Capture the amazing with an optical Zoom-NIKKOR 24mm-1,000mm ED glass lens coupled to a 16.1 MP CMOS sensor. Your photography will never be the same.
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- AN-CP21 Strap
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable
- EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
- LC-CP24 Lens Cap
- NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
COOLPIX P510
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I have compared like cameras for the last two months trying to determine which product to purchase. Having used cameras of friends, I finally decided on the Nikon P-510. The picture quality and performance is unbelievable. I do not regret my purchase and would do this all over again as I believe I have purchased the finest camera in it's class!
July 16, 2012
Awesome zoom and fine piictures!
This camera is so impressive. The mega zoom is awesome and the pictures taken with the zoom are fine and have the balance and brightness.
July 15, 2012
Great Camera with so many extras
I have owned so many cameras but this is the best camera. It has everything that a person could want. There are some individuals that don't like the video portion but they just have to learn to use it right..
This camera as special effects when taking pictures that I have enjoyed and used many o them. I look forward to continuing to learn to use more of this camera's options and effects.
July 11, 2012
Excellent portability! See's Saturn!
I use this camera for reasons that should be done with a DSLR. The zoom helps me get the best picts from a safe distance in a war zone. I use manual settings for most of my shots. I included a picture of Saturn from a dark sky location. I used 1/80 shutter, 7.8 fstop and 1600 ISO on a Manfrotto tripod with a 10 second delay. For a point and shoot to reach out this far, is the reason why I do not have a DSLR and spare zooms. We had a mortor explode close by and the camera fell while attached to the tripod. The tripod 1/4" mount broke off the bottom plastic of the P510, so I epoxied the lower half of the camera back on. I would like to see a few changes in firmware. Allow full 8 sec shutter at any ISO. Add a RAW NEF or JPG choice. Allow digital zoom in Manual mode. Add a bulb function. Allow the screen to dim much more for night astrophotography. Add a finer focus control as the current one moves too course. Finally, make it in Gloss Yellow.
July 11, 2012
Moral of the story - Stick with Nikon
I've been a Nikon user for the past 25 years and have purchased several Nikon cameras, film and now digital. I recently read the specs of the Canon G1-X and bought it-and then took it back three days later and bought the P510.
I was looking for a smaller, but quality-speced camera to use when my Nikon Digital SLR with accessories was too bulky. The most important spec for me was an electronic viewfinder which the P510 has. Everything else is icing on the cake and their's lot of icing - 42x optical zoom, built in GPS, PSA and M modes, 16.1 MP sensor but having an electronic view finder was the big one! Photos are great-a perfect camera for what I was looking for and it's easy to use.
July 7, 2012
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What are the accesories that come with the camera?
Feb 24, 2012 by
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Supplied AccessoriesAN-CP21 Strap
UC-E6 USB Cable
EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable
EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
LC-CP24 Lens Cap
NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
I like the flexibility of the monitor on my current camera. Just looking for more MP and Optical Zoom.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Linda
North Dakota
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North Dakota
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Is this out in the Philippines or in Middle East particularly in Saudi Arabia?
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Nikka
Philippines
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Philippines
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Please visit Nikon global site for more information regarding other countries. www.nikon.com4 months, 2 weeks ago
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The new COOLPIX P510 was release a few weeks back and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.Has staff answer
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When will the Coolpix P510 in red be available for sale in the United States?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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ralphietx
Texas, USA
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Texas, USA
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
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The new COOLPIX P510 (red) was release a few weeks back and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.4 months, 2 weeks ago
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No, it doesn't record NEF (RAW) format. You may want to check the COOLPIX P7100.
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Why there's some scene setup missing?
Feb 28, 2012 by
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Why the P510 has not "back light", "landscape" and "night landscape" in the scene mode like the P500?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Age: 25-34
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Improve Scene Modes available in the new COOLPIX P510:Beach, Close Up, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night Portrait, Panorama Assist, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, PortraitScene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, 3D Photography.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended. If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly. SD, SDHC, and SDXC.SanDisk: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
TOSHIBA: 2GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32GB, 64GB
Panasonic: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB 48GB, 64GB
Lexar: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB 64GB, 128GB
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Vail, AZ 85641, USA
Location :
Vail, AZ 85641, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The new COOLPIX P510 was announced a couple of weeks back and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after this. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.
Does this model have B Exposure
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Is there a way to control exposure time? And what is the maximum exposure time I can have?
Please reply back as my decision to buy this camera depends on this feature/ capability.
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Is there a way to control exposure time? And what is the maximum exposure time I can have?
Please reply back as my decision to buy this camera depends on this feature/ capability.
Thanks.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Andy CA
Garden Grove, CA, USA
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Garden Grove, CA, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, you can control de shutter speed on the COOLPIX P510. Exposure Control: Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, aperture-priority auto, manual, motion detection, and shutter priority auto.Shutter Speed:
1/2000-1/2 sec: manual at ISO 3200
1/2000-1 sec: manual
1/2000-1 sec: auto (ISO 100 to 1600) (when ISO sensitivity set to Auto)
1/2000-1 sec: manual at 1600
1/2000-2 sec: manual at ISO 800
1/2000-4 sec: manual at ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
Is it possible to install additional lenses like UV or CPL lenses?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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No lenses can be attached to this model.
does coolpix p510 has manual focus? some nonofficial web pages marked this feature as no. I want to double check before i buy the product.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Prague, Czech Republic
Location :
Prague, Czech Republic
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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The focus can be adjusted for any subject that is a distance of 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity from the lens (E2). The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.This function can be used when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, M, special effects mode or scene mode Sports, and is available in the camera not on the lens.
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What is the lowest temperature in which this camera will operate?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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BaronPatriot
Boston MA
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The operating environment for this model to work properly is 32 - 104°F. Humidity 85% and below(no condensation).4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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The new COOLPIX P510 was announced yesterday and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after this. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.Mar 10, 2012 by
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Can the p510 take photos in black and white?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Does P510 have a filter adpater (UV etc)? Not listed in Accessaries section.
Can UV or Polarizer filter be attached or do we have to buy an adapter for filter?
What is the filter size, estimated cost?
What is the filter size, estimated cost?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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SY
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Is there a plan to add a wired or wireless remote to the Coolpix P5XX camera?
Any extended zoom camera needs to provide every possible means to eliminate vibration when zoomed in to a remote subject. I use a tripod with VR off, as you recommend, but just pressing the shutter release results in some motion of the camera. A remote shutter release would eliminate this source of vibration. The only way I can currently eliminate that source of vibration is by using the self-timer. When shooting reasonably stationary wildlife with tripod and a very narrow field of view, however, you need to be able to respond quickly to capture a flap of the wings, the capture of a fish or preening. The only way to snap that photo quickly without adding a source of vibration is with a remote. The ML-L3 wireless remote technology is found on the Coolpix P7100 and reasonably priced cameras. I think it would make an excellent addition to this amazing super zoom camera.
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4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Birdy
Astoria, OR, USA
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Astoria, OR, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Thank you for your suggestions, I will pass them to our Quality Assurance Group for review.
What are the special effect features that you mentioned in an answer to another post?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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The Special Effects Mode are:Soft (default setting): Soften the image by adding a slight blur to the overall image.
Nostalgic sepia: Add a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.
High-contrast: monochrome Create a black-and-white photograph with a clear contrast.
High key: Give the overall image a bright tone.
Low key: Give the overall image a dark tone.
Selective color: Create a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.
Painting: Create images with the ambience of paintings.
High ISO monochrome: Create monotone (black and white) pictures by intentionally taking pictures with high ISO sensitivity.
Silhouette: Create a silhouette photograph of a subject with a bright background.
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On vacation I usually take a camera and a video camera, can the p510 do a good job taking video as well as still pictures?
Also how many hour(s) of video can be stored on a memory card?
I do not own this camera, but thinking about buying one.
I do not own this camera, but thinking about buying one.
4 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
Kansas City, MO, USA
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Kansas City, MO, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
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With the COOLPIX P510 you can bring your subjects up close, with an incredible zoom range of 24mm-1,000mm. Sharp and clear with optical VR Image Stabilization and amazingly fast autofocus. Every image and Full HD (1080p) movie dazzles when produced by the advanced 16.1 MP CMOS sensor.The maximum movie length for a single movie is 4 GB or 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient
free space on the memory card. The maximum movie recording time for a single movie is
displayed during recording.
Hi, Right now I remote control my canon G with RemoteCapture software from my laptop.
Is there any software from Nikon that will do the same thing?
Also I take a lot of photos at night & stargaze What is the longest exposer can I take?
Is there any software from Nikon that will do the same thing?
Also I take a lot of photos at night & stargaze What is the longest exposer can I take?
4 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Nikon has Camera Control Pro 2 but, is not compatible with the COOLPIX P510.4 months, 1 week ago
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Boleslawski
Elsinboro, NJ, USA
Location :
Elsinboro, NJ, USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The new COOLPIX P510 takes 3D photography. This feature is not avaalable for video recording.4 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Bring your subjects up close and personal, with an incredible zoom range of 24mm-1,000mm. Spontaneous action is captured sharp and clear with optical VR Image Stabilization and amazingly fast autofocus. Every image and Full HD (1080p) movie dazzles when produced by the advanced 16.1 MP CMOS sensor.Please click on the link below to see sample images from the COOLPIX P510:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
What are the smallest apertures available at various focal lengths?
4 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
Edmond, OK
Location :
Edmond, OK
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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All lenses have a maximum aperture, or lens opening, for which to capture light. The maximum aperture will decrease when you zoom in, as the optics move to focus at the new zoom range. This is called "variable" aperture. To achieve the widest possible aperture, you need to be at the widest possible zoom setting.4 months, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
India delhi
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India delhi
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
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Please visit Nikon global site for more information regarding other countries. www.nikon.comHas staff answer
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What is the maximum length/time of the HD movie that I can capture with Nikon coolpix p510
4 months ago
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Liju
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Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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The maximum movie length for a single movie is 4 GB or 29 minutes, even when there is sufficientfree space on the memory card. The maximum movie recording time for a single movie is
displayed during recording.
4 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, you can zoom in and out while recording videos.
I'd love to get one, but I'd like to have it before the end of this month to take with me on vacation.....will it be released by then?
4 months ago
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lms0033
Ohio
Location :
Ohio
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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It should be available for purchase at dealers in 2 weeks (more or less).
I wish to know because I would want to know if I need a spare battery when we are on trips or vacations and we would be taking a lot of pictures.
4 months ago
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Anonymous
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Battery life (EN-EL5):Still pictures: Approx. 240 shots
Movies: Approx. 1 h 10 min (HD 1080p P (1920×1080).
Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images
are displayed.
I recently purchased a P 500 which I consider an excellent P & S camera. What have you changed or added to the P 500 when you presented the P 510? Would an upgrade be warranted?
4 months ago
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Mike12chip
SW Florida
Location :
SW Florida
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The 510 has more mp, slightly longer focal length, built in gps plus a few other minor differences, whether an upgrade is warranted only you can decide.4 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Experience: More than a year
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Nikon COOLPIX P510 Review
by Joshua GoldmanMarch 2012
Joshua Goldman posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P510 on the CNET website, giving the camera a 3.5 rating out of 5 stars. He said the P510 "is a fun camera to shoot with, overflowing with photo and movie features, and backed by very fast shooting performance and excellent low-ISO photo quality." Goldman noted that the zoom range gives users a lot of flexibility. He also found the photo quality to be "very good to excellent."
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Nikon COOLPIX P510 Review
by Liam McCabeApril 2012
Liam McCabe posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P510 digital camera on the Digitalcamerainfo.com website, giving it an overall score of 8.5 out of 10. McCabe said the camera offers "strong all-around image quality" with an ergonomic design. He found the camera to be a quick shooter "with short shot-to-shot times and a speedy burst mode." McCabe said the image quality is solid, with realistic colors and details. He added: "We were particularly impressed with the quality of telephoto shots. They’re as sharp as at any other point in the focal range."
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Nikon COOLPIX P510 Review
by Terry SullivanApril 2012
Terry Sullivan posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P510 on the Consumer Reports website, touting the camera as having the longest zoom on the market. Sullivan was impressed with the zoom range, electronic viewfinder, swiveling LCD and variety of shooting modes. He said the camera's is well worth its price "since its long zoom, wide selection of controls, and versatile feature set let you capture standard types of photos and also explore more creative types of image taking."
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Nikon COOLPIX P510 Review
by Jim FisherMay 2012
Jim Fisher posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P510 on the PCMag.com website, noting that the camera received their Editors' Choice for the best full-size superzoom camera. He said the P510 is a versatile camera that produces very sharp images, handles low light well and shoots colorful and sharp video. Fisher noted the P510 has enough physical controls to satisfy demanding shooters. He added: "If you're in the market for a camera with a really long zoom lens, the P510 is the best of the bunch."
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Nikon COOLPIX P510 Review
by Mike FlacyMay 2012
Mike Flacy posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P510 on the Steve's Digicams website, touting the camera's wide zoom range. He said the P510 has an "unbelievable 42x optical zoom lens from 24-1000mm." Flacy said the camera offers excellent 1080p video recording, has a powerful built-in flash and very good performance. He added: "Nikon's COOLPIX P510 is the most versatile and longest reaching super-zoom currently on the market. Its great performance and excellent image quality make this a must have for anyone looking for a camera that can handle almost any situation; without needing additional lenses."
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