Nikon Coolpix P510 Digital Camera Review

Recording Options

The P510 records 1080p video at 30 frames per second in the h.264 compression standard. There are two 1080/30p quality levels. It can also record at 720p, iFrame, and VGA, as well as several high frame-rate settings. Find out how the performed in our video image quality test./r:link_to_content

Video Controls

Users can adjust exposure compensation prior to filming, but that's pretty much the only manual control we found that made a difference, and it's locked in once the clip starts.

Auto Controls

Auto mode is effective; there are keys for triggering autofocus or locking the auto-exposure.

Zoom

The full 42x zoom range is available during filming. The speed at which the lens extends is significantly slower than it is for still-photo shooting, but it adds a nice cinematic effect.

Focus

Autofocus can get wonky, particularly as the focal length extends, but it's pretty effective by still-camera standards.