Nikon P300 12.2-megapixel COOLPIX digital camera

A digital camera that keeps up with you

It's hard to find a digital camera that can grow with you. Nikon's P300 COOLPIX digital camera gives you the options you need to make sure that it always has a place in your camera bag. For those new to digital photography (or if you're just looking to let the camera take care of things), Nikon's auto selector analyzes every shot, watching for everything from light levels to color and choosing from one of 20 common scene modes optimized to help you get the most out of each picture. The Smart Portrait System keeps your pickiest subjects (i.e. friends and family) happy by watching for blinking, keeping up to 12 faces in focus, and even clearing out uneven complexions and red-eye so everyon is the star of your photos. There's even a motion detector that automatically adjusts the ISO and shutter speed to capture sharp action shots. When you're looking for a little more control, the P300 lets you take the controls and adjust settings like exposure, aperture, and ISO so that you can get high-quality images on your terms. Plus, with such a high quality imaging, you can capture full HD 1080p video with the P300. Let the Nikon P300 follow you on your photographic journey, and help you capture all your memories so that they can stun you for years to come — no matter what your skill level is.

In the box

Included with your purchase are: Nikon COOLPIX P300, camera strap, rechargeable li-ion battery (EN-EL12), charging AC adapter, USB cable, audio video cable, Nikon ViewNX 2 software CD

Comparison Specifications

Resolution: 12.1-megapixel (effective) 1/2.3" CMOS sensor
Memory: SD/SDHC/SDXC card use (not included)
Zoom: 4.2x optical zoom, NIKKOR glass lens
Shooting modes: Scene Auto Selector / Macro / 19 scene modes
Movie mode: Full HD 1080p
Flash: TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Lens: NIKKOR ED glass lens / 4.3mm - 17.9mm (24mm - 100mm (35mm equivalent) / f1.8 - f4.9
Viewscreen: 3" diagonal TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Autofocus: Face priority / auto / center / manual / subject tracking
Digital interface: Hi-speed USB / mini HDMI / AV output

Additional Specifications

Lens-shift + VR image stabilization system
ISO 160 - 3200 / auto / fixed range auto
Programmed auto exposure with motion detection
Best Shot Selector / Subject Tracking / Backlight HDR
Smart Portrait System with Smile Timer, Blink Warning, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face Priority AF (up to 12 faces), and Skin Softening
In-camera editing: crop / D-lighting / filter effects / frame / quick retouch / skin softening / small pic
Self timer: 10 and 2 seconds duration
Li-ion rechargeable battery (240 shots)

Manufacturer Specifications

Video output: NTSC, PAL
HDMI output: 480p, 720p, 1080i
Top continuous shooting speed at full resolution: up to 7 shots at approx. 8 frames per second
Shutter speed: 1/2000-8 sec.