Nikon CoolPix P3 User Manual

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Additional Shooting Options
Using ISO Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity is a measure of how the camera’s sensor reacts to light. Setting
a high ISO will let you take pictures with smaller apertures under low lighting
conditions or make it easier to freeze action with faster shutter speeds. How-
ever, the higher the ISO, the more likely “noise” in the form of randomly-
spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear.
ISO Sensitivity can be selected in M and E modes.
Setting ISO Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity Setting When Using Flash
A setting of 400 is intended for use with natural lighting. Select Auto, 50, 100, or 200 when using
the flash (P.28).
Rotate mode dial to e.
SENSITIVITY menu is displayed.
Highlight option and press d.
If ISO Sensitivity is set to an option
other than Auto, rotate mode dial to
M or E.
The current setting is shown in the shooting
display.
Setting ISO Sensitivity from the Shooting Menu
ISO Sensitivity can also be set using the Sensitivity option in the Shooting menu (P.78).
SENSITIVITY
OK
50
100
200
400
Auto
50
100
200
400
SENSITIVITY
OK
Auto
F2.7
F2.7
1/60
1/60
120
120
F2.71/60
120
For more information, see “Options for ISO Sensitivity” (P.149).

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