Nikon P950-Guide to Shooting modes, menus, controls and more!

This video is a great guide to the operations and modes of the camera, including set-up for the first time user as well as a description of the shooting modes: shutter and aperture priorities, etc. and what situations they are best used for. Dials, menus, features, tips, suggestions, discussion of the Snap Bridge App, and so much more. Perfect for the beginner and seasoned user, this is part of the Nikon P950 Tutorial series. Suitable for both the Nikon P950 and P1000.
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[@ln1oms]

I just bought the p950 and your video is very in depth of what to do and I greatly appreciate your video . I am a first time user of a camera like this and you have been helping me know what to do to get the best out of my new camera.

[@techtoremember8096]

Thank you! Glad it could help

[@guilhermemelloz]

Same here. I really appreciate it

[@michaeljames3694]

So good a video. Can you tell what adding a signature looks like? I take a lot of photos but don't want an unsightly watermark 😃

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi there, thanks for the comment! To add a signature you would need a separate app or program like Photologo.com or Photoshop. A simple google search will reveal many choices for you!

[@mikenolan667]

Useful video.Can you please tell me your therapist as I am in trauma after connecting the P950 to an iphone. There should be a health warning!!!

[@techtoremember8096]

Haha !!! You had me going there for a second !!! Very true !

[@A18SWAMP.P5]

I can't get my nikon p950 to take photos, the only way I can get it to take photos Is by clicking 2 buttons at the same time... surely this isn't right, can someone please tell me where I'm going wrong? I'm pressing the fn button and the normal shoot button

[@AlanHMartin]

I confirm that SnapBridge interfacing (to an Android phone) is, in a word, maddenning. The SnapBridge documentation is completely generic, and describes a bunch of camera screens which are contingent on the camera model (and possibly even the camera's firmware version). Note that SnapBridge's circle (during connections) is not actually a constant thin gray line. It is actually a thin gray line which gradually changes into a thin yellow line (clockwise from 12 o'clock; a circular progress bar, if you will). That will at least tell you whether the app thinks it's making progress. If it doesn't start turning yellow, I guess it's wedged at the start. And if it turns into a perfect yellow line, but doesn't transition to the next dialog box, then I guess it timed out. Otherwise, perhaps the most constructive comment that I can make is that if/when you (successfully) connect to the camera for remote photography (which uses WiFi), the camera's monitor will display: (i) Connected [MENU] Exit This does not mean "hit the MENU button to dismiss this stupid screen and revert to the image of the current subject". It means, "if you hit the MENU button, the camera will exit Remote Photography mode (and (IIRC), wedge SnapBridge)". You're better off hitting the icon on the smartphone (at least on Android), which will get SnapBridge out of remote photo mode, and tell the camera to return to normal mode (albeit retaining a WiFi, not Bluetooth connection to the phone). To toggle back to Bluetooth, hit the WiFi icon on the app after returning to SnapBridge's leftmost (camera) tab (as opposed to the smartphone tab or the cloud tab). SnapBridge is so opaque that I can't judge whether it is unreliable, or merely has such a poorly described GUI that it is easy to believe that there is a pairing or connection failure, when it's merely a user error of clicking on the wrong buttons in the wrong order. The latter would imply that SnapBridge has crappy documention for the GUI. Hence "maddenning" above. Keep plugging away and you're likely to understand how to run the app.

[@sebastiangarrido1499]

The SnapBridge problem happened exactly the same way to me, just have to have a lot of patience 😭

[@techtoremember8096]

A lot !!! Haha

[@g-dd-were5763]

H! I love your review! I have a question about the “Quick Adjust” option under the “Picture Control” menu. How does it affect the image when shooting? I read about it in the manual, but I'm not sure how it relates to the other types of adjustments. Furthermore, my landscape shots are not sharp in daytime, even after adjusting the sharpness to 5. Thanks

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi! Thanks for the comment. In the Picture Control menu you can tweak the image. If you click the first item which is "Standard" it will take you to some sliders where you can adjust sharpness, contrast or saturation of the recorded image. This will affect both photos and video and can give your pictures more "pop". The Picture control menu also has some presets called Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome. The last one will put your pictures in black and white, the other ones will provide a filter type effect. You can easily test them and see if they are to your liking. Not sure why your landscape photos are not sharp. They should look good. Try changing some camera settings. Put the camera in auto and try it. Check your shutter speed too to make sure. If you are hand holding and the shutter speed is too slow it will blur your image. Are you fully zoomed in? These all can negatively impact the final image. If you are zoomed in too much, it may get blurry. Try full wide angle and see how it goes. Make sure your lens is clear as well, which is obvious but can easily be a cause of an issue!

[@g-dd-were5763]

@@techtoremember8096 Thanks for answering me!

[@anything7087]

On my nikon p950 there is no wifi in network menu?why?

[@alangoldstein5779]

I had the same issues and tried all the fixes - when it starts to connect I pressed -ok- on camera. - yes removing battery and resetting camera helps Listening to all your videos - Alan g

[@colettepearce8754]

I had a terrible time trying to get photos to transfer to my iPhone using Snapbridge. When you get to the box that says to PAIR, immediately after selecting that on your iPhone, be sure to push OK on the camera. When you're finished using the remote feature or downloading the photos, tell Snapbridge to forget the camera and tell your iPhone's Bluetooth to forget the device. Trust me, next time it will be easier. It took me hours to figure out how to transfer photos.

[@techtoremember8096]

Thanks for that info I agree these apps are terrible that’s why I’ve practically given up on them !

[@boblewis3395]

Still having trouble with the SnapBridge but did find out they are aware of this and are working to resolve the issue. Thank You

[@billnabors989]

You will need to hit “pair” on the phone and hit the “ok” button.

[@Tuborgsefu]

It was the same 3 years ago

[@hossambadawy7608]

Hi, thanks for the useful video, how did you take that portrait at 14:08, what were the camera settings and zoom status, also when comparing to Sony superzoom the video had some portraits those I found challenging to setup the settings for with P950 (being a beginner), If you help with advises on taking portraits using P950 in different conditions it would be great

[@hossambadawy7608]

I hope you would notice my comment

[@techtoremember8096]

Sorry i missed it - I don’t remember the exact settings for that photo I believe I just had set it to auto - taking portraits you don’t need any special settings I would advise however to get maximum depth of field you stand as far away as possible on your subject and zoom in tight -this will simulate a portrait lens and help put your background out of focus -Also you can use a flash too for portraits even outside for a nice effect to fill in shadows in the face

[@JimCGames]

You indicate that the knob on the left side is focusing, but mine only adjusts “exposure compensation” from what I can tell. Maybe it’s got dual or multifunctions. I don’t know. That’s why I came here, but that threw me for a loop and I’m lost now.

[@carolemartin6892]

Yes. Mine too. But I've found that very helpful. Now how to adjust the focus.

[@AlanHMartin]

The side dial only adjusts the focus when the Focus Mode lever is switched to Manual Focus mode. OTOH, in Autofocus Mode, you can assign many different functions to the side dial: exposure compensation, ISO, white balance, shutter speed, aperture, or nothing. The default (as you discovered) is exposure compensation.

[@leonardgleicher]

The best review!

[@cheg753]

Really useful video of advice. Thank you so much

[@techtoremember8096]

My pleasure! Glad it could help

[@CruisingwithChooChoo]

Thank you very much for putting this together for us. Will watch all your videos on this camera. Do you suggest increasing sharpening, contrast and saturation for everything.. wildlife, landscapes etc?

[@techtoremember8096]

Hello there. Picture adjustments are an individual taste. I wouldn't suggest overdoing it but try experimenting and see what "look" you like best!

[@spranav8971]

Wonderful explanation 😄.. snapbridge worked perfectly well with Android though unable to download RAW images..

[@SMOKEY-JAYS-DIESEL]

Awesome 👍🏻 I own the Nikon p1000 full spectrum 👻🛸🙌👽

[@zoran1237]

😅

[@zoran1237]

3:42 4:08

[@zoran1237]

3:42 4:08

[@martamegre]

Had the same problem conecting with my phone. Is nerve wrecking

[@techtoremember8096]

I am glad I am not alone!

[@letran-kz7pw]

Which one is the image quality better, Nikon p950 vs Sony rx10m4 . Thanks for your hard work 🌺

[@techtoremember8096]

I would have to say Sony, my friend for the image quality. Thank you for your remarks

[@edenandkoi]

Lovely video! Thank you for sharing this info! :)

[@techtoremember8096]

You are so welcome!

[@ministerofjoy]

Superb👏🏼👏🏽💯

[@BJinDenver]

I've learned a LOT! So far, I spend almost an hour doing 10:14 of the video. I finally found "Key Picture Only". But I was in "small picture" and I can't get out of it.😀

[@ln1oms]

I also would like to know if you happen to have a video for the best accessories for this camera . I want to find the best options to make my 1st time experience better than I've ever Anticipated

[@techtoremember8096]

I don't have a video on that but I really don't use too many additional accessories since the camera pretty much has everything you need, lens, even a flash comes built in. The only other thing I can think of is maybe a UV filter to protect the lens which you can get from any photography shop and a nice carrying bag!

[@SMOKEY-JAYS-DIESEL]

I've been playing around with all the settings but what would you recommend for doing night time Star and UFO settings? Also using a infrared filter lens

[@techtoremember8096]

You can try moon mode for that I’d say might be your best bet !

[@SMOKEY-JAYS-DIESEL]

@@techtoremember8096 okay and would you say run ISO around 800? Thanks!

[@techtoremember8096]

Yes. 800 isn’t bad !

[@waldirph492]

Acompanho seu trabalho aqui do Brasil, gosto muito dos seus vídeos. Tô querendo comprar uma Nikon p 1000 a diferença pra essa é muito grande?. Muito obrigado.🙏🙏🙏

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi. Greetings from Brazil ! The P1000 is very big and heavy. ! Only if you need the 3000mm zoom. Otherwise stick to the P950! Thank you for your comment !

[@joebarry593]

Hello, I have a question for you. I have the Nikon P950. Last night I got some great pics of the moon. Both in moon mode and in Manual mode. The question I have for you is when I am in manual mode and switch to manual focus, I am unable to change the aperture and the shutter speed unless I switch back to auto focus. Am I doing something wrong or is this the way the camera is. Thank you Joe B. NJ

[@techtoremember8096]

Hey Joe Focus and aperture and shutter speed are all independent of each other so no that shouldn’t be - when I am with the camera again I will check but this should not be I would make sure your firmware is up to date as well

[@AlanHMartin]

When you are in Manual Mode and first switch to Manual Focus, the top ("command") dial is grabbed to adjust the brightness of focus peaking highlights, and the back ("rotary multi-selector") dial is disabled. So you can't use them to adjust speed or aperture (respectively). But if you rock the multi-selector _down_, it toggles back to the main part of Manual Shot mode, and the two dials once again adjust speed and aperture. Rocking the multi-selector down _again_ will toggle back to the submode where peaking intensity can be adjusted. I did not notice this aspect of the camera until reading your comment just now. Note also that rocking left will cycle between the display's view of the scene being magnified 1x, 2x, and 4x (so that you can see minute details to fine-tune the manual focus). And rocking right will momentarily use the autofocus to refocus the camera to get you in the ballpark, and then revert to manual focus mode for tweaking.

[@haroldearnshaw8513]

Yesterday I was taking perhaps my 500th photo with my 10 day old P950 and for the first time, it would not auto focus shortly after I took a picture that had the sun at the top of the picture. About 10 minutes later the auto focus started working again. I've taken 200 pics since then with no problem. Any explanation?

[@techtoremember8096]

The sun was probably the culprit. It’s never a good idea to point the sensor directly at the sun. Fortunately it corrected so I wouldn’t be terribly concerned.

[@colettepearce8754]

@@techtoremember8096 I had that happen numerous times as well.

[@rico66hharvey88]

Hi ... Trying to take a photo with my p950 the other day at a gig and I couldn't get a decent shot ....I kept seeing green boxes moving around like it was doing something.... And then it took a pic but they come out blurry 🤷 and ideas

[@techtoremember8096]

I have a video devoted to focus modes on this camera you may want to check out. You may want to take it out of face priority mode. When the camera doesn't detect a face , those green boxes are a zone where the camera thinks it should focus. Its kind of random sometimes. Better bet might be to put it in the manual spot in the center mode this way it always focuses on whats in the center of the frame. You have to go into the menu and change the focus mode

[@rico66hharvey88]

@@techtoremember8096 thank you and I will look for your other video 👍

[@gb7702]

Hi after speaking to you yesterday I realize that using my Samsung galaxy s23 ultra is giving me more options than the p1000. The S23-ULTRA has so many camera and video features 100x zoom expert raw photo can be over 100mb. I think the big cameras are getting close to being obsolete. I don't know if you have tried the features on the s23 ultra I highly recommend you grab a tripod and the ultra a give it a go. I did some great slowmo on a bee and butterfly yesterday and some night photography. Thanks for the videos

[@robertpopovic6354]

S23/S24 ultra digital zoom, P950 optical zoom. Very big differents

[@gb7702]

@@robertpopovic6354 I agree especially when I'm using my S23-ULTRA with a 12 inch 1500mm telescope no contest.

[@gb7702]

@@robertpopovic6354 With AI on mobile phones which I seriously dislike I think there will be a come back of the old school cameras

[@zarkano1]

wait til you find out that the AI on yur Samsung phone is faking the full moon shot you snapped and is delivering an A.I. enhanced version from stock photos. It's called scene optimizer, the AI takes and knits/stacks together sveral shots to increase detail. These Fake moon shots might be okay to fool the masses but serious shutterbugs aren't too thrilled with the amount of alteration going on.

[@vianaalimentar1663]

sx70 or p950???

[@techtoremember8096]

Personally I prefer the 950 but it is considerably bigger and heavier and more expensive but if you can live with that, I'd definitely prefer it

[@RitaTaylor77]

How do I reset it to just point and shoot I forgot

[@techtoremember8096]

Just go into full auto mode on the top dial

[@AlanHMartin]

(The leetle green camera icon on the mode dial).

[@A.P-w2r]

Don't know why it took you so long to it connected to my android in 5 seconds and I can do everything with my phone even take photos and videos stay away from Apple phone I'm proud to say I've never own and will ever on a Apple iPhone you don't really own that phone Apple does and even though it's in your hands Apple owns and controls it

[@techtoremember8096]

Good to know that Android connects quicker. Also possible there was some updates to the app which made it go smoother.