125x Optical Zoom
The fixed 125x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with ED glass is designed for framing the moon, birds, and other distant subjects.
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A superzoom bridge camera with an enormous 125x optical zoom lens. It is famous for moon, bird, and distant-subject photography.

The fixed 125x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with ED glass is designed for framing the moon, birds, and other distant subjects.
Record 4K UHD video at up to 30 fps, with lens-shift and Electronic VR for movies and lens-shift VR for still photos.
Compose with the electronic viewfinder or 3.2-inch vari-angle LCD, then connect through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, or SnapBridge.
The Nikon COOLPIX P1000 is a 16.0-megapixel CMOS superzoom bridge camera with a fixed 125x optical zoom NIKKOR lens, 4K UHD video recording, an electronic viewfinder, and a 3.2-inch vari-angle display.
The P1000 is defined by its extreme 3000mm zoom range, making it the only option for those needing such reach. However, it is large, heavy, and lacks a touchscreen; unless that specific focal length is required, better camera alternatives exist for the price.
The camera features an unparalleled 125x zoom range but is a bulky, niche device that requires significant skill to master. It suffers from poor low-light image quality and lack of touchscreen support, making it less recommended than more versatile, smaller alternatives for most users.
The P1000 is an amazing technical achievement for its zoom range, excelling in broad daylight for wildlife and sports photography. However, it is not a perfect camera, hampered by a laggy viewfinder, poor low-light performance, a lack of touchscreen, and a cumbersome, bulky design.
The camera receives a moderate score for its impressive zoom and performance under optimal conditions. It is criticized for variable autofocus reliability, weak low-light performance, and a bulky design that makes it unwieldy for extended use.
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| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 250 shots | shots |
| Body Type | Compact Digital Camera (superzoom / bridge-style) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 7 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g), Bluetooth (v4.1), SnapBridge (smart device app connectivity) | |
| Display Type And Size | Vari-angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating, 3.2 in diagonal | inches |
| Image Stabilization | Dual Detect Optical VR: Lens shift VR (still pictures); Lens-shift and Electronic VR (movies) | |
| Iso Range | ISO 100-1600; ISO 3200, 6400 available (when using P, S, A, M or Movie manual mode) | |
| Lens Type | NIKKOR lens with fixed 125x optical zoom (ED glass) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 30 fps | fps |
| Optical Zoom | 125 x | x |
| Sensor Resolution | 16 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | |
| Storage Support | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Video Resolution | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder (EVF) | |
| Weather Sealing | No | |
| Weight | 1415 g | g |

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