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Nikon CoolPix P3 User Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback
Step 4. Focus and shoot.
Note on Recording
When the y icon is displayed or the memory icon (M or O) is blinking, pictures are being stored.
Removing the memory card or battery while recording may affect pictures or damage the camera
or card.
AF-Assist Illuminator
If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus on the subject (P.104).
4
Press shutter-release button halfway.
Lightly press the shutter-release button halfway,
stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and
exposure are set and locked while the shutter-
release button is held in this position.
•In X mode, the camera focuses on the subject
at the center of the frame (P.86). When the sub-
ject is in focus, the focus indicator p and
focus area [ ] will be outlined in green. When
the camera is unable to focus, the focus indica-
tor and focus area will blink red. Change the
composition and try again.
4
Press shutter-release button the rest of the
way down to take picture.
The flash may fire if the subject is poorly lit
(P.28).
Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
Flash, self-timer, focus, and exposure compensation can be set (P.28, 30, 31, 32) in X mode.
Image quality and Image size (P.43) can also be changed when the mode dial is set to Z mode.
.1
F2.7
F2.7
1/60
1/60
120
120
F2.71/60
120
Focus indicator
.2
For more information, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (P.147).

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Nikon CoolPix P3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel8.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor type-
Image stabilizerNo
Image sensor size- \
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3264 x 2176
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom3.5 x
Focal length range7.5 - 26.3 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)7/6
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Built-in flashYes
Aperture range (F-F)2.7 - 5.3
Camera shutter speed- s
Compatible operating systemsWindows
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)36 - 126 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)0.4 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)0.4 - 4 m
Internal memory23 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)150000 pixels
Scene modesBacklight, Beach, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Snow, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsBlack&White
White balanceAuto
Camera playbackmovie, single image
Self-timer delay3 s
Product colorSilver
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth31 mm
Width92 mm
Height61 mm
Weight170 g

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