Saturday, 16 January 2010

Nikon Coolpix P90

I do not normally profile camera equipment but I recently had a birthday gift of a Nikon Coolpix P90 purchased from South West Optics in Truro. I wanted a light weight camera to carry with me every day and for our longer walks. The camera is certainly a powerful tool with a 24 times zoom with image stabilisation, 12 megapixels and the normal easy shoot settings with manual override that includes aperture priority which is the setting I usually use. The P90 has a rear screen that can be tilted and what I found amazing when looking through the viewfinder the camera acts like a SLR , you actually view what is captured through the lens like a SLR. It is possible to capture bird flight shots ( see the Bittern at Marazion) if I had been switched on at the time I would have nailed it much closer getting a better shot, however it shows what this gear is capable of. The only downside is there is no RAW function. My opinion is that for a compact this is a powerful tool and Ideal for the mobile birder.




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  1. JRandSue16 January 2010 at 11:41

    Looks like a nice investment Sam,great bird shots.
    John

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  2. Anonymous16 January 2010 at 13:29

    It takes a good shot Sam a handy bit of kit for those unexpected moments

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  3. Montanagirl16 January 2010 at 14:15

    Wonderful photos as usual. It's funny you should post about the Nikon P90. My brother just bought one of those as well, and he really likes it. I had been thinking about it too. Now, after reading your post, I just might invest in one also! It's a great little camera I think, with a lot of possibilities, esp. when you don't want to pack a lot of weight around. Thanks for this post.

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  4. Bobbster16 January 2010 at 15:34

    Always handy to have a everyday camera with you. This sounds spot on 24x zoom and 12mp. Nice shots.

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  5. Ashley Hugo17 January 2010 at 20:05

    Hope the new camera works out ok!!
    Could you email me the barnacle geese pic for the website please.
    Email: Ash.1456(at)yahoo.com
    Thanks
    Ash

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  6. Md Younus Meya14 March 2026 at 07:09

    Thanks for sharing your experiences with the Nikon Coolpix P90! It’s really great to see how versatile that camera can be for wildlife and nature photography, especially with its extended zoom range and easy‑to‑use controls. Cameras like the P90 make it easier for hobbyists to capture distant subjects without needing to carry heavy gear, and real‑world feedback like yours is always useful for others considering a similar camera. For readers interested in other compact Nikon options, this Nikon Coolpix S3700 Review is also a helpful resource. It gives a good look at another user‑friendly model that’s great for everyday photography and travel with solid image quality.

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