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  • Page 30 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...

  • Page 31: Trademark Information

    High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. AVC Patent Portfolio License...
  • Page 32 Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 33: Read This First

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P510 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

  • Page 34: About This Manual

    Read This First About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A17). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (A1). Other Information •...

  • Page 35: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 36 Read This First Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...

  • Page 37: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 38 Should the insulation be transporting the battery. Do not damaged and the wires become transport or store with metal objects exposed, take it to a Nikon- such as necklaces or hairpins. authorized service representative for • The battery is prone to leakage when inspection.
  • Page 39 Turn the power off when using and output jacks, use only the cables inside an airplane or the hospital provided or sold by Nikon for the Turn the power off while inside the purpose, to maintain compliance with airplane during take off or landing.

  • Page 40: Notices

    Nikon interference in a residential installation. Corporation may void the user’s This equipment generates, uses, and authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 41 State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Wash hands after handling. ACCORDING TO THE Nikon Inc., INSTRUCTIONS. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, This symbol indicates that Melville, New York 11747-3064 this product is to be collected separately.

  • Page 42: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................ii Read This First ............................ii Confirming the Package Contents......................ii About This Manual............................... iii Information and Precautions........................iv For Your Safety............................vi WARNINGS ................................vi Notices ..............................ix Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations ................. 1 Parts of the Camera ..........................
  • Page 43 Table of Contents Shooting Features ..........................39 A (Auto) Mode............................ 40 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings......................40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................. 41 Changing Scene Mode Settings........................ 42 Characteristics of Each Scene ........................42 Using Skin Softening ............................54 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) .............
  • Page 44 Table of Contents Recording and Playing Back Movies..................95 Recording Movies ..........................96 Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) ..............99 Playing Back Movies........................100 Using GPS ............................101 Starting GPS Data Recording....................... 102 Changing the GPS Settings (GPS Options Menu)..............105 General Camera Setup........................
  • Page 45 Table of Contents Editing Movies..........................E31 Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie.............. E31 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture ................ E32 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) ................E33 Image Quality and Image Size......................E33 Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ................
  • Page 46 Table of Contents The Setup Menu .......................... E74 Welcome Screen ............................E74 Time Zone and Date..........................E75 Monitor Settings............................E78 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures).............. E79 Vibration Reduction ..........................E80 Motion Detection............................E81 AF Assist................................E82 Digital Zoom..............................E82 Assign Side Zoom Control ........................
  • Page 47 Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index ......................F1 Caring for the Products......................... F2 The Camera ............................... F2 The Battery................................. F3 Charging AC Adapter ..........................F4 The Memory Cards............................F5 Caring for the Camera ........................F6 Cleaning ................................F6 Storage ................................. F6 Troubleshooting..........................

  • Page 48: Parts Of The Camera And Basic Operations

    Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and the basic camera operations. Parts of the Camera ..........2 The Camera Body ..................2 Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............4 Controls Used in Playback Mode .............5 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ............6 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap..........7...

  • Page 49: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Flash raised Power connector cover (for connection Eyelet for camera strap ........7 with an optional AC Adapter)..E100 Power switch/power-on lamp....25 Shutter-release button......4, 32 w (FUNC) button........110 Zoom control ..........31 Mode dial............28 f : Wide ...........31...
  • Page 50 Parts of the Camera 17 18 19 20 21 c (playback) button......11, 34 Side zoom control........109 f : Wide ...........31 Rotary multi selector g : Tele............31 (multi selector) ..........12 Speaker ..........88, 100, 109 k (apply selection) button ....12 x (monitor) button .........16 d (menu) button........13 Diopter adjustment control....16 l (delete) button......

  • Page 51: Controls Used In Shooting Mode

    Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main Function Mode dial Change the shooting mode. Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate toward Zoom control f (h) (wide-angle position) to zoom out.

  • Page 52: Controls Used In Playback Mode

    Parts of the Camera Control Name Main Function x (monitor) Switch the monitor display. button s (display) Switch the information displayed on the button monitor. Side zoom Use the function assigned with Assign control side zoom control. Controls Used in Playback Mode Control Name Main Function...

  • Page 53: Changing The Angle Of The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera Control Name Main Function Delete button Delete images. Shutter- release button Return to shooting mode. – b (e movie- record) button x (monitor) Switch the monitor display. button s (display) Switch the information displayed on the button monitor.

  • Page 54: Attaching The Camera Strap And Lens Cap

    Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach the strap at two places. Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. •...

  • Page 55: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Press the s (display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (A15). Shooting Mode 12 13 29m 0s...
  • Page 56 Parts of the Camera Shooting mode........28, 29 Aperture value..........57 Focus mode............73 Focus area (for manual, Zoom indicator ..........31 for center) ........32, 49, 50, 61 Focus indicator..........32 Focus area (for auto, target AE/AF-L indicator........E7 finding AF)............61 Zoom memory..........62 Focus area (for face detection, Flash mode ............67 pet detection) ......52, 61, 70, 85 Flash exp.

  • Page 57: Playback Mode

    Parts of the Camera Playback Mode Full-frame display (A15) Shooting information (A15) 100NIKON 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 12:00 12:00 12:00 0004.JPG 9999.JP 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 1/250 F5.6 +1.0 9 10 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s...

  • Page 58: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. Press the c (playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode.

  • Page 59: Using The Rotary Multi Selector

    Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J) or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button. • The “rotary multi selector” is also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.

  • Page 60: Using Menus (The D Button)

    Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) When the d button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012...

  • Page 61: Switching Between Tabs

    Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Shooting menu Set up Image quality Welcome screen Image quality Image size Image size Time zone and date Picture Control Monitor settings Picture Control Custom Picture Control Custom Picture Control Print date Vibration reduction White balance White balance Motion detection...

  • Page 62: Switching The Information On The Monitor (S Button)

    Basic Operations Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button) To switch the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the s (display) button. For Shooting 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250 1/250...

  • Page 63: Switching The Monitor Display (X Button)

    Basic Operations Switching the Monitor Display (x button) Press the x (monitor) button to switch between the monitor and viewfinder. Switch to the one that suits the shooting conditions. Monitor Viewfinder 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6...

  • Page 64: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ..................18 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................20 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card................22 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On....................24 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use Only) .....26 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode..................28 Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................30 Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................32...

  • Page 65: Preparation 1 Insert The Battery

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the included EN-EL5 battery (rechargeable Li-ion battery). • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch down in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).

  • Page 66: Removing The Battery

    Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A25) and be sure that the power- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1).

  • Page 67: Preparation 2 Charge The Battery

    Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 68 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

  • Page 69: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card

    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. Insert the memory card. •...

  • Page 70: Removing Memory Cards

    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power- on lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (1) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight (2).

  • Page 71: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A26). •...

  • Page 72: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on). •...

  • Page 73: Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the multi selector H or I Language to choose the desired language Čeština and press the k button.
  • Page 74 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k Date and time button. 15:10 15/05/2012 • After finishing the setting, the lens extends slightly and the shooting screen is displayed. Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector H to enable the daylight saving time function London...

  • Page 75: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A. Auto mode • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes to A.

  • Page 76: Available Shooting Modes

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes j, k, l, m mode (A57) M User settings mode (A63) Choose these modes for greater control over Setting combinations that are frequently used for shutter speed and shooting can be saved. The aperture value.

  • Page 77: Step 3 Frame A Picture

    Step 3 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. Frame the picture. • Point the camera at the subject. 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250...

  • Page 78: Using The Zoom

    Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Zoom out Zoom in Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom. • To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zoom position). •...

  • Page 79: Step 4 Focus And Shoot

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. • When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 80: More Information

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.

  • Page 81: Step 5 Play Back Images

    Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. c (playback) button • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Multi selector Use the multi selector to view previous or next images. •...

  • Page 82: Changing How Images Are Displayed

    Step 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control toward f (h)/g (i). Playback Zoom 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG Display position guide 4/ 4/ 132...

  • Page 83: Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

    Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Press the button to delete the image currently displayed on the monitor. Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k Delete button. • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. Current image If the key picture of a sequence is selected, all images in Erase selected images...
  • Page 84 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Press the multi selector J or K to select an Erase selected images image to be deleted, and then press H to display y. • To cancel the selection, press I to remove y. •...

  • Page 86: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using shooting mode. By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

  • Page 87: A (Auto) Mode

    Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode Shoot easily with basic camera operations without going into detailed settings. The camera selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition or subject. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject (Target finding AF).

  • Page 88: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. j Night landscape (A42), c Landscape (A43), W Backlighting (A44) Rotate the mode dial to j, c or W and take pictures.

  • Page 89: Changing Scene Mode Settings

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings • “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector“ (A65) vary with scene mode. See “List of the Default Settings” (A75) for more information. • Functions that can be set using the d button: The image quality and image size can be set (A77).
  • Page 90 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. Press the d button to select Noise reduction burst or Single shot in Landscape. • Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise.
  • Page 91 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. Press the d button to set HDR (high dynamic range) compositing using the HDR setting. • When HDR is set to Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow.

  • Page 92: Shooting Operation

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M x Scene auto selector When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting. e/b: Portrait, f: Landscape, h/c: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j/d: Backlighting, d: Other scenes •...
  • Page 93 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” (A85) for more information). • After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer, the camera records the image (A54).
  • Page 94 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background. Select Hand-held or Tripod on the screen that is displayed when e Night portrait scene mode is selected.
  • Page 95 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. • When shooting in a dark location, hold the camera steadily to avoid the effects of camera shake.
  • Page 96 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M k Close-up Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range. Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen that is displayed when k Close-up scene mode is selected. •...
  • Page 97 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode (A72) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot. •...
  • Page 98 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M p Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures. On the screen that is displayed when p Panorama scene mode is selected, select V Easy panorama or U Panorama assist. • Easy panorama (default setting): Shoots panorama pictures that can be played back on the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama picture.
  • Page 99 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M O Pet portrait Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats. • Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is displayed when O Pet portrait scene mode is selected. - Single: One picture is captured at a time.
  • Page 100 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M s 3D photography Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image. Pictures taken in this mode are saved with Normal as the image quality and O 1920×1080 as the image size.

  • Page 101: Using Skin Softening

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image. •...

  • Page 102: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) The effect can be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the nine special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the d button to display the special effects menu. Special effects Image quality Image size...

  • Page 103: Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Option Description Create a black and white image in which only the specified color remains. • When Selective color is set, select a color that you want to retain from the slider by rotating the multi selector or pressing H or I.

  • Page 104: J, K, L, M Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting)

    j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu (A60) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. •...

  • Page 105: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Adjusting the Shutter Speed Faster Slower 1/1000 s 1/30 s Adjusting the Aperture Value Larger aperture Smaller aperture (Small f-number) (Large f-number) f/8.3 Aperture and Zoom The aperture value (f-number) indicates the lens brightness. Large apertures (expressed by small f­numbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light.
  • Page 106 j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) j (Programmed auto) (E10) Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the command dial during shooting 25m 0s 25m 0s...

  • Page 107: Changing J, K, L, M Modes

    j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Changing j, k, l, m Modes • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A65) for more information on flash mode (A66), self-timer (A69)/smile timer (A70), focus mode (A72) and exposure compensation (A74).
  • Page 108 j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option Description Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they appear to the eye. Although Auto (normal) (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to the sky White balance conditions or light source to achieve better results if the...
  • Page 109 j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option Description When Single AF (default setting) is selected, the camera focuses only while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When Full-time AF is selected, the camera Autofocus mode focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway.

  • Page 110: General Setup

    M (User Setting Modes) Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in M. Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.

  • Page 111: Saving Settings In M Mode

    M (User Setting Modes) Saving Settings in M Mode Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. • Rotate to j, k, l or m. • Settings can be saved even if rotated to M (the default settings of shooting mode j are saved when the camera is first purchased).

  • Page 112: Features That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector H (m), J (n), I (D), or K ( ) while shooting to operate the following functions. n Self-timer (A69)/ m Flash mode (A66) Smile timer (A70) Self-timer Auto o Exposure...

  • Page 113: Using The Flash (Flash Modes)

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. Press the (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.

  • Page 114: Available Flash Modes

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. Effective Range of the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 26 ft) for wide-angle position, and about 1.5 to 4.5 m (5 ft to 14 ft) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).
  • Page 115 Auto with Red-eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded. Note the following when taking pictures: •...

  • Page 116: Using The Self-Timer

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A108) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

  • Page 117: Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces)

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you don’t press the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j, k, l, m, M, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait.
  • Page 118 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly. • See “Using Face Detection“ (A85) for more information. •...

  • Page 119: Using Focus Mode

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene. Press focus mode) on the multi selector. Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button. •...
  • Page 120 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Focus Modes Autofocus The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject. Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or 1.5 m (5 ft) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

  • Page 121: Multi Selector

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness. Press exposure compensation) on the multi selector. Press the multi selector H or I to Exposure compensation guide select a compensation value.

  • Page 122: List Of The Default Settings

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Exposure Compensation Value • The changed exposure compensation value applied in j, k or l mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • When the shooting mode is the Fireworks show scene mode (A50) or m (Manual) (A59), the exposure compensation cannot be used.
  • Page 123 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings in scene mode are described below. Exposure Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode compensation (A66) (A69) (A72) (A74) j (A42) c (A43) W (A44) x (A45) b (A46) d (A46) e (A47) f (A48) Z (A48)

  • Page 124: Changing The Image Quality And Image Size

    Changing the Image Quality and Image Size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. Available Image Quality Display the shooting screen M d button (A13) M Shooting menu M Image quality Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

  • Page 125: Available Image Size

    Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Size Display the shooting screen M d button (A13) M Shooting menu M Image size You can set the image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy, ”...
  • Page 126 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (A78) and Image quality (A77) settings.

  • Page 127: Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. Restricted function Setting Description When B (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash Focus mode (A72) is not available. When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre- Continuous shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Flash mode...
  • Page 128 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Description Picture Control When Monochrome is selected for shooting, White balance (A60) White balance is fixed at Auto (normal). When using Active D-Lighting for shooting, Active D-Lighting Picture Control Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be (A62) adjusted.
  • Page 129 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Description When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 Continuous Print date fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected for (A61) shooting, print date is not available. Shutter sound is disabled when Continuous H, Continuous Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous (A61)

  • Page 130: The Control Range Of The Shutter Speed (J, K, L, M Modes)

    Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, m Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings.

  • Page 131: Focusing On Subject

    Focusing on Subject The focus area or focus range for adjusting focus varies depending on the shooting mode and focus mode (A72). • In j, k, l, m or M mode, an area can be set to adjust focus by selecting AF area mode (A61) in the shooting menu.

  • Page 132: Using Face Detection

    Focusing on Subject Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s...

  • Page 133: Focus Lock

    Focusing on Subject Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when AF area mode (A61) is set to Center in j, k, l, m or M mode, use focus lock as described below. Position the subject at the center of the frame.

  • Page 134: Playback Features

    Playback Features This chapter describes the features available when playing back images. Playback menu Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG Filter effects Print order Slide show 4/ 132 4/ 132 4/ 132 Protect...

  • Page 135: Features Available In Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

    Playback Features Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or Playback menu thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the Quick retouch following functions by pressing the d button to D-Lighting Skin softening display the menu, and then selecting the c tab Filter effects Print order (A13).
  • Page 136 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Option Description Display a sequence of images shot continuously as C Sequence display individual images, or display only the key picture of a options sequence. Change the key picture for the series of pictures that were shot continuously (Pictures in a sequence, E13).

  • Page 137: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.

  • Page 138: Using Viewnx 2

    • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD into the CD- ROM drive.
  • Page 139 The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...

  • Page 140: Transferring Images To The Computer

    Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.

  • Page 141: Viewing Images

    Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ).

  • Page 142: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the movie-record) button. 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/125 1/125 1/125 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 7m23s 7m23s 7m23s In playback mode, press the button to play a movie. 15/05/2012 15:30 15:30...

  • Page 143: Recording Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same as they are when taking still images. Turn on the camera and display the shooting Movie option screen.

  • Page 144: Notes On Movie Recording

    Recording Movies Notes on Movie Recording • When saving a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended (A23). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly.
  • Page 145 Recording Movies Maximum Movie Length Internal memory Memory card Movie options (A99) (90 MB) (4 GB) d HD 1080pP (1920×1080) 37 s 25 min e HD 1080p (1920×1080) 57 s 40 min f HD 720p (1280×720) 1 min 25 s iFrame 540 (960×540) 33 s 25 min...

  • Page 146: Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu)

    Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) The following option settings can be changed. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode Display the shooting screen M d button M e tab (A13) Option Description Select the type of movie recorded. The camera can record normal speed movies and high speed (HS) movies, which Movie options can be played back in slow motion or fast motion.

  • Page 147: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Press the c (playback) button to select 15/05/2012 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004.MOV 0004.MOV 0004.MOV playback mode. • Press the multi selector to select a movie. • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon (A98). 10m16s 10m16s 10m16s Press the k button to play back a movie.

  • Page 148: Using Gps

    Using GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system using the electro-magnetic waves of a network of GPS satellites placed into orbit. This chapter describes how to record the position information on the image using GPS.

  • Page 149: Starting Gps Data Recording

    Using GPS Starting GPS Data Recording The camera’s internal GPS receives signals from the GPS satellites and calculates its current time and position. Calculation of the position is known as positioning. The position information (latitude and longitude) can be recorded on the pictures to be shot.
  • Page 150 Starting GPS Data Recording Notes on GPS • It takes a few minutes to obtain position information when positioning is performed for the first time or in a situation where positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time, or just after the battery is replaced.
  • Page 151 Starting GPS Data Recording Note on Pictures with Recorded Position Information An individual may be identified from still pictures that have been recorded with location information. Observe caution when you transfer still pictures recorded with location information, or GPS log files to a third party or upload them to a network such as the Internet where the public can view them.

  • Page 152: Changing The Gps Settings (Gps Options Menu)

    Changing the GPS Settings (GPS Options Menu) In GPS options menu, the following option settings GPS options menu can be changed. GPS options Create log View log Press the d button z (GPS setting) tab (A14) Option Description Record GPS data: When set to On, signals are being received from the GPS satellite and positioning starts (A102).

  • Page 154: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250 1/250...

  • Page 155: The Setup Menu

    General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A13) From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the Set up setup menu, and then you can change the following Welcome screen Time zone and date settings.
  • Page 156 The Setup Menu Option Description When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting, it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce blurring. The default setting is Auto. The r indicator lights in green when the camera Motion detection detects camera shake or subject movement and increases shutter speed.
  • Page 157 The Setup Menu Option Description Adjust settings for connection to television. • When the camera is connected to a television using an audio/video cable but no picture is displayed on TV settings the television, set Video mode to NTSC or PAL according to the type of signal compatible with the television.
  • Page 158 The Setup Menu Option Description Set whether or not to enable the function for sending Eye-Fi upload images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. The default setting is Disable. Set the +/– display direction of exposure indicator to be Reverse indicators displayed when the shooting mode is m.

  • Page 160: Reference Section

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..............E2 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) ........E3 Using Panorama Assist ..................... E6 Using 3D Photography..................... E8 j, k, l, m Modes....................E10 Playback Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode...

  • Page 161: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Reference Section Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, M, special effects mode or the Sports scene mode. Press the multi selector I (p focus mode). • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button.

  • Page 162: Using Easy Panorama (Shooting And Playing Back)

    Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M Panorama Select V Easy panorama and press the k Panorama button. Easy panorama Panorama assist Select the shooting range from Normal Easy panorama Wide (360°), and press the k...
  • Page 163 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Press the shutter-release button all the way, and release it. • The I icons showing the panorama direction are displayed. Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to start shooting. •...

  • Page 164: Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)

    Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode (A34), display the picture 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press the button. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen and scrolls the displayed area automatically.

  • Page 165: Using Panorama Assist

    Using Panorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction ( 80) to Off in the setup menu. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M Panorama Select U Panorama assist and press the k Panorama button.
  • Page 166 Using Panorama Assist Press the k button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. Notes on Panorama Assist • Set the flash mode, self-timer, focus mode and exposure compensation before releasing the shutter for the first picture. The settings cannot be changed after shooting the first picture. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, Image quality (A77), or Image size (A78) be adjusted after shooting the first picture.

  • Page 167: Using 3D Photography

    Using 3D Photography The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M s 3D photography Frame the subject. • The focus area that the camera focuses on can be moved to areas other than the center of the frame.

  • Page 168: Taking 3D Pictures

    Using 3D Photography Taking 3D Pictures • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography. We recommend shooting still subjects. • Pictures have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and background is increased. • Pictures may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second picture is not aligned precisely.

  • Page 169: J, K, L, M Modes

    j, k, l, m Modes j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto) or l (Aperture-priority auto) Rotate the mode dial to j, k or l. 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the exposure. •...

  • Page 170: M (Manual) Mode

    j, k, l, m Modes m (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value. • The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/4000 to 8 seconds. Rotate the mode dial to m. Rotate the command dial to set a shutter speed.
  • Page 171 j, k, l, m Modes Note on Shooting When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, aperture value may be changed. Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity (E45) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100.

  • Page 172: Playing And Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)

    Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) The images shot in the following continuous shooting mode are saved as a group (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot. • Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps in Continuous (E41) in the shooting menu •...

  • Page 173: Deleting Images In A Sequence

    Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) Changing Key Picture in Sequence A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture (E63) in the playback menu. Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence When the d button is pressed during an image sequence playback, the following menu operations are available.

  • Page 174: Editing Still Images

    Editing Still Images Editing Features Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files (E98). Editing function Application Quick retouch (E17) Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness D-Lighting (E17) and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
  • Page 175 Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing The following restrictions apply when editing pictures that were created by editing. Editing functions used Editing functions to add Skin softening, Filter effects, Small picture, Black border or Crop Quick retouch can be used. D-Lighting Quick retouch and D-Lighting cannot be used in combination with each other.

  • Page 176: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation

    Editing Still Images k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Select a picture (A34) M d button (A13) M Quick retouch Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Quick retouch setting level, and press the k button. •...

  • Page 177: Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

    Editing Still Images e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Select a picture (A34) M d button (A13) M Skin softening Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Skin softening setting level, and press the k button. • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening.

  • Page 178: Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects

    Editing Still Images p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Select a picture (A34) M d button (A13) M Filter effects Option Description Keep only the selected image color and make other colors Selective color black-and-white. Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright Cross screen objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights.

  • Page 179: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image

    Editing Still Images Confirm the result and press the k button. Preview • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press J. Back Back Save Save • Copies created by editing with filter effects can be 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 15:30 15:30...

  • Page 180: Black Border: Adding A Black Border To Pictures

    Editing Still Images j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures Select a picture (A34) M d button (A13) M Black border Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Black border desired frame thickness, and press the k Thin Medium button.

  • Page 181: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Editing Still Images a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A35) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Enlarge the picture for cropping (A35). Refine copy composition.

  • Page 182: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Viewing Images On A Tv)

    Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to play back pictures. Turn off the camera.
  • Page 183 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provided with your TV for details. Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the recorded pictures are displayed on the TV.

  • Page 184: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F18) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows. Take pictures Choose the pictures for printing using the print order option (Print order: E55) Connect the camera to the printer (E26)

  • Page 185: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that the plug is oriented correctly. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug at an angle.

  • Page 186: Printing Individual Images

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (E26), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the picture to Print selection be printed, and press the k button. 15/05 2012 •...

  • Page 187: Printing Multiple Images

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press the Paper size k button. Default 3.5×5 in. • To specify the paper size using the printer settings, 5×7 in. choose Default in the paper size menu. 100×150 mm 4×6 in.
  • Page 188 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press the Paper size k button. Default 3.5×5 in. • To specify the paper size using the printer settings, 5×7 in. choose Default in the paper size menu. 100×150 mm 4×6 in.
  • Page 189 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on Print all images the memory card are printed one per each. • When the menu shown on the right is prints displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start printing.

  • Page 190: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A100). Use the multi selector J or K to choose I on the playback control, and press the k button.

  • Page 191: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Picture

    Editing Movies Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level is B, movie editing is not possible. • Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again for extracting a movie. To extract another range, select and edit the original movie.

  • Page 192: Shooting Menu (J, K, L Or M Mode)

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Image Quality and Image Size To set the image quality and image size, see “Changing the Image Quality and Image Size” (A77). Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Picture Control Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting scene or your preferences.
  • Page 193 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using Quick adjust, which allows for balanced adjustment of sharpness, contrast, saturation and other image editing components, or manual adjust, which allows for detailed adjusting of the components individually.
  • Page 194 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Adjust the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Five levels of adjustment are available from -2 to Quick adjust Choose from options between -2 and +2 to reduce or emphasize the effect of the selected COOLPIX Picture Control.
  • Page 195 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option Description Control the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white, the default setting), Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome). Toning Pressing the rotary multi selector I when Sepia or Cyanotype is selected enables you to choose from seven levels of gradation. Press J or K to adjust the saturation.

  • Page 196: Custom Picture Control (Coolpix Custom Picture Control)

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Custom Picture Control The picture editing options created by customizing COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls can be registered up to two options.

  • Page 197: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
  • Page 198 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditions (e.g., lamps with reddish-light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.

  • Page 199: Metering

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Metering Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.

  • Page 200: Continuous Shooting

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Continuous Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option Description One picture is shot each time the shutter-release button is...
  • Page 201 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option Description BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash, with the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures. BSS (Best Shot Selector) Keep pressing the shutter-release button all the way, and up to ten pictures are shot and the camera automatically selects and saves only the sharpest picture in the series.

  • Page 202: Interval Timer Shooting

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.5 seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter-release button is pressed all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.
  • Page 203 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Choose the interval between each shot and Intvl timer shooting press the k button. 30 s 1 min • The maximum amount of frames that can be taken 5 min during interval timer shooting differs according to the 10 min selected interval.

  • Page 204: Iso Sensitivity

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed for taking pictures. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the darker the subject that can be shot.

  • Page 205: Exposure Bracketing

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Exposure Bracketing Rotate the mode dial to j, k or l M d button M j, k or l tab (A13) M Exposure bracketing The exposure (brightness) can be changed automatically during continuous shooting.

  • Page 206: Af Area Mode

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M AF area mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. Option Description The camera automatically detects...
  • Page 207 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option Description Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the screen. This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned at the center of the frame. Rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J or K to move the focus Focus area...
  • Page 208 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option Description When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using the Target Finding AF” M Target finding AF (A84) for more information. 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 AF areas...

  • Page 209: Using Subject Tracking

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M AF area mode Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject.

  • Page 210: Autofocus Mode

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode, focus mode, or menu settings before registering a subject. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled. •...

  • Page 211: Flash Exp. Comp

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Flash Exp. Comp. Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Flash exp. comp. Flash exp. comp. option is used to adjust the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark.

  • Page 212: Active D-Lighting

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Active D-Lighting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Active D-Lighting “Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast.

  • Page 213: Zoom Memory

    Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Zoom Memory Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M Zoom memory Option Description When the zoom control is operated, the camera changes in steps to the focal length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance.

  • Page 214: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu For more information about image editing functions; (Quick retouch, D- Lighting, Skin softening, Filter effects, Small picture and Black border), see “Editing Still Images” (E15). a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A13) M a Print order If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures that are stored on a memory card, the pictures to print and the number of copies can be set in advance on the memory card.
  • Page 215 The Playback Menu Choose whether or not to also print shooting Print order date and shooting information. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the Done shooting date on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting Date information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all Info...

  • Page 216: Slide Show

    The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A13) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. Use the multi selector to choose Start, and Slide show press the k button.

  • Page 217: Protect

    The Playback Menu d Protect Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A13) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See “The Image Selection Screen” (E59) for more information. Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card (E85) permanently erases the protected files.

  • Page 218: The Image Selection Screen

    The Playback Menu The Image Selection Screen The image selection screen is displayed in the following menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while for other menu items, multiple images can be selected. Functions for which only one image can be Functions for which multiple images can be selected selected...

  • Page 219: Rotate Image

    The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A13) M f Rotate image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after shooting. Still pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the “tall”...

  • Page 220: E Voice Memo

    The Playback Menu E Voice Memo Press the c button (Playback mode) M Select a picture M d button (A13) M E Voice memo Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for pictures. • The recording screen is displayed for a picture without voice memo, while the voice memo playback screen is displayed for a picture with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode).

  • Page 221: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)

    The Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A13) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select an option from Copy the copy screen, and press the button.

  • Page 222: C Sequence Display Options

    The Playback Menu Message: “Memory contains no images.” If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is selected, the message, the Memory contains no images., is displayed. Press the button and select Copy from the playback menu to copy the pictures stored in the camera's internal memory to the memory card.

  • Page 223: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie Options Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) tab (A13) M Movie options You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movies (E66), which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion.
  • Page 224 The Movie Menu HS Movies See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (E66) for more information. Option Description 1/4-speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded. h HS 120 fps (640×480) • Max. movie length: 7 min 15 s (playback time: 29 min) •...

  • Page 225: Recording Movies In Slow Motion And Fast Motion (Hs Movie)

    The Movie Menu Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) tab (A13) M Movie options HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of normal playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed.
  • Page 226 The Movie Menu Notes on HS Movie • The sound is not recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposure and white balance are locked when the movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. HS Movie Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second. When Movie options (E64) in the movie menu is set to HS 120 fps (640×480) or HS 60 fps (1280×720), movies that can be played back in slow motion can be recorded.

  • Page 227: Autofocus Mode

    The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) tab (A13) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies (E64). Option Description A Single AF Lock on the focus when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed (default to start recording.

  • Page 228: Gps Setting Menu

    GPS Setting Menu GPS Settings Press the d button M z (GPS setting) tab (A13) M GPS options Option Description When set to On, signals are being received from the GPS satellite, and Record GPS data positioning starts (A102). • The default setting is Off. Signals from the GPS satellite are used to set the date and time of the camera’s internal clock (only when Record GPS data in GPS Synchronize...

  • Page 229: Turn On The Camera

    GPS Setting Menu Updating the A-GPS File Download the latest A-GPS file from the website below, and use it to update the file. http://nikonimglib.com/agps2/index.html • The A-GPS file for COOLPIX P510 is only available from the website above. • To update the A-GPS file, set Record GPS data to Off. When On is selected, the A-GPS file cannot be updated.

  • Page 230: Create Log (Record The Log Of Moving Information)

    GPS Setting Menu Create Log (Record the log of moving information) Press the d button M z (GPS setting) tab (A13) M Create log When log recording starts, the measured tracking information is recorded until a preset time has elapsed at the interval set for Log interval. •...
  • Page 231 GPS Setting Menu Select Save log, and press the k button. End log • The log data is saved to a memory card. Save log Erase log Notes on Log Recording • If the date and time are not set, the log cannot be recorded. •...

  • Page 232: View Log

    GPS Setting Menu View Log Press the d button M z (GPS setting) tab (A13) M View log Check or erase the log data stored in the memory card using Create log (E71). Use the multi selector to select the log data to View log be displayed, and press the k button.

  • Page 233: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Welcome screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Option Description None Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the (default setting) welcome screen.

  • Page 234: Time Zone And Date

    The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Time zone and date Option Description Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date Date and time and time.
  • Page 235 The Setup Menu Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Use the multi selector to choose Time zone, Time zone and date and press the k button. 15/05/2012 15:30 • The Time zone screen is displayed. London, Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone Choose x Travel destination and press the...
  • Page 236 The Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date. UTC +/- Location UTC +/- Location Midway, Samoa Madrid, Paris, Berlin Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Helsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Alaska, Anchorage...

  • Page 237: Monitor Settings

    The Setup Menu Monitor Settings Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Monitor settings Option Description On (default setting): Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately Image review after shooting and the monitor display returns to shooting screen. Off: Picture is not displayed immediately after shooting.

  • Page 238: Print Date (Imprinting Date And Time On Pictures)

    The Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time (E56).

  • Page 239: Vibration Reduction

    The Setup Menu Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Vibration reduction Option Description Compensate camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting at the telephoto zoom position or slow shutter speed. Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies as well as when shooting still images.

  • Page 240: Motion Detection

    The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Option Description If the camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity is raised and the shutter speed is increased to reduce their effects.

  • Page 241: Af Assist

    The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the d button M z tab (A13) M AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Option Description AF-assist illuminator lights automatically if the lighting is dim. The illuminator has a range of about 4.0 m (13 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 2.1 m (6 ft 10 in.) at the Auto (default setting)

  • Page 242: Assign Side Zoom Control

    The Setup Menu Assign Side Zoom Control Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Assign side zoom control Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is used. Option Description When shooting, use the side zoom control (A31) to adjust the Zoom (default setting) zoom.

  • Page 243: Sound Settings

    The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Set the following all sound settings to On (default setting) or Off. • Setting beep (beep sounds once when the settings are completed) Button sound •...

  • Page 244: Format Memory/Format Card

    The Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Format memory/Format card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.

  • Page 245: Tv Settings

    The Setup Menu TV Settings Press the d button M z tab (A13) M TV settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. Option Description Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in Video mode accordance with your TV. Select a picture resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting), 480p, 720p, or 1080i.

  • Page 246: Fn Button

    The Setup Menu Fn Button Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Fn button Assign the frequently used shooting menu to the w (FUNC) button (A2). • This can be used when j, k, l, m or M is chosen for shooting mode. Option Description Image size (A78)

  • Page 247: Charge By Computer

    • When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of charging the battery, exit the application.
  • Page 248 The Setup Menu The Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer. Option Description Flashes slowly (green) Battery charging. Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete.

  • Page 249: Toggle Av/Tv Selection

    The Setup Menu Toggle Av/Tv Selection Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Toggle Av/Tv selection Switch the method for setting the flexible program, shutter speed or aperture value. • This feature can be used when shooting mode is set to j, k, l, m or M. Option Description Do not toggle selection...

  • Page 250: Blink Warning

    The Setup Menu Blink Warning Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (A85) in the following shooting modes. • In the following scene modes: Scene auto selector (A45), Portrait (A46) or Night portrait (when Tripod is selected) (A47) •...

  • Page 251: Filmstrip

    The Setup Menu Filmstrip Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when you rotate the multi selector quickly in full-frame playback mode (A34). Option Description Image thumbnail is displayed at the bottom of the monitor when you rotate the multi selector quickly while viewing an image in...

  • Page 252: Eye-Fi Upload

    The Setup Menu Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Eye-Fi upload Option Description Upload images created by the camera to a preselected Enable destination. Disable Images will not be uploaded. (default setting) Notes on Eye-Fi Cards •...

  • Page 253: Reverse Indicators

    The Setup Menu Reverse Indicators Press the d button M z tab (A13) M Reverse indicators Change the +/– display direction of the exposure indicator displayed when shooting mode is m. The + side of the indicators is set to the left and – side is set to the right in the default setting.
  • Page 254 The Setup Menu Landscape Menu Option Default value Landscape (A43) Single shot Backlighting Menu Option Default value HDR (A44) Special Effects Menu Option Default value Special effects (A55) Soft Shooting Menu Option Default value Image quality (A77) Normal i 4608×3456 Image size (A78) Picture Control (E33) Standard...
  • Page 255 The Setup Menu GPS Setting Menu Option Default value Record GPS data (E69) Log interval (E71) 15 s Log recording duration (E71) Log data for next 6 hours Setup Menu Option Default value Welcome screen (E74) None Image review (E78) Brightness (E78) View/hide framing grid (E78) View/hide histograms (E78)

  • Page 256: Firmware Version

    The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size (E27, E28) Default Frame intvl for Slide show (E57) Sequence display options (E63) Key picture only • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E98) in the memory. After resetting, numbering continues from the lowest number available in the internal memory or the memory card.

  • Page 257: File And Folder Names

    • A folder for storing files is automatically created using the following naming convention: “Folder number + NIKON” (e.g., “100NIKON”). If there are 200 files in a folder, a new folder is created. (For example, the folder name following “100NIKON”...
  • Page 258 File and Folder Names • When image files or voice files are copied to or from the internal memory or memory card (E62), the file naming conventions are as follows: - Selected images: Files copied using selected images are copied to the current folder (or to the folder used for subsequent pictures), where they are assigned file numbers in ascending order following the largest file number in memory.

  • Page 259: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Rechargeable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 battery Charging AC 1, 2 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P adapter Battery Charger MH-61 Battery charger (Charging time when the battery is completely used up: Approx. two hours) AC Adapter EH-62A (connect as shown) AC adapter Before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, fully insert the power connector cord into the slot in the battery chamber.

  • Page 260: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Cause/Solution Clock not set. (flashes) Set date and time. Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. 18, 20 Charge or replace the battery.
  • Page 261 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera. Card is not formatted. All data stored on the memory card is deleted when formatted. Format card? If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No, and backup the data to a computer before formatting the memory card.
  • Page 262 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Failed to save the 3D pictures. • Try shooting again. Failed to save 3D • Delete unnecessary pictures. image • In some shooting conditions, such as when the subject – moves or the subject is dark or low in contrast, the second shot may not be taken or the 3D picture may not be saved.
  • Page 263 Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn off camera, remove and reinsert battery, and turn on System error camera. If the error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Could not obtain GPS The camera clock is not set correctly.
  • Page 264 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Specified size of paper is not loaded. Printer error: check Load the specified size of paper, select Resume and press the – paper k button to resume printing.* Paper has jammed in the printer. Printer error: paper Remove the jammed paper, select Resume and press the k –...
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  • Page 266: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ..........F2 The Camera......................F2 The Battery......................F3 Charging AC Adapter..................F4 The Memory Cards....................F5 Caring for the Camera ..........F6 Cleaning........................F6 Storage ........................F6 Troubleshooting............F7 Specifications............F15 Supported Standards..................F18 Index .................F19...

  • Page 267: Caring For The Products

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi to Aviii) thoroughly before using the products.

  • Page 268: The Battery

    • Images on the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. The Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi to Aviii) thoroughly before using the battery.

  • Page 269: Charging Ac Adapter

    Caring for the Products • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.

  • Page 270: The Memory Cards

    Caring for the Products The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A23). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. •...

  • Page 271: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints, oily substances, or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, carefully Lens/ wipe the lens with a dry soft cloth or eyewear cleaning cloth, using a spiral...

  • Page 272: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. • See “Error Messages” (E101) for more information.
  • Page 273 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shutter-release button, c button or b (e movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial. Monitor or • Monitor and viewfinder cannot be used simultaneously. Press viewfinder is blank.
  • Page 274 Data already recorded is not affected. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 275 Troubleshooting Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution 90, 93, Cannot set to E23, Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. shooting mode. • When camera is in playback mode, press the c button, shutter-release button or b (e movie-record) button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. No picture can be •...
  • Page 276 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • Flash is set to W (off ). Flash does not fire. • A shooting mode where flash cannot fire is selected. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. • Off is selected for Digital zoom in the setup menu. •...
  • Page 277 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • Flash is set to W (off ). • Flash window is blocked. • Subject is beyond flash range. Pictures are too • Adjust exposure compensation. dark 61, E45 • Raise the ISO sensitivity. (underexposed). • Subject is backlit. Raise the flash, and set the scene mode 44, 66 W (Backlighting) with HDR to Off or set the flash mode to X (fill flash).
  • Page 278 • Confirm that the operating system used is compatible with connected to a the camera. computer. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2. The PictBridge...
  • Page 279 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Pictures to be • Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. printed are not • Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. displayed. • Pictures taken by 3D photography cannot be printed. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations, even for PictBridge compatible printers.

  • Page 280: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P510 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 16.1 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels Lens 42× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 4.3-180mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-1000 mm...
  • Page 281 Specifications • 16 M 4608×3456 • 8 M 3264×2448 • 4 M 2272×1704 • 2 M 1600×1200 Image size • VGA 640×480 • 16:9 12M 4608×2592 (pixels) • 16:9 2M 1920×1080 • 3:2 4608×3072 • 1:1 3456×3456 • ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) ISO sensitivity •...
  • Page 282 Specifications Audio/video output; digital I/O (USB); I/O terminal HDMI Mini Connector (Type C) (HDMI output) Receiver frequency 1575.42 MHz (C/A code), geodetic system WGS 84 Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Supported languages German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese...

  • Page 283: Supported Standards

    For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz) Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Supported Standards •...

  • Page 284: Index

    Index Symbols R E7, E8 AC adapter 21, E100 l Aperture-priority auto mode 57, Active D-Lighting 62, E53 AF area mode 61, E47 k Apply selection button 5, 12 AF assist 109, E82 A Auto mode 28 AF mode 62, E51 o Backlighting 44 AF/access lamp 32 l Delete button 4, 6, 36, E61...
  • Page 285 Index Close-up k 49 Flash 66 Command dial 4, 5 Flash exp. comp. 62, E52 Computer 90 Flash mode 66 Continuous 61, E41 Fn button 110 Contrast E35 Focal length E54, F15 COOLPIX Custom Picture Control 60, Focus 32, E47, E51 Focus area 32, E47 COOLPIX Picture Control 60, E33 Focus mode 72...
  • Page 286 Index Lens cap 7 Picture Control 60, E33 Li-ion rechargeable battery 18, E100 Playback 34, 100, E61 Lithium-ion type battery 20, E100 Playback menu 88 Playback mode 34 Playback zoom 35 Macro close-up 73 Portrait b 46 Manual focus 73, E2 Power 24, 25, 26 Manual mode 57, E11 Power switch/power-on lamp 25...
  • Page 287 Index Shooting 28 View/hide histograms 108, E78 Shooting menu 60 Viewfinder 16, F6 Shutter sound 109, E84 ViewNX 2 91 Shutter speed 57 Voice memo 88, E61 Shutter-priority auto mode 57, E10 Volume 100 Shutter-release button 4, 6, 32 Single 61, E41 Welcome screen 108, E74 Single AF E51, E68 White balance 61, E38...
  • Page 288 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. FX2B02(11) 6MM18711-02 © 2012 Nikon Corporation...

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