Take it all in
High-flying birds. Frame-filling aerobatics. The COOLPIX P950 bridge camera packs an incredible 83x optical zoom (2000 mm equivalent) into a robust body. Whether you’re at the air show or on safari, this superzoom gives you the freedom to get up close for standout photos and 4K movies.
PDF User manual: COOLPIX_P950
Technical Specifications
Type: Compact digital camera
Effective pixels: 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor: 1/2.3-in.type, CMOS, Total pixels: approx. 16.79 million
Lens: NIKKOR lens with 83x optical zoom
Focal length: 4.3 to 357 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24 to 2000 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format)
F-number: f/2.8 to 6.5
Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED lens elements and 1 super ED lens element)
Magnification: Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 8000 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format); Up to 3.6x when recording movies with [2160/30p] (4K UHD) or [2160/25p] (4K UHD)
Vibration reduction: Lens shift (still images), combination of lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
Autofocus: Contrast-detect AF
Focus range[W]: Approx.50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx.5.0 m (16 ft 5 in.) to infinity, Macro close-up: [W]: Approx.1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx.5.0 m (16 ft 5 in.) to infinity (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
AF-area modeTarget finding AF, face priority, manual (spot), manual (normal), manual (wide), subject tracking, center (spot), center (normal), center (wide)
Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder, 1 cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (‑3 to +3 m-¹)
Frame coverageShooting mode: approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture); Playback mode: approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Monitor Type
8.1cm (3.2-in.); Approx. 921k-dot, (RGB), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD
Storage media: SD, SDHC, SDXC
File system: DCF and Exif 2.31 compliant
Storage file formatsStill images: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon’s own format); Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
Image size (pixels)16 M [4608×3456], 8 M [3264×2448], 4 M [2272×1704], 2 M [1600×1200], 16:9 12 M [4608×2592], 3:2 14 M [4608×3072], 1:1 12 M [3456×3456]
Movie – frame size (pixels) and frame rate2160/30p (4K UHD), 2160/25p (4K UHD), 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 720/60p, 720/50p, HS 480/4x, HS 720/2x, HS 1080/0.5x
ISO sensitivityISO100 to 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
Exposure meteringMatrix, center-weighted, spot
Exposure controlProgrammed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketing, exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter typeMechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter speed1/2000 to 1s; In P, A mode, 1/2000 to 2 s (at ISO sensitivity [100-1600]) or 1/2000 to 30 s (when ISO sensitivity is fixed at [100]); In S, M mode, 1/4000 (at wide-angle position, with largest f-number setting (smallest aperture)) to 30 s (can be set at ISO sensitivity 3200 or lower); Bulb and Time setting (can be set when ISO sensitivity is 1600 or lower in M mode): Up to 60 seconds. When recording movies, 1/8000 to 1/30 s (at Frame rate [30 fps (30p/60p)]) or 1/8000 to 1/25 s (at Frame rate [25 fps (25p/50p)])
Flash sync speedSynchronizes with all shutter speeds
ApertureElectronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm
Aperture range10 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode)
Flash range (approx.)[W]: 0.5 to 11.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 37 ft), [T]: 5.0 to 7.0 m (16 ft 5 in. to 22 ft) (ISO sensitivity: [100-1600])
Flash controlTTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Exposure compensationIn steps of 1/3 EV in the range between –2 and +2 EV
Accessory shoeISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
USBMicro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB
HDMI outputHDMI micro connector (Type D)
External microphone connectorStereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Accessory terminal(s)Compatible with the following accessories (available separately): MC-DC2 Remote Cord, WR-R10/WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) standardsIEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) operating frequency2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) maximum output power9.2 dBm (EIRP)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) securityOpen system, WPA2-PSK
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1; Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz; Maximum output power: Bluetooth: 7.2 dBm (EIRP) Bluetooth Low Energy: 7.2 dBm (EIRP)
Power sources: One EN-EL20a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included) EH-5d AC Adapter; requires EP-5C Power Connector (available separately)
Charging time: Approx. 3 h (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains)
Battery lifeApprox. 290 shots when using EN-EL20a
Actual battery life for movie recordingApprox. 1 h 20 min when using EN-EL20a
Tripod socket1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 140.2 x 109.6 x 149.8 mm (5.6 x 4.4 x 5.9 in.) (excluding projections)
Weight: Approx. 1005 g (2 lb 3.5 oz) (including battery and memory card)
Operating environment – temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating environment – humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessoriesStrap, LC-67 Lens Cap, EN-EL20a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-73P Charging AC Adapter (A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region of purchase. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase), UC-E21 USB Cable, HN-CP20 Lens Hood