I'm a new subscriber. I just purchased the P900 and I'm looking forward to playing with it. I want to learn as much as I can before using it. My father has the P1000 and I'm going to try and show him that I can do just as well as he and hopefully even better. Thanks for your time and video.
@Fifth category Hurricane I didn't say that it's twice as expensive. I said it is a little more expensive. Please do your own research. I'm not going to give you reasons why because I'm not the one buying it.
Whitie in Vermont , may I know the reason why you prefer the P1000? I'm torn between P950 and P1000, the reason is the weight for travel, also, shooting in concert, games they may not let me shoot with P1000?
@@jimbo3609 I have a like new p1000 for sale with lots of accessories (tripod, filters, magnification, case, 4 batteries, and more!) Please reach out if you're interested!
Many thanks, Dale. You have such an affable, cheerful. warm character and a wonderful presentation style. I've been happily using the P900 since 2017 as I was mainly using it for stills. Now I want to start doing videography. so the P1000 seems more versatile as it shoots in 4K but crucially also has an auxiliary microphone input. It also has the benefit of a hot-shoe mount for flash or other attachments. I didn't like the idea of the offset Whitworth screw mount on my P900 but it hasn't proven to be an issue as I use it with Manfrotto QR plates. It's a pity the IR remote for the Nikon P900 can't be used with the P1000, and it now requires a separate transmitter and receiver attachment: that is a retrograde step. The battery system has changed too: the P900 uses EN-EL23 that is good for 360 stills, whereas the P1000 uses EN-EL20a which is only good for 250 shots. Both batteries offer around 1 hour 20 minutes video recording in the respective cameras. It is though disappointing that each video session is limited to 30 minutes on the P1000. Maybe Nikon will rectify this on the successor, as the P1000 has been around for almost three years now. Maybe they should also look at a decently sized image sensor instead of the 1/2.3"
Mr Simmons, Such a good and thorough review. I was looking for comparison between these 2 camera, though my concern is more to do with the big difference in size than the cost. I plan to watch to a couple more times to have everything sink in, but want to express my great appreciation first. Also your style is very genuine / authentic and I really appreciate that as well. Really looking forward to more videos from you . Again, thanks so much.
A very comprehensive review, better then any others, thank you sir. I'm just checking out the P900 and P1000 for a friend who has disabilities and was thinking of either one of these as his next camera. 🙂
I have disabilities, which made it increasingly difficult for me to use and carry around my Pentax K200D and lenses, etc. I bought the P900 second-hand from a friend in 2017. Since having it, I've never used my Pentax. The P900 is lighter than the Pentax and its size sits well in the hand but just be warned, it's bulkier and heavier than most bridge cameras. The P1000 is bigger and heavier still.
@@johnmichaelrichards thanks. My friend eventually did choose the P900 and seems very happy with it. When I want a new bridge camera, I'm going to stick with another Panasonic one, as they are pretty good too and the ones I have my eye on have CMOS sensors now, plus good 4K video and frame capture and much more optical zoom then my 600mm on my Panasonic DMC-FZ45. I got a DSLR too, but I will always keep a bridge camera for its extra focal length and speed of getting it out and zoomed out when you're in a rush to capture something moving.
I'm surprised by the comment about lack filter rings. I've had m P900 Coolpix for several years (brought in the UK) and have used filters regularly. I can also use a lens hood when necessary, all using the 67mm ring. My main gripes about a lock of a hot shoe for off-camera flash.
I have the P900 for something like 4 years now. I shot just more than 33,000 pictures with so far and no, zero problems. Mostly birding and other wildlife photos. I still love it with it's shortcomings and all. If the P1000 "Birdwatching" setting is at all like that of the P900, I will ignore it completely. I might do centre light sampling but not centre focusing, and for small birds sitting in-between branches on the other side of a tree or other obstacle, it struggle to focus on that small bird. I mainly use "P" - Programmed Auto where you pre-program the settings where you would if you used manual and that works for me. That is what "Birdwatching" setting is, but with my own priorities. Try it, is works. In difficult situations where "P" does not work well, I would change to some manual or other setting according to the situation.
@@muhammadaditya5605 I keep track of the photo nr as designated by the camera. It counts from 0001 to 9999 and then starts again from 0001. I know there is another way as well but I cannot remember what it is.
great review I bought my 900 maybe back in 2017 and im by no means a photographer ,still learning how to use this one lol but I think im keeping my 900 only because I still have an awful lot to learn about how to use this one,hell this is the first time ive taken it out today since last xmas and I was looking on utube to refresh my memory on how to bring up the the damn menu and other things on the 900,came across your video ,you did a great job on your comparison ,guess I got to get out and use this more thanks for the video ,real pro
hdbagger4266 I used my 900 for quite a while. It’s a pretty nice camera with its limitations being a bridge cam. But in the kayak it does a great job. Thanks for watching.
Very true. Great video and I can’t wait to get my hands on one. Oh the look on the faces of people at the beach when you talk about the boats going over the hump as it were and then you zoom in and they don’t know what to say!!! Many have had to at the very least ask some hard questions that Scientism can’t answer.
Mr. D!! Please receive my respect to you. I used to have a P-900 then I bought the P-1000. Nikon has now the P-950, that has the features of P-1000 with the size of P-900. Thanks for your review!
Thank you! Finally a good comparison video. Being a college student struggling with money I wasn't sure if getting the p1000 would be worth it, but I will do my best to save for it. It seems like a better camera (although as a beginner I may just go with the p900)
If you kayak, you own a P1000, and you haven't tried to measure the point of curvature of earth/boats go over horizon, with blind eye vs bringing them back multiple times with the cameras? You are either a flat earther, or a gatekeeper...Or MISSING OUT on the reality of what you can PROVE for yourself. Mr. D knows this, and he uses military measures, like an angle finder to measure distance and that cannot work with R value, it has to be 90degree angle. This is actually very decent review of the cameras. But the main purpose of these are the max zoom, and they both seem to do a good job. If you use this for multi use...He is absolutely right, the P1000 would be worth the difference. If just using it for the zoom, and seeing atmospheric conditions far out, and doing some moon shooting, just get the P900
I own a p1000 and I love it you can see the Moon footages on my chanel If you don't have a p900 guy's you get p1000 there's a lot more in p1000 Thanks for your video 👍
First off, Thank You for your service sir. Next, I appreciate the comparison between the P900 and P1000, as I was on the fence, but after watching your video, it helps me sway to the P1000. Thank you.
First time watching one of your video's. It was a very well thought out and informative video. I have two P900s and had a P1000 but with my tremors the P1000 just wasn't a good fit for me. The size and weight was too much for me. Again great video. Best wishes Duane
That I understand. The P1000 is a beast. They say the P950 is a good upgrade for the P900. Some good upgrades but kept the 2000mm max. Thanks for watching
Sorry. I read your reply and accidentally removed it when I hit the wrong button when trying to respond, but I did read your response. Firstly, thank you for the kudos, as it is very important to respond to all my viewers, unless it’s a troll, LOL. So to answer your question; yes I use the P900 and P1000 in my kayaking adventures. Neither of these cameras were given to me for review. Out of pocket purchases. Thank you again
@@DaleMrDSimmons Not a problem I appreciate the response. Glad to know you use them and werent just testing them. I use my P900 for far away wildlife shots, when I take photos for the local fire department if I need to be farther away for safety, for moon shots, and sunset/sunrise.. The only issue for me is it seems the P900 doesnt reproduce reds very well. When taking stills I could have what appears to be a full red or orange setting and to get close to the color I have to shoot about - 3/4 exposure compensation and even then I'll have yellow in the sun. Just kind of frustrating for me. Obviously it doesn't perform well in low light but I accept that and use it for its strengths. Thanks again for the reply.
@@DaleMrDSimmons Mr D I'd like to hear your thoughts or suggestions. I have two P900s and sent the best condition and less used to Nikon to be repaired. Minor repairs and only going to cost $200. A few days ago my other one the lens gears must be jammed as the lens is stuck out at 2,000mm and Ive tried everything to retract but it wont. Im thinking if I send this to Nikon for them to repair that and other issues it has its going to be a lot higher than the other repair. Lets say its going to cost $300 would I be better putting that towards a P950? Best wishes Duane
Very fair review! My first bridge camera was a Nikon L830 and although it has far fewer features I fell in love with it's simplicity and zoom. When the P900 was announced I knew I'd have to have one. 3 years in and no regrets! One has to take internet reviews with a grain of salt but I have to say you did fine job.
What a nice video! I enjoyed it a lot and you provide valuable and easy to follow information. You seem such a nice person. Thanks for the review and greetings from Costa Rica.
Absolutely fantastic video! You covered all the points. I’m debating whether I should buy the p900 or p1000. I have the B500 but it doesn’t go far enough for birds. When you’re in your kayak, do you still use a tripod for either camera? Can you get sharp pictures hand holding the p1000?
Well that’s the gamble I took from the P900 to P1000 and the P950 wasn’t out yet. Didn’t like the P1000 just too big. So I sold the P1000 and bought the P950 when it came out. Very satisfied with the P950.
@@najeelas also accordingly to Nikon rumours about p4000 with 200x or more and p900 could upgrade to 125x by firmware version something like that so 😂👈💵
Too bad they couldn't improve the image quality a bit. Didn't expect the excellent results as my D810 or D850, but I did expect more than I got. Still, worth the price.
Thanks! The video has so many details that solve my question about the difference between p900 and p1000. I've been thinking about buying a camera to take wildlife photos, and p1000 must be a good choice!
I have p900 and love it! Took photos of moose, elk, eagles, black/grizzly bears, wolves etc etc even wolverine! Quality is good for my 13 Facebook friends! Lol I hike long distances without worries about dropping it…..if I do I’ll buy another one! Lol great videos you make! Thanks!
At 2:20 I understood you to say, "no filters and no lens hood'' for the the P900. I think that would be a deal breaker for me. I want to do astro-photography and the lens hood helps reduce the glare. The screw on filters I use to protect the lens from scratches etc..... Excellent presentation! Thank you for sharing this video.
Thank you for the comparison video,very well done. The tripod you were using for the p1000 looks very sturdy. i was wondering what kind it is and approximately the weight of it.
Dale, I'm torn between P1000 & P950 right now. I worry about the weight for travel with P1000, but then I might regret the extra 1000 reach? What is your opinion?
At 13:55 - Those two shots shown of the Heron are exactly the same photo. Not even the angle at which it was taken differs. And so are the next two photos shown with the difference that the one shown for the "P1000" is a cropped picture of the same photo shown for the "P900".
Enjoyed the video. Was wondering if you ever purchased nikon's red dot sight system for the p1000 for tracking. I'm waiting on reviews of the p950 to come out ..then I'll decide between the 950 or the 1000...Living in Charleston sc thier is alot of great visual perspectives to shoot... thank you this was informative
Mr D can you get a daytime photo of the international space station? It’s orbit schedule is on the nasa site I’m just curious what it looks like from the ground.
Hi Mr D, Thank your for your great video. I already own a P900 and was considering upgrading. There is something entrancing about a new camera! but watching your very detailed and practical video made me think that, at least in the first instance, I will work on improving my range of skills, technique and speed with the P900. I wonder if you might be able to give me any pointers on a particular area or skill that I struggle with. I mainly do bird photography. Often I can see the bird without the camera, then I can see it in wide screen but when I go to zoom in, I kind of lose it, and have to zoom out again to find it, of course this takes a lot of time and the bird may have gone. I usually use the viewfinder, but am going to experiment with the screen. Im worried that if I got a camera with a longer lens, this may be more of a problem. Any suggestions or comments?
jenny Hartman That is a standard problem using a big lens. Use the snap zoom switch on the side of the lens. That is what I do when i loose a subject and it works well. Be it understood, the P900 performs horrible for any in flight shots.
In case anyone is still having this issue, the snap zoom button is definitely useful for this. Practice is also useful. What I usually do is start out at 1/2 or 1/4 of the way zoomed in, so that what my left (naked eye) sees is similar to what the right eye sees. This makes it very easy to interpret where the subject is in the image in the viewfinder. Maybe this is just practice, having used high-powered zoom compact cameras for almost 20 years, but I often (about half the time) find that I can be fully zoomed in and find a bird, so long as *both* my eyes are open. I'm not sure how this helps, I guess my brain is doing something subconsciously that helps me locate it. (It might help to try using a monocular for practice, as then you're practicing the skill without being limited by the camera's viewfinder resolution.) If the bird is moving a lot though, I can't keep up, and generally lean on the snap zoom function a lot. However, for the P900 (and most of the older super-zooms I've tried), poor focusing on birds in flight is a huge problem. I probably don't need to say it, but evidently, you're not going to find the bird if the picture is so blurry that the bird is gone. Unfortunately, if the sky is clear, its not always obvious if the focus is correct or not. I find the solution is almost always to zoom out, refocus, zoom in, focus, shoot. And yes, this almost always results in the bird getting away! (Though useful if something is circling.) My go-to method for birds in flight is actually to zoom out slightly. Much easier even at 75% zoom, because the autofocus is much worse at full zoom. But as Mr. D, says, the camera certainly isn't optimal for flying birds. (Being unable to resist the urge to go to 100% zoom is my number one demon right now.) One big reason I'm looking to get a P1000 is the manual focus ring, so I can leverage big zoom without losing the majority of my pictures to the somewhat disappointing full-zoom autofocus.
Thank you so much for a most informative, easily understood comparison. Could you expound on two points concerning P900? First, you mention adding a lens support ring. Which lens support ring do you use? Secondly, you mention that soft focus images are easily and adequately sharpened in post production. How is this accomplished?
David Stanich support ring watch ruclips.net/video/MoyXQnuT-Oc/видео.html Now for the sharpen. I use Lightroom and use the clarity slider. Thanks for watching
Have been a Nikon user since i started and like yourself have all the crazy 600mm F4 stuff that has become too heavy for me. So with the P900 i set off on venture with a bridge camera. I call it my super zoomer. Incredible detail at great distances. My question is i cant see through the viewfinder or screen in bright conditions. Ive ordered a velcro wrap around lens hood for the flip our screen and wondered if you new of any thing else that is on the market that could help. Was i right in thinking you mentioned a butterfly hood which came with the P1000 for this problem. Its been a great surprise, to see so many keepers when i get home to review the shots which as far as new when i was in the field appeared ready for the trash can. Kind regards John from UK.
Mr. D, sir. Excellent comparison which is what i was looking for as I decide on which model to buy. Here is the thing, I owned DSLR with the lenses, etc and gave all that up because they were bulky, inpractical when being on vacation, etc. I am planning a trip to Iceland and budget is an issue so i was thinking of getting a used P900. Should i trash the idea and save some more to buy the bigger brother? Any feedback is MUCH appreciated. Thanks.
@@DaleMrDSimmons , didn't know there are a p950. I have seen used p900 for $250 so that kind of reels me in to weighting in on the decision. But i'll certainly keep on looking and especially for that p950. That P1000 when you were holding it seemed pretty big. Just like any good DSLR. Thanks and keep on shooting..
Saint Tos For portraiture I would not recommend the P1000 basically because of its limitations in Fstop. Can it be done? Yes but you would be sacrificing bokeh like you get with a lens with either a 1.2 or 1.4. I hope that answers your question.
I'd get the p1000. I tried both at best buy, and the p1000 felt better in just about every way, except perhaps image stabilization. The viewfinder is like 5x better than the one in the p900, and it feels more premium. The p1000 is only $740 new on ebay rn. Either's good though I'm sure, cheers
This video could have really benefitted from upsampling to 4K before uploading. You don't even have to cut in 4K, just exporting / upsampling to 4K before you upload it to RUclips will give greatly better video quality. Because RUclips reencodes everything and give the 4K videos a lot more bitrate than the 1080p. Really shame this is 1080p only, it's basically impossible to compare the photos after the RUclips compression.
Let me give you a hot tip: If you dont mind looking at moon craters or the few planets it can see... Get the P950, more compact than the P1000, same features but "just" 2000mm instead of 3000mm Or if you dont even really need the 2000mm (trust me, 99,9% of the people DONT need it) get a Sony RX10 Mk4, there is really a huge difference in image quality, especially in low light and dynamic range.
@@DaleMrDSimmons I cant agree more Still, i would throw in the round a Canon SX70 and Sony RX10 (Mk4), similar to the P950 but more about image quality and low light than the Nikons Superzoom addiction.
Great review! Really enjoyed it. The zoom capabilities are insane but I feel like the Sony RX10 IV is much better in basically any situation except in those extreme zooms, and those extreme zooms look kinda off anyways so it seems like the RX is the better buy. What are your thoughts on this? Have you tried it?
I think they will stop at p1000 the camers will just be too big and heavy if they keep making them better. I own the p900 for about 4 years now.would love to own 1 but I dont have the money for the p1000. The p900 is already heavy the p1000 looks huge! Cant wait to have 1
Nice comparison Mr Simmons my question is since both cameras having very tiny sensors same as as mobiles does it worth buying any since you cant enlarge the image due to poor sensor?
I'm a new subscriber. I just purchased the P900 and I'm looking forward to playing with it. I want to learn as much as I can before using it. My father has the P1000 and I'm going to try and show him that I can do just as well as he and hopefully even better. Thanks for your time and video.
@Fifth category Hurricane no. If you can afford the p1000 I would recommend that instead.
@Fifth category Hurricane I didn't say that it's twice as expensive. I said it is a little more expensive. Please do your own research. I'm not going to give you reasons why because I'm not the one buying it.
@@WhitieInVermont I just about to ask you what is your opinion on P1000 vs P900, and so glad you have even answered... thanks so much.
Whitie in Vermont
, may I know the reason why you prefer the P1000? I'm torn between P950 and P1000, the reason is the weight for travel, also, shooting in concert, games they may not let me shoot with P1000?
@@jimbo3609 I have a like new p1000 for sale with lots of accessories (tripod, filters, magnification, case, 4 batteries, and more!) Please reach out if you're interested!
Many thanks, Dale. You have such an affable, cheerful. warm character and a wonderful presentation style.
I've been happily using the P900 since 2017 as I was mainly using it for stills. Now I want to start doing videography. so the P1000 seems more versatile as it shoots in 4K but crucially also has an auxiliary microphone input. It also has the benefit of a hot-shoe mount for flash or other attachments.
I didn't like the idea of the offset Whitworth screw mount on my P900 but it hasn't proven to be an issue as I use it with Manfrotto QR plates. It's a pity the IR remote for the Nikon P900 can't be used with the P1000, and it now requires a separate transmitter and receiver attachment: that is a retrograde step.
The battery system has changed too: the P900 uses EN-EL23 that is good for 360 stills, whereas the P1000 uses EN-EL20a which is only good for 250 shots. Both batteries offer around 1 hour 20 minutes video recording in the respective cameras. It is though disappointing that each video session is limited to 30 minutes on the P1000. Maybe Nikon will rectify this on the successor, as the P1000 has been around for almost three years now. Maybe they should also look at a decently sized image sensor instead of the 1/2.3"
You didn't went for the P950 ?
Thanks Mr D-I have the P900 and like it but would love the P1000-When the price drops I'll buy it-hopefully Soon!
Hi Barry, can a protective lens filter be put on the P900? He said something about lens filters in the presentation.
Yes I'm sure they are available
Mr Simmons, Such a good and thorough review. I was looking for comparison between these 2 camera, though my concern is more to do with the big difference in size than the cost. I plan to watch to a couple more times to have everything sink in, but want to express my great appreciation first. Also your style is very genuine / authentic and I really appreciate that as well. Really looking forward to more videos from you . Again, thanks so much.
Thank you sir for your time you took on this video , this is the real review and comparison , I ever seen .
thanks for professional.
A very comprehensive review, better then any others, thank you sir. I'm just checking out the P900 and P1000 for a friend who has disabilities and was thinking of either one of these as his next camera. 🙂
I have disabilities, which made it increasingly difficult for me to use and carry around my Pentax K200D and lenses, etc. I bought the P900 second-hand from a friend in 2017. Since having it, I've never used my Pentax. The P900 is lighter than the Pentax and its size sits well in the hand but just be warned, it's bulkier and heavier than most bridge cameras. The P1000 is bigger and heavier still.
@@johnmichaelrichards thanks. My friend eventually did choose the P900 and seems very happy with it. When I want a new bridge camera, I'm going to stick with another Panasonic one, as they are pretty good too and the ones I have my eye on have CMOS sensors now, plus good 4K video and frame capture and much more optical zoom then my 600mm on my Panasonic DMC-FZ45. I got a DSLR too, but I will always keep a bridge camera for its extra focal length and speed of getting it out and zoomed out when you're in a rush to capture something moving.
I enjoyed this video start to finish. Thanks for the comparison info !
This was a very helpful video for someone in the market for a camera. Thanks Dale!
I'm surprised by the comment about lack filter rings. I've had m P900 Coolpix for several years (brought in the UK) and have used filters regularly. I can also use a lens hood when necessary, all using the 67mm ring. My main gripes about a lock of a hot shoe for off-camera flash.
Good video keep them coming, finally a video with real sample pictures excellent
I have the P900 for something like 4 years now. I shot just more than 33,000 pictures with so far and no, zero problems. Mostly birding and other wildlife photos. I still love it with it's shortcomings and all.
If the P1000 "Birdwatching" setting is at all like that of the P900, I will ignore it completely. I might do centre light sampling but not centre focusing, and for small birds sitting in-between branches on the other side of a tree or other obstacle, it struggle to focus on that small bird. I mainly use "P" - Programmed Auto where you pre-program the settings where you would if you used manual and that works for me. That is what "Birdwatching" setting is, but with my own priorities. Try it, is works. In difficult situations where "P" does not work well, I would change to some manual or other setting according to the situation.
33k. Lmao. I hope u get outta that lucifer following religion. Time is short.
how to check shutter count at nikon p900?
@@muhammadaditya5605 I keep track of the photo nr as designated by the camera. It counts from 0001 to 9999 and then starts again from 0001. I know there is another way as well but I cannot remember what it is.
I bought the Nikon 950. It’s my go to camera. It works great for me. Thanks for sharing this video with us. ❤❤❤
You’re welcome
May God bless. you are a treasure to humanity.
great review I bought my 900 maybe back in 2017 and im by no means a photographer ,still learning how to use this one lol but I think im keeping my 900 only because I still have an awful lot to learn about how to use this one,hell this is the first time ive taken it out today since last xmas and I was looking on utube to refresh my memory on how to bring up the the damn menu and other things on the 900,came across your video ,you did a great job on your comparison ,guess I got to get out and use this more thanks for the video ,real pro
hdbagger4266 I used my 900 for quite a while. It’s a pretty nice camera with its limitations being a bridge cam. But in the kayak it does a great job. Thanks for watching.
All the young guys on RUclips doing reviews, could learn so much from this man. My mind is made up, p1000. Grate for waking people up to flat earth.
starion rule I’m humbled by your compliment. You made my day.
Very true. Great video and I can’t wait to get my hands on one. Oh the look on the faces of people at the beach when you talk about the boats going over the hump as it were and then you zoom in and they don’t know what to say!!! Many have had to at the very least ask some hard questions that Scientism can’t answer.
Y'all must be stupid... I can't believe I'm reading this. Are there really people who think the earth is flat. This is 2020 not 1635
@@damien69666 after one year research, I can say say it is flat.
Please do your research.
Greetings
@@idibreupersun 1 year isn't enough to prove 100s of years of research wrong. Plus I know for a fact your wrong anyways
Thanx. I own both now!
I owned the 1000 first!
I wanted those HORIZON(tal) shots!! If you catch my drift.
Mr. D!! Please receive my respect to you. I used to have a P-900 then I bought the P-1000. Nikon has now the P-950, that has the features of P-1000 with the size of P-900. Thanks for your review!
Mike Arroyo you are very welcome and thanks for watching.
Dale Mr. D Simmons My pleasure!
Thank you! Finally a good comparison video. Being a college student struggling with money I wasn't sure if getting the p1000 would be worth it, but I will do my best to save for it. It seems like a better camera (although as a beginner I may just go with the p900)
FideliaNerina thank you, glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
If you kayak, you own a P1000, and you haven't tried to measure the point of curvature of earth/boats go over horizon, with blind eye vs bringing them back multiple times with the cameras? You are either a flat earther, or a gatekeeper...Or MISSING OUT on the reality of what you can PROVE for yourself. Mr. D knows this, and he uses military measures, like an angle finder to measure distance and that cannot work with R value, it has to be 90degree angle. This is actually very decent review of the cameras. But the main purpose of these are the max zoom, and they both seem to do a good job. If you use this for multi use...He is absolutely right, the P1000 would be worth the difference. If just using it for the zoom, and seeing atmospheric conditions far out, and doing some moon shooting, just get the P900
I own a p1000 and I love it you can see the Moon footages on my chanel
If you don't have a p900 guy's you get p1000 there's a lot more in p1000
Thanks for your video 👍
Can i use a Monitor/HDTV instead of the LCD viewfinder on Nikon P900 for live view?
First off, Thank You for your service sir. Next, I appreciate the comparison between the P900 and P1000, as I was on the fence, but after watching your video, it helps me sway to the P1000. Thank you.
First time watching one of your video's. It was a very well thought out and informative video.
I have two P900s and had a P1000 but with my tremors the P1000 just wasn't a good fit for me. The size and weight was too much for me.
Again great video.
Best wishes
Duane
That I understand. The P1000 is a beast. They say the P950 is a good upgrade for the P900. Some good upgrades but kept the 2000mm max. Thanks for watching
Sorry. I read your reply and accidentally removed it when I hit the wrong button when trying to respond, but I did read your response. Firstly, thank you for the kudos, as it is very important to respond to all my viewers, unless it’s a troll, LOL. So to answer your question; yes I use the P900 and P1000 in my kayaking adventures. Neither of these cameras were given to me for review. Out of pocket purchases. Thank you again
@@DaleMrDSimmons
Not a problem I appreciate the response. Glad to know you use them and werent just testing them.
I use my P900 for far away wildlife shots, when I take photos for the local fire department if I need to be farther away for safety, for moon shots, and sunset/sunrise..
The only issue for me is it seems the P900 doesnt reproduce reds very well.
When taking stills I could have what appears to be a full red or orange setting and to get close to the color I have to shoot about - 3/4 exposure compensation and even then I'll have yellow in the sun. Just kind of frustrating for me.
Obviously it doesn't perform well in low light but I accept that and use it for its strengths.
Thanks again for the reply.
@@duanemcclun It does have its shortcomings but most can be corrected in Lightroom in post production.
@@DaleMrDSimmons
Mr D
I'd like to hear your thoughts or suggestions.
I have two P900s and sent the best condition and less used to Nikon to be repaired. Minor repairs and only going to cost $200.
A few days ago my other one the lens gears must be jammed as the lens is stuck out at 2,000mm and Ive tried everything to retract but it wont.
Im thinking if I send this to Nikon for them to repair that and other issues it has its going to be a lot higher than the other repair.
Lets say its going to cost $300 would I be better putting that towards a P950?
Best wishes
Duane
Very fair review! My first bridge camera was a Nikon L830 and although it has far fewer features I fell in love with it's simplicity and zoom. When the P900 was announced I knew I'd have to have one. 3 years in and no regrets! One has to take internet reviews with a grain of salt but I have to say you did fine job.
Wes Peacock thanks and thanks for watching.
They don’t want us to have sharp zoomed in moon videos lol
Great comparison and explanation 👍😎
Mechatron Channel Thank you and thanks for watching
What a nice video! I enjoyed it a lot and you provide valuable and easy to follow information. You seem such a nice person.
Thanks for the review and greetings from Costa Rica.
José Pablo Bogantes Hernández thank you & thanks for watching.
I love the smell of cameras in the morning
Nice review. Thank you for your service.
Thank you for this video. I was looking at both camera’s but I will buy the P1000.
Absolutely fantastic video! You covered all the points. I’m debating whether I should buy the p900 or p1000. I have the B500 but it doesn’t go far enough for birds. When you’re in your kayak, do you still use a tripod for either camera? Can you get sharp pictures hand holding the p1000?
Very helpful review! Thanks a lot
Can’t wait to find out what the big whoop is
Cameras used to produce video content Which one should I use, please advise.
The p1000 shoots 4K and has an external mic Jack the p900 does not.
It's gud camera .. especially for wildlife ... But when you buy this and get home the p 1500 will launch.... 😭 That's why I didn't buy it😪🥱
Well that’s the gamble I took from the P900 to P1000 and the P950 wasn’t out yet. Didn’t like the P1000 just too big. So I sold the P1000 and bought the P950 when it came out. Very satisfied with the P950.
@@najeelas also accordingly to Nikon rumours about p4000 with 200x or more and p900 could upgrade to 125x by firmware version something like that so 😂👈💵
@@twisterreaper4206 😓😓😓
Wow I would like to but I have no knowledge of cameras
Fantastic Video Sir!😃
What Tripod Are You Using,
Thinking Of Buying One As They Look Nice And Heavy Duty!😃
Induro Tripod CLT203 No. 2 Stealth Carbon Fiber Tripod
Thank you so much for the comparisons on both cameras...
manuel lopez You are welcome.
Thank you for a great review and especially Thank you for your service!
Away from both Cameras, YOU are awesome by all aspects please receive my respect for a great review you did. 👍🏼
HeartBeat Thank you and thank you for watching.
19:57 damn, beat is 🔥
I love them both it's my back up to my back up LOL
I liked your review. I've just got a used P900 and really enjoy it. I'll hopefully get a P1000 one day when the price drops.
I strongly recommend the P950 over the P1000. Have owned all three and the P950 is all around the best. IMO
@@DaleMrDSimmons I will definitely make your informed opinion a consideration.
I used to have a Nikon P100 with 600mm lens, great camera. If I was shopping for a fixed lens camera it would be the Nikon P950.
I agree. The P1000 is really too big for what I use it for.
Too bad they couldn't improve the image quality a bit. Didn't expect the excellent results as my D810 or D850, but I did expect more than I got. Still, worth the price.
Outstanding information, thank you!!!
Awesome - Funtastic review... Thanks a lot...
Awesome stuff man!
Thanks! The video has so many details that solve my question about the difference between p900 and p1000. I've been thinking about buying a camera to take wildlife photos, and p1000 must be a good choice!
Excellent review!
Thank you so much from Sweden.
I just bought a used p900 in excellent condition for its zoom for 300 euros i think it will be a great vfm...
I have p900 and love it! Took photos of moose, elk, eagles, black/grizzly bears, wolves etc etc even wolverine! Quality is good for my 13 Facebook friends! Lol I hike long distances without worries about dropping it…..if I do I’ll buy another one! Lol great videos you make! Thanks!
Thanks for the kudos. I went to the P950. But both are awesome. P1000 is just too big and heavy.
At 2:20 I understood you to say, "no filters and no lens hood'' for the the P900. I think that would be a deal breaker for me. I want to do astro-photography and the lens hood helps reduce the glare. The screw on filters I use to protect the lens from scratches etc..... Excellent presentation! Thank you for sharing this video.
Lonnie Clemens Thank you; for what you want to achieve the P1000 is my recommendation. Thanks for watching.
I love your videos...very detailed and thorough.
Thanks and thanks for watching.
Great informative video brother real well presented I use my p900 on my kayak that spot metering information is amazing mate thanks
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the great review.... I am going to purchase the p 1000
Thank you for the comparison video,very well done. The tripod you were using for the p1000 looks very sturdy. i was wondering what kind it is and approximately the weight of it.
Braunalita Induro CLT204 Classic Series 2 Stealth Carbon Fiber Tripod weight about 4lbs. The gimbal head is from MOVO.
@@DaleMrDSimmons Thank you Mr.D. I am subscribing to your channel.Look forward to watching more videos from you.
It is an extra ordinary camera. I own it.
Can you give out one of your old cameras doesn't have to be p900, i need a camera
Thanks for the great video.
The P900 and P1000 are both great for shooting wildlife photos of your neighbors, girls at the beach, that top floor apartment and random pedestrians
Dale, I'm torn between P1000 & P950 right now. I worry about the weight for travel with P1000, but then I might regret the extra 1000 reach? What is your opinion?
Jimbo360 nasty I would go with the P950. The only draw back with the P1000 is its size and weight.
@@DaleMrDSimmons thank you so much, I appreciate your input.
Great video. Thank you for your Service Sir 👊
Ryan Boggess thank you
konten yang sangat membatu untuk memilih kamera yang akan saya beli. terimakasih
salam dari Indonesia
Nice review, well explained. Thanks!!2
At 13:55 - Those two shots shown of the Heron are exactly the same photo. Not even the angle at which it was taken differs. And so are the next two photos shown with the difference that the one shown for the "P1000" is a cropped picture of the same photo shown for the "P900".
Enjoyed the video. Was wondering if you ever purchased nikon's red dot sight system for the p1000 for tracking. I'm waiting on reviews of the p950 to come out ..then I'll decide between the 950 or the 1000...Living in Charleston sc thier is alot of great visual perspectives to shoot... thank you this was informative
Douglas Lee
, I'm new to this. But also looking at both P950 & P1000
Mr D can you get a daytime photo of the international space station? It’s orbit schedule is on the nasa site I’m just curious what it looks like from the ground.
Hi Mr D, Thank your for your great video. I already own a P900 and was considering upgrading. There is something entrancing about a new camera! but watching your very detailed and practical video made me think that, at least in the first instance, I will work on improving my range of skills, technique and speed with the P900. I wonder if you might be able to give me any pointers on a particular area or skill that I struggle with. I mainly do bird photography. Often I can see the bird without the camera, then I can see it in wide screen but when I go to zoom in, I kind of lose it, and have to zoom out again to find it, of course this takes a lot of time and the bird may have gone. I usually use the viewfinder, but am going to experiment with the screen. Im worried that if I got a camera with a longer lens, this may be more of a problem. Any suggestions or comments?
jenny Hartman That is a standard problem using a big lens. Use the snap zoom switch on the side of the lens. That is what I do when i loose a subject and it works well. Be it understood, the P900 performs horrible for any in flight shots.
Lots of practice helps.
In case anyone is still having this issue, the snap zoom button is definitely useful for this. Practice is also useful.
What I usually do is start out at 1/2 or 1/4 of the way zoomed in, so that what my left (naked eye) sees is similar to what the right eye sees. This makes it very easy to interpret where the subject is in the image in the viewfinder.
Maybe this is just practice, having used high-powered zoom compact cameras for almost 20 years, but I often (about half the time) find that I can be fully zoomed in and find a bird, so long as *both* my eyes are open. I'm not sure how this helps, I guess my brain is doing something subconsciously that helps me locate it.
(It might help to try using a monocular for practice, as then you're practicing the skill without being limited by the camera's viewfinder resolution.)
If the bird is moving a lot though, I can't keep up, and generally lean on the snap zoom function a lot.
However, for the P900 (and most of the older super-zooms I've tried), poor focusing on birds in flight is a huge problem. I probably don't need to say it, but evidently, you're not going to find the bird if the picture is so blurry that the bird is gone. Unfortunately, if the sky is clear, its not always obvious if the focus is correct or not. I find the solution is almost always to zoom out, refocus, zoom in, focus, shoot. And yes, this almost always results in the bird getting away! (Though useful if something is circling.)
My go-to method for birds in flight is actually to zoom out slightly. Much easier even at 75% zoom, because the autofocus is much worse at full zoom. But as Mr. D, says, the camera certainly isn't optimal for flying birds.
(Being unable to resist the urge to go to 100% zoom is my number one demon right now.)
One big reason I'm looking to get a P1000 is the manual focus ring, so I can leverage big zoom without losing the majority of my pictures to the somewhat disappointing full-zoom autofocus.
bonjour de france un peu en retard enfin une bonne vidéo , ma question est quelle est le model de rotule que vous avez monté pour le P 1000?
Thank you so much for a most informative, easily understood comparison. Could you expound on two points concerning P900? First, you mention adding a lens support ring. Which lens support ring do you use? Secondly, you mention that soft focus images are easily and adequately sharpened in post production. How is this accomplished?
David Stanich support ring watch ruclips.net/video/MoyXQnuT-Oc/видео.html Now for the sharpen. I use Lightroom and use the clarity slider. Thanks for watching
Have been a Nikon user since i started and like yourself have all the crazy 600mm F4 stuff that has become too heavy for me. So with the P900 i set off on venture with a bridge camera. I call it my super zoomer. Incredible detail at great distances. My question is i cant see through the viewfinder or screen in bright conditions. Ive ordered a velcro wrap around lens hood for the flip our screen and wondered if you new of any thing else that is on the market that could help. Was i right in thinking you mentioned a butterfly hood which came with the P1000 for this problem. Its been a great surprise, to see so many keepers when i get home to review the shots which as far as new when i was in the field appeared ready for the trash can. Kind regards John from UK.
The only thing I found was for the P950. I haven’t purchased it myself but it’s www.martgreat.com/rubber-eye-cup-for-nikon-coolpix-p950.html
Mr. D, sir. Excellent comparison which is what i was looking for as I decide on which model to buy. Here is the thing, I owned DSLR with the lenses, etc and gave all that up because they were bulky, inpractical when being on vacation, etc. I am planning a trip to Iceland and budget is an issue so i was thinking of getting a used P900. Should i trash the idea and save some more to buy the bigger brother? Any feedback is MUCH appreciated. Thanks.
I would highly recommend the P950 over both of them. I sold my P1000 for being just too bulky and heavy. I’m glad I did.
@@DaleMrDSimmons , didn't know there are a p950. I have seen used p900 for $250 so that kind of reels me in to weighting in on the decision. But i'll certainly keep on looking and especially for that p950. That P1000 when you were holding it seemed pretty big. Just like any good DSLR. Thanks and keep on shooting..
@@marlonm396 ruclips.net/video/XGuTgxiAEAI/видео.html enjoy
Great review
Thank you
I like your Vietnam Veteran hat, haha
It's been discontinued this week, so I've bought one.
Didn’t know that. Thanks
Thank you so much ❤️🙏
You’re very welcome
Is the p1000 just for wildlife quality. How does it perform with people portraits
Saint Tos For portraiture I would not recommend the P1000 basically because of its limitations in Fstop. Can it be done? Yes but you would be sacrificing bokeh like you get with a lens with either a 1.2 or 1.4. I hope that answers your question.
Thank you
Thanks, u help me a lot!
Greeting from Brazil 🇧🇷
selling my nikon d3300 to buy nikon p900. is it a good idea?
I'd get the p1000. I tried both at best buy, and the p1000 felt better in just about every way, except perhaps image stabilization. The viewfinder is like 5x better than the one in the p900, and it feels more premium. The p1000 is only $740 new on ebay rn. Either's good though I'm sure, cheers
What Tripod did you use for the P900? noticed it was not attached to the base of the body? The tripod Mount in my p900 has snapped off.
ZERO sensor improvement?? WHY???? Couldnt they have done 21, 24...megapixels?
outstanding thank you very :
You’re welcome
Does anyone owned a non USA Nikon? Would that be a problem getting it fix if needed??
I really like the tripod you used for the P1000 but can't find one similar. Would you share what it is and where you can purchase one?
I was also wondering about the tripods he used.
great information. thank you sir
This video could have really benefitted from upsampling to 4K before uploading.
You don't even have to cut in 4K, just exporting / upsampling to 4K before you upload it to RUclips will give greatly better video quality. Because RUclips reencodes everything and give the 4K videos a lot more bitrate than the 1080p.
Really shame this is 1080p only, it's basically impossible to compare the photos after the RUclips compression.
Let me give you a hot tip:
If you dont mind looking at moon craters or the few planets it can see... Get the P950, more compact than the P1000, same features but "just" 2000mm instead of 3000mm
Or if you dont even really need the 2000mm (trust me, 99,9% of the people DONT need it) get a Sony RX10 Mk4, there is really a huge difference in image quality, especially in low light and dynamic range.
I sold my P1000 some time ago because of its weight and size. I did purchase the P950 and I love it.
@@DaleMrDSimmons I cant agree more
Still, i would throw in the round a Canon SX70 and Sony RX10 (Mk4), similar to the P950 but more about image quality and low light than the Nikons Superzoom addiction.
Great review! Really enjoyed it. The zoom capabilities are insane but I feel like the Sony RX10 IV is much better in basically any situation except in those extreme zooms, and those extreme zooms look kinda off anyways so it seems like the RX is the better buy. What are your thoughts on this? Have you tried it?
Indeed the 1 inch sensor of the RX produces better image than the smaller sensor of the p900 and p1000.
The finished projects u shared…were they untouched or edited on photoshop
Unedited
when u have used the Fuji optics going to P900 P950 etc is like going back to the Model T car
For looking at the stars and the moon. Which one p 900 or p 1000
William Mckee either will do.
@@DaleMrDSimmons thank you
I think they will stop at p1000 the camers will just be too big and heavy if they keep making them better. I own the p900 for about 4 years now.would love to own 1 but I dont have the money for the p1000. The p900 is already heavy the p1000 looks huge! Cant wait to have 1
Now the Japanese came out with the P950 now. Have the P900 and was able to update the Firmware a few weeks back.
Matt Maness the Navy Mechanic Thany you, I am aware. Thanks for watching.
Nice comparison Mr Simmons my question is since both cameras having very tiny sensors same as as mobiles does it worth buying any since you cant enlarge the image due to poor sensor?
Enlarging a photo from any bridge camera is a short lived project as the sensors are too small.
@@DaleMrDSimmons Thanks so much for prompt response.
I notice that Nikon have ( recently ) bought out a Coolpix P950 model , can you do a test on that please !!!
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Awesome review and camera! thank you :) God Bless
Leo van der M Thanks and thanks for watching.
👏👏👏 *Muito bom, parabéns!!!*
Great video i am about to pick on of those two and i am at lose , but not anymore will pick nikon 1000
Cardinal Seven Glad I could help. Thanks for watching
I love Nikon ... And am using an a900😍😍😍😍😍😍
Well done you did great job
Thank u good luck
did you try a panasonic fz1000 II ?
I own a FZ1000. I don’t use it much.