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Step into a super-telephoto world.

The 83x optical zoom of the COOLPIX P950 covers an incredible focal-length range, from wide-angle 24mm1 to super-telephoto 2,000mm1 and everything in between. With a zoom this powerful, you can capture distant subjects far beyond the reach of an ordinary camera—from birds and other animals in the wild, to distant landscapes, aircraft and even planets. Dynamic Fine Zoom2, an enhanced digital zoom that effectively doubles the reach to a 4,000mm1, allowing for even greater zoom potential. At the other end of the spectrum, macro photography can be captured as close as approx. 1 cm/0.4 in.3. From macro close-ups to extreme telephoto superzoom , the COOLPIX P950 delivers sharp, clear and beautiful images, all in a compact, highly portable body. 135mm format equivalent.2At the maximum image size. The maximum zoom ratio varies by image size. Dynamic Fine Zoom magnification is calculated from the maximum wide-angle position of the optical zoom.3Distance from the center of the front surface of the lens.

  • 16 MPLow-light CMOS Sensor
  • 83xZoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens
  • 3.2"921,000-dot Vari-Angle LCD
  • 4K UHD3840 x 2160 at 30/25

Technology

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    Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity

    Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity

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    WiFi-Bluetooth

    Bluetooth

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    4K UHD

    4K is an emerging standard for digital motion picture resolution. 4K UHD is 3840x2160 and provides four times as much resolution as Full HD (1920x1080).

Other Features

• VR ACTIVE mode effectively combats vibration in situations where the camera is prone to excessive shaking.
• Zoom Memory returns the camera to a pre-determined focal length when powered on.
• Manual (Spot) in AF area mode enables finer focus adjustment with the best AF area.
• Target finding AF instantly predicts the focal point of the scene as shots are composed.
• Active D-Lighting optimizes high-contrast images to restore shadow and highlight detail.
• 19 Scene modes automatically select the most appropriate camera settings according to the scene or subject.
• Creative mode and COOLPIX Picture Controls enable custom creative image expression.
• Micro-USB charging with the EH-73P Charging AC Adapter and UC-E21 USB Cable.

Technology

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    VR image stabilization

    A Nikon technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake.

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    ISO 6400

    Maximum high ISO available on the camera is 6400 ISO.

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    CMOS

    Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor, one of the two main types of image sensors used in digital cameras. The Nikon COOLPIX CMOS image sensor with a backside illumination structure increases the amount of light that each pixel receives. The resulting improvement in noise and sensitivity reduction makes the select COOLPIX cameras more capable when shooting night scenes or in dark indoor situations.

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    Smart Portrait System

    Nikon’s Smart Portrait System incorporates into COOLPIX cameras a series of automatic functions, including In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™, Improved Face-Priority AF, Face Priority AE, Smile Mode, Blink Warning, Skin Softening and D-Lighting.

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    Target Finding AF

    Select COOLPIX digital cameras utilize the Target Finding AF feature which instantaneously assesses the intended subject and automatically adjusts the AF area according to its size to assure clearly focused images.

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    Subject Tracking

    COOLPIX cameras and select D-SLRs in Live View mode, maintain focus on a moving subject using a contrast detection system, which is based on the principle that objects in a scene that are in focus display the highest contrast.

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    Wi-Fi

    Refers to wireless technology and wireless communication. In photography, it's most commonly the wireless transmission of images directly from a camera to a computer in order to achieve a swifter workflow.

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    Dynamic Fine Zoom

    Dynamic Fine Zoom is a new feature available on select Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras that extends the zoom range electronically 2x with minimal image degradation.

SnapBridge

± Wi-Fi Compatibility

This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.

Using the SnapBridge App
System Requirements
Android 6.0, 6.0.1 or later, 7.0 or later, 8.0 or later, 9.0 or later, 10
iOS 11, iOS 11.4, iOS 12.4
A device with Bluetooth® 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.

Updating to Version 2.8
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.

Make sure your camera's firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z 9, Z 7II, Z 7, Z 6II, Z 6, Z 5, Z fc, Z 50, Z 30
D6, D850, D780, D500, D7500, D5600, D3500, D3400
COOLPIX W150, A1000, A900, A300, B700, B600, B500, P950, P1000, W100, W300
KeyMission 80

As of Version 2.9, Android users of SnapBridge will also have compatibility with these cameras: D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700.

Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S and later, iPad® 5th Generation and later, iPhone X or later).
There is no guarantee this app will run on all devices.

For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:


Download the SnapBridge app on the App Store Download on the App Store
Download the SnapBridge app on Google Play Android App on Google Play

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Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

All Nikon trademarks are trademarks of Nikon Corporation.

Dynamic Fine Zoom magnification is calculated from the full-wide end of optical zoom.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation and its Affiliates is under license.

LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    16 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    1/2.3 in.
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    Vari-AngleTFT-LCDwithAnti-reflection coating, 5-level brightness adjustment
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
  • Movie

    Movie

    4K UHD 3,840x2,160/ 30p, 4K UHD 3,840x2,160/ 25p, Full HD: 1920x1080/ 60p, Full HD: 1920x1080/ 50p, Full HD: 1920x1080/ 30p , Full HD: 1920x1080/ 25p , HD: 1280x720/ 60p, HD: 1280x720/ 50p, HD: 1280x720/ 30p , HD: 1280x720/ 25p , HS 640x480/ 4x, HS 1920x1080/ 0.5x, HS 1280x720/ 2x
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100-1600

    [100-400], [100-800], [100-1600] (default setting), [100-3200], [100-6400], [100], [200], [400], [800], [1600], [3200], and [6400] are available when using P, S, A, M, U, or Movie manual mode
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5.6 in.140.2 mm x 4.4 in.109.6 mm x 5.9 in.149.8 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    35.5 oz.1005 g
  • Type
    Compact Digital Camera
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    16 million
  • Image Sensor
    CMOS
  • Sensor Size
    1/2.3 in.
  • Total Pixels
    16.79 million (approx.)
  • Image Size (pixels)
    4608 x 3456 (16M)
  • Lens
    83x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
  • Lens Focal Length
    4.3-357mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-2000mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
  • Lens f/-number
    f/2.8-6.5
  • Lens Construction
    16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED glass elements, 1 super ED glass element)
  • Lens Zoom
    83x
  • Digital Zoom
    Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 8,000mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
  • Vibration Reduction
    Lens shift VR (still pictures), Lens-shift and Electronic VR (movies)
  • Aperture
    Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm
  • Vibration Reduction Spec
    Yes
  • Optical Zoom
    Yes
  • Autofocus (AF)
    Contrast-detect AF
  • Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection
    Center (spot), Center (normal), Center (wide), Face priority, Manual (spot), Manual (normal), Manual (wide), Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
  • Focus Range
    [T]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 16 ft. 5 in. (5.0 m) to infinity, Macro mode: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm) (wide-angle position) (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
  • Focus Lock
    Yes
  • Viewfinder
    Electronic viewfinder, 1 cm (0.39-in.) approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1)
  • Monitor Size
    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type
    Vari-AngleTFT-LCDwithAnti-reflection coating, 5-level brightness adjustment
  • Monitor Resolution
    921000-dots
  • Monitor Frame Coverage (shooting mode)
    99% horizontal (Approx.), 99% vertical (Approx.), (compared to actual picture)
  • Monitor Frame Coverage (playback mode)
    100% horizontal (Approx.), 100% vertical (Approx.), (compared to actual picture)
  • Storage Media
    SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
  • Storage File System
    DCF, Exif 2.31 compliant
  • Storage File Formats
    Still pictures: JPEG, RAW (NRW), Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
  • Movie
    4K UHD 3,840x2,160/ 30p, 4K UHD 3,840x2,160/ 25p, Full HD: 1920x1080/ 60p, Full HD: 1920x1080/ 50p, Full HD: 1920x1080/ 30p , Full HD: 1920x1080/ 25p , HD: 1280x720/ 60p, HD: 1280x720/ 50p, HD: 1280x720/ 30p , HD: 1280x720/ 25p , HS 640x480/ 4x, HS 1920x1080/ 0.5x, HS 1280x720/ 2x
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • HD Movies (720p)
    Yes
  • 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
    Yes
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100-1600

    [100-400], [100-800], [100-1600] (default setting), [100-3200], [100-6400], [100], [200], [400], [800], [1600], [3200], and [6400] are available when using P, S, A, M, U, or Movie manual mode
  • Lowest ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest ISO Sensitivity
    6400
  • Exposure Metering
    Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
  • 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)
  • Exposure Modes
    Auto, Scene, Smart Portrait, Special Effects
  • Scene Modes
    Backlighting, Beach, Bird Watching, Creative, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Moon, Movie Manual, Multiple Exposure Lighten , Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Selective Color, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Time-lapse Movie
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Crop, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Quick Retouch, Skin Softening, Small Picture
  • Exposure Compensation
    ± 2 EV in steps of 1/3
  • White Balance
    Auto, Choose color temp, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Balance Preset
  • Shutter
    Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
  • Shutter Speed
    1/2000-1 sec., In P, A mode, 1/2000-2 sec. (at ISO sensitivity 100-1600), or 1/2000-30 sec. (when ISO sensitivity is fixed at 100), In S, M mode, 1/4000 (at wide-angle position, with largest f-number setting (smallest aperture)-30 sec. (can be set at ISO sensitivity 3200 or lower), Bulb and Time setting (can be set when ISO sensitivity is 1600 or lower M mode): Up to 60 seconds, When recording movies, 1/8000-1/30 sec. (at Frame rate 30 fps (30p/60p) or 1/8000-125 sec. (at Frame rate 25 fps 25p/50p)
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    Up to10 shots atapprox.7 frames per second
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    Continuous H, Continuous H 60, Continuous H 120, Continuous L, Interval Timer, Pre-shooting cache, Single
  • Self-Timer
    Can be selected from 10 or 3 seconds duration
  • Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
    [W]: 0.5 to 11.5m (1 ft. 8 in. to 37 ft.), [T]: 5.0 to 7.0m (16 ft. 5 in. to 22 ft.)
  • Built-in Flash Control
    TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • Interface
    Hi-speed USB
  • Interface Data Transfer Protocol
    MTP, PTP
  • Video Output
    HDMI micro connector (Type D)
  • HDMI Output
    HDMI micro connector (Type D)
  • I/O terminal
    Digital I/O (USB)
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Yes
  • Smart Device App Connectivity
    SnapBridge
  • Bluetooth
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased.
  • Power Sources
    One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a (supplied)
  • Charging Time
    3 hours when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains (Approx.)
  • Battery / Batteries
    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    Nikon Rechargeable:290 shots (CIPA)
    Movies:Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Tripod Socket
    ¼ in., (ISO 1222)
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    5.6 in.140.2 mm x 4.4 in.109.6 mm x 5.9 in.149.8 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    35.5 oz.1005 g
  • Operating environment
    Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

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