Movie Options, Normal Speed Movies, 123 | Nikon COOLPIXP300BK

Recording Movies

Movie Options

Display the shooting screen MdMD(Movie menu) (A122) MMovie options

You can choose the type of movie to shoot.

The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movies (A120), which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion.

The higher the resolution and bitrate, the higher the picture quality; but the file size also becomes larger.

Normal Speed Movies

	Option	Description
		Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded in full high-
	dHD 1080pP	definition. This option is suited to playback on a wide screen
	dHD 1080pP	TV that is compatible with full high-definition.
	(1920×1080)	TV that is compatible with full high-definition.
	(1920×1080)	• Image size: 1920 × 1080 pixels
	(default setting)	• Image size: 1920 × 1080 pixels
	(default setting)	• Movie bitrate: 18.8 Mbps
		• Movie bitrate: 18.8 Mbps
		• Frame rate: 30 frames per second
		Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded in full high-
		definition. This option is suited to playback on a wide screen
	eHD 1080p (1920×1080)	TV that is compatible with full high-definition.
	eHD 1080p (1920×1080)	• Image size: 1920 × 1080 pixels
		• Movie bitrate: 12.6 Mbps
		• Frame rate: 30 frames per second
		Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded in high-
		definition. This option is suited to playback on a wide screen
	fHD 720p (1280×720)	TV.
	fHD 720p (1280×720)	• Image size: 1280 × 720 pixels
		• Image size: 1280 × 720 pixels
		• Movie bitrate: 8.4 Mbps
		• Frame rate: 30 frames per second
		Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.
	gVGA (640×480)	• Image size: 640 × 480 pixels
	gVGA (640×480)	• Movie bitrate: 2.9 Mbps
		• Movie bitrate: 2.9 Mbps
		• Frame rate: 30 frames per second

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Contents

User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassemble Iii For Your Safety CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Interface Cables Modifications Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Wash hands after handling Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 108 118127 141 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Lens cover Parts of the CameraCamera Body Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera 3 4 5 6 Shooting Monitor 151 Playback 102Current frame number/total For Playback Command DialBasic Operations For Shooting Basic Operations Rotary Multi Selector Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen DMenu ButtonPress the rotary multi Press Hor Ito choose an item and press Using Camera MenusWhen setting is finished, press the dbutton Press the dbutton Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Attaching the Camera Strap Use the edge of the battery to Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera A14 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover USB cable Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet Charging the Battery Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power Source Turning On and Off the Camera Standby Mode Auto Off Daylight Saving Time Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Imprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress Hor Ito choose the date display order Press the kbutton or K Insert the memory card Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInserting the Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchInserting the Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Rotate the mode dial to aCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Functions Available in AAuto Mode Position the main subject near the center of the monitor Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame a picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a Picture Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down When the Subject Is Close to the CameraFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus Lock Focus and ShootDuring Recording Autofocus Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesPress the cPlayback button Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDeleting Unnecessary Images Choose Yes and press the kbutton Using the Flash Flash Mode SettingAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Slide the Kflash pop-up control Setting the Flash ModePress the rotary multi selector mflash mode Using the Flash Red-eye Reduction Flash Lamp Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Press the rotary multi selector nself-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Shooting ends Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile TimerFrame the picture Shutter is automatically released Releasing the Shutter Manually Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile TimerAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks Macro mode menu is displayed Macro ModePress the rotary multi selector pmacro mode Macro Mode Setting Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial Dusk/dawn a Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeImage Mode JNight landscape A44 oBacklighting A45 Rotate the mode dial to y Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeFrame the subject and take the picture Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features Mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting A41AF-assist illuminator A152 does not light Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Picon is displayed on the shooting screen Digital zoom is not available YMb Portrait Use this mode for portraits Off1 YMd Sports Hand-held YMf Party/indoor YMh Sunset Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode YMu Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food Off1 Off2 See Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist A60 Frame borders are displayed around the other faces YMOPet portrait Choose VEasy panorama and press Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Example of moving the camera Iicon showing the current panorama direction is DisplayedEnd, the shooting ends Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist Choose UPanorama assist and pressPictures are joined Panorama Creation Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRexposure lock Indicator Shoot the next picture Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes C, DModesFunctions Available in A, B, Cand DModes Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModesShutter Speed Aperture Value Shutter Speed AProgrammed Auto ModeFrame the subject and shoot Flexible Program Focus and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto Mode Aperture-Priority Auto Mode Rotate the mode dial to CAperture and Zoom Shutter speed value DManual ModeRotate the mode dial to D Rotate the command dial to choose Indicator Range is restricted during continuous shooting A91 Operating the Creative Slider Press the rotary multi selector KoCreative slider is displayed Dial Switches among brightness exposure Adjust obrightness, Gvividness, or FhueAdjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue A, B, C, DModes Creative Slider Settings Adjust the overall vividness of the image Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Image mode A74 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Displaying the Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Press the d button to exit the shooting menu Image Mode Image Quality/Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MWhite balance White Balance Lens extends to the zoom position for measurement Preset ManualChoose Measure Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value Metering Metering AreaSet to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MMetering Continuous Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MContinuousMulti-shot Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Fixed range auto Auto default settingISO Sensitivity Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu Miso sensitivity Exposure Bracketing AF Area Mode Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MAF area modeFocus area Focus area Subject tracking Face priority Shooting with Face Priority Press the shutter-release button halfway White border is displayed at the center of the frame Choose sSubject tracking or R FacePriority tracking, and press the kbutton Select a subject Press the shutter-release button to take the picture Choose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Flash Exp. Comp Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, D Modes Setting Description Print date ContinuousBlink warning Smile timer Digital zoom Smile timer Enter playback mode and play back the images that Operations in Full-Frame PlaybackShooting mode, press the cplayback button to Shutter speed Histogram2 Shooting Mode A, B, Cor D1 Aperture valueDisplaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Operations in Full-Frame Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackIcons on the Thumbnails Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet Detection Quick retouch A110 Playback Options Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Following options are available in playback menu Number of copies up to nine per picture Rotate the rotary multi selector to chooseSelect images and press the kbutton Choose the pictures up to a maximum 100 Deleting All Print OrdersPrint date 101 Slide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Press the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtect Protect102 103 Follow the procedure described below to select picturesSelecting Pictures Press the kbutton to apply the picture selection Rotate Image 104Rotate Counterclockwise 105 EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo Press the kbutton again to stop playback Playing Voice MemosPress the kbutton to play the voice memo Deleting Voice Memos 107 Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory CardUse the rotary multi selector to choose a Choose a copy option and press the kbutton 108 Picture Editing Functions Original Pictures and Edited Copies 109Picture Editing Functions Restrictions on Picture Editing Editing Pictures Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation110 Editing Pictures Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastChoose OK and press the kbutton 111 112 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother 113 Confirm the results 114 PFilter Effects Digital Filter 115 Check the effect, choose Save and press the kbutton GSmall picture and press the kbutton Small Picture Decreasing Image Size Image Size Crop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition 117 Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode A40Recording Movies Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen 119 Recording MoviesFunctions Available in Movie Recording 120 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MovieDisplay the movie menu A122, use Press the bemovie-record button to start recording Playback Min 30 s Fast motion playback No sound 121HS Movie Min 15 s Playback 29 min Slow motion playback No sound Options below can be set in the movie menu Using the Movie MenuDisplaying the Movie Menu 122 Movie Options Normal Speed Movies123 124 HS Movies Maximum Movie Length 125 Movie Playback Deleting Unnecessary MoviesSee Deleting Unnecessary Images A31 for more information Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Connecting to a TVWhen connecting using the supplied audio/video cable When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera When Nothing Appears on the TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Tune the television to the video channel Compatible Operating Systems Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Install the Software Connecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Windows 131 Charging the Battery Disconnecting the Camera 133 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 134Charge Lamp Take pictures Connecting to a Printer135 Printing Pictures 136 Connecting the Camera and PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned on 137 Printing Pictures One at a Time Print menu is displayed Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting starts 138 Print all images 139Print selection Number of copies up to nine per picture Current print/total number of prints 140Paper Size Dpof printing Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following options141 Press Kor the kbutton Displaying the Setup MenuPress the dbutton to display the menu screen Press Jon the rotary multi selector 143 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MWelcome screenNone default setting Welcome Screen 144 Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneTime Zone and Date Choose x Travel destination and press the kbutton WHome time zone Clock BatteryPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone 145 Time Zones 146 147 Monitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMonitor settings Auto info DefaultPhoto info 148 Print date and Print order Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MPrint datePrint Date 149 150 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MVibration reductionOn default setting Vibration Reduction Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMotion detection Motion Detection151 152 Enable or disable the digital zoomAF Assist Digital Zoom Auto Off Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto Off Setting 154 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Internal Memory Formatting Memory Card 155 TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV Language Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MCharge by computer Charge by Computer156 157 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MBlink warningOff default setting Blink warning does not take effect Blink Warning Operating the Did someone blink? Screen 158Screen 159 Reset All Movie Menu Setup Menu160 Shooting Menu Others Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MFirmware versionFirmware Version 161 162 Caring for the Camera Battery 163Caring for the Camera Cleaning 164Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals 165 Storage 166 Optional AccessoriesBattery-chamber/memory card slot cover Damaged when the cover is closed Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards 167 168 File and Folder Names 169 Error Messages Display Description Solution170 O3968×2232 171 172 Error Messages Night portrait 173 174 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply175 Electronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution 176 Pressed halfway Turn camera off and then on again 177 178 Image mode not Occurred when 179 180 Mode was set to o3968×2232 Specifications 181Nikon Coolpix P300 Digital Camera 182 Specifications 25 C 77 F 183 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Specifications Supported Standards Symbols Index185 186 Zoom Zoom control 187 Nikon Corporation FX1A0311