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COOLPIX P310
Enhance your low-light photography with a superb f/1.8 maximum aperture 24mm wide-angle 4.2x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens and advanced 16.1MP CMOS sensor.
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Questions & Answers for Nikon Inc. COOLPIX P310
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What is the exact difference between P300 & P310?
Location : India
Age: 25-34
Role: Just getting started with photography
asked 1 year, 2 months ago 
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Madhan
1 year, 2 months ago
Location : India
Age: 25-34
Role: Just getting started with photography
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answer 1
It appears that the only differences are the P310 has a 16 megapixel imager that can operate as low as 100 ISO compared to the P300 that has a 12 megapixel imager and can only go down to 160 ISO. They have the same image processor.
Age: 45-54
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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TJ22
1 year, 1 month ago
Age: 45-54
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 2
You can use the comparison tool in our website in order to compare the specifications of both cameras side by side to see the improvements made to the newer model.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 2 months ago
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Coolpix P310
when you say that this camera saves in Jpeg format, is this high res jpeg 300 dpi, or regular 72 dpi jpeg, or both? and at what frame size? I'm a pro and I guess what i am asking is, will this shoot 300 dpi jpeg, and be good as a grab shot camera? i have the old lumix 10 meg, (last of the raw point and shoot0 and want to trade up to a 16 meg...............
Location : Antigua West Indies
Age: 55-65
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
asked 1 year, 1 month ago
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Ken
1 year, 1 month ago
Location : Antigua West Indies
Age: 55-65
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
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answer 1
If you want raw take a look at the Nikon p7100.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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JoeR
1 year, 1 month ago
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answer 2
Please click on the link below for information:
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
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How can I burn my NMF movie files to DVD
I can't find any software that recognizes the NMF file.
asked 6 months ago on COOLPIX P310
by
Dick
6 months ago
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answer 1
When you are using the Movie Editor in View NX2 your movie project is saved as an NMF file. This is a project file that you can then reopen and continue the editing process. Once you are done editing go to File>Create Movie or click the Create Movie icon in order to export and save your project as an MOV file and burn it to a DVD.
answered 6 months ago
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NikonCatherine
6 months ago
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answer 2
Video files are .mov files. You can use Apple Quicktime they have a version for windows .
answered 6 months ago
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JoeR
6 months ago
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CoolPix P310 shuts off after a certain period of time when doing time lapse ??
Followed Joe R's advice and purchased an adapter for the P310 so I can do long term time lapse sequences. Now after a couple of "experiments" I observe that the P310 seems to shut off for some reason I have not yet found. First time I suspect that the camera shut down when the last light in the room went off. This makes sense..but if it shuts down then I need it to start back up the next morning when favorable light conditions return. Second time was mid-afternoon with good light - so no clue for cause of that shut down.
The idea is that this thing runs for days on end round the clock without daily resetting etc. Is there a setting(s) I need to check to make sure this camera stays on for long duration time lapse????
help!!
Jeff
The idea is that this thing runs for days on end round the clock without daily resetting etc. Is there a setting(s) I need to check to make sure this camera stays on for long duration time lapse????
help!!
Jeff
Location : Stoughton, WI.
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
asked 5 months, 3 weeks ago
on COOLPIX P310
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Anonymous
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Location : Stoughton, WI.
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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answer 1
I just read your camera's manual and here is what it says:The maximum amount of frames that can be taken during interval timer shooting differs according to the selected interval.-30 s: 600 images-1 min: 300 images-5 min: 60 images-10 min: 30 images
So at 5 minute intervals you can take 60 images that's 300 minutes or 5 hours before he camera shuts down and you have to reset it.
So at 5 minute intervals you can take 60 images that's 300 minutes or 5 hours before he camera shuts down and you have to reset it.
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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JoeR
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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answer 2
Camera must take one picture in less than 30 minutes or camera will go into standby mode and there is no way of changing the setting.
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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JoeR
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Does the p310 have an orientation sensor
None of the pictures I take veritically appear to contain the correct orientation information?! I don't really want to do this step manually in or outside of the camera.
And what other cameras might behave the same way?
And what other cameras might behave the same way?
asked 11 months ago on COOLPIX P310
by
JustAnotherPhotographer
11 months ago
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answer 1
It seems the answer is no. A camera in this price range should really have this feature!
answered 11 months ago
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Anonymous
11 months ago
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answer 2
In order to better assist you, please give us a call:
Nikon Technical Support
8AM - 2AM (Eastern) 7 days a week
1-800-Nikon-US (1-800-645-6687)
Nikon Technical Support
8AM - 2AM (Eastern) 7 days a week
1-800-Nikon-US (1-800-645-6687)
answered 11 months ago
by
NikonStaff
11 months ago
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When will P310 in white colored body be available in usa?
asked 8 months ago on COOLPIX P310
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Anonymous
8 months ago
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answer 1
As far as I can see, there is no indication this camera was or is ever made in any color but black..
If you think it will be available in white, I would contact, "Service and Support" in the above main menu bar...
If you think it will be available in white, I would contact, "Service and Support" in the above main menu bar...
Location : Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
answered 8 months ago
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NikonD
8 months ago
Location : Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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answer 2
The COOLPIX P310 is only available in black for the USA.
answered 8 months ago
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NikonStaff
8 months ago
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When is this product going to be available?
Age: 25-34
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 3 months ago
Age: 25-34
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
The new COOLPIX P310 was release a few weeks back and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 3 months ago
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Whats the difference of the P310 and S9300? Just the zoom? Wich one is better?
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Professional photographer
asked 1 year, 3 months ago
on COOLPIX P310
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Anonymous
1 year, 3 months ago
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Professional photographer
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answer 1
The COOLPIX S9300 has pre-set settings. You can use one of the scene modes settings to see which one will work for the type of photography you’re looking for. You can find these options also in the COOLPIX P310, but you can also control the settings by choosing Program, Aperture or Shutter priority or Manual Mode. You can use the comparison tool in our website in order to compare the specifications of both cameras side by side to see which one will fits your needs within your price range.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 2 months ago
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Question
Can this camera capture youth basketball play
Location : Charleston, SC, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
asked 1 year, 2 months ago
on COOLPIX P310
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Sports Shots
1 year, 2 months ago
Location : Charleston, SC, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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answer 1
With the P310, capture that allusive subject with quick start-up and high speed continuous shooting at up to 5 shots in approximately one second.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 2 months ago
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Question
Is P3100 compatible with the FSB-8 digiscoping bracket?
asked 1 year, 2 months ago on COOLPIX P310
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birdwatcher
1 year, 2 months ago
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answer 1
Yes, it is compatible with the COOLPIX P310.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 2 months ago
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Details of Aperture and Shutter settings?
Can I manually select <both> the aperture and shutter speed simultaneously while in Continuous Shooting mode?
Location : Washington DC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year, 2 months ago
on COOLPIX P310
by
Bernard
1 year, 2 months ago
Location : Washington DC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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1 answer
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answer 1
Yes, Exposure Control: Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, aperture-priority auto, manual, motion detection, and shutter priority auto.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 2 months ago
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Question
doed the P310 have a time date stamp feather
Location : Maryland
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
asked 1 year, 1 month ago
on COOLPIX P310
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Mark
1 year, 1 month ago
Location : Maryland
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
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1 answer
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answer 1
Yes, this model has the date imprint feature (date and time).
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
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does the p310 take the fastest pictures
asked 1 year, 1 month ago on COOLPIX P310
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Anonymous
1 year, 1 month ago
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answer 1
Shutter Speed:
1/2000-1/2 sec: manual at ISO 3200
1/2000-1 sec: manual
1/2000-1 sec: auto (ISO 100 to 1600) (when ISO sensitivity set to Auto)
1/2000-1 sec: manual at 1600
1/2000-2 sec: manual at ISO 800
1/2000-4 sec: manual at ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution: Up to 5 shots at approx. 7 frames per second
1/2000-1/2 sec: manual at ISO 3200
1/2000-1 sec: manual
1/2000-1 sec: auto (ISO 100 to 1600) (when ISO sensitivity set to Auto)
1/2000-1 sec: manual at 1600
1/2000-2 sec: manual at ISO 800
1/2000-4 sec: manual at ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution: Up to 5 shots at approx. 7 frames per second
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
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about picsel
what does that mean ``16 mb`` picsel? does anyone can explain it if i print it in 4800 dpi printer, what is gonna be the size of crude single picture?
Location : houston
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
asked 1 year, 1 month ago
on COOLPIX P310
by
hasan
1 year, 1 month ago
Location : houston
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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answer 1
Pixel: An abbreviation for picture element, it represents the basic building block of every image. It helps to think of pixels as tiny individual blocks or squares, each having a specific color and each one touching the next to form a color image. Effective Pixels in the P310 is 16.1 millions. Please see the user's manual regarding image size.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
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Is there an underwater housing available for this camera?
Location : Baltimore
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
asked 1 year, 1 month ago
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Russell
1 year, 1 month ago
Location : Baltimore
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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answer 1
We do not manufacture accessories to that end. You may want to check our waterproof cameras COOLPIX AW100, and S30.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
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very interesting camera but there is not RAW, why?
Location : sweden
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year, 1 month ago
on COOLPIX P310
by
sergio
1 year, 1 month ago
Location : sweden
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
The COOLPIX P310 only records JPEG. You may want to check the COOLPIX P7100, RAW and JPEG can be recorded simultaneously.
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answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
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Does this camera have RAW capture?
Location : Colorado
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
asked 1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
1 year, 1 month ago
Location : Colorado
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
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answer 1
No, only JPEG. You may want to check the COOLPIX P7100 that does have RAW format.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
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It should be very simple but... I want to format my sd card but the format button doesn't show up in the settings menu?
asked 1 year, 1 month ago on COOLPIX P310
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Anonymous
1 year, 1 month ago
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answer 1
Press the MENU button > tab Setup > Format card, see page # 81 of the user's manual for the COOLPIX P310 regarding formatting of the memory card or internal memory.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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NikonStaff
1 year, 1 month ago
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Does this capture take good pictures in an indoor concert setting?
I have an older nikon that takes excellent pictures except for indoor concert lighting. So I am trying to find a new one that does this.
Location : TN
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year ago
on COOLPIX P310
by
LeeAnn
1 year ago
Location : TN
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
This model of Coolpix has pre-set settings. You can use one of the scene modes settings to see which one will work for the type of photography you’re looking for. Also, you can control the settings by choosing Program, Aperture or Shutter priority or Manual Mode.
answered 1 year ago
by
NikonStaff
1 year ago
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Does the autofocus reacts faster than the P300 while recording movies?
Location : Belgium
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
asked 1 year ago
on COOLPIX P310
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Bart
1 year ago
Location : Belgium
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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answer 1
With every release of new product we work to enhance the features of newer models.
answered 1 year ago
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NikonStaff
1 year ago
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