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Nikon COOLPIX P500 review
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Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } The New COOLPIX P500 :
Breaking the Super-Telephoto Barrier The COOLPIX P500 features a 36x
wide-angle optical zoom NIKKOR ED glass lens, shattering the conventional
zoom barrier to create the ?€?ultra-telephoto?€? premium compact.
? Shooting from a super wide-angle 22.5mm to a staggering 810mm (35mm
equivalent), the COOLPIX P500 is the best bet to capture the user?€™s
intent with exceptional image quality, even in challenging low-light
conditions thanks to the 12.1-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor.
A first for the COOLPIX line of digital cameras, the P500 features the
EXPEED C2?„? dual image processor that greatly enhances performance,
reduces noise and corrects distortion in both movies and still images. With
a 36x zoom, the need for an exceptional image stabilization system is
essential for capturing steady subjects at such long focal lengths. ? For
sharp photos and video, the COOLPIX P500 utilizes its hybrid vibration
reduction (VR) stabilization system comprising both image-sensor shift VR
and electronic VR. ? To further combat camera shake, an additional zoom
control has been added to the side of the lens barrel to increase stability
during handheld shooting. Utilizing the high-speed continuous shooting
performance of the CMOS sensor (capturing five images at full resolution in
approximately one second), the COOLPIX P500 includes backlighting scene
mode with an in-camera high dynamic range (HDR) function, which merges
images of the same scene at different exposures to achieve a single image
with a broad range of tonal detail. For additional low-light performance,
the Night Landscape mode combines a series of consecutive shots taken at a
fast shutter speed into a single image with reduced noise when taking
handheld shots in night scenes. Additionally, the advanced Night Portrait
mode combines consecutive images of the background while the subject is
captured using the flash to deliver beautiful night and indoor scenes. To
help users stay one step ahead of the action, a new shooting mode button
facilitates quick setting of continuous frame shooting, in addition to the
pre-shooting cache that starts to snap photos before the button is fully
depressed. Additionally, the COOLPIX P500 features a variety of advanced
functions for the sophisticated user seeking smooth control with
intuitively placed controls such as a new mode dial that enables easy
setting of frequently used functions on the fly. Other notable functions
include full HD (1080p) movie recording with stereo sound and the ability
to capture still images during recording, as well as the ability to utilize
the expansive zoom range while recording, with autofocus. The camera can
also adjust recording speed to create slow motion or high-speed special
effects. The P500 includes a new Easy Panorama mode that creates dynamic
panorama photos with a choice of directions and angles, automatically. To
facilitate easy composing, viewing and playback of images and HD movies,
the COOLPIX P500 also features a 3-inch high resolution (921,000-dot)
vari-angle monitor. ? The COOLPIX P500 is scheduled to be available at
Authorized Nikon Canada Dealers in early March 2011 at a
Manufacturer?€™s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $449.95. It is
available in red and black.?.
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