Few updates since the Coolpix P500
Introduction
This article is a preview of the P510. We’ve now completed our full hands-on review of the P510. Read it here!
Nikon’s Coolpix P500 offered an amazing 36x optical zoom when it debuted last year, pushing the ultrazoom category farther than any other camera before it. Today at CP+ 2012 in Japan, we got our hands on the new Coolpix P510, which succeeds the P500 in the only way it really could: that’s right, even more zoom.
The P510 extends optical zoom magnification all the way out to a whopping 42x, that’s a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 1,000mm! We only hope image quality doesn’t suffer as a result.
This camera will be available immediately, in either red or black, for $429.95.
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Page 1
Product Tour
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Page 2
Handling
Great physical handling, but some menu options are buried too deep. Read More... |
Page 3
Modes
A full mode dial with plenty of shooting options. Read More... |
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Controls
Controls are competent, but nothing stands out here. Read More... |
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Hardware
Major hardware upgrades, including the huge lens and new GPS module. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Nikon Coolpix P510. Read More... |
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Page 7
Photo Gallery
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Page 8
Specs
See all the specs for the Nikon Coolpix P510. Read More... |
Part 9
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Nikon Coolpix P510. Add your comments... |
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