Nikon Coolpix P9. Review | Photography. BLOGIntroduction. The Nikon Coolpix P9. Nikon's first ever super- zoom compact camera, last year's P8. The 1. 2 megapixel P9. Featuring Nikon’s VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilisation system to help ensure that the majority of photos are sharp and don't suffer from camera- shake, the Coolpix P9. LCD screen, an electronic viewfinder for image composition, a complete range of exposure controls with Auto, Program, Shutter- priority, Aperture- priority and full Manual mode, and an extensive ISO range of 6. A 1cm macro mode, Auto Scene, Face Priority AF, Smile Mode and Blink Warning complete the headline specifications of the £3. Nikon Coolpix P9. Ease of Use. The new P9. P8. 0 model in terms of its design, so some of our comments about that camera will be repeated here. At first glance the Nikon Coolpix P9. SLR camera, with a chunky rubberised handgrip, large lens barrel, pop- up flash, rear control dial for changing the aperture and shutter speed, and an eye- level viewfinder. If you lined it up alongside an entry- level DSLR, you would be hard pushed to spot the odd camera out, which is exactly what Nikon are aiming for. All is revealed only when you look at the back of the P9. LCD screen showing a live preview of the scene (something which most recent DSLR cameras can admittedly now do as well), or if you hold it up to your eye and look through the electronic viewfinder. Also the 2. 4x fixed zoom also doesn't have the zoom or focus rings that you'll find on a DSLR lens, and it obviously can't be removed from the camera as with a true SLR. In terms of overall build quality, if we're being picky, there's a little bit of flex in the all- plastic body, but it's certainly a lot better built than the competitive £3. The incredible 2. Nikon Coolpix P9. The 2. 6- 6. 24mm focal length should handle most photographic possibilities, with the only exception being ultra wide- angle shots. The P9. 0’s lens is impressively fast, with maximum apertures of f/2. DSLR- like blurred backgrounds due to the comparatively small sensor. Nikon’s engineers have also provided a 1cm macro mode, so there really is very little that the P9. There’s no need to carry round a bagful of heavy lenses as with a DSLR system, and because the lens is fixed, there’s little danger of unwanted dust getting onto the sensor. The Nikon Coolpix P9. Olympus SP- 5. 90. UZ which has an even longer 2. ![]() Annoyingly, the lens cap has to be removed before turning on the camera, even if you only want to playback your images. Thankfully Nikon have included their VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilisation system to help prevent camera- shake, an essential feature on a camera like this, although annoyingly there isn't a dedicated button to turn it on and off (it's buried within the Setup main menu). In practice I found that the VR system makes a noticeable difference to the sharpness of the images, as shown in the examples on the Image Quality page, but don't expect to get sharp results every time at the longer focal lengths without the use of a suitably fast shutter speed and preferably a tripod too. ![]() You can hear a slight mechanical whirring noise when Vibration Reduction is turned on, but otherwise you don't really notice it. Thankfully leaving the anti- shake system on didn't negatively affect the battery- life, with the camera managing around 2. Lithium- ion rechargeable battery. In addition, there are 3 electronic functions that help to prevent camera shake. High ISO light sensitivity (3.
Motion Detection option automatically detects and compensates for both camera and subject movement. Best Shot Selector (BSS) mode automatically selects the sharpest of up to 1. All of these 3 options and the Vibration Reduction system can be used at the same time if so desired. There are two different way of composing images with the Nikon Coolpix P9. As with the rest of the super- zoom competition, the P9. EVF), with a resolution of 2. As this camera has largely been designed to replicate a DSLR, it means that you will invariably compose your images by holding the camera up to your eye. I found that while the P9. EVF is one of the better examples around, it doesn't keep up with the eye quite as quickly or precisely as a true optical viewfinder. On the plus side, you get a lot more visual feedback via the EVF than on most optical viewfinders and you can also playback your images on it if you so wish! I still much prefer a traditional, good quality optical viewfinder though, and this would be one of the main reasons for opting for a true DSLR instead of the Nikon Coolpix P9. The new 3 inch vari- angle LCD monitor on the back of the camera has the same resolution of 2. EVF, which is on the low side for such a large screen, resulting in a slightly grainy display. It also offers five levels of brightness, an anti- reflection coating, a wide viewing angle, and can be tilted through 9. This makes it possible to hold the P9. LCD can't also be rotated out to the side. A button next to the electronic viewfinder switches between the EVF and LCD screen. There aren't too many external controls and buttons (1. Coolpix P9. 0, reflecting the fact that this is a camera in the mould of an entry- level DSLR. There's a traditional dial on the top that lets you select the different shooting modes, which is a typical feature of SLR cameras, and it enables you to quickly change between the various modes. The Nikon Coolpix P9. The Movie and various Scene modes for beginners are also accessed via this dial, along with the new Scene Auto Selector and U1 / U2 modes. Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture from 6 presets (Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Closeup and Backlight) and adjusts the camera settings accordingly, and U1 / U2 can be used to store and quickly retrieve your favourite camera settings. Another big improvement is the removal of the Setup mode, a rather annoying design flaw on the P8. Shooting, Playback and Set Up main menu system. Download Drivers, Software and ManualsTo access the content listed above and more including Firmware and FAQ’s, please search for your product below or select from. ![]() The Nikon Coolpix P9. DSLR camera in terms of its key specifications, with a limiting maximum shutter speed of 8 seconds and aperture range of f/2. There is a well- positioned control dial on the rear which makes it easy to change the aperture and shutter speed, but there’s no second dial on the hand- grip which would have made operating Manual mode much easier. The general layout of the P9. ISO speed and white balance means having to spend time scrolling through the menu system. The P9. 0 has an SD compatible memory card slot, allowing the use of either SD or SDHC cards, and there's also 4. MB of internal memory, which can store 8 images at the highest quality level. If you have never used a digital camera before, or you're upgrading from a more basic model, reading the well- written and easy- to- follow manual before you start is a good idea. Thankfully Nikon have bucked the recent trend of not providing hard- copy manuals by supplying it in printed format. There are a few interesting features that help the Nikon Coolpix P9. Distortion control automatically corrects barrel distortion, useful for all those 2. D- Lighting is a long- standing Nikon technology that brightens the shadow areas of an image, and on the P9. Face- priority Autofocus can detect up to 1. In- Camera Red- Eye Fix automatically processes the picture to remove red- eye. Blink Warning alerts you when someone in the frame had their eyes closed, and the Smile Timer automatically takes the picture when a smile is detected. Finally the Optimize Image option allows you to tweak the look and feel of your images before you take them, with 6 presets and a Custom option on offer. The contrast, saturation and sharpening level of each preset can be individually adjusted too, so you should be able to find a setting that suits you. Movie recording on the Nikon Coolpix P9. HD quality video. In contrast the P9. VGA movies at 3. 0 or 1. Business Product Support - Canon Europe. To access the content listed above and more including Firmware and FAQ’s, please search for your product below or select from one of our popular product groups. Once on your product page please use the tabs to navigate between the different content types.
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