Nikon COOLPIX P510 User Manual

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Setting the Exposure for Shooting (j, k, l, m Modes)
More on Shooting
l (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode
The user chooses the aperture value; the camera selects the shutter speed
automatically.
1 Rotate the mode dial to l.
2 Rotate the command dial to choose
the aperture value (f/-number).
• The aperture value can be set in a range of
f/3.4 to 8 (wide-angle position) and
f/5.7 to 8 (telephoto position).
3 Focus and shoot.
• In the default setting, the camera automatically selects
one or more of the nine focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in
focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green
(maximum of nine areas) (A95).
B Note on l (Aperture-Priority Auto) Shooting
When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure
with the set aperture value. In such cases, the aperture value indicator blinks when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture value and try again.
C Shutter Speed
The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally,
the range is restricted during continuous shooting (A107).
D Aperture and Zoom
The aperture value (f-number) indicates the lens brightness. Large apertures (expressed by small f-
numbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light. When the
camera is zoomed in, the lens aperture can be changed within a range of f/3.4 to 5.7. The aperture
value increases (becomes darker) when zooming to the telephoto position, and decreases (becomes
brighter) when zooming to the wide-angle position.
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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