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Nikon Coolpix P510

Based on 17 reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

9
Average:

4
Bad:

1

Pros

Long 42x zoom lens.
Sharp images.
Snappy performance.
1080p video capture.
Integrated GPS.
Advanced specification.
Good image quality.
Extreme 42x (24-1000m equivalent) wide angle zoom.
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.

Cons

High-speed burst limited to 5 shots.
No hot shoe.
No mic input.
Build quality not the best.
Tiltable LCD screen could be better.
Small.
Pokey electronic viewfinder.
EVF/LCD switch is manual, not automatic.
Slow f/3.3-f/5.9 lens.
Occasional focus hunting at telephoto settings.
Noise levels increase noticeably at ISO 800 and above.
No RAW option.

By itproportal.com on September 26, 2012

If you're looking for a super-zoom camera for bird watching, ship spotting, amateur astronomy or taking close-up shots from half-a-mile away, Nikon's CoolPix 510 with its amazing 24-1,000mm lens is absolutely unbeatable. It handles well, has...

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By Buy-n-Shoot on August 27, 2012

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. The generous offering of...

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By DigitalVersus on May 29, 2012

The Nikon Coolpix P510 is a nice bridge to handle and use. What's more, the jaw-dropping focal range (24-1000 mm) makes it a very versatile camera indeed. It takes good-quality pictures, but the P510 can be a bit slow to focus, especially at maximum...

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By Steves Digicams on May 15, 2012

Nikon's CoolPix P510 gives new meaning to the expression super-zoom camera. Sporting a 42x optical zoom lens ranging from 24mm - 1000mm, they have provided a lens range that outdoes all other compact cameras. Don't worry, this camera is not all...

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By PC Mag on May 07, 2012

Bigger than a compact, but smaller than a D-SLR, the 42x Nikon Coolpix P510 packs a high-quality lens that delivers sharp images. Integrated GPS, 1080p video capture, and plenty of other features help it nab our Editors' Choice for the best...

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By Digital Photography School on May 01, 2012

In this reviewing business you occasionally get waylaid: in preparing a new camera review I usually begin with the text sources and specs data to feel my way. In this case, I did so, quite carefully, but dug into the wordage of the Nikon Coolpix...

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By Pocket-lint on April 30, 2012

On paper the 24-1000mm (equivalent) zoom sounds rather special. It’s got the range, but getting the results at the longer focal range is another matter. The camera is an improvement over the P500 model, largely thanks to the vibration reduction...

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By What Digital Camera on April 19, 2012

There's no denying in that if you decide to purchase the P510, you're going to be getting an awful lot of camera for your money. The model also performs well in use, mostly managing to sidestep any potential pitfalls of having that massive 42x...

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By PhotographyBLOG on March 28, 2012

The Nikon Coolpix P510 ups the ante in the ultra-zoom camera stakes by offering an incredible telephoto zoom setting of 1000mm. Remarkably it's still possible to hand-hold the camera in good light and achieve sharp pictures thanks to the excellent...

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By ePHOTOzine on March 21, 2012

The differences between the P510 and its predecessor are very subtle, but Nikon have boosted the lens to 42x optical zoom and upgraded to a 16.1 megapixel sensor. It is a feature packed camera, which delivers impressive results. This is a fantastic...

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