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)

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)

Q: How fast is the auto focus? I have a canon and it is taking too long to focus and take the shots of my baby. I'm missing too many good picture because

I've never found auto focus to be an issue, however I bought the camera for the 1.8 lens so low light shots were my priority

Q: How fast is the auto focus? I have a canon and it is taking too long to focus and take the shots of my baby. I'm missing too many good picture because

There are several things you can do to minimize this delay - which arises from the camera having to automatically do the light metering and focusing when you press the shutter button. Sometimes my P300 has a longer than usual delay - usually when I am using a flash - like one to two seconds. It seems to be that the battery is low and it takes more time to charge the capacitor for the flash. Ordinarily there is a delay of like 1/2 second which I agree is a problem when trying to capture a fast changing scene. I once looked up the manufactures specs on this and I think it was like 1/3 of a second. All the other small cameras like this seem to have this delay. It is only when you get to the much more expensive ones ( i.e, better electronics and mechanics) that this shutter delay is shorter. Part of the delay is the electronics figuring out the light settings and the mechanical focusing. THERE IS A WAY HOWEVER TO MINIMIZE THIS DELAY. When going to take a picture of my grand kids, I usually push the release half way to get the focus and exposure set and then hit it fully when I want the shot. This way one eliminates the focusing and aperature setting delay. If you do this with a high contrast object and move the field of view around, you will notice the picture on the display darken or lighten as it changes the aperture according to the different light it sense in the scene. Holding the shutter button down half way will continue to hold the aperture and focusing in that setting. So in pushing further to take the picture, the camera need not readjust the aperature or focus the lens. That procedure minimizes the delay times.

Q: Does your Nikon p300 (used) include battery and charger, plus USB cord?

Yes, my Nikon includes battery and charger, plus USB cord, but I have bought it new, not used

Q: Does this camera have a timelapse option?

If there is one, I have never used it. I rather doubt it. I still lone my Coolpix.

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Compatible Mountings
Nikon F
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Photo Sensor Technology
CMOS
Supported File Format
JPEG RAW
Image Stabilization
Optical
Maximum Focal Length
100

🎥Full HD 1080p video

📸12.2MP CMOS sensor

🔍4.2x f/1.8 NIKKOR wide-angle zoom

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📷 Capture brilliance, anytime, anywhere — don’t just take photos, make moments iconic!

VIVID VIEWING - 3-inch ultra-high-res 921K-dot LCD display for flawless framing and review.
ZOOM INTO DETAIL - 4.2x optical zoom with premium NIKKOR glass for razor-sharp clarity.
LOW LIGHT MASTERY - f/1.8 aperture captures stunning shots even when the sun sets.
STEADY SHOTS EVERY TIME - 4-way VR image stabilization eliminates blur on the move.
PRO LEVEL SPEED QUALITY - EXPEED C2 processor delivers lightning-fast capture and rich image quality.

The Nikon COOLPIX P300 is a compact powerhouse featuring a 12.2MP CMOS sensor paired with a bright f/1.8 NIKKOR wide-angle lens and 4.2x optical zoom. It excels in low-light conditions and offers Full HD 1080p video recording. With 4-way vibration reduction, a high-resolution 3-inch LCD, and the EXPEED C2 image processor, it delivers professional-grade image quality and speed in a sleek, portable design.

Specifications

Metering Methods	Multi, Center-weighted
Exposure Control	Programmed Auto Exposure with flexible program, Aperture-priority auto, Manual, Shutter priority auto
White Balance Settings	Auto
Crop Mode	16:9
Screen Size	3 Inches
Display Type	LCD
Display Fixture Type	Fixed
Display Resolution Maximum	921,600
Has Color Screen	Yes
Flash Memory Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory Slots Available	1
Memory Storage Capacity	90 MB
Recording Capacity	30 minutes
Write Speed	8 fps
Flash Memory Speed Class	Class 2, 4, 6, or 10
Flash Memory Video Speed Class	V30
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	SD
Flash Memory Installed Size	90
Compatible Mountings	Nikon F
Sensor Type	CMOS
Image stabilization	Optical
Maximum Aperture	4.9 Millimeters
Expanded ISO Minimum	160
Photo Sensor Resolution	12.2 MP
Photo Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/2000 seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed	8 seconds
Form Factor	Compact
Special Feature	Image Stabilization
Color	Black
Item Weight	6.72 ounces
Video Resolution	FHD 1080p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Flash Modes	Automatic
Camera Flash	Built-In
Skill Level	Professional
Compatible Devices	Nikon 1
Continuous Shooting	7
Aperture modes	F1.8
Flash Sync Speed	1/2000
Video Capture Format	H.264, Motion JPEG
Expanded ISO Maximum	3200
Battery Weight	1 Grams
Delay between shots	0.13 seconds
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Average Life	240 Photos
Guide Number	[APPROX] 10
Battery Type	Lithium Ion
Aspect Ratio	16:9
File Format	RAW, JPEG
Effective Still Resolution	12.2
JPEG Quality Level	Fine
Supported Image Format	JPEG
Total Still Resolution	12.2 MP
Maximum Focal Length	100 Millimeters
Optical Zoom	4.2 x
Lens Type	Wide Angle, Zoom
Zoom	Optical Zoom
Camera Lens	100 Mm
Minimum Focal Length	24 Millimeters
Real Angle Of View	61.66 Degrees
Digital Zoom	2
Lens Construction	7 elements in 6 groups
Connectivity Technology	USB, HDMI
Wireless Technology	Yes
Video Output	HDMI
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Total Video Out Ports	1
Shooting Modes	Landscape, Night Portrait, Automatic
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital-Still	Yes
Movie Mode	Yes
Image Capture Type	Stills & Video
Night vision	Yes
Auto Focus Technology	Center, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Live View, Contrast Detection
Focus Features	Contrast Detection
Autofocus Points	1
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Focus Mode	Single-Servo AF (AF-S)
Autofocus	Yes

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