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Nikon CoolPix P3 User Manual

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Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting Menu
Use this option to determine how the camera focuses when shooting still pic-
tures.
Auto-focus Mode
Y
Z Single AF
(default setting)
Focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
a
Full-time AF
Adjusts the focus continuously even when the shutter-release
button is not pressed halfway. Use this setting for shooting mov-
ing subjects.
AF Lock
Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain
locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (AF lock). AF lock can be used to
take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using
Autofocus (P.147). Procedures for AF lock are described below. In this example, AF area mode
(P.86) is set to Center.
1Focus.
Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
2 Check focus indicator.
When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator on the monitor
lights up. The focus area is outlined in green on the monitor.
Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
3 Recompose picture.
Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway, re-
compose your picture. The distance between the camera
and your subject should not change while the focus is
locked. If your subject moves, lift your finger from the shut-
ter-release button, focus again at the new distance and
then recompose your shot.
4 Press shutter-release button the rest of the way down
to take picture.
F2.7
F2.7
1/60
1/60
120
120
F2.71/60
120
F2.7
F2.7
1/60
1/60
120
120
F2.71/60
120
For more information, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (P.147).

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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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