70 and D500 with 18-400 but I want a teleobjetive... The doubt is a cheap teleobjetive as gloxy 900f8 or samyang for mi Reflex or a nikon p1000
I don't think I can provide to you useful feedback on those options. I haven't used mirror lenses. They will give you a ring shape to the background highlights, which is an unusual look. The P1000 is a complete package, but you should really try to find one to test out first because image quality can't match something APS-C or FF. If you are fine with the image output then I'd say the P1000 (eg. 3000mm vs. 1700mm). You can also consider the P900 from Nikon which should be a lot cheaper now.
Hello, how are you. I bought a Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera and I don't know how to set it up yet. I want to set her up to see distant objects like these TH-cam videos like moon ships animal etc ... Can someone help me set up step by step? Thank you. Oliveira SP / SP Br Translation
I used this camera for an hour or two. I'm not a Nikon representative. Read the manual that came with the camera or contact Nikon to ask them for help.
I have that camera and for me its main fault is the resolution ... it needs more pixels to have an acceptable image quality in the photos, if it weren't for the incredible zoom it has it would have been a mistake to buy it. Very poor quality of focus and resolution in the image of the photos.
Use the video recording at 4K, then you can also use the built in "Capture" feature to take pictures with. They actually come out significantly better than the dedicated photo mode. The 4K video is where this thing REALLY SHINES! It's ideal for what I wanted it for, filming Grizzly Bears in the mountains of Wyoming from on top of a 13,000 foot mountain. The grizzly's feed on moth's within the shale rock on the side of the mountain. This camera let's me get right up next to them for a great video and picture.
As a storm chaser I'm looking for a high-end point and shoot something that I could grab very easily quickly get my shot and get back in the car about 75% of what I shoot is video do you think this would be a good camera for me if not do you have a better suggestion
Depends on how much focal length range you need. The P1000 has a small sensor and the lens aperture through the zoom is not especially large. I think you will get much better quality out of a 1" sensor all-in-one camera if you don't need that much range. Here are a few examples: Lumix DC-FZ1000 II: bhpho.to/2GdNlEQ That has a 400mm equivilent lens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV: bhpho.to/2Gf1BNz That has a 600mm equivalent lens. That's the latest version of the RX10. Sony still sells the older ones new at a lower price. (those are affiliated links to B&H) On a side note, my cousin used to do storm chasing. I don't think he does it anymore. He moved out of the OK area where he did chasing. Now he is doing research in atmospheric science and has a PhD. Here is his site: www.ontheplains.com/GALLERIES/WEATHER/
@@ragestorms1942 Video is one of it's best features. Listen to some of the techie reviews. I bought it for stills, but will be using it more for videos after listening to the TH-cam reviews.
No idea, it's not something I tried out. Check Nikon's website and maybe download the manual for the camera. www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/compact-digital-cameras/coolpix-p1000.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-TechSpecs
Sorry, I don't recall having that issue when trying out the camera. Probably a good idea to go through all of the settings one-by-one, reset the camera settings totally, or browse the manual for hints. I'm sure there is something to get it working again (if I showed the camera recording and zooming at the same time... can't remember if I did or not, it's been a while since making this video).
This is a big camera (3 lb 2 oz), so something heavy duty would be ideal. I only used this camera for a short amount of time and didn't use the tripod connector. I'm not a great person to ask about a tripod specifically for this. Maybe try to find someone with real-world use. I'd suggest trying to find an actual camera shop to visit. Keep in mind tripods can get really expensive if you want something special. Materials used change the price a lot. Carbon fiber tripods cost a lot more than aluminum ones, but will be lighter weight and easier to carry. The only tripod that I've used that could handle that camera are the Slik 700 based tripods. Technically I bought the 700 DX legs with a head from another company, so I can't comment on Slik's tripod heads, but I'm going to assume they are decent quality considering how the legs are. For example (Amazon affiliate links)... SLIK Pro 700 BHX based tripods: 3 way head version (19 lb capacity): amzn.to/30yJxMe amzn.to/3HAPzNq Ball head version (11 lb capacity): amzn.to/3HzijpQ These tripods get over 6' tall. They also weigh 7 to 8 lb depending on what head you get. Definitely not a small tripod.
I have a Canon Rebel T7i camera, I can not take nice pictures with her the photos of the phone is better, so I want to take distant photos and her lens is the kit, 18 x 55mm. I was researching value of lens 70 x 300mm with stabilizer and the price is high, I was told the Nikon Coolpix P1000 because I am not even an amateur is for my hobby wonder is worth staying with the Canon or exchange for a Nikon Coolpix P1000 does it take away what is your opinion and one more detail mine is professional or Nikon P1000? Thank you.
If you want photos that look better than a phone, do not get a camera with a small sensor and slow lens like the P1000 or pretty much any bridge camera. Consider a used lens if new prices are too much.
I bought one 3 days ago and can say its a piece of junk. I own several bridge cameras and can tell you the auto focus can get a good shot after 1000 mm.
What many today shooters simply DO NOT know that this camera's sensor is over 4X smaller than 8.8mm sensor. At the same time the claimed 25.4mm (1.0 inch) sensor is nowhere close being 16mm. Just lies to fool and sell you.
Yeah, the sensor inside this camera is the 1/2.3" size, which is the smallest sensor that the vast majority of entry level cameras use. There is a very good article on Wikipedia detailing the exact differences in sizes ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor_format ). Besides sensor size, the amount of light per given sensor area is extremely important. This camera, especially at long focal lengths, has a small aperture which further exasperates the small sensor. That said, it's a very very unique camera given it's optical zoom range. For the novelty of it I find the camera still to be pretty neat given the limitations.
No soy profesional,me quiero divertir, birding es mi hobby y mi 7d del 2010 es una kk al lado de mi p1000 , las dslr están agonizando no sirven ni para ir de vacaciones. Es la mejor camara del mercado para gente práctica
Al final no te escuche😂 me compré la p1000 por 800$, lo que me preocupa es que dicen que dan muchos problemas de averías con el zoom etc....espero que no sea así, gracias por tu respuesta.
I have one of these cameras. I didn't buy it to produce commercial photographs I brought it to have some fun with. I love the massive zoom range I have taken some really neat photographs that would have otherwise been impossible to take without the zoom. I have uploaded them to Facebook on Facebook the quality is acceptable for me as an amateur it is a great fun camera. If I wanted commercial quality I would have spent many thousands of dollars on a commercial camera. Use it as a fun amateur camera with a Zoom on steroids.
Yeah, that's definitely one of the intended uses of a camera like that. Enjoy!
If you have a problem with the camera, you need to contact Nikon for support. Assuming you are in the USA, here are the web pages for their contact info.
Otherwise look for the site localized to your country.
Email: www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_ask_support
Phone: www.nikonusa.com/en/about-nikon/contact-us.page
live chat: www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_chat
I finally got it after 4 years of waiting.....BEST CAMERA EVER FOR ME ! Selling all my DSLR's and such. This will cover all my needs, of course no 20.30.50.60MPix sensor on it, but it will do. Great review THANKS
how is it so far, does it have any major problems? does it need any weird mounting like many others said it needs cuz of the large zoom lens if you know
Hi Scott. Helpful video. I think the Nikon would make a decent travel and maybe an all-around camera. I have the Canon 6D and several lenses but have traded/sold a couple of longer zooms because of weight. I've done enough research to see the strengths and weaknesses of the Nikon. I'm sort of on the fence between the 950 and 1000. I am wondering your feelings of performance of each camera say at the 2000mm equivalent. 3000mm is just an insane amount of zoom, but even on a tripod with atmospheric conditions... Would the 1000 zoomed to 2000mm give any better resolution than the 950 at 2000mm (maxed out)? I'm wondering because of the 1000s ' extra glass it might make a difference. Thanks
Sorry, I was only able to do a surface level look at the camera. Like you were saying the huge optical zoom presents challenges and potential issues. I don't have the direct experience to say if one is better than the other at a given focal length. From a convenience standpoint the one in this video is a very large camera so I'd personally prefer the smaller one and I'd likely find it difficult to properly use the extra optical reach at those focal lengths. Maybe like moon, ocean... large mountains regions... hard to say. I do wonder if those can be rented anywhere.
do you recommend the P1000 (may 2022) or is it better to wait for the upgradeq like P1100?
The camera in this video is huge. No idea if Nikon will continue this model of camera but if they do and it has the same size sensor I wouldn't expect much difference in image quality.
No More P's grab it while you can !
Hi Scott. That was a very nice review :)
Just carry more batteries like I do .I carry two extra ... I love my NIKON P1000. camera
I have no problem with my camera as you say .
I have 4. Just got the camera last Saturday.
Is it good for beginner level bird photography
Greetings, I have a Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera and it gives me this error: THE CAMERA WILL TURN OFF TO PREVENT IT FROM OVERHEATING. It stops and you can't do anything anymore, does anyone know how to solve this problem? Thank you Jose Antonio
What kind brand tripod you recommend for this Nikon p1000?
Thank you 🙏🏽
It's got to be something sizable. This thing is big. Not sure, though I like my old Slik Pro 700DX AMT tripod legs. It can be bought with various types of tripod heads. See one example through my Amazon link: amzn.to/3YR0Dy9
how many cameras at say 2500 or 3000mm do you know which take fantastic crystal clear pictures, give it break . If they exist your baying 50,000$ or way more , even, and a truck to cart it about . At the the 50mm distance it's not a Pro camera but if you know how to set it up first, it is more than capable of taking very respectable pictures. Horses for courses.
Thank you for this video.
I will buy this camera in 2 weeks and with 2 previous head injuries, I am jumping from a Nikon F4 body to this camera and I am very nervous, trying to know what steps are needed to take clear and focused photos.
But I am willing to jump in and try to be a better photographer and get closer to birds and wildlife.
Broo i wish i get a p100 your so lucky😭😭😭😭
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nice video bro is the quality of photo and video is good? please answer me
Depends on your expectations. The sensor in this is tiny 1/2.3". It's not going to be anything like a dslr/mirrorless camera with a large sensor.
@@ScottJWaldron thanks bro I am a beginner does it suit to me?
@@moatazful Depends on what you want to do, but if your goal is the most amount of zoom in a camera then this P1000 is it. If you want to take normal photos, get something like a Sony A6100 two lens kit.
@@ScottJWaldron thanks
@@moatazful no get a Canon 650d its awesome 18 méga pixels
Hi bro, I just want to buy one.. is it worth buying this camera??
That depends on what you want to do with it and what your expectations are. I said all I could about the camera in the video. I have limited time with these cameras due to recording at a local camera shop. Basically it has a tiny sensor and huge lens, but throughout the range of zoom the lens aperture isn't especially large. While it's unique and can have uses... it's a very specialized camera.
Scott Waldron thanks a lot mate! Actually I love the zoom cameras but i am confused between Nikon P900 and P1000. But having an edge over P900, i will prefer to go for P1000. Thanks anyway and any further suggestions from you are welcome.
I am from India, I am brand new. I like to take pictures from a distance and I like to take pictures. So what would be right for me if said a little
Nikon has less extreme zoom lower cost versions of this like the P900.
For 850€ that I see, what is your opinion?
I have an a7iii with 28/70 and D500 with 18-400 but I want a teleobjetive...
The doubt is a cheap teleobjetive as gloxy 900f8 or samyang for mi Reflex or a nikon p1000
I don't think I can provide to you useful feedback on those options. I haven't used mirror lenses. They will give you a ring shape to the background highlights, which is an unusual look. The P1000 is a complete package, but you should really try to find one to test out first because image quality can't match something APS-C or FF. If you are fine with the image output then I'd say the P1000 (eg. 3000mm vs. 1700mm). You can also consider the P900 from Nikon which should be a lot cheaper now.
Hello, how are you.
I bought a Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera and I don't know how to set it up yet. I want to set her up to see distant objects like these TH-cam videos like moon ships animal etc ...
Can someone help me set up step by step?
Thank you.
Oliveira
SP / SP Br
Translation
I used this camera for an hour or two. I'm not a Nikon representative. Read the manual that came with the camera or contact Nikon to ask them for help.
th-cam.com/video/iaoyJZW_dis/w-d-xo.html
I have that camera and for me its main fault is the resolution ... it needs more pixels to have an acceptable image quality in the photos, if it weren't for the incredible zoom it has it would have been a mistake to buy it. Very poor quality of focus and resolution in the image of the photos.
Thanks for posting your thoughts with first hand use. The 1/2.3" sensor definitely makes this type of camera have some inherent limitations.
Use the video recording at 4K, then you can also use the built in "Capture" feature to take pictures with. They actually come out significantly better than the dedicated photo mode. The 4K video is where this thing REALLY SHINES!
It's ideal for what I wanted it for, filming Grizzly Bears in the mountains of Wyoming from on top of a 13,000 foot mountain. The grizzly's feed on moth's within the shale rock on the side of the mountain.
This camera let's me get right up next to them for a great video and picture.
As a storm chaser I'm looking for a high-end point and shoot something that I could grab very easily quickly get my shot and get back in the car about 75% of what I shoot is video do you think this would be a good camera for me if not do you have a better suggestion
Depends on how much focal length range you need. The P1000 has a small sensor and the lens aperture through the zoom is not especially large. I think you will get much better quality out of a 1" sensor all-in-one camera if you don't need that much range. Here are a few examples:
Lumix DC-FZ1000 II: bhpho.to/2GdNlEQ
That has a 400mm equivilent lens.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV:
bhpho.to/2Gf1BNz
That has a 600mm equivalent lens. That's the latest version of the RX10. Sony still sells the older ones new at a lower price.
(those are affiliated links to B&H)
On a side note, my cousin used to do storm chasing. I don't think he does it anymore. He moved out of the OK area where he did chasing. Now he is doing research in atmospheric science and has a PhD. Here is his site: www.ontheplains.com/GALLERIES/WEATHER/
@@ScottJWaldron thank you very much
@@ragestorms1942 Video is one of it's best features. Listen to some of the techie reviews. I bought it for stills, but will be using it more for videos after listening to the TH-cam reviews.
Can you connect it through hdmi to a tv?
No idea, it's not something I tried out. Check Nikon's website and maybe download the manual for the camera. www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/compact-digital-cameras/coolpix-p1000.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-TechSpecs
@@ScottJWaldron Thank you!
The P1000 is now discontinued and is fast becoming a collectors item. They are selling for double, even triple the original price.
I see, yeah, it is certainly a unique camera!
Thanks for the video. I've just bought this and I've noticed when I'm recording (video) I can't zoom.. Any idea why this might be?
Sorry, I don't recall having that issue when trying out the camera. Probably a good idea to go through all of the settings one-by-one, reset the camera settings totally, or browse the manual for hints. I'm sure there is something to get it working again (if I showed the camera recording and zooming at the same time... can't remember if I did or not, it's been a while since making this video).
You dont have P950?
Sorry, I haven't used one.
If you were to get a tripod for this camera, what would you reccomend?
This is a big camera (3 lb 2 oz), so something heavy duty would be ideal. I only used this camera for a short amount of time and didn't use the tripod connector. I'm not a great person to ask about a tripod specifically for this. Maybe try to find someone with real-world use.
I'd suggest trying to find an actual camera shop to visit. Keep in mind tripods can get really expensive if you want something special. Materials used change the price a lot. Carbon fiber tripods cost a lot more than aluminum ones, but will be lighter weight and easier to carry.
The only tripod that I've used that could handle that camera are the Slik 700 based tripods. Technically I bought the 700 DX legs with a head from another company, so I can't comment on Slik's tripod heads, but I'm going to assume they are decent quality considering how the legs are.
For example (Amazon affiliate links)...
SLIK Pro 700 BHX based tripods:
3 way head version (19 lb capacity):
amzn.to/30yJxMe
amzn.to/3HAPzNq
Ball head version (11 lb capacity):
amzn.to/3HzijpQ
These tripods get over 6' tall. They also weigh 7 to 8 lb depending on what head you get. Definitely not a small tripod.
@@ScottJWaldron Okay, thanks
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I have a Canon Rebel T7i camera, I can not take nice pictures with her the photos of the phone is better, so I want to take distant photos and her lens is the kit, 18 x 55mm. I was researching value of lens 70 x 300mm with stabilizer and the price is high, I was told the Nikon Coolpix P1000 because I am not even an amateur is for my hobby wonder is worth staying with the Canon or exchange for a Nikon Coolpix P1000 does it take away what is your opinion and one more detail mine is professional or Nikon P1000?
Thank you.
If you want photos that look better than a phone, do not get a camera with a small sensor and slow lens like the P1000 or pretty much any bridge camera. Consider a used lens if new prices are too much.
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I bought one 3 days ago and can say its a piece of junk. I own several bridge cameras and can tell you the auto focus can get a good shot after 1000 mm.
What many today shooters simply DO NOT know that this camera's sensor is over 4X smaller than 8.8mm sensor.
At the same time the claimed 25.4mm (1.0 inch) sensor is nowhere close being 16mm.
Just lies to fool and sell you.
Yeah, the sensor inside this camera is the 1/2.3" size, which is the smallest sensor that the vast majority of entry level cameras use. There is a very good article on Wikipedia detailing the exact differences in sizes ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor_format ). Besides sensor size, the amount of light per given sensor area is extremely important. This camera, especially at long focal lengths, has a small aperture which further exasperates the small sensor. That said, it's a very very unique camera given it's optical zoom range. For the novelty of it I find the camera still to be pretty neat given the limitations.
Can I transfer the pictures on the memory chip to my PC and if so, how please.
Through USB or buy a SD memory card reader for your PC.
P1000 can transfer on the fly on your Smartphone in the cloud no matter where you are. BEST Option
This cam can really "go places" lol
Yeah, it is certainly unique! 😄👍
Hell yeah Coolpix! Haha I had one of those
No soy profesional,me quiero divertir, birding es mi hobby y mi 7d del 2010 es una kk al lado de mi p1000 , las dslr están agonizando no sirven ni para ir de vacaciones. Es la mejor camara del mercado para gente práctica
Something like the Nikon P950 might be a lower cost option without the extremely niche extreme zoom range of the P1000.
Al final no te escuche😂 me compré la p1000 por 800$, lo que me preocupa es que dicen que dan muchos problemas de averías con el zoom etc....espero que no sea así, gracias por tu respuesta.
@@Fumanchuisnotdead Enjoy! I was talking about atmospheric haze with extreme telephoto.
can you please give me this camera 🙏
Hahaha! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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