Nikon P1000 Extreme Zoom - Field Test and Review
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- čas přidán 17. 06. 2019
- Nikon released the P1000 to satisfy one desire - EXTREME zoom. The P1000 offers a zoom range from 24mm - 3000mm after taking into consideration the crop factor. Nonetheless, the 3000mm range allows you to capture the moon in all it's glory! In addition, if you are into wildlife photography or extreme zoom for any reason, you might consider this camera.
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I do! The moon shot you just posted is grand.
+realworld check out the Kodak AZ901 90x zoom and 21.68 megapixels 400 bucks on b&hvideo.com
I am an orphanage officer. I want a camera like this. Can anyone give me a camera that will be of great use to children
I have watched basically every demo and review video of the p1000 and this is the best one I have seen. Thank you! You got some spectacular photos!
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
@@RealWorld you're welcome. I've since bought this camera (got a great deal on ebay) and honestly I'm impressed. I don't know of another camera that can get pictures pictures of birds and the moons of Jupiter.... lol.
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Great review without any leaning toward supporting a specific brand of product. Appreciate the honesty and sincerity. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thanks for the feedback!:) I try to provide honest feedback and give everyone a fair shake:).
I have had such a camera for more than two years and every time I find something new for myself from such reviews. Thanks a lot for your work! Many thanks!
Glad to be of help!:)
Great for wedding photography when you're not invited
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you had me at "I had a lot of fun taking photos with this camera" very informative, thank you
LOL - glad to be of help Don!:)
Great review, and you also managed to shoot and present some very solid images. Many reviewers just dismissed this camera. I recently had a play with one of these and discovered you can get some good things out of it if you know what you're doing. It's a good astral and long distance back-up for subjects you just can't get in any other way that you need to record, rather than present in pristine form.
As usual a very informative video. Your channel for me is a source of honest appraisal of a product. There is a desire to make people aware. Highly appreciate your being.
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Excellent review! Have been watching a lot of reviews for this camera, this one is right up there! Very detailed and informative. Thank you.
thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Love the background soundtrack. I'm going to buy it 😎. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the post/feedback Oscar and glad to be of help!:) This camera has a HUGE zoom ... the largest largest fixed length zoom on the market!:)
I love your reviews. They are so informative and full of amazing images!!! Thank you very much!
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
One of the best reviews out there and You have done it. There is a lot of negative bashing of this camera in particular to its sensor size. People forget that if they were to buy this much power in the lens form alone it would cost a bundle. But here one gets it all for a 1000 dollars or so with the prices falling to boot. It is not really for someone as the *only* camera in house. But a keeper for those special needs, and with Raw files + post processing, fantastic is the word.
thanks for the post/feedback victor and glad to be of help!:) fully agree - some photographers are overly focused on the sensor size with this camera. yes, the sensor is small but for good reason - the sensor to lens ratio creates an incredible zoom factor. yes, not great for portraits but great for any looooong needed zooms like the moon:).
Best review I have watched. Detailed and opinions much appreciated
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
One of the most thorough reviews of this camera I've seen.
Great review clear and unbiased - Thanks for taking the time and giving us some great information
Glad to be of help Chris!:)
Great stuff! I have been somewhat curious about this camera, appreciate the info.
Thanks for the feedback Mark and glad to be of help!:) This was an interesting/unique camera and I enjoy putting it through the paces:).
Your videos are top notch and so is your photography. 👍🏻
Thanks for the post/feedback Barbara!:)
I feel like this camera would be good for me. I frequently go to work with my husband outdoors and its not always a great idea to have a camera with a bunch of lenses with me. I have missed a lot of shots because I didn’t have my zoom with me that particular day. Great detailed video. The music you play during the slide show is awesome, as always, it wouldn’t be your channel without it, its kinda like your signature. I love it. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the post/feedback and good to hear from you!:) This is a solid camera but has a small sensor. Nonetheless, it is great for any type of zoom ... still amazed by shots of the moon:).
The first honest review on this , thank you!
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
This was an outstanding review! The host is a very gifted photographer who knows his craft… RealWorld is worth checking out!
Very nice review and cool pics as well just bought mine last week and got some great shots of the full moon thumbs up to you and Nikon
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:)
Great
honest review, very precise, showing a very good helpful and interesting knowledge, I will watching your programs in the future.
Great review I bought this yesterday and I'm sooooo excited
Thanks for the post/feedback and enjoy the ride/camera ... lots of fun await!:)
Great video as always!
i love the way you review its so many details. Pros and Cons Love it!
Thanks Joel and glad to be of help!:)
As usual you have given another excellent video!
Thanks 🙏 for making vdo after long time Bro
Thanks for the post Raj!:)
Beautiful review. Nice and superb.
Main pros I felt are,
1. Ability to shoot in RAW.
2. Manual Focus
3. Massive zoom
4. Bird shooting
5. Moon shooting
6. VR is awesome
Some cons are
1. Image quality is not good above 1300mm. Some images have slightly fuzzy.
2. Tripod screw is not in right position. (Manufacturers does not think about centre of gravity) At full zoom level, it may fall off or at least not stable.
I have Nikon p900, earlier version of this one, which doesn't have raw shooting capacity. Also tripod screw is fitted in the wrong place. But definitely a major upgrade from Nikon coolpix p900 to p1000.
Cost wise it is very high compare to p900.
I really enjoyed all the 30 minutes of the video. Thank you.
Thanks for the post/feedback Ravi!:) You have some interesting points ... the fuzzy images at higher zooms might be attributed to the atmosphere and/or using VR at relatively slow shutter speeds /and/ the center of gravity does shift at full zoom:).
@@RealWorld Thank you for the reply sir.
Great video! I will view it several times just to get ideas for having fun with my camera. THANKS
Glad to be of help!:)
Hi, your work is awesome, I watch your videos they are very informative
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
We started walking together when I bought my first DSLR , the Nikon 3400. Your channel stood head and shoulders above the rest in relation to the information/advice offered - and I definately loved your music selections! So here we are in 2023 and I am thinking about buying a Coolpix P1000! I know EXACTLY where to get a balanced opinion.................
thanks for the post/feedback!:) i am a bit late to respond and not certain if you made the purchase:). if so, enjoy the camera. if not, consider the pros and cons showcased in the video. i love this camera for super zoom shots (i.e. moon shots are awesome!), however the small sensor creates challenges when taking standard/regular photos.
You need to apply the crop factor also to the aperture so effectively, everything shown has to be multiplied by 5,7 times. In addition 1/2.3” can go max to ISO800 without huge noise problems. The trick around it is actually to use a tripod at the lowest ISO or shoot in black & white :)
Agreed:). The crop factor also applies to the aperture.
Great review, one of the most informative I've come across on YT. This deserves a sub!
Quick question, comparing the Canon sx70 hs and this one. Would you say the image quality (or the camera in general) is significantly better on the Nikon to justify the 500€/$ price difference?
Thanks for the post/feedback/question Sven:). Yes, there are many differences between that two cameras that may justify the cost. They both share the same size sensor, however Nikon put more glass/lens in the camera to reach 3000mm which is nice:). The P1000 also has an ISO of 6400 vs 3200 in the sx70 which can make a difference depending on the available light.
Awesome review mate, thanks for all the good info.
You keep sort of shaking the camera in your final thoughts, can you feel some slight knocking from inside when doing that?
Glad to be of help and yes, I felt a slight knocking as well (very minor though:)).
Juicy metadata! ahaha! I am stealing this!
Thanks for your great work, man! Helps a lot!
LOL - glad to be of help!:)
I really learn a lot from this channel. Many thanks
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help/inspiration!:)
Great presentation, great photos. Thanks for posting.
Great review, thanks!
LOL my like turn into the 2K one!! Great video Sir, this is a hell of a camera. Thank you.
Hello sir
I wanna buy my first dslr
And I wanted to ask.
Which one should I go for?
I have thought of these cameras
200d, 750d or d3400
I wanna learn photography plus also want a overall good camera in terms of videos as well
If videos are important to you then I would choose the 200D. It's a solid overall camera and the dual pixel technology does a very good job with the auto focus while filming moving subjects. There is also a newer model (250D) out now, but if the price is cheaper the 200D does the job as well. If you want to film yourself or take selfies, you can flip out the screen of the 200D.
The D3400 would give you a very good sensor with regards on image quality. If you prefer just to take stills, then it's also a very good camera because it gives you a a lot of capabilities in dynamic range when you post process the RAW images.
Fabulous review, thorough and professional. I have a question about the tripod head you use. I found as the lens is extended the cg sifts forward and the image moves. Have you experienced this, and if so, any suggestions on how the P1000 might be more securely mounted on a tripod?
Thanks for the post/feedback/question Thomas!:). I discovered similar challenges when the lens was fully extended. As expected, the weight shifts forward and the mounting plate must be locked down and the head needs to be tightened otherwise the camera will drift:). I first noticed the drift when shooting the moon ... when using extreme zooms any slight movement is magnified:).
@@RealWorld how about using some long Arca swiss plates, should make it a bit more steady at the long end.
Would not hurt:). I have used something similar to this one - amzn.to/2RtEN20 ... a nice locking plate, however the ball head will need to be tightened in addition to the plate.
Other great review! Thanx and keep up the good work!
Thanks for the feedback Kaushal!:)
Amazing review as always 💜💜💜
Thanks for the feedback!:)
@@RealWorld you are welcome Sir. I am a great fan of you from Bangladesh.
Welcome from the United States!:)
Great review, made my decision much easier. Thank you!
Roberts is kind to lend you equipment for review. Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for the post/feedback and agreed!:) Roberts is a great shop with knowledgeable people:).
Nice review! Very well explained.
Your feedback as you used both:
Let's consider you do have to travel. Ok?
What will you carry? Do you want to use this P1000 or the Tamron 18-400 with a dlsr you did reviewed previously?
I would lean towards the 18-400 with a DSLR body:). This would ultimately depend on your needs. The 18-400 may not get the same reach as the p1000, but 400 is still a solid zoom in my opinion and the sensor on a standard DSLR is much larger.
I have a few questions, after thinking of perhaps purchasing this camera, as I'm an 'enthusiast' and have been for many years, enjoying Landscape Photography the most. I use the Nikon D750, and have a good assortment of lenses, and thought rather than move up to the much more expensive D850 or the higher end Mirrorless cameras, that this camera might be a good all round 'fun' camera to own. It did lead me to a few questions though, which I didn't hear in the video interpretation (or may have missed somehow) so I will ask them here.
1). Does the camera have a 'timer', which can be used so you have no camera shake when the shutter fires?
2) Can you add an external shutter release?
3) Is there a 'bracket' feature on this camera to set up for automatically bracket say...3 - 5 shots?
4) Is the camera water resistant at all (thinking more about possible rainy days of use)?
5 Is there a 'histogram' available on this camera?
6) Can you set the AE-L button to 'back button focusing'?
Thanks in advance... great video, and well shot/edited!
Thanks for the post/questions Dale:). I will do my best to answer ...
#1 ... yes, there is a self timer
#2 ... yes, this is doable. Here is a quick link to one that seems relatively inexpensive - amzn.to/2AMmHR2
#3 ... it appears to have bracketing although I did not test it:)
#4 ... it is not weather sealed, however I have used non-weather sealed cameras in various conditions over the years without any issues (rain, snow, sand). should be fine in relatively light rain but might have problems with a heavy down pour left outside:).
#5 ... hmmm - i believe so but not have it with me to confirm:)
#6 ... unfortunately, no - no option to set the AE-L button to back button focus
p1000 camera , when i shake , some lens sound in the camera , is that normal or my camera fualt ?
I enjoyed the video & appreciate the un-biased review. Ive been using the p1000 for a couple off months. After a couple off outings, i found this camera a joy to use. as you say, you do need to use a tri-pod at range, but thats the same for any range over 600mm. the point you make about in camera battery charging you can get third party chargers, which i have done. p.s keep up the good work.
Appreciate your post/feedback!:) Good to hear from someone using the camera on a more frequent basis. I do not have access to the camera but wish I did for the total eclipse - would have capture some awesome/epic shots!:)
Great video. My go to camera is the Nikon P950. The camera works great for me. I’m able to take pictures at 200-300 yards with no issue. I love the bird mode. I can’t see ever buying another camera. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. ❤❤❤
Beautiful work!
What about macro photography? You said in the beginning that it even has some kind of special button for macro.
The macro mode is not truly macro (meaning a 1:1 representation on the sensor; I create a macro vid that might be of help - czcams.com/video/TzdY3azkzYc/video.html ), but the mode will help to lock focus when the lens is closer to the subject. I enabled the macro mode on a few shots in the video which seem to work well in my opinion (dragon fly an flowers).
Thank you much better review video than most of the fluff ones that are out there…. subscribed
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to channel!:)
Thanks for this amazing review! Does it support Auto focus while video recording? and Does it support raw video as well?
Thanks for the feedback/questions ... hmmm - autofocus on recording, yes, however i do not believe it will support raw video although i do not know for certain.
Hey buddy, thanks for the review! Real excited about the zoom and it really works better than I had thought it would. One thing that I am now addicted to is back button focusing, can you set this up to shoot that way? Haven't checked the price on this yet, do you feel the camera is closer to a micro 4/3s than a Nikon crop sensor?
Have a great day!
Moonpie
Thanks for the post/feedback Moonpie!:) I am in the same boat - really like the back button focus:). Unfortunately, this camera does not appear to have option.
You can do very good portraits with blur background with a telephoto lens?
Like 70 300 f4-6 or 55-250 f4-5.6
You can but this will put you far from your subject:). In addition, try to have separation between your subject and the background for great blur.
great review, very professional
Great review. This is my first time with you.. The main question was the weight and sensor. I use a Nikon Z 7ll with a Sigma 150-600 lens. Now that's a big beast. Thanks again for the review.
Hi , please try to make a review of Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 with Nikon D3400.
The AF-P 70-300 would be better suited to the D3500.
Thanks so much, Great video, very informational!
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Thanks for a well informed video was thinking of buy it for my 60 birthday
Glad to be of help and happy early birthday!:) It's a solid camera for what it does ... extreme zoom shots in relatively good light:).
hi, nikon p1000 is limited in 30 min video shooting, right? how about sony rx10 iv .is the a limit in video shooting?please reply, thanks
ahhhh yes ... the sony rx10 is limited to 29 mins as well :)
I like to think that you have to put and set a camera in order to film yourself putting and setting a camera for your demo. Great videos!
LOL - agreed, it is a strange situation when using a camera to film a camera:).
Ottima recensione! Grazie!
Great review! Thank you!
I have my Nikon Coolpix P900 and it has a different mode and I always use that mode because it's my favorite mode, I called it the "Apartment Mode"😋
Thanks.That's a great video.
You have made it clear here with your shots, photography is not only about gears,
it's more a mix: art + gear + know your gears and what you are doing, what you want to do or shoot...
16 MP, 1/2.3",... of course there are some limitations (Noise, Low Light, aperture going down to 8 when zooming in,...) but your shots are excellent
Yes this bridge superzoom camera is big.
But bridge cameras are still good options for people who want to learn photography without spending too much. You have a bit all in one body: DSLR and Mirrorless features, a bit of wide and a bit of telephoto, mic and headphones jacks, 4k,...
Hope #Nikon will bring back a brand new 1" sensor (or a 1.5, MFT multi aspect sensor) like the DL24-500. A 1" sensor, built-in EVF, touchscreen (tilting, fully articulated), 20MP, much more improved lens... a good hybrid bridge for stills and videos to match the #RX10MIV, #FZ1000MII, #LeicaVLux5, #FZ2500 or #FZ2000, #G3X or #PowershotG3X...
BTW the specs on the DL24-500 were impressive, too bag #Nikon cancelled the DL serie : czcams.com/video/PYsg9rmVceI/video.html
Good luck and keep enjoying photography.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Agreed ... would be nice to see Nikon bring back the 24-500:).
Excellent video. My teenager son decided to buy this camera for his adventures. He wants to do some bird watching and of course train spotting. I think this camera will do the trick. I think he made the right choice. The zoom is incredible.
For Planespotters it is also a lovely camera. Thanks Mark for the review. I just bought it and am very happy with it.
Good point Patrick (plane spotters)!:) I forgot to mention planes in the video but this camera would be good for that as well.
@@RealWorld Thanks :)
I just want to let you know I picked up my first DSLR (D5500) because of you. Thank you
thanks for the post/feedback Daryl and glad to be of help!:) welcome to the world of photography and enjoy the ride!:)
Hello, I still use the Nikon d3400 and was wondering if there was anyway you could make a video on how to take family photos while getting multiple people in focus.
Thanks for the post/question Jake:). The best thing to do is to get turn up your aperture and focus of someone in the middle of the bunch. I created a video of depth of field that might be of help - czcams.com/video/EGesxJeY8_s/video.html
f8 and pop a flash!
Very technical presentation. Great info. Thank you
Could this camera take the place of buying $2-4k 600mm lenses so I could just buy 18-100mm lenses for my 5600? or are the 200-600 lens better in good light?
Yes and then some as this camera will reach much further, however you will sacrifice image quality to some extent due to the sensor size and resolution. If you have good lighting, this will not be as noticeable.
Great review.
why this channel is so underrated
:(
LOL - thanks for the feedback!:) I have heard a similar comment from others ... good question:). It's growing ... slow but sure:).
If you want many followers, you just have to make many videos. Quantity is more important than quality. Like Ken Wheeler. The guy is a self infatuated nutcase (maybe many of us are, but unlike Wheeler we try not to make it too obvious), and he repeats himself endlessly, and most of his videos aren’t all that interesting, because they’re totally unprepared. But he sure puts out a lot of them, and just look how many followers he’s accumulated.
YES! I have the smaller model and am dying to get my hands on this. Fantastic for wildlife (have some vids on my channel, novice type...)
So excited i commented before watching it all, but I know your video will be good either way 👍
Thanks for the post Rozy!:) Agreed - a nice option for wildlife!:)
Thanks for the video!
Thanks to your camera shop friends for letting you play with their toy 👍
Great video. Very informative. Well done good on you
thx for the feedback!:)
Is there any better camera out there for better zoom results than P1000 ?
I need to buy the best zoom camera.
Currently i have mobile s23 ultra.
Need advices and suggestions.
Thanks
How to clean a P1000 back to factory condition looking?? THANKS BUDDY
I have a question for you the Nikon 18-55 is 3.5-5.6 but the Nikon 18-70 which is a longer focal length is only 3.5-4.5 how come it's longer but offers a wider f/stop
ahhh yes ... this involves optics and physics:). if you ever see a sports photographer on the sideline of a major game, you will see large lenses. these lenses are typically fixed 300mm or 400mm lenses with wide apertures (f/2 for example). this is doable because of the housing and glass. in a similar way the 18-70 has a larger housing and more glass allowing for slightly wider aperture.
is there some limitation with the sensor size when at such high zooms ?
I would imagine no, and I would expect a version, or the next iteration, with much bigger sensor size.
The problem is the size and cost of the sensor, the camera and the lens if you increase the sensor size
How's the image quality at maximum zoom? I've read few reviews which say that we compromise on the image quality at max zoom. Pls share your observations.
If you are hand holding the camera with VR (vibration reduction) enabled, the camera will struggle a bit. VR works fine but it may soften images to some extent especially at slower shutter speeds. I used a tripod when zoomed to 2000mm to capture the moon which produced good results.
Could a tripod Vanguard Tracker 3 do the job? And, where is the button for noise reduction to be found?
Yes, the Vanguard Tracker tripod will do the trick:). Regarding noise reduction - I perform all noise reduction in post processing using Lightroom.
Thanks for the Review. Like the observations towards the end. In-Body battery charging is a bummer. A definite Con. The battery is on one side of the body and the charging cable is on the opposite side. Why !!
The one best P1000 review. Very informative.. :)
Does this have time-lapse mode in-built.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Yes, the P1000 offers time lapse which works well IMO.
Hello, i tried but did not focus on distant objects, can you help, i tried all modes. ? With triopod as well , all objects looks blur on distant Zoom, can you help how to get good focus pictures on distant ZOOM,
Hmmm interesting:). This a late comment but curious to know if you figured it out. If you are in auto focus and the lens is clean, you should be in good shape (providing you have enough light on the subject as well).
Hi , just wanna ask your opinion about the Nikon D5300. If the Nikon D5300 is worth to buy and good also for Beginners ? Thank you in advance .
Thanks for the post/question:). Yes, the D5300 is still a solid choice for beginners in my opinion.
Excellent! Thank you!
The biggest selling point for me would be the focus ring. Point and shoot cameras are not great with auto focus. So many shots lost because the camera grabbed the wrong item and blurred the image. If they would only put a focus ring on point and shoot cameras, no matter the price, it would make a HUGE difference. The sensor size is another major selling point for me. Don't need a lot of fancy settings if they get the most important ones.
RealWorld, after a year....would you still recommend this P1000 over the new P950?
The main difference between the two is focal length (the p950 is 2000mm whereas the p1000 is 3000mm). I would still lean towards the p1000.
Great video!
I'm asking if you can take a video in 4K for a long time without risking the camera that didn't warm up ?
shooting in 4k on any camera will create extra heat, however most cameras are fine with it.
Thats an incredible zoom range.
Agreed!:)
Very honest review
I’ve been watching different videos for a few days and got confused. I got some confidence after watching this video of yours. Tell me I am a brand new picture lover, will this camera be suitable for me
thanks for the post and glad to be of help! :)
Hi, what do you think of the Nikon Coolpix P950? Is it worth the investment? Thank you.
I like it and still worth considering in my opinion especially if you are on a budget and into wildlife. :)
Did /do you take any pics of high flying jets ...if yes how good is the detail ??? Is it good at Sunset captures ???
I have not although I suspect this camera not have any issues with planes ... important to watch the shutter speed though (ensure it is fast enough to freeze motion).
Can you tell me please if you can connect it to a tv for moon photos ,so you can see it on a big screen before you take the photo?Thanks.
I believe the camera does offer a video out feature but I have not tested :)
@@RealWorld Thank you !
Hey RealWorld, can you do water reflection with an entry level dslr? (Nikon D3400)
Thanks!
Yes, this is doable and might make for an interesting video (water reflection photography):).
@@RealWorld Thank you!
What about macro photogs? I shoot a lot of insects. Do you recommend this camera for that? Thank you!
while you can take great close-up shots, i would lean towards a different camera with a macro lens or perhaps extension tube. i created a video on macro photography that might be of help - czcams.com/video/TzdY3azkzYc/video.html