Nikon COOLPIX P510 User Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Taking Pictures with 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 (A193) in the setup menu (A185) to Off when using a tripod to
stabilize the camera.
1 Press n (self-timer) on the multi selector.
• The self-timer menu is displayed.
2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose 10s
or 2s and press the k button.
•10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures
•2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake
• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
• If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the
selection will be canceled.
3 Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
• The focus and exposure are set.
4 Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
• The self-timer starts, and the number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed. The self-timer lamp
blinks while the timer is counting down.
About one second before the shutter is
released, the lamp stops blinking and remains
lit.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns OFF.
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
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Nikon COOLPIX P510 Specifications

General

Image Stabilization	Lens-shift VR
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF
Monitor	TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100-3200, ISO 6400 (available when using Auto mode)
Built-in Flash	Yes
Power Sources	One EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery Life	Approx. 240 shots per charge
Sensor Resolution	16.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor	1/2.3" CMOS
Lens	NIKKOR
Lens Focal Length	4.3-180 mm (35mm equivalent: 24-1000 mm)
Lens f/-number	f/3.3-5.9
Lens Construction	14 elements in 10 groups
Digital Zoom	Up to 2x
Display Size	3.0 inches
Aperture Range	f/3.3-5.9
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Dimensions	119.8 x 82.9 x 102.2 mm
Weight	Approx. 555 g (including battery and SD card)
Movie Recording	Full HD 1080p