![]() The lens is the key front feature with its 36 power. The T3 weighs that much for the body alone. Available in black or burgundy, the P500 measures 4.6 x 3.3 x 4.1 (W x H x D, in inches) and weighs 17.5 ounces fully loaded with battery and card. The Coolpix P500 has a definite DSLR vibe, but since there’s no mirror-box assembly, larger APS-C sensor or lens mount, the camera is noticeably less bulky and lighter (we placed a Canon T3 with lens attached next to it for comparison). Yeah, it’s ridiculous, but lots of fun as we’ll soon see. Now Nikon has expanded this range to 36x by going a bit wider to 22.5mm with a telephoto that’s “only” 810mm. The 24-840mm range was startling as we could zoom in on things that were totally unrecognizable with normal eyesight. When we used a 14-megapixel Canon PowerShot SX30 IS with a 35x zoom, it literally rocked our world - photographically speaking, of course. They offer amazing focal ranges and are perfect for anyone who wants the long telephoto reach of a DSLR without spending a fortune on interchangeable lenses or dealing with the bulk. We’ve always had a soft spot for megazoom cameras. Get ready to hold your breath and capture subjects you didn’t even know were there! Features and Design The new Nikon Coolpix P500 has an incredible 36x optical zoom packed into a DSLR-like body. ![]()
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