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NIKON Coolpix P520 18.1-Megapixel Digital Camera

NIKON Coolpix P520 18.1-Megapixel Digital Camera

$339 to $449 (Average price: $393.28)

42x optical/2x digital zoom3.2" Vari-Angle TFT-LCD1080p HD videoBuilt-in GPS

86 reviews

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NIKON Coolpix P520 18.1-Megapixel Digital Camera

$339.99 - $449.99 (Average price: $393.28) 86 Reviews

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    • (66%) "This camera captures good quality of pictures and ..."
    • (29%) "This is a easy camera to learn and use. Although t..."
    • (3%)
    • (1%) "I prefer the Nikon SLR. The Coolpix P520 18.1-Mega..."
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Great clearity with zoom photoes

Sep. 21, 2013
By: moras

This camera captures good quality of pictures and movies.I first took the video of zip lining from a quite long distance and it come out with superb quality.Also took picture of full moon with zoom fe...

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A little pricey but worth the money

Sep. 21, 2013
By: fshaw47

This is a easy camera to learn and use. Although this camera is more than a point a shoot it is perfect for the beginner as well as the intermediate shooter. The features are easy to use and understan...

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Great camera for an auto point and shoot.

Sep. 21, 2013
By: PaulfromDallas

Overall great camera for a novice photographer like myself. Used it for 2 weeks while at Yellowstone and got some great landscape and long distance wildlife shots. Image stabilizer does quite well at ...

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Awesome Camera

Sep. 15, 2013
By: Abcdefghi79

I bought this camera for my mother. She does not know how to use electronics very well. I showed her the basics and she is in live with this camera!!! She uses it all the time! She has not called me f...

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I like it!

Sep. 15, 2013
By: BeagleMomOf1

Nice camera, glad I bought it. Still learning all the settings but I'm impressed with what it does.

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Versatile and light weight.

Sep. 13, 2013
By: sillygirl40

I have been a Nikon user and have toted a larger, heavy camera with interchangeable lenses on my vacations. Now I have great quality photos with a more compact feel and less effort toting all my equip...

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Great mid level camera.

Sep. 13, 2013
By: blinkglory

Took this to Europe for a trip and it worked out wonderfully. Small enough to carry around and took great pictures without the hassle of multiple lens, filters, etc.

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I just replace my Kikon Didgie with the P520

Sep. 11, 2013
By: Vencecarl

The B520 is a GREAT camera for the money. If you are not a professioal photographer, this is a just-right camera. Biggest factor so far is the fantastic resolution even with maximum zoom. The package ...

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Fantastic camera in every way

Sep. 9, 2013
By: 14thelord

I love this camera. It has all the features I wanted without changing lens. Thrilled with the quality of the pictures. It is lightweight and easy to hold. Its a winner!

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Disappointed in camera

Sep. 7, 2013
By: puddin122

Bought for a trip but had problems with turning the camera on. Touchy on-off switch. Have to hold it until the camera responds (I guess). Multiple times, the camera would not respond to turning it on ...

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Excellent value

Sep. 6, 2013
By: Peopii2

I bought this camera a few days before going to Africa so didn't have much time to learn how to use it. Once I figured out the zoom and how to get it to focus, I got some great shots of animals that w...

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Great camera for beginners and pros

Sep. 6, 2013
By: Conjil

Love my new camera. Like the ability to use the swing out screen or view finder. Takes better pictures than a pocket style camera so larger size is well worth it.

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Good.

Sep. 4, 2013
By: LizEvan

I like it. Easy to carry. Easy to use. Good picture quality. I love the zoom and how even when it far away u can still see a lot of details. Great camera.

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Delighted with the camera so far!

Sep. 2, 2013
By: ChopperGuy

I have owned several digital cameras. This Nikon P520 seems to be the best so far. Of course I have never paid $400.00 for a digital camera before. It had better be good to warrant that price. My expe...

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This has been a very good camera for the price

Sep. 2, 2013
By: tiggertwo

I took this camera on vacation and was impressed on the ease of use, great photos and its exceptional optical zoom. I shopped around prior to going on vacation and I am satisfied that I purchased the ...

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Exceptional camera with amazing zoom.

Sep. 2, 2013
By: TennisEnthusiast

Camera was everything I wanted for shooting fast action tennis at the 2013 US Open. The zoom is outstanding and even if I was in the upper level of the stadium I could still get close up pictures.

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Camera is flawless

Aug. 31, 2013
By: bigbankhank

Really love the camera as its takes great pictures and is easy to use. Would recommend to others.

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awesome camera. Easy to use.

Aug. 31, 2013
By: Gypsy12

I brought this camera to carry it to Italy. Can't wait to see the pictures.

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Good camera but autofocus issues

Aug. 30, 2013
By: damless

Before getting a canon compact camera for my gf we tried this since she wanted big zoom camera. The autofocusing ad 40X was not working well for her while the canon we purchased after was doing a bett...

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Great camera for a beginner, quite easy to use.

Aug. 30, 2013
By: patox74

Great camera, very easy to use expecially for a beginner. Good price and amazing pictures.

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Best choice if you do not want to change lenses

Aug. 28, 2013
By: CALIKINO

I am just getting started with the Nikon P520, but so far how found it easy to use. The picture quality is great. It has great potential for control in both the auto and manual modes.

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Wonderful camera!

Aug. 19, 2013
By: rbrit

I purchased this camera right before going on vacation to New York. I did not have time to practice or even read the manuel...oh well Ill wing it, yea right, Well that is exactly right. This camera is...

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Love this camera!

Aug. 19, 2013
By: Mebn

Love this camera! Very happy I splurged! It is easy and fun to use.

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great as an extra camera for semi professionals

Aug. 17, 2013
By: inamourik

I love the way you can take pictures in any angle....that's why I wanted this one, I have the D90 also, which is for my professional shooting, this camera goes with me on small trips ..love it

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Great camera at good price.

Aug. 16, 2013
By: doobdoob

A good product! Will certainly recommend this product to family and friends!

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Great little camera.

Aug. 16, 2013
By: Vall23

I have a smaller camera but the picture quality is not as good. I take this camera on my walks. It is light weight and easy to carry. I am an artist and I often use my photos as reference material for...

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Excellent camera

Aug. 12, 2013
By: BigTallDon

Great camera with excellent picture quality. Fixed lense but not as big and bulky as the other cameras and does a fantastic job taking pictures at my kids events.

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Great camera for vacation

Aug. 10, 2013
By: marriedyoung

I was able to take great vacation pictures. This camera has lots of options, including sunset and sunrise settings.

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Great point and shoot

Aug. 10, 2013
By: Bribaby

Haven't had a chance to use much yet. Have Canon Power Shot (7 years) with very similar features and love it so decided to get another point and shoot with upgraded features from 7 years ago. Great pi...

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Amazing Camera!!!!

Aug. 10, 2013
By: jelyseA

This camera is absolutely amazing. It is without a doubt, the best camera I've ever owned. Yes, the price is a little high, and that is the only downfall. The features are awesome and there are a ton....

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Great Camera

Aug. 9, 2013
By: lmco22

I was actually went to the store to purchase another camera and, with the help of a store employee, I decided this one had more features and was closer to what I was looking for. The price was a littl...

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Great camera

Aug. 9, 2013
By: B611

Would buy again and highly recommend to anyone looking to upgrade

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Good camera for the price

Jul. 28, 2013
By: Ray1947

This ia a great digital camera. It only takes about a half an hour to learn the basics.. The telephoto lens is great and easy to operate. The large monitor screen makes taking pictures in all situatio...

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Highly recomend this camera

Jul. 26, 2013
By: Diseman

Light weight camera. Easy to use Flip screen lets you take unusual shots and keep it from getting scratched up. Awesome Camera

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Friendly user, great first time camera.

Jul. 26, 2013
By: Gilrod

The reason why I decided to get this camera was because me and my wife took a trip to Mexico, haven't been there for a long time, I wanted to take great pictures with the best quality that I could fin...

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Great camera easy to use

Jul. 26, 2013
By: cardsteach

This is an easy camera to carry around and takes great pictures.

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Love the features! Clear instructions to use!

Jul. 15, 2013
By: GreekGeek1

I am only beginning to learn all the features, but my initial impressions are very favorable. Have used once on a family vacation, and I was able to use most of the camera's features with little or no...

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Easy to use, great zoom

Jul. 12, 2013
By: Beans1

Good camera, reliable and easy to use features. Picture quality is great!

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Good camera for starters. Soon, you'll want more.

Jul. 11, 2013
By: Corinthians

Good camera for starters. Soon, you'll want something more sophisticated, but it's a good one to start practicing.

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Awesome Camera

Jul. 8, 2013
By: kaylaj1991

Awesome camera, lightweight, takes great pictures. Can't wait to take it to sturgis this year for some great photos!

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Great camera for true photography.

Jul. 7, 2013
By: EyeOpen

Nikon continues to be a leader in making top-notch cameras. Smart phones and tablets are ok for quick snapshots but for high quality and artistic photography you need a dedicated camera with a great l...

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Best for the price

Jul. 6, 2013
By: Brat40

Great camera. Takes great photos. Easy to use and has lots of features

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Good quality camera for a beginner

Jul. 6, 2013
By: Loco13

Good quality camera with excellent features. It is easy to handle and operate by any user. Excellent battery life, good picture quality. Easily captures different scenes and good management of backgro...

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Takes great pictures.

Jul. 5, 2013
By: Whizbang

Beyond the fact that it takes great pictures has a couple downsides. Had to purchase battery charger separately, charger included with camera will only charge while battery is in the camera so the cam...

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EASY TO USE, EXCELLENT RESULTS!

Jul. 5, 2013
By: OSSEY

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS GOOD QUALITY FOR A REASONABLE PRICE.

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Great step up camera for those not wanting a slr.

Jul. 5, 2013
By: Milllespop

I am still getting to know the camera and all that it can do. The zoom is great and brings in distant objects / subjects clearly and easily. It has a lot going for it and with the features it beats my...

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I like it... very easy to manipulate manual/auto

Jul. 4, 2013
By: thefilm

A great camera with many options for a very good picture, very reliable for a students or hobby.

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Great camera for vacation pictures

Jul. 2, 2013
By: Barney114

Just took this new camera to Alaska. User friendly. Great zoom and works well for close ups of flowers and bugs. I was able to take good pictures out the moving bus window. The biggest draw back is th...

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This camera was not as good as my Nikon SLR

Jun. 29, 2013
By: Lidz

I prefer the Nikon SLR. The Coolpix P520 18.1-Megapixel Digital Camera had many features but they were not good quality. When in video mode the camera would not focus on the subjects. The photo mode w...

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Great camera!

Jun. 29, 2013
By: Martin10

Our family has had the camera for about one month now. All learned how easy it was to use and all are now enjoying it. Picture quality is great and ease in handling is great! Not heavy around the neck...

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