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Nikon Coolpix P300 Digital Camera

12 Megapixels12 MegapixelsHigh ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Continuous DriveContinuous DriveHigh Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Neocamera detailed reviewNeocamera detailed review

Model Specifications

BrandNikon ModelCoolpix P300
Sensor 12 Megapixels CMOS Sensor Size 7.7mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationYes Dust-ReductionN / A
Sensitivity ISO 160 - 3200 Shutter-Speed 1/2000 - 8s
Lens24 - 100mm F/1.8 - 4.9 / 8Mininum Focus3cm (w) / 60cm (t)
ZoomElectronicManual FocusN / A
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System 99 points Assist-lamp *Auto point-selection used 9 areas. Manual point-selection between 99 points is possible. AF-C Subject Tracking.
Viewfinder Type None Viewfinder Size
Display Position Fixed Display Size 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesP, A, T, M Scene Modes 19Back Light, Beach, B&White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night, Night Portrait, Panorama, Party/Indoor, Pet, Portrait, Snow, Special Effects, Sports, Sunset
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed Bracketing 3 Shots ±1/3 EV
Exposure Compensation -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV Flash Compensation -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV
White Balance Auto , Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning
Continuous Drive 8 FPS, 7 JPEG *High-speed 60 and 120 mode at reduced resolutions. Self Timer Yes *2s, 10s
Command Dials 2 DOF Preview No
Protection Dust Reduction No
Digital Level None Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger N / A Eye-Start Sensor No
Multiple Shots N / A Orientation Sensor Yes
Image Formats JPEG Flash Ports
Built-In Flash Yes, 6.5 - 2.5m (W-T) Flash Sync Unknown
Video Capture 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *High-speed video 640x480 @ 120 FPS and 1280x720 @ 60 FPS. Sound Input None
Memory Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory GPS N / A
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life 240 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use.
Introduced 2011-02-08 Construction
Size 102 x 58 x 32mm (W x H x D) Weight 189g

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Nikon P300 Facts

Compact digital camera
12 Megapixels Fixed LensISO 160-3200
4.2X Ultra-Wide Optical ZoomShutter 1/2000-8s
Built-in StabilizationFull manual controls
8 FPS Drive, 7 ImagesCustom white-balance
1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingLithium-Ion
3" LCD 920K PixelsSecure Digital Extended Capacity
Internal Memory
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