42x optical zoom and highly advanced VR image stabilization

A 16.1 megapixel Back-illuminated CMOS image sensor is paired with a 42x zoom NIKKOR ED glass lens that covers the phenomenal focal range of 24 mm wide-angle to 1000 mm super-telephoto*. Newly advanced Lens-shift VR image stabilization compensates more effectively than ever** for camera shake. This serves as a big aid in achieving consistently sharp results, particularly when taking advantage of the super-zoom or shooting macros.

  • * 35mm format equivalent
  • ** Among Nikon COOLPIX cameras

 

Optimized controls and designed for efficient handling


The 7.5-cm (3-in.) vari-angle 921k-dot (approx.) high-resolution Clear color display can be tilted as much as 90 degrees (approx.) upward or 82 degrees (approx.) downward. You can assign often-used functions to the new Function button for quick one-touch access. The handgrip is designed to help minimize camera shake. And the body includes a side zoom control for stable handling.

 

High-speed continuous shooting helps capture all the action

The COOLPIX P510 keeps you ahead of the action with high-speed shooting options. High-speed continuous shooting enables rapid capturing at 7-fps (approx.) for full-resolution (4608 x 3456) images*. Other high-speed modes include Sports continuous mode (approx. 60fps/120fps) and the Pre-shooting cache.

  • * Up to five consecutive images.

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful handheld still images at night

The continuous shooting and compositing capabilities of the Back-illuminated CMOS image sensor help you take beautiful night landscape or night portrait pictures while shooting with the camera in hand.

Other features

  • Built-in GPS with logging function
  • EXPEED C2 image processing engine
  • COOLPIX Picture Control
  • Silhouette and High ISO monochrome effects added to the lineup of available Special effects
  • Enhanced Scene auto selector
  • Full 1080p HD movie recording with stereo sound and capability to capture still images
  • 16 optimized scene modes
  • USB charging via Charging AC adapter (supplied) or PC
  • Eye-Fi card support

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Effective pixels
16.1 million
Image sensor
1/2.3-in. type CMOS; total pixels: approx. 16.79 million
Lens
42x zoom NIKKOR; 4.3-180 mm (35mm [135] format angle of view: 24-1000 mm); f/3-5.9; Digital zoom: up to 2x (35mm [135] format angle of view: Approx. 2000 mm)
Vibration Reduction (VR)
Lens shift
Motion blur reduction
Motion detection (still pictures)
Focus range
(from lens)
50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity (∞); Macro close-up mode: 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (∞)
Monitor
7.5 cm(3-in.), approx. 921k-dot, wide viewing angle, vari-angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Storage media
Internal memory (approx. 90 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards*1
Image size (pixels)
16M [4608 x 3456], 8M [3264 x 2448], 4M [2272 x 1704], 2M [1600 x 1200], VGA [640 x 480], 16:9 12M [4608 x 2592], 16:9 2M [1920 x 1080], 3:2 [4608 x 3072], 1:1 [3456 x 3456]
ISO sensitivity
ISO 100-1600, ISO 3200/Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400); (Manual setting is enabled in P/S/A/M exposure modes), Hi 2 (equivalent to 12800) (High ISO monochrome in Special effects mode)
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
Power sources
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied), Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (supplied), AC Adapter EH-62A (optional), Battery Charger MH-61(optional)
Battery life*2
Approx. 240 shots with EN-EL5 battery
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Approx. 119.8 x 82.9 x 102.2 mm (4.8 x 3.3 x 4.1 in.) excluding projections*3
Weight
Approx. 555 g (1 lb 3.6 oz) with battery and SD memory card*3
Supplied accessories*4
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5, Charging AC Adapter EH-69P, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, Camera Strap AN-CP21, Lens Cap LC-CP24, ViewNX 2 Installer CD
Optional accessories
Battery Charger MH-61, AC Adapter EH-62A, Hand Strap AH-CP1

 

  • *1Not compatible with Multi Media Cards (MMC).
  • *2Based on CIPA industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 23°C (73°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, built-in flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to Normal.
  • *3Dimensions and weight noted in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
  • *4Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.

Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. February 2012.