Nikon CoolPix P3 User Manual

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Recording and Viewing Movies
Selecting Auto-Focus Mode
Auto-focus mode can be selected when shooting movies. Select Auto-focus mode in
the Movie menu, and select one of the following two modes.
Return to Movie shooting screen.
Z Single AF
(default setting)
The camera focuses on the center of the frame when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks (AF Lock) when the
focus operation is complete (P.87). The focus will remain locked
while shooting movies.
a
Full-time AF
The camera adjusts focus continuously.
Select Single AF if the sound of the camera focusing interferes
with recording.
6m28s
6m28s
6m28s
For more information, see “Movie Options and Maximum Total Recording Time” (P.145).

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