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0.0 Inches | Home » » » Nikon Coolpix S510 8.1-megapixel Digital Camera | | | | | | | Description: | | The new Nikon Coolpix S510 is designed to take great pictures and look great while doing so. One reason that you will want to pull this camera out of their purse or pocket is Nikon?s face detection feature, which is faster than ever and can now detect up to 12 faces. This face priority autofocus, available on the Nikon Coolpix S510 camera, finds a face swiftly when detected within the frames shot, measures the brightness of the person?s face and determines the best exposure. Features: 8.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens - Nikkor optics provide exceptional pictures Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD makes it easy to compose and share your pictures High Response allows the camera to power-up within 0.7 seconds and shutter delay of only 5ms Auto Adjusts up to ISO 2000 to let you keep shooting, even in low light All-New Stylish, All-Metal Design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse! In-camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red eyes again. Face-Priority AF Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces. D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit pictures by improving brightness and detail where needed. Specifications: Effective pixels: 8.1 million Image sensor: 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 8.29 million Lens: 3x Zoom-Nikkor; 5.7-17.1mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm); f/2.8-4.7; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm) Focus range (from lens): 1 ft., 7.7 in. (50cm) to infinity, Macro close-up mode: 5.9 in. (15cm) to infinity Monitor: 2.5-in., 230,000-dot, TFT LCD with wide viewing angle and anti-reflection coating Storage media: Internal memory (approx. 52 MB), SD/SDHC... | | | Features: | |
• 8.1 Megapixels with 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens
• ISO 2000 Capability
• VR Optical Image Stabilization
• Quality, compact stainless steel body
• Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 1.9 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 Definitely what I was looking for.Apr 26, 2008
By K. Kiefer
Nikon COOLPIX S510 8 Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver
I'm a digital portrait photographer, and I have a DSLR and alot of equipment that I lug around whenever I'm on a shoot. My digital SLR is a workhorse... however, it's heavy and it's an expensive camera (not to mention the lenses that I work with), and it's just not practical or logical to carry it around when I'm not doing a formal shoot with a client.
So, I looked into getting a small, compact, and cheap (money-wise) point-and-shoot camera that I could slip into my pocket or my purse for everyday moments, that I could whip out at any second and start taking pictures.
I had a Canon SD800 IS for awhile... and while it was an okay camera, it tended to blow out the highlights more often than not... so I searched again... and knowing that Nikon tends to be a bit more conservative with highlights, I came across this little camera, the s510.
I didn't need a high-end point-and-shoot. I already have my DSLR, and high end compacts tend to be larger than a pocket... and I wanted something cheap, around $150 or so, and this fit the ticket.
The image quality is good, if you're not expecting gallery quality photos, but it's still great for prints up to 8x10, at least... it's great for snapshots of friends, family, kids, pets.... it's an everyday camera. The video quality is something I am impressed with, taking decent sized videos that look great, especially in the right lighting conditions... but the audio is so-so, so if you're looking for a camera that'll take clear sound files, look elsewhere.
It is definitely for people with smaller hands... if you have bigger, bulky hands, then you'll find the small buttons annoying, especially the zoom. I'm a young female with average hands, and I don't have a problem with it, but my boyfriend, who has much larger hands, can't stand it.
Overall, it's a fantastic camera if you're not expecting miraculous pictures all the time, and if you're just looking for a small (and it is indeed a very, VERY small camera) that you can store in your pocket or purse.
I found this review, http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/CPS510/CPS510A.HTM ,
very helpful, if you are interested in this camera.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Great Compact Camera that you can take Anywhere!Jan 03, 2008
By R. Raymundo
"NikonBob"
I would like to say that this is a first rate compact camera. I also own the Sony DSC-T200 and I believe that the S510 matches it in image quality. The photos the S510 takes are also sharper than the T200, but each camera has it's own "image look", with the T200 having more saturated colors while the S510 being more conservative in saturation, even with the vivd mode set to "on".
The S510 is a really excellent performer, with blazing startup time and shutter performance.
It might not have the large touchscreen LCD and other "smily" features of the T200, but it's smaller and costs a lot less.
All in all, a great camera that you can take with you everyday so you never miss a spectacular shot!
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
5 star if you need smallMay 09, 2008
By LA Meyer
The Nikon S510 is a very good small camera. If you want a small take along camera you can't find a better camera. I took several photos with my Canon S30 and compared them to this camera and the Nikon had better sharpness and depth of field focus at same lighting and same all auto settings. It looks like this camera has been replaced by the S210 which is similar in specs, but sells for a lot less. If you get a good deal on the S510 it still might be a better deal than the S210 since they look like about the same camera. Movies come out great if you like to play with that stuff. If I had to give it a rating comparing it to all the cameras at any price and size it would probably be a 3.8 star, but for a small inexpensive camera it is a 5.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Coolpix S510Sep 02, 2008
By M. L. Trivett
"CookieT"
Purchased this camera as a gift and the recipient is thrilled with it. We both like the image stabilization feature, particularly in a pocket-sized camera. Camera has the versatility to allow the simplest of high quality point-and-shoot for the beginner, but with the capability to control more of the picture taking process, if desired. Great camera with nice array of features for a fantastic price.
Nice compact camera - amazing time lapseNov 23, 2008
By Benjamin Stephens
I purchased this camera for the sole purpose of having a time lapse camera. That is a small feature that is noticeably absent from most point and shoots out there. This feature doesn't disappoint. You can have it automatically record a 30 fps .avi file, or just keep the images from the time lapse separate. I was a little apprehensive that the time lapse was only VGA quality, but with video that's fine. I kind of wish there were an option to take pictures at intervals less than 30 seconds. The camera is smart enough to turn off the display in time lapse to save battery life. I love this feature and it has really opened my eyes to see things in a new light.
Other thoughts: VERY noisy above ISO 400. ISO 1600 unusable - unless you're using it to time lapse, at which point the noise is not so noticeable. Don't ask me why I had the ISO kicked up so high since I obviously had the camera stationary, it was a mistake. On that note, this camera does allow you to set the ISO, and of course it does have auto ISO.
I like the metal front. I love the very fast startup time. The screen in the back is pretty bad. It really makes images look grainier than they are.
I would buy this camera again. Given the features and the low cost, I can get over the bad screen and poor low-light performance. The images are what matters and this camera definitely performs.
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