Nikon Coolpix P520 18.1 MP Digital Camera - Silver

42x zoom power, professional-quality photos and videos, endless capabilities.
For those seeking a comprehensive compact camera for zoom, image quality, versatility and technological innovation, look no further than the COOLPIX P520. Create pro-caliber photos and Full HD 1080p videos from mind-boggling distances, even in extremely low-light conditions. Track your travels and explore points of interest with built-in GPS. Take control of your vision with full P, S, A, M exposure modes. Add the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter and share your shots in an instant, or control the camera with your compatible smartphone or tablet. From its superb 42x zoom NIKKOR glass lens and 18.1-megapixel low-light CMOS image sensor to its D-SLR-inspired design and 3.2-inch Vari-angle LCD, the COOLPIX P520 delivers the pinnacle of performance and zoom.

Capture distant images with a 42x wide-angle to telephoto NIKKOR glass zoom lens.
Every COOLPIX is designed around a genuine NIKKOR glass lens, the legendary optics that have made Nikon famous. The COOLPIX P520 features a 42x zoom NIKKOR lens that takes you from wide-angle group shots to telephoto close-ups in an instant. And don't worry about a little camera shake lens-shift Vibration Reduction helps keep the shot steady even when your hands are not.

Built-in GPS with Points of Interest (POI) for creating amazing photo journals
Relive the excitement of your travels in a whole new way. The COOLPIX P520 records the exact location of each shot you take, so you can follow the path of your adventure and every stunning view along the way! Share your journeys on Google Earth™, Google+™, and other social media sites or with the included Nikon View NX2 software. Built-in GPS helps you navigate unfamiliar destinations, and Points of Interest (POI) show you nearby photo-ops like scenic lookouts and historic landmarks. The COOLPIX P520 is the ultimate travel companion.

Compatible with the WU-1a wireless mobile adapter for anytime, anywhere sharing
Connect the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter and wirelessly transfer photos to your smartphone, tablet or any compatible Wi-Fi® enabled device. Use your smartphone to instantly upload your shots to the web or email them to a friend. Install Nikon's free Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility and remotely control the COOLPIX P520—see what the camera sees from your smartphone or tablet and fire off shots.

High-performance CMOS image sensor lets you shoot without a flash
Imagine being able to shoot without a flash at weddings, concerts, parties anywhere your flash normally fires. You won't have to interrupt a moment to capture it, and your photos and HD videos will look more natural and true to your memory. The COOLPIX P520 performs so well in low light situations that, in most cases, using the flash is optional. Of course, when the lighting is extremely poor and you need a flash, it'll be there.

1080p Full HD videos with stereo sound for dazzling movies
If you want a compact camera that shoots stunning Full HD videos, the COOLPIX P520 delivers. 1080p Full HD means exceptional video quality. Record the action, then connect to an HDTV and watch your videos come alive. A built-in mic records high-quality audio in stereo. Your videos will look and sound phenomenal.

Technical Details

Model

Brand : Nikon
Model : Coolpix P520

Genaral

Type : Compact Digital Camera
Effective Pixels : 18.1 million
Image Sensor : CMOS
Sensor Size : 1/2.3 in.
Total Pixels : 18.91 million (approx.)
Lens : 42x optical Zoom, NIKKOR glass lens
Lens Focal Length : 4.3-180mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-1000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Lens f/-number : f/3-5.9
Lens Construction : 14 elements in 10 groups
Lens Zoom : 42x
Digital Zoom : Up to 2x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 2,000mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration Reduction : Lens-shift VR
Motion Blur Reduction : Motion Detection (still pictures)
Autofocus (AF) : Contrast-detect AF

Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection

Auto (9-area automatic selection)
Center (wide, normal, spot)
Face priority
Manual with 99 focus areas
Subject tracking
Target Finding AF

Focus Range

[W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
[T]: Approx. 5 ft. (1.5 m.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: [W]: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm.) to infinity

Focus Lock

Yes

Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

9 area automatic selection, 99 area manual selection

Viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder, 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 201K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment function (-4 to +4 m-1)

Viewfinder Frame Coverage

Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared to actual picture) (shooting mode)
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared to actual picture) (playback mode)  Monitor Size 3.2 in. diagonal

Monitor Size

3.2 in. diagonal

Monitor Type

Vari-Angle TFT-LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment

Monitor Resolution

921,000-dots

Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode)

100% horizontal (Approx.)
100% vertical (Approx.)

Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode)

100% horizontal (Approx.)
100% vertical (Approx.)

Storage Media

SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card

Internal Memory

Approx. 15MB

Storage File System

DCF
EXIF 2.3
DPOF and MPF compliant

Movie

Full HD : 1920x1080p / 30fps
Full HD : 1920x1080/ 25p
Full HD : 1920x1080 / 60i
Full HD : 1920x1080/ 50i
HD : 1280x720p / 30fps
HS 1920x1080 / 15fps
HS 1280x720 / 60fps
HS 640x480 / 120fps
iFrame® 540: 960x540 / 30fps
VGA 640x480/ 30p
VGA 640x480/ 25p

Image Size (pixels)

4896 x 3672

ISO Sensitivity

ISO 80-3200
Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) (available when using P, S, A, or M mode)
Hi 2 (equivalent to 12,800) (available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode)
Fixed range auto (ISO 80-400, 80-800)

White Balance

Cloudy
Daylight
Flash
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Auto 1
Auto 2

Shutter Speed

1/4000-1 sec.
1/4000- 8 s (when ISO sensitivity is fixed at 80 or 100 in P,S, A or M mode)

Aperture

Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm

Aperture Range

10 steps of 1/3 EV

Self-timer

Can be selected from 10 or 2 seconds duration

Built-in Flash Control

TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes

Built-in Flash

Yes

Power Sources

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied)
AC Adapter EH-69P and plug adapter (supplied)

Charging Time

4 h and 30 min (when using Charging AC Adapter EH- 69P and when no charge remains) (Approx.)

Battery / Batteries

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5

Operating environment

Humidity : Less than 85% (no condensation)
Temperature : 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

Physical Spec

Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) : 5.0 in. (125.2 mm) x 3.4 in. (84.1 mm) x 4.0 in. (101.6 mm)
Approx. Weight : 19.4 oz. (550 g)