Reference Manual
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Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only
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About This Manual
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Handle the camera strap with care
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child
Keep out of reach of children
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Observe caution when handling the battery
Use appropriate cables
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CD-ROMs
Flash
Coolpix S9300 Coolpix S9200
Interface Cables
Modifications
Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York
Following apply only to users in European countries
Location name data of this camera
Using the camera overseas
Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
USB/audio/video output
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Monitor
Shooting Mode
Camera and Basic Operations
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Eye-Fi communication
Movie options normal
Playback Mode
Shooting mode
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Selecting Images for Playback
When Using Shooting Mode
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
When Displaying Menus
When Using Playback Mode
Tab Selects the playback mode A78
Using Menus the dButton
If a Tab Is Not Displayed
Shooting menu
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Switching Between Tabs
Attaching the Camera Strap
Selecting Menu Items
Basics of Shooting and Playback
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Battery rechargeable Li-ion
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Camera cannot be turned on
AC Power Source
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Insert the memory card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Formatting a Memory Card
Approved Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Battery Level
Turn the Camera On
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turn the Camera On
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Clock Battery
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
See The Monitor A6 for more information
Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
Select a Shooting Mode
USpecial effects mode A57
Auto mode A36 Shoot with basic camera operations
Frame a Picture
Using a Tripod
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
When a face is not detected
When a face is detected
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button all the way
Focus and Shoot
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Autofocus
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
Press the cplayback button
Play Back Images
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images
Displaying Shooting Information
Playback Zoom
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display
Play Back Images
Delete Unwanted Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Press the multi selector Hor Ito select
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Delete Unwanted Images
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
Page
Shooting Features
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Options Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
A auto mode, the following option settings can be changed
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Auto Mode
Subject tracking
View a Description Help Information of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
XScene auto selector A39
Black and white copy a
Characteristics of Each Scene Mode
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Night landscape
Backlighting
YMdSports
YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits
Hand-held
YMh Sunset
YMf Party/indoor
YMi Dusk/dawn
YMu Food
YMm Fireworks show
YMl Museum
Zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position
Single One picture is captured at a time
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection
OFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter
YMs 3D photography
Viewing 3D Photography
Camera cannot record 3D movies
Your TV or monitor to ensure proper use
Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Shooting ends
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Using Skin Softening
When AF area mode is set to Face priority default
Continuous Shooting Mode Burst Shooting
Frame the subject and shoot
See Continuous Menu A55 for more information
Continuous Shooting Mode Burst Shooting
Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings
Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode
Continuous Shooting Options
Options Available in the Continuous Shooting Menu
Pre-shooting Cache
Special Effects Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Special Effect
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Slider
NSelf-timer a
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
MFlash mode a
Available Functions
Press H m flash mode on the multi selector
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Frame the subject and take a picture
Effective Range of the Flash
Lowering the Flash
Raising the Flash
Available Flash Modes
Auto flash U auto, V auto with redeye
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Flash Mode Setting
Self-timer n10s and n2s are not available
Using the Self-timer
Self-timer starts, and the number
Press the shutter-release button all Way
Macro Mode Setting
Using Macro Mode
Macro mode icon F is displayed
Memory even if the camera is turned off
Selector Switches between Brightness Exp. +
Adjust the brightness, vividness, or hue
Operating the Creative Slider
Use the multi selector as explained below
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Creative Slider Settings
Adjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment
Using the Histogram
Press K o exposure compensation on the multi selector
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the multi selector to select a compensation value
Press the kbutton to apply Compensation value
List of the Default Settings
A60 A63 A64 A68 XA39
Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode Exposure
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Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Number of Exposures Remaining
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
P4608×3456
R3264×2448
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Mode is set to Subject tracking
Shot
Focusing on the Subject
Focusing on the Subject
Using Face Detection
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Faces
Position the subject at the center of the frame
Focus Lock
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Playback Features
Playback Features
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Switching Between Playback Modes
Available Playback Modes
Play A30
See Favorite Pictures Mode E9 for more information
Press Hor Ito select a mode and then press the kbutton
Auto sort mode
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
You can configure the following functions
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
Effects are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen
Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting
Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography
Hdmi mini connector Type C
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Insert the plug straight
Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive
Start the installer
Using ViewNX
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
When using Windows
Connecting the USB Cable
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Transferring Images to the Computer
Transfer images to the computer
Viewing Images
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen
Recording Movies
Press the b e movie-record button to start Movie recording
Press the b e movie-record button again to end recording
Recording Movies
Functions Available in Movie Recording
Maximum Movie Length
Recording HS High Speed Movies
Following option settings can be changed
Adjusting the volume
Press the cplayback button to select playback mode
Playing Back Movies
Press the kbutton to play back a movie
Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only
Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only
Select On and press the kbutton
Starting GPS Data Recording
Press the dbutton
Press the dbutton Mz GPS options tab A11 Mgps options
Starting GPS Data Recording
Pictures with Recorded Position Information
Off
ChangingtheGPSorElectronicCompassSettingsGPSOptionsMenu
Card using End log in Create log
General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup
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Setup Menu
Hand-held selected, Easy panorama or 3D
Photography
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Setup Menu
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Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using
For a Auto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode
Shooting Menu
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing Back
WNormal
XWide
Example of moving the camera
When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
End, the shooting ends Guide
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing Back
Following operations can be performed with the playback
Controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused
Frame the subject
Using 3D Photography
Press the shutter-release button to take First picture
Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter
Taking 3D Pictures
Using 3D Photography
Playing Images in a Sequence
Sports A42 or Continuous in the Pet portrait A48 scene mode
Or Continuous H 60 fps in the continuous shooting menu A55
Sequence Display Options
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Erase entire sequence All images
Sequence, including the image that is displayed Are deleted
Adding Images to Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Which the images will be added and press the kbutton
Use the multi selector to choose the album to
Playing Back Images in Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
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Removing Images From Albums
To cancel removal, select No
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Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton
Changing the Favorites Album Icon
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Auto Sort Mode
Use the multi selector to select a category and then
Press the kbutton to play back images in the selected
Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
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Portrait*, Night portrait*, or Party/indoor
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List by Date Mode
Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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Miniature effect and Painting
Editing Still Images
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Restrictions on Image Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Setting level, and press the kbutton
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
Confirm the results
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
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Confirm the result and press the kbutton
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Desired copy size, and press the kbutton
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Use the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
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Image Size
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
When connecting using the included audio/video cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
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When Nothing Appears on the TV
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
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E25
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Printing Pictures
Take pictures
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Camera is automatically turned on
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Be printed, and press the kbutton
Printing Individual Images
Choose Copies and press the kbutton
Choose Paper size and press the kbutton
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Printing Multiple Images
Choose Start print and press the kbutton
Printing starts
Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum
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Number of copies up to nine per picture
Numeral indicating the number of copies to be
Paper Size
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Print all images
Monitor display returns to that shown in step
Editing Movies
Edited movie is saved To cancel the saving, choose No
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point
Editing Movies
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Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Option Description AAuto default setting
BPreset manual
BPreset manual, then press the k button
Using Preset Manual
Choose Measure
Press the k button to measure the white balance value
Metering
Matrix default
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Metering Area
ISO Sensitivity
Continuous Shooting
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AF Area Mode
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus
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Press the kbutton to cancel the registration Subject
Using Subject Tracking
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If the camera focuses on the focus area when
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus Mode
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Choose how the camera focuses
Smile Timer
Image Mode Image Size and Quality
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
Blink Proof
Off default setting Disables blink proof
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Smart Portrait Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Playback Menu
Choose the pictures up to a maximum
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Playback Menu
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List by date mode
Favorite pictures mode Or auto sort mode
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Deleting All Print Orders
Use the multi selector to choose Start,
BSlide Show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Protect
Press the cbutton Playback mode M dbutton A11 MdProtect
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Image Selection Screen
Follow the procedure described below to select images
Press Hor Ito set on or OFF images or the number of copies
Press the kbutton to apply the image selection
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FRotate Image
Rotated Counterclockwise
Rotated Clockwise
Recording Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A11 MhCopy
Select a copy option and press the k button
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XChoose Key Picture
CSequence Display Options
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Message Memory contains no images
Movie Options
Movie Menu
Normal Speed Movies
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HS Movies
Open with HS Footage
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Movie Menu
Press the b e movie-record button to start recording
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Press the b e movie-record button to end recording
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HS Movie
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10 s Playback 40 s Slow motion playback No sound
Min Fast motion playback No sound
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Wind Noise Reduction
GPS Options Coolpix S9300 only
GPS Settings
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Updating the A-GPS File
GPS Options Coolpix S9300 only
POI Display
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Create Log Record the Log of Moving Information
When log recording is completed, select End
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Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MCreate log
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Select Save log, and press the kbutton
To Erase Log Data
Log Data
To Erase Log Data
View Log
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Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MView log
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Electronic Compass
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Welcome Screen
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Time Zone and Date
Hour minute
Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Press K
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
Time Zones
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Photo info
Monitor Settings
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Addition to information shown with
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Auto info above, the movie frame is
Displayed before recording movies Reference Section
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Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures
Print date and Print order
Press the dbutton Mztab A11 MPrint date
Off Vibration Reduction is not enabled
Well as when shooting still images
Vibration Reduction
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Motion Detection
When AF area mode is set to Subject tracking
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AF Assist
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable the digital zoom
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Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
Auto Off Setting
Auto Off
Language
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
TV Settings
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Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
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Charge by Computer
Charge Lamp
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Blink Warning
Portrait A42 Night portrait when Tripod is selected A43
Did someone blink? Screen
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Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
E83
Supported Eye-Fi Cards
Filmstrip
Reset All
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Basic Shooting Functions
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E86
Setup Menu
Special Effects Menu
Movie Menu
Others
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E88
Firmware Version
Displays the current camera firmware version
Press the dbutton A11 Mz tab MFirmware version
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File and Folder Names
Selected images
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E91
Optional Accessories
Display Cause/Solution
Error Messages
E92
Yes Backup the data to a computer before formatting
Error Messages
E93
Format card?
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Whether the memory card is inserted
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E96
Specifications
Data Coolpix S9300 only Troubleshooting
Caring for the Products
Caring for the Camera
Camera
Caring for the Products
Caring for the Products
Battery
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Storage
Terms and Conditions
Contractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name
Governing Law. The above terms
Great Britain
Behörden entnommen
2010
Greece Hungary Italy
F10
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
See Error Messages E92 for more information
Problem Cause/Solution
F12
Troubleshooting
BElectronically Controlled Cameras
F13
Shooting Issues
F14
F15
Playback Issues
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Cannot select
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Printer to select paper size Paper size with
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GPS Coolpix S9300 only
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300/S9200 Digital Camera
Fireworks show scene mode
Specifications
F20
4000 1/120 s Continuous H 120 fps
Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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F22
Supported Standards
Index
Symbols
Numerics
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F24
F25
Subject tracking E38, E39 Sunset h
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Telephoto zoom 27 Thumbnail playback
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