Used Nikon Coolpix P520 for Sale — From £57

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Nikon's 42x bridge camera — the Coolpix P520 with GPS and full manual control.

The Nikon Coolpix P520 is a bridge camera from 2013 featuring a 42x optical zoom covering 24-1000mm equivalent with an 18MP CMOS sensor. The P-series designation indicates Nikon's performance bridge camera line. GPS for geotagging, full manual controls, and a vari-angle LCD provided advanced features for the enthusiast bridge camera segment.

Image quality is typical of 1/2.3-inch sensor bridge cameras — adequate for web and small prints. The 42x zoom provides impressive 1000mm equivalent reach. Full manual control over exposure enables creative photography beyond point-and-shoot. GPS embeds location data in images. The vari-angle LCD enables creative composition angles. Full HD video.

Fixed 42x zoom — non-interchangeable. Weight is approximately 550 grams. Build quality is good for the bridge camera class. The manual control dial and mode settings provide DSLR-like operation. VR stabilisation helps at longer focal lengths. The P520 represented the enthusiast tier of Nikon's bridge camera range with more control than consumer models.

Very cheap on the used market. Check zoom, GPS, and LCD hinge. Outdated by modern standards but the 1000mm equivalent reach and full manual control remain useful for casual long-range photography. Modern smartphones and entry mirrorless cameras are superior for most use cases.