Nikon Coolpix P500 12.1 MPixel 36x Zoom Digital Camera

COOLPIX P500
A superb performer with incredible range, the compact COOLPIX P500 boasts an astounding 36x zoom, a tilting LCD monitor and full HD movie recording. Offering ultra wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage, the impressive 36 x zoom combines with the back illuminated CMOS image sensor to deliver stunning images from anywhere - and in any light.

Creative freedom is further enhanced thanks to the tiltable LCD monitor that makes it easy to take shots from above or below. Advanced exposure modes allow control over key settings, and a dedicated continuous shooting button allows quick switching from single-frame to continuous shooting.

The COOLPIX P500 - The high-power zoom that covers it all.

FEATURES :

      NIKKOR 36x zoom lens with ultra wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage

      Back illuminated 12.1megapixel CMOS image sensor

      Full (1080p) HD movie recording with stereo sound

      High-resolution 7.5 cm (3-in.), 921K-dot, tiltable LCD monitor

SPECIFICATIONS :

Effective pixels     12.1 million pixels

Image sensor     Type: 1/2.3-in. type CMOS with active cell array; Color filter array: RGB filter; Total pixels:Approx. 12.75 million pixels; Recording pixels: Approx. 12.00 million pixels (4000 x 3000)

Lens     Optical 36x zoom, NIKKOR lens; Focal length: 4.0-144mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 22.5-810 mm); Aperture: f/3.4-5.7; Lens construction: 14 elements in 9 groups (one ED glass element)

Focus range (from lens)     Normal shooting: approx. 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to infinity (at wide angle setting), approx. 2.2 m (7 ft. 3 in.) to infinity (at telephoto setting); Macro close-up mode: approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (at closest focus distance), approx. 2.2 m (7 ft. 3 in.) to infinity (at telephoto setting)

Monitor    Size: 7.5 cm (3-in.); Number of dots: Approx. 921k-dot; Type: TFT LCD monitor; (Acrylic) cover: Protective acrylic panel with anti-reflection coating on both sides and HD coating (no air-gapless structure

Storage media    Internal memory (approx. 102 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card

Vibration Reduction (VR)    Image-sensor shift type + electronic type (still image); Other blur-reduction functions: Motion Detection (conventional type), BSS (Best Shot Selector)

ISO sensitivity    ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (4000 x 3000) , Auto (ISO 160 to 800), Fixed range auto (ISO 160 to 400)

Interface    Hi-Speed USB/PictBridge

Power Sources    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (1100 mAh), AC Adapter EH-62A (option)

Battery life    Approx. 220 shots (EN-EL5)

Dimensions (WxHxD)    Approx. 115.5 x 83.7 x 102.5 mm/4.6 x 3.3 x 4.1 in. (excluding projections)

Weight     Approx. 494 g (1 lb. 1.5 oz) (including battery and SD memory card)

Movie    HD 1080p: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), HD 720p: 1280 x 720 (30 fps), iFrame 540: 960 x 540 (30 fps), VGA: 640 x 480 (30 fps); HS movie: (15/60/120/240 fps; no sound)

Supplied accessories    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5, Charging AC Adapter EH-69, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, Camera Strap AN-CP21, Lens Cap LC-CP23 and ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

Optional accessories     Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5, Charging AC Adapter EH-69, Battery Charger MH-61, AC Adapter EH-62A, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 and Lens Cap LC-CP23