Individual pixels with greater pitch enable richer tonal expression and a broader dynamic range for excellent image quality, even with shooting at high sensitivities.

A lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function and two ED lens elements that effectively suppress chromatic aberration have been adopted for the 7.1x optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a wide range of focal lengths from the wide-angle 28mm to telephoto 200mm (equivalent with 35mm format). These features of the NIKKOR lens enable capture of sharp, high-resolution images.

The P7000 is the first COOLPIX camera to be equipped with a built-in neutral density (ND) filter that reduces the amount of light that passes through the lens, enabling a three-stop decrease in shutter speed. This allows you to apply slower shutter speeds when shooting in bright surroundings.

* Zoom memory ? This function allows you to easily specify a preset focal length with zoom photography. As zoom can immediately be switched from a wide-angle position to a specified telephoto focal length, capturing images at the intended angle of view is fast and easy.

* User setting modes ? Up to three combinations of settings specified by the user can be registered by the camera. Simply rotate the mode dial to apply registered settings and achieve the intended results quickly.

* Low noise night mode ? The camera automatically detects surrounding brightness and controls noise while applying a higher ISO sensitivity setting.

* Noise reduction filter ? The level of noise reduction processing performed can be adjusted according to shooting intent.

* Long exposure NR ? Reduces the noise that occurs with shooting in dark surroundings at slow shutter speeds.

Preserve precious photos with instant capture of sudden movements or fleeting expressions. A power-up time of approximately 0.95 seconds and a shooting time lag of approximately 0.23 seconds ensure quick response to sudden photo opportunities.

The new tone level information function not only allows users to verify exposure with a histogram (graph showing brightness distribution), but also allows them to choose the desired tone (brightness) from nine levels. *A histogram is a graph that shows brightness distribution. The horizontal axis shows the number of pixels and the vertical axis shows luminosity.

Support for Nikon?s exclusive RAW (NRW) format has been extended to continuous shooting and functions including Active D-Lighting. *ViewNX 2 (Ver. 0.0) is required to open NRW files on a computer. The application or updates can be downloaded free from Nikon?s website (support page).

Adoption of a quick menu dial and exposure compensation dial makes applying camera settings faster and smoother by reducing the number of menu layers. In addition, the superior design with a focus on operation offers a natural and comfortable grip perfectly suited to shooting.

* 4 exposure modes: [P], [S], [A], [M]
* Three auto bracketing functions Exposure bracketing (Tv and Sv), White balance bracketing for automatic continuous shooting at specified increments for more precise expression
* Macro photography with shooting as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) to the lens
* Virtual horizon display for visual confirmation that the camera is horizontally and vertically level
* COOLPIX Picture Control options that can be selected according to the scene or your intent prior to shooting
* Support for a variety of optional accessories, including a wide-angle converter and external Speedlights