Nikon CoolPix P3 User Manual

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Basic Photography and Playback
Using the Flash
The following five flash modes are available:
Red-Eye Reduction
Pre-flashes are fired several times at low-intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye”. If the
camera detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, advanced red-eye reduction will further reduce
“red-eye” when storing the picture. Using this function, there is slight delay before you can press
the shutter-release button again for the next shot.
Select another flash mode in the following cases:
• When quick shutter response is required.
• When red-eye reduction does not produce the desired results.
• In rare cases when other picture areas may be affected as well as the “red-eye” area.
Flash Range
•When SENSITIVITY is set to Auto:
Zoom out : Approx. 0.4 - 4.0 m (1 ft. 4 in. - 13 ft. 1 in.)
Zoom in : Approx. 0.4 - 2.0 m (1 ft. 4 in. - 6 ft. 7 in.)
• The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 0.4 m (1 ft. 4 in.).
When taking close-ups, check the results after each shot.
Mode Description When to use
z Auto
(default setting)
Flash fires automatically when
lighting is poor.
Best choice for most situations.
A
Auto with
red-eye
reduction
Pre-flashes are fired several
times at low-intensity before
the main flash to reduce “red-
eye”. If “red-eye” is detected
after a picture is taken, the
camera will correct “red-eye”
when storing the picture.
• Use for portraits (works best
when the subject is within
range of the flash and look-
ing at the pre-flashes).
• Not recommended when
quick shutter response is
required.
B
Flash Cancel
(off)
Flash will not fire even when
light levels are low.
Use to capture natural lighting
under dim light or where use of
the flash is prohibited.
C
Anytime
Flash
(fill flash)
Flash fires whenever a picture is
taken.
Use to lighten dark shadows
and for back-lit subjects.
D
Slow sync
Flash fires automatically and a
picture is taken with a slow
shutter speed.
Use to capture both the subject
and background at night or
under dim light.

Nikon CoolPix P3 Specifications

General

Megapixel	8.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	-
Image stabilizer	No
Image sensor size	- \
Maximum image resolution	3264 x 2448 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3264 x 2176
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	3.5 x
Focal length range	7.5 - 26.3 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)	7/6
Interface	USB 2.0
Built-in flash	Yes
Aperture range (F-F)	2.7 - 5.3
Camera shutter speed	- s
Compatible operating systems	Windows
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	36 - 126 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus
Flash modes	Auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	0.4 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)	0.4 - 4 m
Internal memory	23 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	150000 pixels
Scene modes	Backlight, Beach, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Snow, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	Black&White
White balance	Auto
Camera playback	movie, single image
Self-timer delay	3 s
Product color	Silver

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	31 mm
Width	92 mm
Height	61 mm
Weight	170 g