I am a novice photographer but need camera with good zoom for African trip. P600 or P610?

The P600 is last year's model and the P610 is the latest. I waited for the P610 because it has a digital viewfinder, an updated software platform and a more sensitive CMOS element. They both have the outrageous 60X zoom and WIFI, etc. You can save about $100.00 by buying the P600 but I like my P610 a lot so I feel its still a good bargain thru Amazon. If you want drop dead zoom capabilities, get the Nikon P900 with over 80X zoom for another $100. It wasn't available when I was shopping but it is now.

Any major differences between this camera and the P600?

http://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P600-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P610

Does the p610 have the snap-back feature that the p900 has?

I do not know about the p900, but I love my p610..

Is the video in this camera a set time limit? i have the nikon coolpix l830 with 34x and love it. any more reasons to get this one?

If you record at same speed as the action is occurring, then the only limit is the size/capacity of your SD memory card. If you record in slow motion or speeded up formats, namely at 1/4, 1/2, or 2x normal speed, then there are limits to the recording length. 1/4 speed slow motion max. recording length is 7 min. 15 sec. 1/2 speed slow motion max. length is 14 min. 30 sec. If you record at 2X the normal speed, the max recording length is 29 minutes, which by the way, plays back in 14 min. 30 seconds. If you are optical zoom lens junkie, you will love the 60X optical zoom. I photograph birds and dragonflies, so the 1440 mm equivalent lens length represented by the 60X optical zoom is fantastic for those subjects.

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📸 Zoom, Share, Explore — Capture Life Without Limits!

NAVIGATE YOUR MEMORIES - Integrated GPS and Points of Interest tag your photos with exact locations, turning every shot into a story worth telling.
ARTISTRY MEETS TECHNOLOGY - Explore artistic shooting modes, effects, and filters that elevate your photography from snapshot to statement.
FLEXIBLE FRAMING ON THE GO - Swiveling Vari-angle display and high-res eye-level viewfinder give you creative freedom and precision in any shooting scenario.
SEAMLESS SHARING ZERO WAIT - Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC let you instantly share your stunning shots with your network—because your adventures deserve an audience.
ZOOM INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY - Capture distant details with an incredible 60x optical zoom that brings faraway moments up close and personal.

The Nikon COOLPIX P610 is a powerhouse bridge camera featuring a 60x optical zoom NIKKOR super telephoto lens and a 16.0 MP low-light CMOS sensor. Designed for travel and wildlife enthusiasts, it offers a swiveling Vari-angle LCD, high-resolution electronic viewfinder, built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for instant sharing, plus GPS tagging with Points of Interest. Artistic modes and optical image stabilization ensure professional-quality shots with creative flair, all in a compact, easy-to-use form factor.

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ASIN	B00T85OZRW
Age Range Description	Adult
Aperture modes	F2.8
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Auto Focus Technology	Phase Detection
Autofocus Points	2
Best Sellers Rank	#201,901 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,742 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
Bit Depth	12 Bit
Brand	Nikon
Built-In Media	AN-CP21 Strap, COOLPIX P610 (Black), EH-71P Charging AC Adapter/Charger, EN-EL23 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, LC- CP29 Lens Cap, USB Cable UC- E21
Camera Flash	Built-In
Camera Lens	60x optical zoom NIKKOR Super ED VR Lens, 24-1440mm 35mm Equivalent Focal Length
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Nikon 1
Compatible Mountings	Nikon 1
Connectivity Technology	NFC, Wi-Fi
Crop Mode	4:3
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (259)
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital Zoom	4 x
Display Fixture Type	swiveling
Display Maximum Resolution	16 MP
Display Resolution Maximum	16 MP
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	16 megapixels
Effective Still Resolution	16
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Exposure Control	Automatic
File Format	JPEG, RAW
Flash Memory Speed Class	10
Flash Modes	Automatic
Flash Sync Speed	1/200
Focal Length Description	4.3-258mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-1440mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Focus Features	Auto Focus
Focus Mode	Automatic AF (AF-A)
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Form Factor	Bridge
Generation	10
Global Trade Identification Number	00018208264889
HDMI Type	Type A Standard HDMI
Hardware Interface	USB
Image Capture Type	Stills & Video
Image stabilization	Optical
Item Weight	0.5 kg
JPEG Quality Level	Fine
Lens Construction	[Complex, multi-elemental]
Lens Correction Type	ED
Lens Type	Telephoto, Zoom
Manufacturer	Nikon
Manufacturer Part Number	26488
Maximum Aperture	258 f_stop
Maximum Focal Length	120
Maximum Image Size	1920 pixels
Maximum Shutter Speed	15 seconds
Metering Methods	Multi-Zone
Minimum Focal Length	60
Minimum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds
Model Name	Nikon COOLPIX P610
Model Number	26488
Model Series	P
Number of Diaphragm Blades	7
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Optical Zoom	60 x
Photo Sensor Resolution	16 mp
Photo Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Real Angle Of View	48.9 degrees
Screen Size	7.6 inches
Sensor Type	CMOS
Series Number	610
Shooting Modes	Backlighting, Beach, Bird Watching, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Moon, Museum, Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset
Skill Level	Professional
Special Feature	60x Optical Zoom, Built-in GPS, Artistic Shooting Modes, Wi-Fi & NFC Sharing, Vari-angle Display EVF
Specific Uses For Product	Travel
Supported Image Format	RAW, JPEG
Total Still Resolution	16 mp
UPC	018208264889
Unit Count	1 Count
Video Capture Format	MP4
Video Output	HDMI
Video Resolution	FHD 1080p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder Magnification	1.0x
White Balance Settings	Auto
Wireless Technology	NFC, Wi-Fi
Write Speed	60 fps
Zoom	autofocus

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