Nikon Coolpix P520 (Black)
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc. Part number: 26397
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Nikon Coolpix P520 (Black) price range: $426.95 - $429.99
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 04/18/2013
The good: Give the Nikon Coolpix P520 plenty of light and it can turn out some excellent photos throughout its 42x zoom range. It has a lot of shooting options for those who like to fiddle with settings or straight snapshooters; a nice flip-out rotating LCD; and built-in GPS and support for Nikon's Wi-Fi adapter for use with Android and iOS devices.
The bad: Its autofocus system is slow when the lens is zoomed in, especially when compared with other models in its class; battery life is short; and the camera feels cheaply constructed.
The bottom line: More point-and-shoot than dSLR in terms of features and performance than some competing high-end megazooms, the Nikon Coolpix P520 is a very good camera for those after a big zoom range, better control over results, and fine picture quality.
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6 stars
Does every thing well, except the JPG algorithm.
by Len_Lundgren on April 12, 2013
Pros: Zoom is fantastic. Anti-shake enables almost full zoom hand held. In bright sunlight everything is great.
Cons: JPG algorithm needs Nikon's very fine and raw settings, or make the normal setting very fine and raw the second.
Now the very fine algorithm makes extremely vivid jpg contours in cloddy/foggy shots. I down graded it from 5 to 3 on this alone.
Summary: The JPG algorithm has only 2 settings, Bad and Very bad, or Fine and Normal. I took a long distance photo on a cloudy/foggy day with the jpg set ...
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Summary: The JPG algorithm has only 2 settings, Bad and Very bad, or Fine and Normal. I took a long distance photo on a cloudy/foggy day with the jpg set to fine. The photo came out as expected- foggy. There were some jpg contours, but not really noticeable. Of course the scene was not noticeable either. I used my image software clarifier - to clarify- and out popped the scene. unfortunately, the jpg contours also popped out, especially in the sky, rendering the photo useless.
NIKON, It is a small thing to add back the very fine and RAW settings. I know it will slow up the picture storage, but it is worth it. Change the P520 from a so-so(3) to a fine 5 camera. I rate it a 3, a very good fair weather friend.
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- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part number: 26397
- Description: For those seeking a comprehensive compact camera for zoom, image quality, versatility and technological innovation, look no further than the Coolpix P520. Create pro-caliber photos and Full HD 1080p videos from mind-boggling distances, even in extremely low-light conditions. Track your travels and explore points of interest with built-in GPS. From its superb 42x zoom NIKKOR glass lens and 18.1-megapixel low-light CMOS image sensor to its D-SLR-inspired design and 3.2-inch Vari-angle LCD, the Coolpix P520 delivers the pinnacle of performance and zoom. Relive the excitement of your travels in a whole new way. The Coolpix P520 records the exact location of each shot you take, so you can follow the path of your adventure and every stunning view along the way! Share your journeys on Google Earth, Google+, and other social media sites or with the included Nikon View NX2 software. Built-in GPS helps you navigate unfamiliar destinations, and Points of Interest (POI) show you nearby photo-ops like scenic lookouts and historic landmarks. The Coolpix P520 is the ultimate travel companion!
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Black
- Resolution 18.1 megapixels
- 3D Technology Yes
- Optical Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
- Total Pixels 18,910,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 18,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3"
- Optical Zoom 42 x
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Image Processor EXPEED C2
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 99
- AE/AF Control Subject-tracking AF,
Face-priority AF,
Target Finding AF - Face Detection Face-priority AF function
- Digital Video Format MOV,
iFrame,
H.264 - Image Recording Format JPEG,
MPO - Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO auto (80-400),
ISO 6400,
ISO auto (80-800),
ISO 12800,
ISO 80-3200 - Exposure Metering Center-weighted,
Matrix,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Black and white copy,
Snow,
Beach,
Sports mode,
Pet portrait,
Sunset,
Back light,
Night portrait,
3D image,
Museum,
Party/indoor,
Panorama assist,
Dawn/dusk,
Night landscape,
Close-up,
Fireworks,
Food,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Fluorescent,
Incandescent,
Cloudy,
Flash - Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 8 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
Lens System
- Type 42 x x Zoom lens - 4.3 mm - 180 mm - F/3.0-5.9
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 1000 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 10 groups / 14 elements
- Features ED glass
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Features Flash +/- compensation
- Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 26 ft : ISO auto ( Wide lens ),
5 ft - 15 ft : ISO auto ( Tele lens ) Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 1 frame per second,
7 frames per second,
60 frames per second,
120 frames per second - Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features Digital image rotation,
Display brightness control,
Smart Portrait System,
Face retouch,
Audio recording,
Best Shot Selector (BSS),
Cropping an image,
Subject tracking technology,
Scene Auto Selector,
Exif Print support,
D-Lighting technology,
High-speed recording,
Wi-Fi ready,
DPOF support,
USB charging,
Built-in GPS,
Auto HDR mode,
Motion Detection Technology,
1080p Full HD movie recording,
USB 2.0 compatibility Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.2 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 201,000 pixels
- Field Coverage 100%
- Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4
Display
- Type 3.2 in LCD display
- Display Features Rotating
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x Composite video/audio output Software
- Software Nikon ViewNX 2
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Carrying strap,
USB cable,
AC power adapter,
Lens cap,
Audio / video cable Battery
- Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL5
- Supported Battery 1 x Nikon EN-EL5 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
- Battery Life Details Photo shooting
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
SD Memory Card,
SDXC Memory Card - Image Storage JPEG 4896 x 3672,
JPEG 4896 x 3264,
JPEG 4864 x 2736,
JPEG 3672 x 3672,
JPEG 3264 x 2448,
JPEG 2272 x 1704,
JPEG 1600 x 1200,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 640 x 480 - Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080,
H.264 - 1920 x 1080,
H.264 - 1280 x 720,
H.264 - 640 x 480,
H.264 - 1920 x 1080,
H.264 - 1280 x 720,
H.264 - 640 x 480,
iFrame - 960 x 540 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.9 in
- Depth 4 in
- Height 3.3 in
- Weight 19.4 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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Nikon Coolpix P520 (Black)
$426.95 - $429.99
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: 18.1 megapixels,
42 x,
1/2.3",
BSI-CMOS,
Optical
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Nikon Coolpix P520 (Red)
$426.95 - $429.99
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: 18.1 megapixels,
42 x,
1/2.3",
BSI-CMOS,
Optical
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Nikon Coolpix P520 (Dark Grey)
$426.95 - $429.99
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: 18.1 megapixels,
42 x,
1/2.3",
BSI-CMOS,
Optical
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