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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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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Is there a shutter lag between pressing the button and taking the photo? If so, how long?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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RGH
UK
Location :
UK
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, but is there a lag - ie. you press the shutter and half a second later it takes the picture? I do a lot of wildlife photography with a D90 and assortment of lenses - I appreciate I'm not going to get the same performance but the lag factor is important to me as wildlife is often on the move. I don't want to be pressing the button for that perfect shot only to find it took a picture after the event! What appeals to me is the zoom but I'd rather invest my hard-earned cash in a longer lens for my digi SLR if this isn't going to work for me?Mar 2, 2012 by
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RGH
UK
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The new COOLPIX P510 has a fast start. Most of the time shooting delay is caused by focusing. Press the button half way down (and hold it in) and let the camera pre-focus; when the subject is perfect press the button the rest of the way to shoot.Has staff answer
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Where can I find a printed and bound copy of the Coolpix P510 user manual?
I am travelling to remote areas in Zimbabwe where there is no access to communications
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Harry
Texas, USA
Location :
Texas, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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If you have a digital device (like a smartphone or iPad), you can transfer the PDF manual to that, and it will always be available. Use solar chargers to keep the device running, if there is no electricity available.Jun 7, 2012 by
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Cindy
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We don't have hard copies of the user's manual for the COOLPIX P510. The camera comes with the user’s manual in a CD with printing rights.
Some days before I wrote...
I bought a Nikon P510, now i´m in Colombia and the gps doesn´t work!!!... When I select the option to synchronize the clock with the gps it says that it can´t get data... What can I do?.. I already downloaded the file A-GPS for the camera and I updated it...
The Nikon Team replied to me...
The camera clock may not be set correctly. Please reset the camera (MENU>SETUP>RESET ALL) and set the Time again.
but...
I did it, but I still can get gps data... I´m in Colombia as I said and I had configured in EST: New York, Toronto, Lima!!!:. But still doesn´t work!!!.. Do you have other solution?
I bought a Nikon P510, now i´m in Colombia and the gps doesn´t work!!!... When I select the option to synchronize the clock with the gps it says that it can´t get data... What can I do?.. I already downloaded the file A-GPS for the camera and I updated it...
The Nikon Team replied to me...
The camera clock may not be set correctly. Please reset the camera (MENU>SETUP>RESET ALL) and set the Time again.
but...
I did it, but I still can get gps data... I´m in Colombia as I said and I had configured in EST: New York, Toronto, Lima!!!:. But still doesn´t work!!!.. Do you have other solution?
2 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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As I understand it, the GPS in this camera is a "true" GPS, which means that it must be able to "see" 4 or more satellites to compute a position. If you are indoors, under a heavy tree canopy, in a deep canyon, or otherwise in a situation where a large portion of the sky is blocked, the GPS will not work.Answer:
Did you remember Columbia does not have daylight savings time? Just a suggestion.2 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The COOLPIX P510 doesn't have a hot shoe for external flash.Answer:
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Anonymous
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When charging starts, the charge lamp flashes slowly in green. About four hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.Answer:
When the green charge light stops blinking and the light turns off.
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Can the p510 take a lens filter or not? If it can take a lens filter what is the size? If not, why won't nikon just say so.
I like to have a protective lens filter on out in the field and I like to use a polarizer to see the effects. I will not buy the p510 if it can't take a lens filter!
1 month ago
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Noscratches
Detroit, MI, USA
Location :
Detroit, MI, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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From looking at specs and accessories, it doesn’t appear that it will take a filter, most smaller cameras / point and shoots will not...I had an older Coolpix 5700 that was basically the same camera shape and size, I was actually able to purchase an extension tube type kit that would allow filters to be used and it came with 4 filters, one being a polarizer...I would ask "Support and or Service if they still make this kit and if made for this camera...
Hope this helps...
Jun 22, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Filters cannot be attached.1 month ago
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Anonymous
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I searched all the promos and info for this camera and can not answer,I would suggest contacting "Support" to ask about it.
Normally I think if it does have connection it will say so under "Tech Specs"...
Jun 22, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The COOLPIX P510 doesn't have a output for an external microphone (it's built-in).
I already had the Coolpix S4100 which numbers all images consecutively. That makes sense. This past weekend i bought the Coolpix P510. Each time i upload images to my computer (sometimes i do this several times a day), it will start over the numbering, i.e. 001, 002, 003, etc. That's ridiculous! I've wasted lots of time to rename the new images so that there no conflicts with images uploaded the day before and to prevent more messages "this file already exists on your computer. Do you want to override this?"
What do i do to have images from the P510 uploaded consecutively as well from now on?
What do i do to have images from the P510 uploaded consecutively as well from now on?
4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Justme
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To my knowledge,the software or program you use to upload or download from camera to computer generally has settingd for how the pictures are labeled or renamed if you like.
Also, every camera i have had, form Nikon (6) has file naming and image numbering sequence to be set in the camera...
Jun 22, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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In order to better assist you, please give us a call:Nikon Technical Support
8AM - 2AM (Eastern) 7 days a week
1-800-Nikon-US (1-800-645-6687)
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Is Nikon going to come out with a compatible remote for this camera?
4 weeks ago
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shannon1389
USA
Location :
USA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Contact "Service and Support" in the main menu bar above...Jul 7, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Thanks for your question about Nikon products. Unfortunately we cannot speculate about future products until official information is announced on our web site: www.nikonusa.com
Sorry for my English!!!
3 weeks, 6 days ago
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Anonymous
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Under "support" on right side of submenu, you can download the manual for this camera and i’m sure you will find the answers you look for..Jun 21, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, there is a setting in scene modr. Filter effects:Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The
available effects are Selective color, Cross screen,
Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting.
3 weeks, 5 days ago
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Anonymous
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Underwater Housing???I would google (underwater camera housing), for P510...
I can’t remember the names of companies that make them , but i know they only make limited housings for certain cameras...
Hope this helps
Jun 22, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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We do not manufacture accessories to that end and we cannot guarantee functionality with a third party product.3 weeks, 1 day ago
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Anonymous
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Does it say how in the manual?from the specs, it looks like you are able to set on auto or fixed ISO
It must say so in the manual...
here are the specs ...
ISO 100-3200
Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400)
Auto (auto gain ISO 100-1600)
Fixed range auto (ISO 100-400, 100-800)
Jul 7, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Please see page # 45 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX P510 regarding ISO sensitivity settings.
In my brand new P510, full resolution images on playback fill hardly half the screen. I can zoom out (thumbnail display) but not in. On page 35 of the Reference Manual, this doesn't sound normal. Am I missing something or is the camera defective?
Incidentally, zoom out is accomplished by the zoom control, but not as promised by the command dial, referring to the first sentence under Playback Zoom on p35.
Incidentally, zoom out is accomplished by the zoom control, but not as promised by the command dial, referring to the first sentence under Playback Zoom on p35.
2 weeks, 5 days ago
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Dennis
Seattle, WA
Location :
Seattle, WA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I would suggest contacting "Service and Support" in the above main menu,sounds like there may be a defect...
Jul 7, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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It doesn't matter the resolution of the image. In order to better assist you, please give us a call:Nikon Technical Support
8AM - 2AM (Eastern) 7 days a week
1-800-Nikon-US (1-800-645-6687)
2 weeks, 1 day ago
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Anonymous
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Have you looked in the camera manual???In the overview section for this camera it says u can turn geo-taging on and off, so it must give description how in your manual...
If not ,contact "Service and Support" in main menu bar above, they can help you...
Jul 7, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Menu-Select gps options (looks like a satellite with signal waves emitting) with multi selector, select record gps data then hit ok, select on or off and then hit menu button.1 week, 5 days ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, this model has the date imprint feature (date and time).Answer:
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can we attach fish eye lens to this ?
Jul 5, 2012 by
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can we attach fish eye lens to this ?
1 week, 5 days ago
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Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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This camera does not take interchangeable lenses...Jul 7, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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No, it is a fixed lens camera
COOLPIX P510
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Is possible to conect a Wired Remote Shutter to the camera via mini USB PORT ?
1 week, 4 days ago
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Anonymous
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I would contact "Service and Support" in the above main menu bar.They should be able to tell you...
Jul 7, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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No
Can this camera shoot black and white photos??.
1 week, 2 days ago
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Mike
Staten Island
Location :
Staten Island
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Professional photographer
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It dose not specifically say in the tech spec for this camera,I believe you can convert to b/w in the filter effect program...but not sure
I would contact "Service and Support" in the main menu bar above...
Jul 12, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, just change the scene mode, but it is much easier to convert to black and white in software once uploaded to your pc / mac
what is the largest card (gb) this camera takes?
5 days ago
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Anonymous
leesburg, fl
Location :
leesburg, fl
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Please see page #23 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX P510, regarding Approved memory cards.Answer Title: Approved Memory Cards - Coolpix P510
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17754/~/approved-memory-cards---coolpix-p5108 hours ago
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Anonymous
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Professional photographer
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Lens Focal Length 4.3-180mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-1000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format).Has staff answer
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When is it expected to be launched in India? I must say, I am impressed with the specs.
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Ajay
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Location :
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please visit Nikon global site for more information regarding other countries. www.nikon.com.Has staff answer
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RAW – ? 720p,60fps – ?
Feb 1, 2012 by
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File formats Still pictures: JPEG, Audio files: WAV, Movies: MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo), 3D pictures: MPOMovie Audio file format: AAC stereo
Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps
HD: 1280x720p / 30fps
iFrame® 540: 960x540 / 30fps
Movie file format: MPEG-4 AVC H.264
Standard TV: 640x480 / 30fps
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When will this product be available for purchase in the United States?
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Emilli
New Jersey, USA
Location :
New Jersey, USA
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
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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.5 months, 2 weeks ago
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AD
Seattle, WA, USA
Location :
Seattle, WA, USA
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
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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.Has staff answer
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Does this camera have TIME/DATE IMPRINT ON FINISHED PHOTO - needed for fire investigation work - VERY IMPORTANT!!
Feb 2, 2012 by
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5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Nikonguy
Franklin, Ohio 45005 - 36 miles north of Cincinnati, Ohio
Location :
Franklin, Ohio 45005 - 36 miles north of Cincinnati, Ohio
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, this model has the date imprint feature (date and time).
What stores is it available?
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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The new COOLPIX P510 was release a few days 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.
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5 months, 2 weeks ago
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neilt6yy65f4
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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You can use the comparison tool in our website in order to compare the specifications of both cameras side by side to see which one will fits your needs within your price range.Has staff answer
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Can you get a still image while shooting video? And have enough quality to get at least a 8x10 print?
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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fotoplay
Michigan, USA
Location :
Michigan, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
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The new COOLPIX P510 doesn't have the feature to record a still images while recording a video.