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Nikon COOLPIX P300 12.2 CMOS Digital Camera with 4.2x f/1.8 NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black)
Brand | Nikon |
Model Name | Nikon COOLPIX P300 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12.2 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 8 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted |
Form Factor | Compact |
Effective Still Resolution | 12.2 |
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- 12.2 -megapixel CMOS sensor for high speed operation and exceptional low-light performance.
- 4.2x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
- 4-way VR Image Stabilization System
- EXPEED C2 with enhanced image quality and processing speed
- 3-inch Ultra-High Resolution (921,000-dot) Clear Color Display
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Delivery | Get it Apr 16 - 17 | — | — | — | — | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 1 |
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Zoom | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | — | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
Image stabilization | 4.6 | 4.0 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.7 |
Easy to use | — | 4.1 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 4.1 | — |
Value for money | — | 3.6 | — | — | 3.6 | 5.0 |
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display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches | — | — | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
lens type | Wide Angle, Zoom | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | optical zoom |
zoom type | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom |
shooting modes | Landscape, Night Portrait, Automatic | Automatic, Portrait, Landscape, Macro | Easy | Easy | Automatic | — |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
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Create in any light.
The fastest lens ever in a Nikon COOLPIX.
The COOLPIX P300 camera does justice to your photographic talents with a 4.2x wide angle, f/1.8 maximum aperture NIKKOR glass lens. This is the fastest lens Nikon has ever designed into a COOLPIX camera—it offers a 24-100mm optical zoom range and impressive telephoto performance for razor-sharp images. Plus, its maximum aperture of f/1.8 assures exceptional low-light results and minimum depth of field. This outstanding lens will showcase your skills whether you're shooting portraits, panoramas, weddings, real estate, products, publicity stills or any other challenging compositions—and will do so with still images or Full HD (1080p) movies. Simply put, this high-performance lens catches detailed images while displaying Nikon's proud tradition of producing precision camera optics.
Advanced features for challenging conditions.
Its 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor provides superb image quality, high speed operation and exceptional low-light performance. The back-illuminated CMOS lets you shoot true-to-life pictures with remarkable detail and color clarity. The COOLPIX P300's four-way VR Image Stabilization is also a boon for handheld shooting. Custom optimized for this COOLPIX P300 model, Nikon's exclusive EXPEED C2 processing engine enhances professional quality images.
You'll also love Motion Detection's ability to identify moving objects in frame, adjust shutter speed and ISO, and freeze the subject to create stunningly sharp photos. When activated, Best Shot Selector automatically records up to ten shots with a single press of the shutter and then selects and saves only the best image. The camera's high ISO speed of up to 3200 with advanced noise reduction assures brilliant still images of dimly lit and fast moving photo subjects.
Manual control for the serious photographer.
The COOLPIX P300 allows photographers to stretch their creative limits with an impressive range of manual control. There's a Mode Dial for quick and convenient control over select settings, including shutter/aperture/programmed and manual exposure. Exposure Bracketing automatically brackets exposure for three shots. And the ISO can be set as high as 3200 at full resolution to control image quality in low-light conditions or when shooting fast moving subjects.
High-Contrast MonochromeThe COOLPIX P300 also features several new in-camera special effects, including High-Contrast Monochrome for sophisticated black and white shots. Nostalgic Sepia adds character and mood or creates shots with an antiqued look. In-camera editing functions such as active D-Lighting restore details and contrast. This camera comes with several filter effects like Painting, Fisheye, Miniature, and Cross Screen. You can also control images with a creative slider that adjusts brightness, intensity and hue.
Full HD movie recording at 1080p
HD movies have become the standard for web posting, website design enhancement, publicity clips and real estate property tours—or simply for capturing action that delivers so much more impact in high quality video. With the COOLPIX P300, you can shoot Full HD (1080p) movies while recording full stereo sound. The One-Touch recording button allows instant moviemaking, while the optical zoom control creates a variety of cinematic effects. Slow and fast motion HD movie options for 15, 60 and 120 fps*. Viewing and sharing your movies is simple too, with an HDMI-CEC output that allows in-camera playback or convenient hookup to an HDTV or computer.
* reduced resolution
The COOLPIX P300 takes the guesswork out.
Advanced Night Landscape modeEvery shooting environment comes with its own unique characteristics, and the COOLPIX P300 has intuitive features to help you master each one. It optimizes settings for up to 20 common scenes so you simply point and shoot. Turn on the Scene Auto Selector and the camera automatically recognizes the scene you're in and selects the best one from among seven choices. With Nikon's ingenious Easy Panorama Scene Mode, just pan in any direction and it will automatically detect the movement, then combine and assemble the various shots into one seamless 180-or 360-degree panoramic image.
Nikon knows that night and low-light shooting present tricky challenges. Advanced Night Landscape and the related Advanced Night Portrait are invaluable tools that eliminate the guesswork by shooting consecutive shots at fast shutter speed and composing them into sharp depictions of night scenes.
Convenient features
Photo ops often arrive without warning, but your COOLPIX P300 is always ready with invaluable features like ultra fast start-up and autofocus—plus automatic High Speed Shooting that can capture up to seven shots in a second at full resolution. You can compose your shot using the large, three-inch LCD Clear Color Display. This precision, 921,000-dot, ultra-high resolution screen produces rich detail and excellent contrast, and includes anti-glare coating for easy viewing of photos and HD movies.
921,000-dot, ultra-high resolution screenNikon's Smart Portrait System offers useful tools that refine every shot. Smile Timer automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles, while Face-Priority AF detects and focuses up to 12 faces at once. When activated, Blink Warning alerts you when a subject may have blinked and suggests a retake. The innovative in-camera Red-Eye Fix‡ addresses the problem by correcting for red-eye while the camera is shooting. Uneven or ruddy complexions can also be corrected with Skin Softening, which smoothes skin tones at three different levels and can be applied while shooting or during playback. Your close up shots will also be enhanced by the COOLPIX P300's Macro Shooting capabilities, taking clear, sharp pictures as close as 1.2 inches. And feel free to click away, as this COOLPIX has a 240-still shot capacity and comes with an EN-EL12 Li-ion rechargeable battery.
Nikon knows that night and low-light shooting present tricky challenges. Advanced Night Landscape and the related Advanced Night Portrait are invaluable tools that eliminate the guesswork by shooting consecutive shots at fast shutter speed and composing them into sharp depictions of night scenes.
What's in the box
- COOLPIX P300 Digital Camera
- AN-CP19 Strap
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
- EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
- Nikon View NX 2 CD-Rom
Product information
Auto Focus Technology | Center, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 921,600 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 12.2 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12.2 MP |
JPEG quality level | Fine |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Video Capture Format | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Video Standard | mpeg4, h.264 |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 160 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 8 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted |
Shooting Modes | Landscape, Night Portrait, Automatic |
Model Name | Nikon COOLPIX P300 |
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Brand | Nikon |
Model Number | P300 Black |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #84,639 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #508 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B004M8SVGG |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Battery, USB Cable |
Assembly Required | No |
Processor Description | Expeed C2 |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.06 x 1.26 x 2.28 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.42 Pounds |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Lens Type | Wide Angle, Zoom |
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Optical Zoom | 4.2 x |
Digital Zoom | 2 |
Maximum Aperture | 4.9 Millimeters |
Minimum Aperture | 1.8 |
Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
Autofocus Points | 1 |
Camera Lens Description | 100 Mm |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 100 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
Viewfinder Type | Optical |
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Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Flash Memory Installed Size | 90 |
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Batteries Required? | No |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
Battery Life | 240 Photos |
Removable Memory | Secure Digital Card |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 7 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Memory Storage Capacity | 90 MB |
Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | USB, HDMI |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and size of the digital camera. For example, they mention that it takes great looking pictures, it shoots decent video, and it has a nice size. Customers are also impresseded with the low light performance, saying that it does just fine in bright outside. They also appreciate the intuitive menus and buttons. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
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Customers like the image quality of the digital camera. They mention that the picture quality is perfection plus, the 1080p video also looks great, and it takes great looking pictures. The HD video is decent, and some of the scenes it rendered beautifully. The product has a big and really nice screen, and has rich features.
"...Vertical panoramas are great for city shots of tall buildings, etc...." Read more
"...It also shoots decent video - Not great, but decent. The video looks great on the little 3" screen but once I played it through HDMI to my 46" TV..." Read more
"...6. Overall Impression. I like it a lot. I like the sort of retro boxy look (I hate the current rounded look of the Cannon P&S cameras)...." Read more
"...it a full five stars if it weren't for the auto focus, the image quality is fine, though outdoors the camera has a tendency for light artifacts if..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the camera. They mention it's a great camera, it takes decent video, and it produces superb photos with near-DSLR quality. The body, knobs, dials, and buttons are made of metal, and the camera feels like a quality product in their hands. The videos come out crisp, and colors are great. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...Quality/Cost You pay more but get more. Feels like quality in your hands, body, knobs, dials, buttons are all metal. Solid build..." Read more
"...It also shoots decent video - Not great, but decent...." Read more
"...1. Construction. This thing seems reasonably well built, but does not have the same tank-like feel of the SD1000...." Read more
"...The auto focus is quirky and i need to pay attention, but is fairly reliable....as for all around performance i'd give it a full five stars if it..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the low light performance of the camera. They mention that it takes great low light shots, has a nice wide angle lens, and does just fine in bright outside. The color is impeccable, and the indoor low light pictures were beautiful with no flash. The screen is bright enough to see in bright sun, and it performs very well in low light situations.
"...(Crisper images, better in low light (no flash needed), nice wide angle lens, etc, etc)...." Read more
"...a small convienent P&S camera with some manual control and decent low light performance, I don't think you'll go wrong with this camera...." Read more
"...low light performance is terrific, the video feature is fine for an occasional video shooter like me, but will never replace a good quality video..." Read more
"...It didn't. The P300 just takes way better pictures. Full sunlight with no tricky shadows and no popping colors--they're probably equal...." Read more
Customers find the digital camera easy to use and intuitive. They say the menus are easy once they learn them, and the buttons and menus feel solid. Customers also say the manual features are superb with easy access to shutter speed and F-stop controls. They mention that the controls are logically laid out and the camera is very easy to point and shoot right out of the box.
"...It's menus are simple, it's easy to use. Ultra compact - fits in your pocket - not like some of the other leading Point and Shoots...." Read more
"...I like the dual wheel control. The menus are easy to navigate...." Read more
"...basis the P300 is great, slips in a pocket and is very quick to start and snap pictures. I find it comes with me every day without thought or worry...." Read more
"...Excellent HD movie recording capability.Its menu is easy to navigate...." Read more
Customers like the size of the digital camera. They say it is fairly compact and light weight. The LCD is huge, unlike most other cameras. It fits like a glove and has no problem putting it in pockets. The camera has the largest sensor, widest aperture, and a brilliant high-res screen.
"...The right size to hold in your hands with well positioned rubber grips. Camera is light weight...." Read more
"...It's light and compact, I have no problem putting it in pockets or holding on to it with the attached lanyard.-..." Read more
"...Its price is budget friendlyIt has a big and really, really nice screen.Excellent HD movie recording capability...." Read more
"...What attracted me to the Olympus was the fact that it has the largest sensor, widest aperture across its entire zoom range, and hot shoe for..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the digital camera. They say it's small, easy to carry around, and light weight. Some customers also say it slips in a pocket and is very quick to start. Overall, customers find the camera to be a perfect camera to carry everywhere.
"...Camera is light weight.Misc Fast start up and shutter. Beautiful hi res display, Battery..." Read more
"...It's menus are simple, it's easy to use. Ultra compact - fits in your pocket - not like some of the other leading Point and Shoots...." Read more
"...always need the big rig, but on a daily basis the P300 is great, slips in a pocket and is very quick to start and snap pictures...." Read more
"...The camera is larger and heavier than the typical point and shoot, and it is surprising how much difference an ounce or two and a slightly..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camera. They say it's great for the price and amazing for its size and price.
"...the high cost until I experimented and discovered it is worth the money...." Read more
"...P300 due to the wider (and faster lens), better LCD, looks, and cheaper price...." Read more
"...The price is a lot better now than when I bought it, it's particularly attractive at under $250.-..." Read more
"...Its price is budget friendlyIt has a big and really, really nice screen.Excellent HD movie recording capability...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the video quality of the camera. Some mention that the video is great and works well, while others say that it's not that impressive and choppy.
"...low light performance is terrific, the video feature is fine for an occasional video shooter like me, but will never replace a good quality video..." Read more
"...It has a big and really, really nice screen.Excellent HD movie recording capability.Its menu is easy to navigate...." Read more
"...I still am not completely satisfied with the video, this is where Nikon can definitely improve the camera for the next iteration...." Read more
"...The video is awesome, both visual and sound quality, but shooting in 3D 1080p creates a file that's not going to play smoothly on most computers..." Read more
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Semi Auto
Only 'auto scene' with 'auto select' is fully automatic.
This is your point and shoot setting. No other dial
settings are automatic. You will have to turn on the
macro for close ups and set the shutter speed and
aperature when the camera tells you it needs you
to change something in order to get a good picture.
It does this by flashing a red box if the camera cannot
focus. At first I wanted fully automatic point and shoot
until I tried to focus a Panasonic S3 (which has very
good reviews) on a nearby object. The S3 would not
lock onto the nearby object but always selected a far
away object. After that I considered keeping the P300.
Lens/Low Light/Wide angle
One of the main reasons to buy this camera. Low light
pics inside dont require a flash unless really dark!
Take a shot in an almost dark room and this camera will
see it all without a flash! 'Night scene - tripod' without
a tripod, was not good until I set it for 'night scene'
'hand held' the results are very
good night shots.(Hand held setting turns on anti shake
and best shot functions) The resulting night shot lets
you read a street sign about 75 feet away using only 3M
pixels and street lighting only. I have used the flash a few
times out of hundreds of pics. Wide angle lens captures
a lot of area, nice!
Quality/Cost
You pay more but get more. Feels like quality in your
hands, body, knobs, dials, buttons are all metal.
Solid build not much plastic.The dials make everything fast.
This camera is designed to get the aperature and shutter
settings out of the menus and onto the dials so you
have quick access to them.
Features
This camera has many useful features. Menus change
for dial settings revealing more options. Fireworks setting is
no good w/out tripod. smeared firework photos. Auto settings
are not as automatic as other brands. Ex. Macro only comes
on after turning it on, and only turns off after turning it off.
Even if the camera is turned off it stays in macro mode until
you turn it off. I like this as you can continue your macro
shooting without having to reactivate the macro evertime.
But other brands (Canon and others) automatically set the
macro just by getting close to a subject. At first I did not like
this but now I like it.
Size
Not a super compact camera and not a large camera. Fits
easily into a mans shirt pocket with room to spare but not a
very small camera either. The right size to hold in your hands
with well positioned rubber grips. Camera is light weight.
Misc
Fast start up and shutter. Beautiful hi res display, Battery
charges inside camera. Good if you dont want to remove
batteries not so good if you want to have two batteries for
quick changing. (you would have to buy an external charger)
Compression may be a little high - sharp photos but could it
be sharper? The 'scene' setting with auto select is better than
'auto' mode most of the time. Battery life is 200-300 pics but
battery meter goes from full to dead in only 15 minutes.
'Special' USB charge/download cord, it is propietory, Not good
as the cord takes more room than a short USB cord. Cord on
bottom of camera, so camera rests on its face or back while
charging or downloading. Zoom is 4.2X which is all I need.
Wide angle and low light is more useful to me than a big zoom.
Color saturation could be more, you can add more manually.
Panorama
Much better than other cameras. You can panorama horizontal
AND vertical, cooool. Vertical panoramas are great for city shots
of tall buildings, etc. Not enough time for 180 sweep, 120 deg.
is most you can do with 180 deg setting. 360 deg sweep is too
long for 180 deg. Manual panorama assist is difficult. Though
not perfect I use panorama frequently.
Summary
This camera is for anyone who wants a Quality LOW LIGHT portable
FAST camera with WIDE angle and full control. Not for someone who wants
just a point and shoot (although it can be a point and shoot in 'auto
scene' ) I was going to return it for the high cost until I experimented
and discovered it is worth the money. Would have given four and a half
stars because of special cord and not enough time for panorama.
Low cost point and shoot cameras feel cheap. I like quality things
because they last...I hope it does last a long time.
It also shoots decent video - Not great, but decent. The video looks great on the little 3" screen but once I played it through HDMI to my 46" TV at home, didn't hold up quite as great. Video quality is no where near a Canon 7D or similar, but still for under $300 it's more than I expected. And again in low light, it still looks great.
My favorite thing about this camera is that I almost never had to use the flash - even at night. It performs on par to a DSLR's low light abilities (yes a bit more grainy, but still quite usable (super fast lens 1.8 I believe). I can't say enough good things about this camera. It's the first point and shoot I actually enjoy using. It's menus are simple, it's easy to use. Ultra compact - fits in your pocket - not like some of the other leading Point and Shoots.
One other great thing about this camera is it sort of lets you choose your exposure in Auto Mode if you trick it. I've tried this with some other P & S's and it doesn't work well, but this camera will lock exposure when you hold down the shutter button half-way....SO if you want to over exposure your scene a little (to compensate for backlighting for example), you just aim the camera down (or to a darker area) to open up the f-stop and lock the exposure and then boom press the shutter the other halfway down and you've got a little extra light. At first this was a little weird, but after doing it a couple days, it became second nature. The camera does have manual shutter and aperture controls (Again awesome feature you don't find on many other P & S's) but this little trick is actually faster once you get the hang of it. Also - other great feature - Flash will never go off in Auto mode unless you click the button to raise it up. I especially don't like flash unless for a little fill or something so - for me this was a great little extra bonus. We got some amazing shots just using the exposure-lock trick in Auto mode with this camera. I'll try to upload some pics soon.
So ANYWAY, everyone that went with me on the trip and the people I've showed our pics to are all raving about this camera now too. I don't rave about too many products, but this is a great one.
Oh one other cool feature that seems kind of gimmicky but I ended up using it all the time was the high contrast black and white filter. I wanted to upload our pics during the trip and I love B&W photography for architecture - and the B&W pre-set on the camera creates really unique looking images, so anyway - not great if you're going to post-process, but if you want instant B&W's it's a much better filter than most other Point and Shoots I've used and really fun.