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Nikon CoolPix P3 User Manual

Nikon CoolPix P3
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin ................................................................................ 6
For Your Safety ..................................................................................................6
Notices...............................................................................................................8
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 11
Parts of the Camera ......................................................................................... 12
The Monitor..................................................................................................... 14
First Steps........................................................................................... 16
Charging the Battery........................................................................................16
Inserting the Battery......................................................................................... 18
Inserting Memory Cards ................................................................................... 20
Basic Setup....................................................................................................... 22
Basic Photography and Playback ..................................................... 24
X Mode ........................................................................................................ 24
Step 1. Select X mode. ..................................................................................................... 24
Step 2. Turn camera on........................................................................................................ 24
Step 3. Frame picture...........................................................................................................25
Step 4. Focus and shoot....................................................................................................... 26
Viewing Pictures............................................................................................... 27
Deleting Pictures .................................................................................................................. 27
Using the Flash................................................................................................. 28
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer...................................................................30
Selecting Focus Option..................................................................................... 31
Exposure Compensation................................................................................... 32
Selecting Scene Mode ....................................................................... 33
Scene Mode..................................................................................................... 33
Additional Shooting Options ........................................................... 41
Using Exposure Control.................................................................................... 41
Selecting Image Quality and Size ...................................................................... 43
Using ISO Sensitivity ......................................................................................... 45
Setting White Balance ...................................................................................... 46
Using Vibration Reduction (VR).........................................................................48

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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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