Customer Reviews for Nikon Inc. COOLPIX P500
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Nikon Inc. COOLPIX P500
Zoom your world with the high-powered, mind-blowing closeness of the new P500. The 36x optical zoom breaks boundaries with incredible power to shoot closer and wider than ever before.
Average Customer Rating:
(237 Reviews) 237
Rating Snapshot 237 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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181 out of 237(76%)customers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for COOLPIX P500
Review 1 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Great Camera
PostedJanuary 11, 2013
ajaya
Location Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
it`s best camera in the range, i ve taken pics of moon, panorama..from this cam, and it`s best...
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0points
Review 2 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
takes amazing pictures
PostedJanuary 7, 2013
snow
I have just got this camera and love it. It is so easy to use and the look of it is excellent.
Much better than canon and fuji.
Much better than canon and fuji.
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+1point
Review 3 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Excellent and easy to use!
PostedNovember 15, 2012
Marissa
Location Akron, OH, USA
Age 18-24
Favorite Subject Travel
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
I have used a few Nikon point-and-shoot cameras before, but I wanted another camera which would have more features but still fit in my budget. Wow, what a camera! The zoom and its quality at the maximum zoom is impressive. It has an excellent Macro mode, which is what I really need for photographing my jewelry and handicrafts. This was also perfect for my trip to Europe.
I haven't used many of the features of this camera yet, but I know I will be further impressed with it. Nikon, thank you SO MUCH for your superb cameras!
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Review 4 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Amazing Camera
PostedSeptember 2, 2012
erf2051
Location Boston, MA, USA
Age Under 18
Favorite Subject Sports
Nikon Family 6-10 years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I love this camera. I used to use point and shoot cameras, but i decided to graduate. A couple of barn friends have the Cannon Rebel T3i and I really wanted something like that, but it was far to expensive, so we went with this. Its great for action shots whether it be jumping, or flat work its great for close ups to! I'm going to another horse show to try it out even more tomorrow, and after that I'm going on a nature hike. It truly is awesome, and these pictures were all taken with it! Love it!
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+10points
Review 5 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Great Pictures with ease.
PostedSeptember 1, 2012
Sunsetshadow.
Location Brevard, Florida
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Travel
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
I love this camera. I haven't ventured out much past the automatic mode, but it's so easy to use and the pictures are great. I love having the view finder if it's too bright in the sun.
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+2points
Review 6 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
We LOVE this camera!
PostedAugust 31, 2012
Coolpix P500
Location Rochester, NY
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience More than a year
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
We use this camera for family get togethers and outdoor events. The zoom is great and it is easy to use. 98% of the pictures come out delightful ... very rarely do we miss a shot. It is a "slow" process from when you press the button to when the picture is taken, but we have adapted and rarely miss that perfect shot from the animals or the small children in the family.
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Review 7 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
wonderful
PostedJuly 15, 2012
Francisco - Boston
Location Boston
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 3-6 months
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
This is a spectacular camera if you know how to use its functions. The panorama mode allows you very beautiful photos.
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Review 8 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Great Features in a Small Body
PostedJune 22, 2012
Timey
Location Portland, OR, USA
Age Under 18
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 3-6 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
This camera is amazing. Before this I had a Canon and a Kodak, and neither of their features came close to this camera's features. The camera has amazing zoom, but, of course, it is hard to keep it still at 36x zoom (a tripod works fine). The only problem I had was the supplied charger (they might supply a new one now, but not when I got it). You have to keep the battery in the camera to charge it, so it is hard to charge multiple batteries. I would suggest getting the MH-61 charger. The zoom on the camera is amazing. The focus is a bit touchy, but it works. The high-speed video is really great, and the HD video is, well, high-definition.
My product recommendations
MH-61 Battery Charger
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-6points
Review 9 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!
PostedJune 2, 2012
Bandshooter801
Location Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
When I decided I was ready to upgrade from a basic point and shoot camera I did a lot of research....I mean A LOT. After comparing and going to multiple stores playing with displays and such, I finally decided the Nikon P500 was the perfect camera for me. I was a little wary though because I was purchasing it to mainly shoot bands and everyone had suggested I go with a DSLR instead. I have shot multiple shows and have been beyond impressed with the final outcome! I have friends who are actual photographers professionally and they have made comments about how well my pictures come out! I like the fact that I am able to customize the options to best suite the scenery, I can snap multiple pictures one after another without having to wait, the tilting screen is a must, being able to switch back and forth between the eyehole and the screen with ease makes things amazing. I recommend this camera for someone who loves to take pictures but isn't looking to spend a lot.
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+7points
Review 10 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
The Only Camera You'll Need
PostedMay 30, 2012
Mavis
Location Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I bought this camera to prepare for a vacation where I knew I would need the zoom and have been practicing with it at home to get used to what it can do. It is amazing for catching pictures of wildlife and scenery. There is so much it can do that I haven't even tried yet and I know I won't be looking for another camera for a very long time. This one does it all. :)
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-2points
Review 11 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
essa é d+
PostedMay 23, 2012
rmap
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Gostei muito dessa camera, pra ser uma semi. atendeu minhas expectativas
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-10points
Review 12 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
La cámara más completa para una persona normal
PostedMay 23, 2012
JulyStark
Age 18-24
Favorite Subject Sports
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Excelente cámara, un manejo práctico y sencillo además de un zoom de ¡wow!. Todo lo que una persona normal sin conocer mucho de fotografía necesita para tomar fotos increíbles, fácil y con resultados sorprendentes. La cámara en sí te ayuda a elegir la mejor opción para cada toma a realizar.
Es realmente la mejor cámara para viajes y vacaciones que podrás encontrar!
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Review 13 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Great camera & easy battery life fix!
PostedMay 13, 2012
Alex's Mom
Location Cary, NC, USA
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Travel
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
This is a wonderful camera, it is light, offers extensive settings for nearly any situation, the screen is large and pulls out for easy adjustment. It does a wonderful job with close up shots and both indoor and outdoor settings. I often experiment with waterfall photos using different shutter speeds, the results are amazing! When I first bought the camera, the battery life was horrible even on a full charge. However, after searching the Nikon website I found a firmware update. The camera now works perfectly, I'm able to shoot an abundance of photos, review them, edit, etc. with a very long battery life.
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+7points
Review 14 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Awesome Camera
PostedMay 5, 2012
Flashster78
Age Under 18
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 6-10 years
Experience 3-6 months
Role Just getting started with photography
I got my first camera from Nikon when I was about 10 and I fell in Love with photography and I'm now 15 and I wanted to upgrade my point and shoot camera to an SLR camera but the SLR camera that I was looking at was to much money at the moment so I decided to get this camera till I could afford an SLR and I automatically fell in love with this camera the pictures it takes are amazing I know Nikon cameras are good quality but the photos this camera takes are photos I was expecting in a more expensive camera I am very pleased with this purchase and I will make my next camera purchase from Nikon this camera will definitely satisfy me till then I enjoy taking pictures of my pets,wildlife,nature and anything else I find interesting or that captures my eye and this camera does a very good job of capturing every moment
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Review 15 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
i love it!
PostedApril 21, 2012
Bre
Location Grand Rapids MI
Age 18-24
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 3-6 months
Role Just getting started with photography
i love it! i have no complaints its soo simple to work!
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-1point
Review 16 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Tres bon appareil: qualité, solidité et beauté c'est le Nikon P500
PostedApril 16, 2012
Alex R
Location Montréal, QC, Canada
Cet appareil là, le Nikon P500 est un tres bon appareil, c'est sûr que je vais recommander le P500 à mes amis. Bravo Nikon!!! Ne change pas. Mais il faut que Nikon travaille sur la batterie pour qu'elle puisse conserver sa charge mais c'est tres bon appareil. En plus, il y a un bon service à la clientèle à Montréal.
Bravo Nikon pour le P500.
Bravo Nikon pour le P500.
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-2points
Review 17 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Nikon P500
PostedMarch 27, 2012
Kool51
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 6-10 years
Experience 1-3 months
This is my wifes camera. She had a 2 year-old Nikon P100, which she dropped & was going to cost alot to get fixed. It was a great camera , however this newer model is alot better. She loves It. Keep up the good work.
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Review 18 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Excellent Camera
PostedMarch 10, 2012
Nikon Fan
Location Brampton, ON, Canada
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
My first Nikon camera bought it for my wife for our wedding anniversary. She loves it so do I for its excellent quality and easy to use functions.
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+5points
Review 19 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
awesome!
PostedMarch 2, 2012
amber jets
Age Under 18
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Just getting started with photography
loved it first camera and is as good as expected and better
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+3points
Review 20 for COOLPIX P500
Overall rating
Excellent
PostedFebruary 16, 2012
Siva
Location India
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Professional photographer
I own this camera past six months, i had gr8 exp with it. since so long i could not view any updates related to firmware after 1.1. it will gr8 if you relaease new firmware for the camera.
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+5points