Nion Coolplix P500

Announced : 09-02-2011

The P500 supports capture of high-quality images with 36x zoom and effective noise and distortion reduction.

Price: RSP RM 1,498

FEATURES

1. A 36x optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths from wide-angle 22.5mm through super-telephoto 810mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format)

The camera's 36x zoom NIKKOR lens covers an incredible range of focal lengths from 22.5mm to 810mm (both equivalent with 35mm [135] format).  So, not only is it capable of capturing wide-angle shots, but it also offers the highest optical zoom power in the history of the COOLPIX brand.  Despite the amazing capability of the lens, the camera body is still small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. 

2. Three functions that ensure superior image quality in both still images and movies, even at super telephoto zoom positions

• Backside illumination CMOS sensor
  
  As light is more effectively received by the image sensor, even images captured at the maximum sensitivity setting of ISO 3200 exhibit significantly less noise.
• New EXPEED C2 dual image processors
  
  Processing to correct a variety of types of aberration and to reduce noise enables recording of beautiful, high-resolution still images and clear full-HD movies.
• Image sensor shift + electronic vibration reduction (VR) function
  
  Images captured with image sensor shift vibration reduction enabled are further processed with electronic VR for images that are sharper and exhibit less blur.

3. Full HD movie recording function with support for the capture of still pictures during recording

The camera is equipped with functions for recording full HD movies (1920 x 1080 pixels) with stereo sound.  The entire optical zoom range, up to 36x, can be used and still images can be captured during recording.  In addition, the P500 offers the same HS Movie function available with the P300.  With the P500, users can enable and disable the HS Movie feature during recording of normal movies to emphasise determining moments, such as when a runner crosses the goal line, with slow-motion playback of portions recorded with HS Movie enabled.  Full HD movies recorded with the camera can be played back on a TV with an HDMI connector, and the camera's support for the CEC feature for HDMI enables playback control using the TV's remote control. 

4. A variety of shooting functions that enable capture of photos as intended

The camera is equipped with a number of shooting and in-camera image editing functions that allow users to enjoy mastering the camera with manual operations.  In addition to [P] programmed auto, [A] aperture-priority auto, [S] shutter-priority auto, and [M] manual exposure modes, the camera offers a number of features that can be combined for maximum flexibility in expressing individual user creativity. Among these features are 8-fps high-speed continuous shooting at the maximum image size (12M 4000 x 3000), Filter Effects that can be applied with image playback, and an Easy Panorama function for capturing horizontal or vertical panorama photos. 

• Filter Effects:  Easily apply filter effects to photos already taken without using a computer.  Soft, Selective Color, Cross Screen, Fisheye, and Miniature Effect are available.
• Easy Panorama:  Easily create dynamic vertical or horizontal panorama photos.  Angle of view can be selected from 180° (normal) and 360° (wide).  The user need simply move the camera in the desired direction using the guides displayed, and the camera automatically recognises the direction in which shots should progress.  Multiple shots are then combined in a single panorama photo.

5. Bright and clear 3-inch, approximately 921k-dot tilting TFT LCD monitor with wide viewing angle

Monitor display is bright and clear, making viewing images and applying settings easy, even under sunny skies or in rooms where light is reflected in the monitor.  The high-resolution monitor accurately reproduces even the finest details in photos for more precise viewing, and the tilting mechanism supports shooting from a variety of angles.  In addition, the expanded color reproduction range covers a broader range of colors for reproduction of almost the entire sRGB gamut.

6. User friendly operational controls

A new continuous shooting mode button has been positioned next to the shutter-release button to enable quick switching between Single and Continuous settings in P, S, A and M exposure modes. In addition, by positioning the side zoom control on the side of the lens, the camera can be held more securely with shooting, effectively reducing blur. 

SPECIFICATION

Type of Camera	Compact digital camera
Effective Pixels	12.1 million pixels
Image Size (Pixels)	4,000x3,000 (12M), 3,264x2,448 (8M), 2,592x1,944 (5M), 2,048x1,536 (3M), 1600x1200 (2M), 1280x960 (1M), 1,024x768 (PC), 640x480 (VGA), 3284x2656 (3:2), 3968x2232 (16:9, 9M), 1920x1080 (16:9, 2M), 2992x2992 (1:1)
Lens	36x Zoom; f=4.0-144mm / F3.4-5.7
Vibration Reduction	Combination Image Sensor shift & Electronic VR
Digital Zoom	Up to 4x
Focus Range	Normal mode: 50cm, Macro: 1cm
LCD Monitor	3.0"; 921,000-dot, TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating, tiltable 82° downward, 90° upward
Storage Media	SD memory cards (SDHC and SDXC compliant;) and internal memory (approx. 102MB)
File Format	Compressed [JPEG (EXIF )], mono/wav file, MOV movie
Shooting Modes	Auto mode, Scene modes, Movie mode, P, S, A, and M exposure modes, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Backlit Scene HDR, Smart Portrait, User Setting Preset
Scene Modes	Scene Auto Selector, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Black and White Copy, Panorama, Pet portrait
Capture Modes	Single, Continuous H (approx. 8 fps up to 5 shots), Continuous L (approx. 1.8 fps up to 24 shots), Continuous H:120 fps (1280x960, up to 50 shots), Continuous H: 60 fps (1600x1200, up to 25 shots), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Multi-shot 16 (16 frames with a single burst), Interval timer Shooting
Video Recording	HD1080p High (1920x1080), HD1080p (1920x1080), HD720p (1280x720), iFrame 540 (960x540), VGA (640x480), HS 240 (320x240, 240fps), HS 120 (640x480, 120fps), HS 60 (1280x720, 60fps), HS 15 (1920x1080, 15fps)
Exposure Metering System	256-segment matrix metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering, Spot AF area (with support for 99 focus areas)
Sensitivity	Auto (auto gain ISO 160-800), Fixed range auto (ISO 160 to 200, 160 to 400), High ISO sensitivity auto (ISO 160 to 1600), Manual selection: ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance	Auto, Preset manual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash
Self-Timer	2 and 10 sec. duration
Flash Sync Modes	Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Off, Fill flash, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync
Pictmotion	No
Supported Languages	Total of 26 languages: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Power Requirements	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5, AC Adapter EH-62A (optional)
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)	Approx. 220 shots with EN-EL5 battery (based on CIPA standard); Movies: Approx. 1 h 20 min (HD 1080p High)
Dimensions	Approx. 115.5 x 83.7 x 102.5 mm excluding projections
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)	Camera Strap AN-CP21, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5, Charging AC Adapter EH-69P, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, View NX 2 CD, Lens Cap LC-CP23
Weight (without batteries and memory card)	Approx. 494g (Weight with battery and memory card) Credit by:NIKON.com.my