#Nikon coolpix reviews manual
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The Coolpix P340 can focus on a subject really quickly, letting you capture emotions and expressions. It can get really close to subjects and capture amazing details. However, they will look a bit muted for those who are unfortunately too used to overprocessing. The captured details are really good and colours are close to natural. If focussed properly, one can easily capture some stunning silhouettes. We took the camera out for a walk and noticed that in daylight, the lens has a knack of letting just the right amount of light in. Take a look at the small dot on the top left of each image to notice the deteriorating levels.

#Nikon coolpix reviews iso

In our ISO test, the Coolpix P340 started to lose details only at ISO 1600, which is good. After testing it under various conditions we found that this camera is a competent and fast shooter. We were pleasantly surprised by the performance of the Nikon Coolpix P340. Otherwise, the GUI is really fast and there is absolutely no stutter while navigating through the settings. You could configure the Function button to bring up a particular option, but users might not be comfortable. While it is easy to navigate the system, Nikon has made a mistake by pushing some of the most important functions, such as the ISO settings, deep inside the menu. We mentioned the presence of a control ring around the lens earlier. The viewing angles are really good and there is absolutely no problem in using it under direct sunlight. There is no fancy tiltable LCD, but the 3-inch wide-angle panel on the rear has a resolution of 921,000 dots. In a special High ISO Monochrome mode available as a special effects feature, the camera can go up to Hi 2 (equivalent to ISO 25600).

#Nikon coolpix reviews manual

The camera can take pictures in the ISO range of 80-6400 and moreover, the Coolpix P340 can go up to Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12800) when used in Program, Shutter priority, Aperture priority or Manual modes. Nikon also gives users the flexibility of creating their own modes in 'User settings'. The Coolpix P340 has a ton of shooting modes including Auto, Scene (Scene auto selector, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Black and white copy, Backlighting, Easy panorama, Pet portrait), Special Effects, Program, Shutter priority, Aperture priority and Manual. Users who want better zoom capabilities are advised to look elsewhere (read: super-zoom cameras). However, the lens doesn't go very wide - it can go from 24mm to 120mm on the telephoto end. The high aperture speed of f/1.8 at wide angle is definitely a plus. Unlikeother cameras in this price range, this advanced point-and-shoot has a 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor and can shoot images at 12.2 megapixels. The tripod socket and a compartment housing the battery and SD card are accessed from the bottom. There is also a multi-selector ring around the 'OK' button. The back of the camera is mostly dominated by its screen and, to its right are the buttons to record video, review photos, go to the menu, and delete. On the right edge is the matching lanyard hole and a rubber flap that covers the Mini-HDMI and the Micro-USB ports. The left edge has the flash pop-up control and a hole for the lanyard. The mode dial, command dial, power switch and shutter release buttons are on the top (which is the most crowded area of the camera) along with the recessed flash module on the extreme left. On the front, besides the lens, are a function button for quick access to oft-used modes, a self-timer lamp, and a slight ridge for better grip. The Coolpix P340 has quite a minimalistic look for an advanced point-and-shoot, which we quite like. We had no problem slipping it into our jeans pocket. Moreover, its weight 194g makes it slightly lighter than the P330. The Coolpix P340 is easy to hold in one hand which makes for hassle-free operation. It is also available in white but that version doesn't look as good as the black one. Otherwise, it still features the same sleek matte black body with dimensions of 103.0x58.3x32.0mm (minus the bits that stick out). The only physical addition to the body is in the form of a control ring around the lens. Nikon hasn't strayed too much from the tried-and-tested design of its predecessor. Let's see if the Coolpix stands up to our initial positive impression. Also, it seems as though Nikon has got the price right. The P340 has the same slim chassis and 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor as its predecessor. Last year's Coolpix P330 had a compact body and a fast f/1.8 lens and this year, the company has introduced a slightly faster f/1.7 lens and a new control ring with the upgraded Coolpix P340. The 'P' in Nikon's Coolpix P-series of cameras stands for 'performance' and true to their name they are really powerful.