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Nikon Coolpix P3Nikon Coolpix P3 8.1 MP Digital Camera (Dark silver)

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The COOLPIX P3 is a high performance camera that is designed to help you take pictures in demanding situations. Advanced features such as 11 point wide-area Auto Focus combine with an 8.1 megapixel resolution, a 3.5x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens and the latest Wi-Fi capability - technology that enables you to transfer your pictures directly to your computer or a compatible printer without the need for wires and cables. The Optical Vibration Reduction system (VR), an innovation derived from Nikon'... Read more
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Comments to date: 8. Page 1 of 1. Average Rating:
zorp311 12:17pm on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 
The pictures with the Coolpix P3 are great, but unfortunately that is where the good side ends.
EldRtb 3:38pm on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 
I would greatly recommend this camera. It was been a great purchase for me. The VR feature works great.
mwildam 10:59pm on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 
Nikon coolpix is good camera which support Wi-Fi file transfer. This camera is highly portable. One more great feature with printing.
senate0rz 7:08pm on Sunday, July 11th, 2010 
I really love this camera! This is the 4th Nikon camera I have owned and it is amazing! I really love this camera! This is the 4th N...  Takes great pictures, has VR, and I love the WiFi, and not to mention it is 8.
letusfixyourpc 1:30am on Sunday, June 6th, 2010 
My mother found this product in a 2nd hand shop for quite cheap, so we bought it.
Entropy 10:54am on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 
This is a great point and shoot camera complimenting very well with my DSLR. I use it when I want to travel light. This is my 2nd camera and this time I wanted to try the Nikon. 1. Nice and handy 2. Good features 3. VR feature Nothing to complain at this time This is my 2nd camera and this time I wanted to try the Nikon. Aftera long debate if I wanted the P4 or the P3 i settled with the P3 and I am glad.
kozaki 4:51am on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 
I have had this camera for more than three years now and I really like it for its many features. First of all it has 8.
jaschulz 4:24pm on Friday, April 2nd, 2010 
Well I bought this camera expecting alot. I was going from a 750UZ 4mp camera and thought 8mp would be good.

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Documents

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Connecting to a TV... 61 Connecting to a Computer... 62 Connecting to a Printer... 67
Connecting the Camera to a Printer... 68 Printing Pictures One at a Time.... 69 Printing Multiple Pictures.... 70 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set... 72
Advanced Camera Settings... 76

Using the Menus.... 76

Displaying the Menus.... 76 Navigating the Menus.... 77

The Shooting Menu... 78

Metering.... 79 Continuous.... 80 BSS.... 82 Auto Bracketing.... 83 Image Adjustment.... 84 Image Sharpening.... 84 Saturation Control.... 85 AF Area Mode.... 86 Auto-focus Mode..... 87 Fixed Aperture.... 88 Noise Reduction.... 88

The Playback Menu... 89

Navigating the Picture Selection Screen... 90 Navigating the Choose Date Screen... 91 List by Date.... 92 D-Lighting.... 92 Slide Show..... 93 Delete..... 94 Protect.... 94 Transfer Marking..... 95 Small Pic..... 96 Copy.... 97

The Set-up Menu... 98

Menus.... 99 Welcome Screen.... 99 Date..... 100 Monitor Settings.... 101 Date Imprint..... 102 Shot Confirmation.... 104 AF Assist.... 104 Sound Settings.... 105 Auto Off.... 105 Format Memory/Card.... 106 Language..... 106 Interface (USB/Video Mode).... 107 Auto Transfer.... 107 Reset All.... 108 Firmware Version.... 108
Wireless Transfer Mode... 109
What is Wireless Transfer Mode?...109 Setting Up Wireless Transfer Mode... 110 Confirming Profiles....120 Transferring Images to a Computer...121 Transferring Images to a Printer...130

Technical Notes... 132

Optional Accessories....132 Caring for Your Camera... 133 Error Messages....136 Troubleshooting...140 Appendix....143 Specifications....151 Index....155

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep this manual where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the battery charger or AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

CAUTIONS Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Notice for customers in the State of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200
Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
RSS-210 14. Exposure of Humans to RF Fields
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canadas website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb
Notice for customers in Europe
Hereby, Nikon, declares that this digital camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/ 5/EC.
Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries. This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting data, such as images and profile information, or formatting data storage devices, such as memory card or built-in camera memory, does not completely erase the original data. Deleted data can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the users responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample. The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Introduction

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before You Begin
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flashes) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. The
use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal* could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

Holographic seal

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. * Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Internal Memory and SD Memory Card
This camera uses both internal memory and an SD memory card for storing pictures. If you insert a memory card into the camera, pictures will automatically be stored on the card instead of in the internal memory. To store, view or delete pictures in the internal memory or to format the internal memory, remove the memory card first.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikons Life-Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ For users in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/

Parts of the Camera

Mode dial
To select a mode, align the mode icon with q next to the mode dial.
Auto shooting mode (P.24) Exposure mode (P.41) M/E Scene mode (P.33) b Movie mode (P.56) T a Setup mode (P.98) X Z e c Y Image mode (P.43) ISO Sensitivity mode (P.45) White balance mode (P.46) Wireless transfer mode (P.109)
Power switch (P.24) Eyelet for camera strap Interface connector cover Power connector cover
Shutter-release button (P.26) Power-on lamp (P.24)
Vibration reduction f button (P.48) Antenna (P.123)

Built-in flash (P.28)

Self-timer lamp (P.30) AF-assist illuminator LED (P.26, 133, 151) Shot confirmation LED (P.104)

Aperture and Zoom

The aperture value (measured in f/-numbers) expresses the amount of light that passes through the lens and is calculated by dividing the lens focal length by the effective diameter (a value based on the physical opening in the lens and the amount of light passing through). Lower f/-numbers indicate an increase in the amount of light passing though and higher f/-numbers indicate a decrease. The smallest number in a lens aperture range is the maximum aperture and the largest number is the minimum aperture. The aperture for this cameras lens (focal length: 7.5 to 26.3 mm; aperture range: f/2.7 to f/5.3) changes depending on the zoom setting. The aperture increases when zooming in and decreases when zooming out. Selecting On for Fixed aperture (P.88) in E (Aperture-priority auto) mode keeps the aperture change as close as possible to the selected f/-number (aperture range: f/5 to f/7.3). In M (Programmed auto) mode, Fixed aperture has no effect even if set to On.
Selecting Image Quality and Size
The image quality and size you select determine the file size of a picture when stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. Image Quality
The process of reducing the image file size when storing is called compression. In this camera, pictures are compressed and recorded as JPEG files. The more a picture is compressed, the smaller the image file size becomes. As a result, more pictures can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. However, the image quality, compared with a picture taken with a lower compression ratio, decreases and pictures cannot be printed at large sizes without a loss of quality. The less a picture is compressed, the larger the image size becomes. As a result, fewer pictures can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. However, less compression increases the image quality.

Image Size

Larger pictures create larger image files and are suitable for printing in large size. However, fewer pictures can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. Smaller pictures create smaller image files and are more suitable for transmission by email or for use on web pages. When printed in larger sizes, however, small images will look rough and uneven in appearance. Additional Shooting Options

Advanced Camera Settings

Using the Menus
Shooting, playback, movie, and camera set-up menus are available. Displaying the Menus To display the Shooting menu (P.78):

White balance

Rotate mode dial to M or E.

Press m.

Exit OK Help
To display the Playback menu (P.89):

List by date

Press i.
To display the Movie menu (P.56):
Press m to return to Shooting or Playback mode from the Shooting, Playback and Movie menus.
To display the Set-up menu (P.98):
Rotate the mode dial or press i to exit the Set-up menu.

Rotate mode dial to a.

Navigating the Menus
When navigating the menus, use the multi selector.
Move cursor up Make selection

Move cursor left

Move cursor right

Move cursor down

Metering METERING Matrix Center-weighted Spot Spot AF area Exit OK

Highlight menu item.

METERING Matrix Center-weighted Spot Spot AF area Exit OK

Display options.

Metering
Select highlighted option.

The Shooting Menu

The Shooting menu includes the items in the following table. See Using the Menus (P.76) for more information on displaying and using the Shooting menu.

Exit White balance

Advanced Camera Settings The Shooting Menu
d White balance m Metering q Continuous A BSS C Auto bracketing
Match white balance to your light source. Select how the camera sets exposure. Take pictures one at a time or in a sequence. Use the Best Shot Selector (BSS) to select the sharpest picture. Take a sequence of pictures with gradually changing exposure or white balance.
P.46 P.79 P.80 P.82 P.83 P.84 P.84 P.85 P.45 P.43 P.43 P.86 P.87 P.88 P.88
F Image adjustment Adjust picture contrast. M Image sharpening
Control how much outlines in your pictures are sharpened in the camera.
P Saturation control Adjust vividness of the color of a picture. W Sensitivity X Image quality b Image size k AF area mode Y Auto-focus mode I Fixed aperture o Noise reduction
Select ISO Sensitivity. Select image quality. Select an image size for displaying or printing. Select where the camera focuses. Select how the camera focuses. Maintains aperture as close as possible to a set f/-number when the camera is zoomed in and out. Reduce noise that may appear when long exposures are used.

q Continuous

w Multi-shot 16

x Ultra HS

y 5 shot buffer
Takes pictures automatically at a SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2 specified interval. Set the interval 30s 1m (30 seconds, 1, 5, 10, 30, 60 min5m utes) first and then press the shut10m 30m ter-release button. OK Exit The camera will take pictures at the specified interval until the z Intvl timer shooting shutter-release button is pressed again, the internal memory or memory card is full, or 1,800 frames have been recorded. Press i to finish shooting and return to Playback mode. If you press the power switch, shooting finishes and the camera turns off.
Restrictions on Continuous Shooting
Settings other than Single cannot be used in combination with BSS (P.82), Auto bracketing or WB bracketing (P.83). The previous setting is used and the earlier setting is canceled. Noise reduction (P.88) has no effect even if set to On. With Continuous, Multi-shot 16, Ultra HS, and 5 shot buffer, settings for focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by the first shot in each series. The flash is automatically set to B (Flash Cancel). Digital zoom (P.25) cannot be used at settings of Multi-shot 16 or Ultra HS. When using the self-timer, Single is automatically set. The settings will return to the previous setting after an image has been taken using the self-timer.

Ultra HS

During shooting, progress is shown on the monitor, from S to E. To interrupt shooting before 100 pictures have been recorded, lift your finger from the shutter-release button. During shooting, pressing T while the y icon appears displays the delete confirmation dialog. From this screen, you can delete all the pictures in the same sequence. During shooting, the shutter sound is off.

5 Shot Buffer

If Image size is set to c 32642448 or j 32642176 and Image quality is set to FINE, only the last three images taken in a series will be recorded.
Note on Interval Timer Shooting
To prevent shooting from ending unexpectedly, use the optional EH-62A AC adapter kit.

Interval Timer Shooting

To save power, the monitor turns off and the power on lamp starts blinking between shots. The display turns on automatically immediately before the camera takes the next shot. Do not rotate the mode dial during the interval between shots.
When Best Shot Selector (BSS) is on, the camera takes up to 10 pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed. The sharpest picture in the series is saved and the others are discarded. BSS is recommended when: The camera is zoomed in. The camera is in Macro close-up mode. Shooting with the flash off when lighting is poor.
Turns BSS off. Turns BSS on. The flash is automatically set to B, and settings for the focus, exposure and white balance are determined by the first shot in the series.

DISPLAY OPTIONS Number of days Years and days Yrs, mnths, days OK

DISPLAY OPTIONS

The date counter will be imprinted on the pictures as shown below.

2006.08.30

2006.09.03
Two days remaining until the specified date
Two days elapsed since the specified date

Shot Confirmation

The shot confirmation LED will light after shooting to confirm that the shot has been taken.
(default setting) The shot confirmation LED will not light after shooting. The shot confirmation LED will light after shooting. When Multi-shot 16 or 5 shot buffer is selected for Continuous, the lamp will light after all pictures in the series have been taken. The lamp will not light when Ultra HS is selected or if the flash is fired when shooting.

AF Assist

The built-in AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit.
The AF-assist illuminator will not light. Select Off when the AF-assist illuminator is too bright for subjects or flash photography is prohibited. If the AF-assist illuminator is turned off when shooting in poor lighting, the camera may not be able to focus accurately. The AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera focuses on the subject even when the subject is poorly lit.

g Auto

AF-Assist Illuminator Range
Zoom out : Approx. 0.5 - 3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. - 9 ft. 10 in.) Zoom in : Approx. 0.5 - 1.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. - 4 ft. 11 in.)
When AF assist is set to Auto, the AF-assist illuminator will light in the following cases: AF area mode is set to Auto or Center in the Shooting menu. The center focus area is selected when AF area mode is set to Manual. When shooting in A PORTRAIT (FACE AF), B PORTRAIT, C PARTY/INDOOR, D NIGHT PORTRAIT, H BEACH/SNOW, O COPY, P SPORTS, L BACK LIGHT, or F PANORAMA ASSIST mode. The center focus area is selected in M CLOSE UP mode.

Sound Settings

You can set the button sound on/off and select the volume of shutter and start-up sounds.

7 Configure TCP/IP.

Configure the items below only if selecting Create Profile manually. Configure: Select Auto or Manual for the method of setting the camera IP address (required). IP Address: When Configure is set to Manual, enter the IP address for the camera.
8 Configure wireless printing.
If a printer is connected to the computer, select the printer to be used for wireless printing (P.130), enter a printer profile name and select a printer icon. When selecting Create Infrastructure (Access Point) and Ad-hoc (Camera to Computer) network profile, the Setup Utility automatically returns to the screen in step 5 without configuring a printer, and a new ad-hoc network is set up in the computer. After this network profile is set up, wireless printing is configured.
For Macintosh, click Select Printer in the Get Started tab of the Setup Utility and select a printer. After this, you can select printer settings such as paper type and print quality. If no printers are connected to the computer, click Next without selecting a printer.
Wireless Printing Profiles
Whether a printer is connected to the computer or not, after configuring a profile, two profiles (one for the computer and one for the printer) are created in the camera. If wireless printing is not needed, the profile for the printer can be deleted. Connect the camera and computer via a USB cable, start the Setup Utility and then delete the profile for the printer (P.120).
Information about Profile Configuration
Configuration of Profile Devices
Every computer that will connect to the camera must be configured as a profile device.
Maximum Number of Profile Devices
You can configure a maximum of nine profile devices (computers, printers connected to a computer, the optional PD-10 wireless printer adapter) in the camera. If nine have already been configured and you want to add a new one, delete an unneeded profile device using the Setup Utility (P.120).
Checking the Computer Wireless LAN Settings
Check the following items on the computer before starting the Setup Utility and configuring a profile device. Refer to the manual and other reference materials for your computer and wireless LAN devices.
Network Name (SSID) Enter the network ID for the computer. Type Channel Authentication
Select Camera to Computer (Ad-hoc) or Access Point (Infrastructure). The camera and the computer must be set to the same option. Select the same channel (1 to 11) set in the computer (Camera to Computer (Ad-hoc) only). Select Open, Shared or WPA-PSK (Access Point (Infrastructure) only). Select the same method set in the computer. Select None, WEP 64 bits, WEP 128 bits or TKIP (Access Point (Infrastructure) only). Select the same method set in the computer. When Security is set to WEP 64 bits or WEP 128 bits, select the same method set in the computer (unnecessary when Security is set to None). Enter the security key set in the computer (unnecessary when Security is set to None). When Security is set to WEP 64 bits or WEP 128 bits, select the same key index set in the computer (unnecessary when Security is set to None). The default setting is 1. Select Auto or Manual for the method of setting the camera IP address. When Configure is set to Manual, enter the IP address for the camera.

Transferring Images to a Computer Displaying the WIRELESS MENU:
CHOOSE PROFILE Profile-A Profile-B Profile-C OK 1/3 CHOOSE PROFILE Profile-A Profile-B Profile-C OK 1/3
Rotate mode dial to Y and turn cam- Highlight profile. era on.
The CHOOSE PROFILE screen is displayed and the most recently used profiles are shown first. (The screens in steps 1 and 2 are examples. The profile device (P.115) names set in the Setup Utility will be displayed.) Press l (Info) on the CHOOSE PROFILE screen to display the SSID of the selected profile and the type of device. If the camera cannot connect to the profile device, you can check whether the profile settings and the settings saved in the camera match.
WIRELESS MENU Easy Transfer Shooting Date Marked Images Selected Images Shoot & Transfer OK 1/2 WIRELESS MENU Easy Transfer Shooting Date Marked Images Selected Images Shoot & Transfer OK 1/2

Display WIRELESS MENU.

Highlight

option

transferring
This menu appears after a wireless connec- images. tion is established. See pages 124 to 129 for more informa For Macintosh, when using ad-hoc mode, tion on each menu option. press d and click AirPort in the Mac OS X menu bar to display the menu. Select the profile device selected in step 2 to establish the connection. Press d before connection is established to return to the CHOOSE PROFILE screen.

Signal Indicator

The signal strength is represented by a five-level indicator on the monitor. When the camera is outside the range of the signal, the indicator is displayed in red. If the signal strength is weak, remove any obstacles between the camera and computer.
When the connection to a profile device or the connection after selecting WIRELESS MENU has NETWORK CONNECTION Failed to connect to not been established, the error messages at right FAILED Profile-A are displayed. Check the selected computer or acTry Again Try Again cess point and resolve the error. Select Try Again Choose Profile Choose Profile to reconnect. Select Choose Profile to cancel the OK OK connection and return to the CHOOSE PROFILE screen. If Try Again cannot be selected due to the error, select Choose Profile.

Wireless Transfer LED

The wireless transfer LED (P.13) indicates the wireless transfer status. Blinks : Searching for profile device. Lights : Connected to profile device or transferring data. Off : Not connected. In order to reduce power consumption, the wireless transfer LED may switch to blinking status if no data is transmitted within a set period of time based on operating conditions.

Getting Good Results with Autofocus

(P.26, 87)

Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind your subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g., your subject is inside a cage).

Time Zone

(P.100)
The camera supports the following time zones. Time zone increments of less than one hour are not supported. When traveling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), set the camera clock to local time (P.100).
GMT +/ GMT 11 GMT 10 GMT 9 GMT 8 GMT 7 GMT 6 GMT 5 GMT 4 GMT 3 GMT 2 GMT 1 Location
Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT*): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver MST (MDT*): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz CST (CDT*): Chicago, Houston, Mexico City EST (EDT*): New York, Toronto, Lima Caracas, Manaus Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo Fernando de Noronha Azores
GMT +/ GMT GMT +1 GMT +2 GMT +3 GMT +4 GMT +5 GMT +6 GMT +7 GMT +8 GMT +9 GMT +10 GMT +11 GMT +12

Location

London, Casablanca Madrid, Paris, Berlin Athens, Helsinki Moscow, Nairobi Abu Dhabi, Dubai Islamabad, Karachi Colombo, Dhaka Bangkok, Jakarta Beijing, HK, Singapore Tokyo, Seoul Sydney, Guam New Caledonia Auckland, Fiji
* When daylight saving time is turned on.
Notes on Focus Area Selection
In Movie mode, camera automatically focuses on the subject using the center focus area. AF area mode cannot be used. While digital zoom (P.25) is in effect, the center focus area is used. AF area mode cannot be used. Notes on Shooting in Manual Flash (P.28), self-timer (P.30), focus (P.31), and exposure compensation (P.32) cannot be set while the focus area selection guide and selectable area are displayed. Press d to hide the focus area selection guide before adjusting these settings. To change focus area, press d again after making settings for each mode.

When the focus area and selectable area are displayed
When the focus area and selectable area are hidden
Options for ISO Sensitivity

(P.45)

Approximately equivalent to ISO 50 is set as default. When lighting is poor, however, camera automatically compensates by raising sensitivity to maximum of ISO 200 equivalent. Approximately equivalent to ISO 50. Approximately equivalent to ISO 100. Approximately equivalent to ISO 200. Approximately equivalent to ISO 400.

200 400

Options for White Balance

e Auto

(P.46)
Automatically adjusts white balance to suit lighting conditions. Best choice for most situations. Gray object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions (P.47). Use under direct sunlight. Use under incandescent lighting.
f White bal. preset g Direct sunlight h Incandescent i Fluorescent j Cloudy k Shade l Flash (P.105) FL1 FL2
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. Select FL1 (White) or FL2 (Daylight White/Natural) according to the bulb types, and then press d. Use under overcast skies. Use under sunny skies when your subject is in the shade. Use when taking pictures with the flash.
When the camera enters Standby mode and the power-on lamp blinks, perform one of the following operations to reactivate the camera: Pressing the power switch Pressing the shutter-release button halfway Pressing i (camera enters Playback mode except when mode dial is set to Y) Pressing m (the menu for the selected mode is displayed) The length of time is fixed in the following cases: When a menu is displayed with Auto off set to thirty seconds (30s) or one minute (1m): 3 minutes When pictures are being played back in a slide show: 30 minutes When camera is in Wireless transfer mode: 3 minutes (Auto off does not activate while pictures are being transferred) When using the optional EH-62A AC adapter kit: 30 minutes Auto off does not activate when the supplied USB cable is connected.
Restrictions on Editing Images
You can edit images by trimming them (cropping), adjusting the brightness (D-Lighting), or creating a smaller copy (Small picture). The following restrictions apply when editing an image that has already been edited.
First Edit Cropping D-Lighting Small Picture

Cropping

Second Edit D-Lighting

Small Picture

* When attempting to apply a second edit, the message IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED appears.

 

Technical specifications

Full description

The COOLPIX P3 is a high performance camera that is designed to help you take pictures in demanding situations. Advanced features such as 11 point wide-area Auto Focus combine with an 8.1 megapixel resolution, a 3.5x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens and the latest Wi-Fi capability - technology that enables you to transfer your pictures directly to your computer or a compatible printer without the need for wires and cables. The Optical Vibration Reduction system (VR), an innovation derived from Nikon's combined experience in nano-technology and professional photography, alleviates the effects of camera shake caused by slight hand movements. This exciting new system ensures image stability when taking pictures or shooting movies.

General
Product TypeDigital camera
Width3.6 in
Depth1.2 in
Height2.4 in
Weight6 oz
Enclosure ColorDark silver
Body MaterialAluminum
Main Features
Resolution8.1 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels8,310,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution8,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/1.8"
LAN and Wireless Image Transferring ProtocolsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Digital Zoom4 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, close-up, museum, party/indoor, back light, beach/snow, night portrait, fireworks, night landscape, dawn/dusk, panorama assist, copy, sports mode, sunset
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Vivid, Cyanotype
Image StabilizerOptical
Exposure MeteringSpot AF area, center-weighted, spot, matrix
Exposure ModesProgram, automatic, aperture-priority
Exposure Metering Zones256
Face DetectionYes
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, speedlight, sunlight, shade
Digital Video FormatQuickTime
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed1.8 frames per second, 1.7 frames per second, 30 frames per second
Video CaptureQuickTime - 640 x 480 - 30 fps QuickTime - 320 x 240 - 30 fps QuickTime - 160 x 120 - 30 fps
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card
Integrated Memory23 MB
Image StorageFine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 6 - with 23MB built-in memory Normal JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 12 - with 23MB built-in memory Basic JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 23 - with 23MB built-in memory JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 2592 x 1944 JPEG 2048 x 1536 JPEG 1024 x 768 JPEG 640 x 480
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionYes
Effective Flash Range1.3 ft - 13 ft
FeaturesAF illuminator
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 7.5 mm - 26.3 mm - f/2.7-5.2
Focal Length7.5 mm - 26.3 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera36 - 126mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)11
Min Focus Range11.8 in
Macro Focus Range1.6 in
Lens ApertureF/2.7-5.2
Optical Zoom3.5 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
Lens Construction6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 3 sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, multi-picture burst, direct print, auto power save, date/time stamp, display brightness control, PictBridge support, histogram display, cropping an image, Wi-Fi ready, blur warning, in-camera red-eye fix, face-priority AF function, interval shooting mode
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format150,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB 1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, SVGA monitor, CD-ROM drive
System Requirements DetailsMacOS X 10.1.5 or later - 64 MB - 60 MB Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - 64 MB - 60 MB
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesCarrying strap
Cables IncludedUSB cable A/V cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatteryNikon EN-EL5
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1100 mAh ( included )
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandNikon
Part Numbers25539, COOLPIXP3
GTIN00018208255399

 

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