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Nikon COOLPIX P310 User Manual

Nikon COOLPIX P310
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Available Shooting Modes
C Note on the Flash
When the flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and W is displayed at the top of the monitor.
In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure
to raise the flash (A60).
C Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
The functions of the multi selector H (m), I (p), J (n) or K (o) can be set.
See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A59) for more information.
Press the d button to display the menu for the selected shooting mode. See “Shooting
Features” (A35) for more information about the settings available in the menu for the current
shooting mode.
A (auto) mode (A36)
Shoot easily with basic
camera operations
without going into
detailed settings.
i User settings mode
(A57)
Setting combinations that
are frequently used for
shooting can be saved.
The saved settings can be
immediately retrieved for
shooting simply by
rotating the mode dial to
i.
Scene mode (A37)
When one of the scene modes is selected, pictures are captured using settings that are
optimized for the selected scene.
y (Scene): Choose the desired scene from 18 different scene types using the scene
menu, and the camera's settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
In scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode
for simpler shooting.
In special effects mode, effects can be applied to pictures during shooting. Nine different
effects are available.
To select a scene, first rotate the mode dial to y and press the d button.
Select the desired scene by pressing the multi selector H or I, and then press the k
button.
j (Night landscape): Captures the atmosphere of night landscapes.
A, B, C, D mode (A51)
Choose these modes for greater control over shutter
speed and aperture value.
Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (
A
54)
to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you
want to capture.

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Nikon COOLPIX P310 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel1.61 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels16.79 MP
Image sensor size1/2.3 \
Image formats supportedJPEG XR
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 pixels
Still image resolution(s)-
Optical zoom4.2 x
Focal length range4.3 - 17.9 mm
Number of diaphragm blades6
Lens structure (elements/groups)7/6
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)100 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)24 mm
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modesCentre weighted Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity100, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)6400
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed4 s
Flash range (tele)0.5 - 2.5 m
Flash range (wide)0.5 - 6.5 m
Power source typeBattery
Video resolutions640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedH.264, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio systemstereo
Memory slots1
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)921000 pixels
USB version2.0
HDMI connector typeMini
Scene modesBacklight, Beach, Close-up (macro), Cuisine, Dawn, Dusk, Fireworks, Museum, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset
Image editingCrop, Rotating
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Languages supportARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Camera file systemDCF, DPOF, Exif 2.3
Battery life (CIPA standard)230 shots
Product colorBlack
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth32 mm
Width103 mm
Height58.3 mm
Weight194 g

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