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Q: QuestionI am interested in purchasing . UC-21 USB . cable . ONLY ?

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Probably have to order from Nikon directly ($11.95 USD) https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/compact-digital-cameras/coolpix-w300.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-Accessories Maybe a generic USB cable would work (never checked).

  Answered 6 years ago by Larry

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Q: QuestionI have been using the NIMAR NI AW130 deep water housing with the Coolpix AW 130. Will the housing work with the W300?

Asked 8 years ago by Tom.

• A:Answer Not sure but I think all the dimensions and button positions are identical, I use mine down to 100' with no housing as it works great

  Answered 8 years ago by asthecrowflysVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhy is there no separate battery charger? Nikon advises only to charge from wall socket & not USB ports on computers or in cars etc. How do other people recharge batteries when camera being consistently used?

Asked 8 years ago by Davo.

• A:Answer The COOLPIX W300 comes with the Nikon EH-73P/ EH-73PCH Charging AC adapter that is used to charge the supplied EN-EL12 Lithium-ion battery while it’s in the camera. The W300 also has a Charge by Computer setting which will charge the battery in-camera while the camera is connected to a computer via USB. Charge by Computer is enabled by default but can be disabled through the Setup Menu. Nikon’s MH-65 Battery Charger is available as a separate accessory for those who wish to charge the battery outside of the camera.

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionIs this a gps camera?

Asked 8 years ago by Mike.

• A:Answer Yes. The Nikon COOLPIX W300 digital camera has an option to turn the built-in location data on or off. This camera also offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a built-in eCompass, an altimeter and a depth gauge; making it ideal for a variety of travel adventures.

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this camera have built in GPS and WiFi?

Asked 8 years ago by joanie.

This question was asked about the related product: Nikon - COOLPIX W300 16.0-Megapixel Waterproof Digital Camera - Yellow

• A:Answer Yes. The Nikon COOLPIX W300 digital camera has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth which allows it transfer images to a compatible smart device running the SnapBridge application. The Wi-Fi option will also allow you to take an image remotely using the SnapBridge app, so you can be in the picture. Additionally, this camera has GPS which will allow you to add location data to the image file and create logs for your journey.

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionI see nothing about this camera having a viewfinder, which I look for since screens i’ve worked with reflect so badly that I can’t even see to compose a shot. If no viewfinder, then just how good is the anti-reflective coating on the viewfinder?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer It has a view finder it is also digital so you just look at the screen.

  Answered 6 years ago by Mandimae

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Q: QuestionCan I do slow shutter speed photography with this camera?

Asked 7 years ago by Bekah.

• A:Answer The Nikon COOLPIX W300 digital camera does not have a PSAM mode dial that will allow you full control of the shutter speed, however, it does have a couple of Scene Modes which provide a slow shutter release. For a Nikon COOLPIX that that allows the user to have more control over the shutter, check out the Nikon COOLPIX A900 digital camera.

  Answered 7 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionHow do I set the image size/dimensions to a screen width. The photos I've taken are not full screen width.

Asked 8 years ago by Maryanne.

• A:Answer The COOLPIX W300’s default image size for still photos is 4608x3456 which has an aspect ratio (ratio of horizontal to vertical) of 4:3. This is a standard aspect ratio for still photos. A 16:9 aspect ratio is a better match for wider TV screens and monitors and can be achieved by changing your Image Mode setting. To do this go to the camera's Shooting Menu, Navigate to Image Mode, then select the option for 4608x2592. Since Movies are shot in the 16:9 aspect ratio this image size is a good choice for images that will be added to movies. However, if you plan to print images later then this is not a good choice since standard photo print sizes are not this wide. In addition, changing to this image size reduces your resolution from approximately 16 MP to approximately 12MP.

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionDoes the Coolpix W300 have burst mode available when taking underwater pictures?

Asked 8 years ago by wilburfam.

• A:Answer No, the camera does not have burst mode.

  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionDo the W300 cameras have time and date stamp capabilities?

Asked 8 years ago by John.

• A:Answer Yes, the Nikon COOLPIX W300 digital camera has a date stamp feature that can be turned on and off in the camera menu. Stamped dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date cannot be stamped on images after they have been captured. Movies cannot be stamped with a date. This feature also cannot be used when using "Night Portrait" (Hand-Held option), "Night Landscape" (Hand-Held option), "Backlighting" (HDR on), "Easy Panorama","Multiple Exp. Lighten" or some continuous modes such as "Sports".

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionWhen do the Best Buy stores expect to receive this item?

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I purchased one in August 2017.

  Answered 8 years ago by photogVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow and where do you remove the battery?

Asked 7 years ago by Kat.

• A:Answer There is a dial on the side that you have to push in and rotate, then the e tire side opens. Inside this compartment is where the battery goes, the memory card and a USB port for recharging the battery.

  Answered 7 years ago by JohnnyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionThe instructions say to remove the camera strap before going underwater. Can anyone tell me why? I can't see it making the camera less waterproof?

Asked 8 years ago by Maryanne.

• A:Answer The strap provided with the COOLPIX W300 is designed for land use and should not be used underwater for safety reasons.

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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