[Tweeters] Nikon Coolpix P1000 Replies

[jimbetz at jimbetz.com]

Hi all,

   One of the members asked that I share the responses I've gotten.
Rather than share all the words people have taken the time to
provide I'll summarize it by simply saying:

   The responses are for the most part positive.  Ranging from
just positive to very positive to enthusiastic.  No one said
"I wish I hadn't bought the P1000".
   The replies came from a variety of user skills/experience.
Probably the single most common feature people praised was the
extremely long zoom capabilities - and that many people are
even using their P1000 (or 950) instead of a spotting scope.
   There are also some "limitations" of the P1000.

   One person replied by providing a link to a youtube review he
did of the P1000.  Although he did not post that link I'm
going to do so here:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTnCkqYySK4

since it's a youtube.  I consider this one of the best reviews
of any technical item I have ever read ... simply because it is
both well written -and- is based upon a real person's experiences
and he clearly tells you about his "biases" with respect to
choices for camera gear (and specifically camera gear for a
birder).
                                      - Jim in Burlington