Record the Moon in UHD 4K with the New Nikon COOLPIX P1100

Birders of the world rejoice as Nikon has announced a new and improved update to the company’s popular COOLPIX P1000 with the new P1100. This COOLPIX P1100 model is set to bring 125x optical zoom which will span across a 24-3000mm full-frame equivalent focal length.Let’s look at this new COOLPIX P1100, its 16MP CMOS sensor, and its photo and video recording capabilities. We’ll also explore how this camera can be used for perhaps more than just birding and nature photography and documentation with its UHD 4K video at 30fps.The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 Digital CameraDesigned to retain many of the best qualities of its P100 predecessor, including—most notably to some—the camera’s 125x optical zoom which spans a stunning 24-3000mm full-frame equivalent focal length. The new P1100 is complemented by a 16MP CMOS sensor which should help photographers on the telephoto end with Nikon’s Dual Detect Optical VR. This feature will offer up to four steps of image stabilization and support handheld use when shooting birds, celestial bodies, or other distant subjects. The lens for the P1100 will sport an f/2.8 maximum aperture and also feature extra-low dispersion and super extra-low dispersion elements to ensure the clarity and resolution of images throughout the zoom range. Some more new additions to the P1100 are set to include a new USB-C port, upgraded Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and added functionality when using the optional ML-L7 remote. UHD 4K Video RecordingSo, while there are Birdwatching and Moon modes now directly accessible using the mode dial, the COOLPIX P110 is meant to benefit video shooters and documentarians as well by supporting UHD 4K recording at 30 fps to let users beautifully record subjects with the power of super-telephoto 3000mm equivalent. Frames from movies recorded in this format can also be saved as still images and the system also supports Clean HDMI output, which cleans the information display from the image output to an external monitor during recording. The real calling card here is the absurd 24-3000mm (35mm equivalent) focal range, which means that few, if any, objects are going to be out of reach for your lens. The zoom is further enhanced by Dynamic Fine digital zoom, which makes the maximum focal length a ridiculous 6000mm. Price and AvailabilityThe Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is available for pre-order now with shipments expected to be delivered end of the month. Here are the full specs and purchase options. 16MP BSI CMOS SensorNIKKOR 24-3000mm Lens (35mm Equivalent)EXPEED Image ProcessorAperture Range: f/2.8-8ISO 100-6400Adoption of a USB-C ConnectorDual Detect Optical VR ISBird-Watching and Moon Mode DialUHD 4K Video RecordingRecords Super Lapse & Time-Lapse MoviesNikon COOLPIX P1100 Digital CameraShoot at staggering distances with the 125x optical zoom COOLPIX P1100 Digital Camera from Nikon.

Feb 5, 2025 - 23:29

Record the Moon in UHD 4K with the New Nikon COOLPIX P1100

Birders of the world rejoice as Nikon has announced a new and improved update to the company’s popular COOLPIX P1000 with the new P1100. This COOLPIX P1100 model is set to bring 125x optical zoom which will span across a 24-3000mm full-frame equivalent focal length.

Let’s look at this new COOLPIX P1100, its 16MP CMOS sensor, and its photo and video recording capabilities. We’ll also explore how this camera can be used for perhaps more than just birding and nature photography and documentation with its UHD 4K video at 30fps.

The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 Digital Camera

Designed to retain many of the best qualities of its P100 predecessor, including—most notably to some—the camera’s 125x optical zoom which spans a stunning 24-3000mm full-frame equivalent focal length.

The new P1100 is complemented by a 16MP CMOS sensor which should help photographers on the telephoto end with Nikon’s Dual Detect Optical VR. This feature will offer up to four steps of image stabilization and support handheld use when shooting birds, celestial bodies, or other distant subjects.

The lens for the P1100 will sport an f/2.8 maximum aperture and also feature extra-low dispersion and super extra-low dispersion elements to ensure the clarity and resolution of images throughout the zoom range.

Some more new additions to the P1100 are set to include a new USB-C port, upgraded Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and added functionality when using the optional ML-L7 remote.

UHD 4K Video Recording

So, while there are Birdwatching and Moon modes now directly accessible using the mode dial, the COOLPIX P110 is meant to benefit video shooters and documentarians as well by supporting UHD 4K recording at 30 fps to let users beautifully record subjects with the power of super-telephoto 3000mm equivalent.

Frames from movies recorded in this format can also be saved as still images and the system also supports Clean HDMI output, which cleans the information display from the image output to an external monitor during recording.

The real calling card here is the absurd 24-3000mm (35mm equivalent) focal range, which means that few, if any, objects are going to be out of reach for your lens. The zoom is further enhanced by Dynamic Fine digital zoom, which makes the maximum focal length a ridiculous 6000mm.

Price and Availability

The Nikon COOLPIX P1100 is available for pre-order now with shipments expected to be delivered end of the month. Here are the full specs and purchase options.