Nikon COOLPIX P1000, one of the most powerful compact zoom cameras for photographing the moon, birds, and distant objects. Model known for: 24–3000mm, and 4K UHD, RAW, and XGA OLED.  Specifications 1. Zooming In and Out Optical Zoom: 125×. Shortest range: 24mm for wide-angle photography. Maximum range: 3000mm for photographing distant objects. Additional digital zoom up to 4×, but its quality decreases.  2. Photographing the Moon and Stars You can photograph the moon and its surface details clearly in suitable conditions, and photograph birds, planes, and distant mountains. As for stars and faint celestial bodies, they require appropriate settings and good stability. 3. Image Quality Image resolution: 16 megapixels. 4K UHD video. Optical stabilization to reduce hand shake. Articulating screen and OLED viewfinder. Supports RAW, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. 24mm — Full Zoom Out Photographing wide landscapes, people, and relatively close buildings. 300–1000mm — Medium to Strong Zoom Shows birds and distant details much larger within the frame. 3000mm — Maximum Optical Zoom Excellent for the moon and very distant targets, and it is preferable to use a tripod to reduce vibration.