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Nikon CoolPix P3 User Manual

Nikon CoolPix P3
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Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu
Use this option to determine where the camera focuses.
Focus Area Display
When the subject is in focus, the focus area will be outlined in green.
When the subject is out of focus, the focus area will blink red.
•When AF area mode is set to Auto, the focus area will be displayed when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
AF Area Mode
k
l Auto
(default setting)
Automatically selects a focus point from 11
focus areas containing the subject closest
to the camera. The selected focus area is
displayed when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway. This setting is useful
when taking snapshots or you do not have
time to check the focus.
m
Manual
You can select a focus point from 99 focus
areas using the multi selector. This option
can be used instead of AF lock (P.87) to
focus on a relatively motionless subject that
is not at the center of the frame.
When Manual is selected, the focus area
and selectable area are displayed. Use the
multi selector to move the focus area over
the desired subject.
n
Center
The center focus area is used. This option
can be used in combination with AF lock
(P.87) to keep off-center subjects in focus.
F2.7
F2.7
1/60
1/60
120
120
F2.71/60
120
Focus area
Focus area
Selectable area
F2.7
F2.7
1/60
1/60
120
120
F2.71/60
120
Focus area

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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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