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Zooming in on hikers in the Grand Canyon

Zoom in on Hikers in the Grand Canyon

Let's see how close we can get to hikers down below in the Grand Canyon using the Nikon P1000's 3000mm optical zoom. Then we'll apply an insane digital zoom to get a magnification of 840x! Oh, and there's a peculiar giant rock down there.
Super zoom camera tests article

P1000 Super Zoom Camera Tests

A collection of 14 different super zoom video clips and picture sets from the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 camera. From the land to the sky to the sea, check out what the P1000 can do at its maximum focal length of 3000mm in different locations and shooting conditions.
Zoom Cameras List for 2023

List of Zoom Cameras for 2023

Here's my list of super zoom cameras that you can buy as of July 2023. It includes each camera's specifications for the things that are important for zoom photography and videography. And you can sort the list by different criteria so the cameras that have what you need are at the top of the list.
Tips for Moon photography with a zoom camera or telephoto lens.

Moon Zoom Photo & Video Tips

Want to get a great picture of the Moon with your zoom camera or telephoto lens? Here are some practical tips that can help you capture that epic photograph or video of the Moon that you've always wanted. Everyone from a novice to an expert photographer can use these tips.
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Then and Now Topic

Theodore Roosevelt Dam Then and Now

The Theodore Roosevelt Dam in Arizona has changed a lot since the original construction was completed back in 1911. I visited the dam site to compare what it looked like then to what it looks like now. And learn a little about the dam's history along the way.
LAX Plane Spotting Park Trip Report

Low Flying Planes Near LAX

Duck! Low flying planes! And big ones too, like giant Airbus A380s! Plane Spotting Park (also known as Airplane Landing View Point) is under the flight path near the perimeter of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) where big jets fly right over your head!
Zooming in on buildings in the Grand Canyon

Zoom: Buildings In the Grand Canyon

Did you know that there are buildings at the bottom of the Grand Canyon? We'll use the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 super zoom camera to zoom in to Phantom Ranch from 3.3 miles (5.3 km) away. We'll need every bit of the P1000's zoom capabilities on this photo shoot!
Dragonflies up close by zooming in

Zooming in on Dragonflies

How do you get super close-up pictures of a dragon fly when you can't get close to it? You zoom in with the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 super zoom camera! Zooming is not just for subjects that are really far away. And you can capture amazing details in your photos.
An article about zooming in on tall buildings in downtown Los Angeles from the Griffith Observatory

Los Angeles Buildings Super Zoom

Zooming in on skyscrapers in downtown Los Angeles with the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 ultra zoom camera from the Griffith Observatory perched high up on the Hollywood Mountains. And thoughts on the observatory as a photo shoot location.