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Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK, COOLPIXP510RED manual Shooting Features

Models: P510 COOLPIXP510RED COOLPIXP510BLK

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Shooting Features

This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using shooting mode.

By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

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Shooting Features

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Shooting menu

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Image size

Picture Control

Custom Picture Control

White balance

Metering

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Contents

Reference Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Read This First Confirming the Package ContentsIii About This ManualOther Information IconUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage DevicesHandle the camera strap with care Turn off in the event of malfunctionNever place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Keep out of reach of childrenVii Observe caution when handling the batteryViii Interface Cables ModificationsFollowing apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkTable of Contents Xii Table of ContentsXiii 101107 Xiv E75 E74E78 E79F15 XviF18 F19Switching the Information on the Monitor s button Parts of the CameraBasic Operations Parts of the Camera Camera BodyFlash raised Bemovie-record button Parts of the Camera20, E89 Rotary multi selectorControls Used in Shooting Mode Side zoom control Controls Used in Playback ModeChanging the Angle of the Monitor Lens Cap Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapAttach the strap at two places Remove the lens cap before you shoot a pictureMonitor Shooting Mode111, E93 Eye-Fi communication indicator104 Number of exposures remainingFull-frame display A15 Playback Mode88, E22 E98Shooting mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModePlayback mode Basic OperationsWhen Using Shooting Mode Using the Rotary Multi SelectorWhen Using Playback Mode When Displaying MenusUsing Menus the dButton Shooting menuPlayback menu Switching Between Tabs When the Menu Contains Two or More PagesSelecting Menu Items For Shooting Switching the Information on Monitor sbuttonFor Playback Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for ShootingUsing the Viewfinder Switching the Monitor Display xbuttonDiopter adjustment control XbuttonBasics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use OnlyClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryInserting the Battery Correctly Correctly, the battery latch will Lock the battery in placeRemoving the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SourceUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Insert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory CardApproved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardBattery Level Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingTurn the Camera On Monitor DisplayPower Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and OffTurn the Camera On Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress Hor Ito choose the date display order Press the kbutton or KClock Battery Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingDaylight Saving Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed ImagesSelect a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting modeSee The Monitor A8 for more information Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode Select a Shooting ModeUSpecial effects mode A55 Shooting modeFrame a Picture Ready the cameraFrame the picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomAssign side zoom Digital Zoom and InterpolationFocus and Shoot When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focusesShutter Aperture speed value Camera has nine focus areas, and if it does notAutofocus Focus and ShootSubject Is Too Close to the Camera AF-assist IlluminatorPress the cplayback button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Viewing PicturesPlayback Zoom Changing How Images Are DisplayedThumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Play Back ImagesDelete Unwanted Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModePress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Deleting Images in a SequenceOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen To cancel the selection, press Ito remove yPage Shooting Features Shooting FeaturesAAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Scene auto selector default setting a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesView a Description Help Information of Each Scene Close-up aCharacteristics of Each Scene Changing Scene Mode SettingsScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes JNight landscapeSingle shot in Landscape Backlighting Optimal for shooting human subjects Mode for the subject manually Digital zoom is not availableYMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits Hand-held YMhSunset YMfParty/indoorPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises YMiDusk/dawnScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Focus area selection, and then adjust each setting YMuFood Use this mode when taking pictures of foodHue Self-timer Following settings, press the kbutton to temporarily cancelYMpPanorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection Single One picture is captured at a timeOFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter YMs3D photography Viewing 3D PhotographyCamera cannot record 3D movies With your TV or monitor to ensure proper useUsing Skin Softening Shooting Features It may take more time to save imagesSkin softening can also be applied to saved images A88 Camera focuses at the center area of the frame Characteristics of Each Special EffectChanging Special Effects Mode Settings Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When ShootingSpecial Effects Mode Settings L, mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting Adjusting the Aperture Value Adjusting the Shutter SpeedL, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting User Setting ModeShutter-priority auto E10 Programmed auto E10Aperture-priority auto E10 Manual E11Changing j, k, l, m Modes Scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photographyPanorama or 3D photography StandardAuto or Fixed range auto is selected Focuses even when the shutter-release button is not Autofocus modeFocusing Flash exp. comp Default setting is Normal Active D-LightingGeneral setup User Setting ModesFollowing settings can be stored in M Shooting menuRotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Saving Settings in M ModeUser Setting Modes Resetting for User SettingsFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Smile timer aAvailable Functions Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash Flash ModesPress the mflash pop-up button to raise the flash Frame the subject and take a pictureAvailable Flash Modes Lowering the FlashEffective Range of the Flash Auto with Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode SettingMode selected for the self-timer is displayed Using the Self-timerPress the shutter-release button all the way Set the focus and exposurePress J n self-timer on the multi selector Smile Timer Shooting Smiling FacesFeatures Finish shootingWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeSee Autofocus A33 for more information Shooting Features Releasing the Shutter ManuallyUsing Focus Mode Press I p focus mode on the multi selectorChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Available Focus Modes Focus Mode SettingMacro Close-up AutofocusAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation List of the Default Settings Using the HistogramExposure Compensation Value A66 A69 A72 A74 A42 Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode ExposureA43 A44Image Quality Setting Changing the Image Quality and Image SizeAvailable Image Quality Image Size Setting Available Image SizeChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Printing Images of Size Number of Exposures RemainingFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when Metering is reset to Matrix when Active DWhite balance is fixed at Auto normal Exposure bracketing cannot be used whenFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected forWith Subject tracking M mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyFocusing on Subject Using the Target Finding AFFocus area Focusing on Subject Using Face DetectionViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Area mode A61 in j, k, lFocus Lock Position the subject at the center of the framePress the shutter-release button halfway Playback Features Playback FeaturesFisheye, Miniature effect and Painting Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuPictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Hdmi mini connector Type CPlayback Features USB/audio/video output connector Using ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Start the installerUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the softwareWhen using Windows Connecting the USB CableImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the ComputerTransfer images to the computer Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Start ViewNX7m42s Playing Back Movies Playback mode, press the k button to play a movieTurn on the camera and display the shooting screen Recording MoviesPress the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingRecording Movies Focusing for Movie RecordingMaximum Movie Length Functions Available in Movie RecordingRecording HS High Speed Movies Default setting is dHD 1080pP1920×1080 Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie MenuMovie options Speed moviesAdjusting the volume Press the cplayback button to select playback modePlaying Back Movies Press the kbutton to play back a movie101 Using GPSStarting GPS Data Recording Default setting is OffSelect On and press the kbutton 102Starting GPS Data Recording 103104 GPS Reception IndicatorPictures with Recorded Position Information GPS receptionChanging the GPS Settings GPS Options Menu 105Log 106 107 General Camera SetupSetup Menu 108Panorama assist, or 3D photography 109 110 Setup MenuReset all Displayed when the shooting mode is m111 Eye-Fi upload112 File and Folder Names 100Reference Section Adjust the focus Press the multi selector Ip focus modeTaking Pictures with Manual Focus EManual FocusTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backSelect VEasy panorama and press the k button WNormalWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backExample of moving the camera Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayedViewing Easy Panorama Scroll Using Panorama Assist Select UPanorama assist and press the k buttonShoot the next picture Using Panorama Assist Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRExposure Lock Indicator Panorama Creation with Panorama MakerFrame the subject Using 3D PhotographyPress the shutter-release button to take the first picture Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutterTaking 3D Pictures Using 3D PhotographyL, m Modes Rotate the mode dial to j, k or lFrame the subject and shoot E10Rotate the multi selector to set an aperture value Manual ModeFocus and shoot E11E12 E13 Playing Images in a SequenceSequence Display Options Sequence displayDeleting Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceE14 Changing Key Picture in SequenceEditing Still Images Editing FeaturesE15 Effect and PaintingEditing Still Images E16Restrictions on Image Editing Original Pictures and Edited CopiesID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationE17 Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MkQuick retouchESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Setting level, and press the kbuttonPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Confirm the resultsAdjust the effect and press the kbutton PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsE19 Confirm the result and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageDesired copy size, and press the kbutton Choose Yes and press the kbuttonE21 JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to PicturesSelect a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MjBlack border Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad lineUse the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyE22 Image SizeWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable When connecting using the included audio/video cableTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E23When Nothing Appears on the TV Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E24E25 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrinting Pictures Take picturesTurn off the camera Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn on the printer Camera is automatically turned onE27 Printing Individual ImagesChoose the desired paper size and press Button Printing Multiple ImagesPrinting starts E28E29 Choose the desired paper size and press the kbuttonPrint selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum Numeral indicating the number of copies to bePaper Size E30Print all images Current print/total number of printsExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose KChoose end point E31E32 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureEditing Movies Image size E64 of the original movieImage Quality and Image Size Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModePicture Control Coolpix Picture Control Types of Coolpix Picture ControlE34 Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeView Grid of Coolpix Picture Control Press the kbutton to set the valueTypes of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust E35Neutral and 4 for Vivid Press Jor Kto adjust the saturation Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomE36 Contrast, Saturation and a AutoCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlE37 Choose the registration destination and pressE38 White Balance Adjusting HueBPreset manual, then press the k button Using Preset ManualChoose Measure Press the k button to measure the white balance valueMetering E40Metering Area E41 Continuous ShootingE42 Intvl timer shootingThem in a single picture Specified interval E43Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timer Interval Timer ShootingShooting for the Continuous setting, Then press the kbuttonChoose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton E44Camera returns to shooting screen ISO Sensitivity Types of ISO SensitivityE45 E46 Exposure BracketingAF Area Mode E47You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus Center of the frame E48Take a picture CenterAF areas E49Using Subject Tracking Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subjectE50 Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeE51 Choose how the camera focusesFlash Exp. Comp Noise Reduction FilterE52 Off default Active D-Lighting is not applied Setting Save User Settings/Reset User SettingsActive D-Lighting E53Startup Zoom Position Zoom MemoryE54 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mmPlayback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderE55 Playback Menu E56Deleting All Print Orders Print DateBSlide Show Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MbSlide showSlide show begins Choose End or RestartPress the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MdProtect ProtectE58 Image Selection Screen Follow the procedure described below to select imagesPress Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply the image selectionFRotate Image Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MfRotate imageE60 Rotated CounterclockwiseRecording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Select a copy option and press the k buttonE62 XChoose Key Picture CSequence Display OptionsE63 Message Memory contains no imagesMovie Options Movie MenuNormal Speed Movies E64HS Movies E65Movie Menu Press the bemovie-record button to start Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MovieRecording Press the bemovie-record button to end recordingHS Movie E6715 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound Playback Min Fast motion playback No soundOption Description ASingle AF E68GPS Setting Menu GPS SettingsE69 About two minutes are needed to update the A-GPS file GPS Setting MenuUpdating the A-GPS File E70Create Log Record the log of moving information Press the dbutton MzGPS setting tab A13 MCreate logE71 Log recording startsE72 Select Save log, and press the kbuttonTo Erase Log Data Log data is saved to a memory cardCheck the movement route View LogTo Erase Log Data E73Welcome Screen E74O1920×1080 , I4608×3072 or H3456×3456 E75 Time Zone and DateHour minute Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/YearChoose xTravel destination and press Button Setting the Travel Destination Time ZonePress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone E76Time Zones E77E78 Monitor SettingsE79 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesPrint Date and Print Order Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MPrint dateDefault setting Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies asVibration Reduction E80E81 Motion DetectionReduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy Panorama in Panorama, Pet portraitAF Assist Enable or disable the digital zoomDigital Zoom E82E83 Assign Side Zoom ControlAdjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAuto Off Setting Auto OffLanguage Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory CardsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV TV SettingsE86 Hdmi and HDMI-CECFn Button E87Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFn button E88 Charge by ComputerCharge Lamp E89Reset File Numbering Toggle Av/Tv SelectionE90 Blink Warning Did someone blink? ScreenE91 Filmstrip E92Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFilmstrip Eye-Fi Upload Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorE93 Supported Eye-Fi CardsReverse Indicators Reset AllE94 E95 Setup Menu GPS Setting MenuE96 Auto off E84 Min Hdmi E86E97 Firmware VersionOthers Displays the current camera firmware versionE98 File and Folder NamesE99 Damaged when the cover is closed Optional AccessoriesE100 HoursError Messages Display Cause/SolutionE101 E102 Error MessagesE103 E104 E105 E106 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and IndexCamera Caring for the ProductsCaring for the Products BatteryCharging AC Adapter Memory Cards Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner CleaningCaring for the Camera StoragePower, Display, Settings Issues TroubleshootingSee Error Messages E101 for more information Problem Cause/SolutionTroubleshooting BElectronically Controlled Cameras F10 Shooting IssuesF11 F12 F13 Playback IssuesF14 Specifications F15Nikon Coolpix P510 Digital Camera F16 Specifications77F F17Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Supported Standards Charging AC Adapter EH-69PIndex SymbolsNumerics F19F20 Digital zoom 31, 109, E82 Diopter adjustment controlLens cap F21Sscn E98 F22F23 Nikon Corporation FX2B0211