Super-telephoto. Super portable.
The Nikon COOLPIX P950 delivers powerful super-telephoto performance in a highly portable design, featuring a massive 2000mm zoom lens in a body weighing just 1 kg. Perfect for wildlife and distant subjects, it’s equipped with Dual Detect Optical VR, offering up to 5.5 stops of image stabilisation to reduce blur when shooting handheld, Nikon’s most effective in a compact camera. Its advanced optical system includes a Super ED glass element for minimising chromatic aberration, while the 16MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor and ISO sensitivity up to 6400 ensure crisp, clear images even in low light. Enhanced autofocus speed and a larger buffer let you shoot fast action confidently, capturing up to two bursts of 10 frames at around 7 fps, so you never miss a moment.This bridge camera lets you capture cinematic 4K UHD/30p movies across its full 24–2000mm zoom range, with full manual control over exposure and aperture in Movie Manual Mode. It also features AE lock and adjustable zoom speeds for smooth, professional-looking video. For still photography, the camera supports RAW (NRW) format, preserving full image data and settings so you can fine-tune white balance, exposure, and picture controls during post-processing without degrading image quality.
Time-lapse movies made easy
Dynamic time-lapse movies of landscapes and more can be automatically created from a series of still images captured in interval timer shooting. Just select one of five scene mode options and the most appropriate interval is automatically set.
Flexible long exposure options
Bulb and Time settings have been added to the Nikon COOLPIX P950’s shutter speed options to further customise the look of long exposure images, handy for taking pictures of fireworks, night landscapes, stars, or car light trails. The maximum exposure time for both the Bulb and Time settings is 60 seconds, with ISO sensitivity available up to 1600.
Zoom with a view
The Nikon COOLPIX P950 is equipped with a brilliant dual viewing system, featuring a super high resolution, 2359K-dot eye level electronic viewfinder (EVF), plus a large, bright, 3" 921K-dot Vari-angle LCD display with approximately 99% frame coverage. Flip out the Vari-angle LCD to creatively compose photos and videos from unique perspectives: overhead, down low or just comfortably in front of you. Bring the COOLPIX P950 up to your eye and the display automatically switches to the EVF for a beautiful and accurate high-resolution view.Even if you're not familiar with manual settings, the Nikon COOLPIX P950 makes it easy to capture great results with its automatic shooting modes. For those who want more control, a PSAM mode dial provides DSLR-style access to aperture and shutter speed settings. The Side dial adjusts focus in MF mode, or can be assigned to exposure compensation, white balance, or ISO in AF mode. Additional features like the Snap-back zoom, Side zoom control, and a focus-mode selector make switching between AF and MF fast and intuitive, giving both beginners and advanced users a seamless shooting experience.The Nikon COOLPIX P950 offers expanded functionality through its accessory terminal and shoe, allowing the use of optional gear like the DF-M1 Dot Sight for easier tracking of distant subjects such as birds or aircraft. You can also attach external flashes, microphones, and more to enhance your shooting capabilities. For convenience, dedicated Bird-watching and Moon modes are available directly on the mode dial, helping you capture stunning wildlife and celestial images without complicated settings. Plus, with built-in SnapBridge, your super-telephoto shots can be instantly shared to your smart device and social media, automatically transferring as you shoot.
Technology:
- VR Image Stabilisation: Reduces blur by compensating for camera shake.
- ISO 6400: Captures better photos in low light with high ISO sensitivity.
- CMOS Sensor: A light-sensitive sensor with improved performance in dark scenes, thanks to backside illumination.
- Scene Auto Selector / Easy Auto Mode: Automatically picks the best scene mode based on what you're shooting—no settings needed.
- Smart Portrait System: Enhances portraits with auto features like red-eye fix, face detection, smile and blink detection, skin softening, and lighting adjustments.
- Target Finding AF: Quickly finds your subject and focuses accurately based on its size and position.
- Subject Tracking: Keeps moving subjects in focus during Live View using contrast detection.
- Wi-Fi: Lets you wirelessly transfer photos from your camera to a computer.
- Dynamic Fine Zoom: Doubles the zoom range digitally with little image loss.
