Taken with a Nikon Coolpix P90
The Nikon Coolpix P90 is not the newest camera on the block, but it remains one of the most popular. Because of its designation as a “prosumer” camera, it comes with all the bells and whistles you might expect in a high-end model. Although there are many great features included with the P90, its major claim to fame is the unbelievable power of its optical zoom lens. Let’s take a quick look at this enduring winner from Nikon’s stable.
When you are ready to take your photography from point-and-shoot to the next level, a good choice for moving up is to purchase a “prosumer” camera. These cameras occupy the middle ground between professional models that cost thousands and the couple-hundred-dollar cameras that are found in the affordable range of digital camera-dom. Prosumer cameras are distinctive with their full feature sets but are priced within reach of most serious camera buffs. Although there are many prosumer models available, the Nikon Coolpix P90 has achieved almost legendary status.
One reason for this is the camera’s astounding 24x optical zoom. This “true zoom” specification equates to a traditional lens of 26-624mm. If you remember anything at all about traditional camera lenses, then you realize you’d probably have to have a lens tripod just to hold something like that up. But this camera is more than just a pretty lens. It also comes with 12.1 mega-pixel resolution and a 3-inch tilting LCD display. The camera is also equipped with a vibration reduction system. This arrangement is designed to reduce the effects of camera shake when taking photos with slow shutter speeds or at high levels of zoom. The P90 senses the camera moving and adjusts the image sensor to cancel out the movement.
The Nikon Coolpix has a lot going for it, not the least of which is its current availability at an excellent discount. New models can be found in the mid-$300 range at most camera shops. But if you’re looking for an even bigger discount, they’ve recently been selling just above $200 on eBay. So if you’re in the market for a trusted and tested prosumer digital camera, take a closer look at the Nikon Coolpix P90.
