Nikon Coolpix P510
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14 years ago
Nikon Coolpix P510
Superficially, the Nikon Coolpix P510 appears to be similar to several ultra-zooms, yet underneath it hold a good number of refinements. Of course, its ultra long 1000mm reach is headline-grabbing but what makes the P510 really compelling is its highly effective image stabilization, its improved...
Pros:
- Extremely effective stabilization
- Very good sharpness throughout focal-range
- Virtually no optical distortion
- Very low chromatic aberrations
- Fast autofocus in good light near wide-angle
- Dual control-dials and zoom controllers
- Good overall handling
- Great LCD visibility
- Impressively compact...
Cons:
- Loss of fine-details at ISO 200
- More overexposure than usual
- Custom WB not entirely accurate
- Very slow autofocus in dim light
- Unresponsive while writing
- 2s delay when starting video capture
- Noticeable shutter-lag
- Slow access to ISO
- Highly reduced angle-of-view in video
- Not...
12 years ago
Nikon Complicated pix
If you are talking about usability then there is nothing cool about this product. I would describe this as being as frustrating as a 4 hour traffic jam. If you are like me and not great with technology then this product is not for you.
9 years ago
Awesome camera by Nikon
Nice camera by nikon. I am very happy by this camera. Awesome colors when you take picture. I always carry my camera while I travel outside or going to picnic. Battery backup is very nice and very handy product by nikon specially this Coolpix series. I really like the look of this camera.
14 years ago
Nikon Coolpix P510
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Pros:
- The Nikon Coolpix 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
Cons:
- The P510 has trouble focusing at the telephoto end and its low-light/high-ISO photo quality has room for improvement.
14 years ago
Review: Nikon COOLPIX P510
DSLRs are always an object of aspiration and desire, but the prohibitive cost becomes a major deterrent. To address this issue, camera manufacturers have attempted to bring the best of both worlds – relatively affordable price and certain features of high-end digital cameras, making it an important...
Pros:
- Good colour reproduction and image quality
- 1080p video recording
- Electronic view finder
- 42x optical zoom
- Rugged build
- Good image stabilization for still photography
- Auto-bracketing
Cons:
- Noise at ISO 400 and higher
- Focusing issues for distant objects while zooming
- GPS has random problems locking to coordinates
13 years ago
Excellent performer. Wonderful lense & great photos
All in all this is a superb camera. It offers a huge amount of versatility in shots dependant only on the users creativity whilst still offering wonderful quality for those who just want to use it as a point and shoot.
Pros:
- Excellent Zoom Lense with very impressive stabilization even at maximum zoom
- Fast and accurate focusing
- Wonderful colour reproduction and focal detail
- Fast and intuitive interface
- Very easy to use with enough adjustability to suit even pro users
Cons:
- No ability to mount filters to lense barrel
- No remote release capability
- Maximum shutter opening time is only 8 seconds and only when in manual
- Low light auto focus can be a challenge but can be overcome in manual
13 years ago
Nikon Coolpix P510 Digital Camera Review
Whilst I certainly would not recommend the P510 for anyone who regularly uses video record functioning it does most definitely have a number of other redeeming features that are highly desirable in a compact of its class.
13 years ago
Nikon COOLPIX P510: Review
The Nikon COOLPIX P510 is a camera of the latest generation with an optical zoom spectacular equal to 42x (24-1000 mm) and of a good standard feature both automatic and manual. Perfect tilting the monitor on the back of the camera body and allows you to take shots from almost every angle and view a...
Pros:
- 42x optical zoom, Full HD movies (1080p) with stereo sound, 16 scene modes
- Stabilizer lens shift
- Continuous shooting at high speed, high resolution display tiltable Acquisition quick AF, 3D shooting mode, back-illuminated CMOS sensor 16 MP
- integrated GPS
- Graphics Processor EXPEED C2
Cons:
- Battery Pack
- Weight & dimensions
- Available colors
13 years ago
The P510 is a well-featured little camera built around an incredible 42X zoom lens. The lens is the P510's main selling point and anyone looking for a go-everywhere camera for travel or general-purpose photography will be impressed by its versatility.
Pros:
- Extremely powerful 42x (24-1000mm equivalent) zoom lens
- Very capable optical image stabilization system
- Effective automatic CA/fringing correction
- PASM shooting modes
- Good image quality at low ISOs
- Good performance
- Continuous shooting up to 7fps (but only for 5 frames
- Intervalometer
- 100%...
Cons:
- Small
- pokey electronic viewfinder
- EVF/LCD switch is manual
- not automatic
- Slow f/3-f/5.9 lens
- Occasional focus hunting at telephoto settings
- Noise levels increase noticeably at ISO 800 and above
- No RAW option
14 years ago
Nikon Coolpix P510
I'm still not sure whether there's a good reason to have a 42x zoom lens on a compact camera. But regardless, the Nikon Coopix P510 is overall a very good full-sized superzoom, even if you never use the full zoom range. And, actually, it's probably better if you don't.
Pros:
- A fun camera to shoot with
- Overflowing with photo and movie features
- Backed by very fast shooting performance and excellent low-ISO photo quality
Cons:
- Has trouble focusing at the telephoto end
- Its low-light/high-ISO photo quality has room for improvement
- Camera feels cheaply constructed
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