Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual 125, Maximum Movie Length

Recording Movies

CMaximum Movie Length

Option	Internal memory (90 MB)	Memory card (4 GB)3
dHD 1080pP(1920×1080)	37 s1	25 min
(default setting)
eHD 1080p (1920×1080)	57 s	40 min
fHD 720p (1280×720)	1 min 25 s	1 h
gVGA (640×480)	4 min 2 s	3 h
hHS 120 fps (640×480)	1 min 5 s	45 min
iHS 60 fps (1280×720)	42 s2	30 min
jHS 15 fps (1920×1080)	1 min 17 s	50 min

All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length varies with the make of the memory card and the bitrate of the recorded movie.

1The maximum movie length for a single movie is 25 seconds.

2 The maximum movie length for a single movie is 30 seconds.

3 The maximum movie length for a single movie is 4 GB or 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card. The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed during recording.

DMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A168) for more information.

Autofocus Mode

Display the shooting screen MdMD(Movie menu) (A122) MAutofocus mode

Choose how the camera focuses during movie recording.

•Focus areas are not displayed during recording.

Option	Description
A Single AF	Focus is locked when the b(emovie-record) button is pressed to
	start recording. The camera focuses on the same focus area as when
(default setting)	shooting still pictures. Select this option when the distance between
	the camera and the subject remains fairly consistent.
	The camera focuses continuously when recording normal speed movies.
	The camera focuses at the center of the frame.
B Full-time AF	Suitable for shooting when the distance between the camera and subject
	changes. The operation sound when the camera focuses may be
	recorded. Setting to Single AF is recommended if the sound is noticeable.
	• In HS movie (A120), focus is locked at the center of the frame
	(autofocus does not perform while recording).

Movie Recording and Playback

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