12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor. Delivers stunning high resolution, low-noise images with striking detail and tonal gradation.
FEATURES:
Continuous Shooting up to 7 fps
High speed shooting and fast response—essential to versatile performance in a wide variety of shooting disciplines.
Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Drives breathtakingly rich image fidelity, low noise and fast image processing.
D-Movie HD Video
Capture striking 24 fps, 720p HD movie clips, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility—featuring external stereo Mic input and AF operation.
One-button Live View
Hand-held and Tripod Live View Modes, activated with one-button, for challenging studio and remote shooting conditions.
3-inch Super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor
Every monitor is factory-calibrated to assure accurate color for critical still image review and Live View or D-Movie shooting.
Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 3200
Additional expanded ISO settings of Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) and Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) extend versatility to match shooting requirements.
Fast, Accurate 51-point Autofocus
Features 4 Dynamic AF modes including 3D Focus Tracking for precise autofocus and razor sharp images.
1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Nikon’s unique RGB metering—the only sensor that also evaluates color information when determining exposures with remarkable accuracy..
Scene Recognition System
Referencing an onboard image database and teamed with RGB metering, SRS enables even more sophisticated determination of exposures and auto white balance, along with faster, more accurate autofocus.
Dual memory card slots (CF and SD)
Assign card functions from a variety of storage options, optimizing available memory and file handling.
Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
Ultrasonic process combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality.
Picture Control Settings
Select from 4 preset image capture preferences (Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, plus 9 user customizable settings) controlling Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue.
Nikon's Active D-Lighting
Optimizes shadow and highlight detail in real time—Selectable values and 5-frame ADL bracketing offer complete control.
In-Camera Image Editing
Exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Edit movie, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) processing and more.
Rugged and Durable
The strength and precision of magnesium-alloy construction with advanced dust and moisture countermeasures is teamed with a shutter mechanism tested to beyond 150,000 cycles for real-world reliability.
100% Viewfinder Accuracy
Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator
Up to 950 shots per EN-EL3e battery charge*
Shoot as many as 2,950 shots with the body’s EN-EL3e battery installed and the optional MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack with an EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery*. * based on CIPA standards/guidelines.
Price: ESP 1699.95* D300S Body only (Product Number 25464). Other outfits available
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Number:D300S Dimensions:5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in (147 x 114 x 74 mm) Water Resistant:no Photo File Format:Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent, JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality, TIFF (RGB) Storage Media:
D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)
AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: can be used in exposure modes A and M;
Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster
Lens Specs:
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Compatible Lenses: 1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible 2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR) 3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible. 4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible. 5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: can be used in exposure modes A and M; Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster;
Flash Control: 1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash 2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900, SB-800 used with CPU lens 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S 4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900, SB-800
Flash Sync Terminal: Yes
Accessory Shoe: Yes
Image Capture Specs:
Image Sensor Format DX
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size 23.6 x 15.8mm
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 7 frames per second
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Mirror Lock Up Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 200 in steps of 1/3 1/2 1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 3200in steps of 1/3 1/2 1EV
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
File System Compliant with DCF 2.0 DPOF EXIF 2.21 Pict Bridge
Exposure Metering System 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II Variable Center-weighted Spot
Metering Range 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
Exposure Meter Coupling CPU AI
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 1/2 1
Exposure Lock Yes
Exposure Bracketing Yes 2-9 frames, in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Shutter Release Modes Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-7 frames per second 1) Single frame [S] mode 2) Continuous low speed [CL] mode: 1 to 7 frames per second (note 1) 3) Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (note 1) , 7 frames per second (note 2) 4) LiveView [LV] mode 5) Quiet shutter-release [Q] 6) Self-timer mode 7) Mirror-up [Mup] mode Note 1. When using EH-5a/EH-5 AC Adapter or MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack with batteries other than EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Note 2. When using EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (When shooting in Continuous-servo AF (C), Shutter-Priority Auto [S] or Manual [M] exposure modes, at a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster with other settings at default)
Movie Audio Built-in microphone, monaural Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
White Balance Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting
White Balance Bracketing Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
Picture Angle Equivalent in 35mm (135) format is approx. 1.5X lens focal length
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
Focusing Screen Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
Interchangeable Focusing Screens No
Depth-of-field Control Yes
Autofocus System TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module; Detection -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in Live View (Tripod) mode]
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 51
Autofocus Sensitivity -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
Autofocus Fine Tune Yes
Single-point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Yes
Auto-area AF Mode Yes
Focus Lock AE-L/AF-L button Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Picture Control Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Nine User-customizable Settings
Power Specs:
Battery Type: Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries: EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adaptor: EH-5a AC Adapter
Battery Charger: MH-18a Quick Charger
Battery Life (shots per charge): 950 shots (CIPA) 3,000 shots (Nikon Standard)
Monitor Specs:
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment: (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
Viewfinder Eyepoint: 19.5 (-1.0m-1)
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 100%
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.94
LCD Monitor Size: 3 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Type: Super Density
LCD Monitor Resolution: 921,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Angle of View: 170-degree wide-viewing angle
LCD Monitor Adjustments: Brightness, 7 levels
Interface Specs:Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL, HDMI, 10-pin Terminal, HDMI Type C Exposure Controls:Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M)
Additional Specs:
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Save/Load Camera settings Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility Yes Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A/B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
World Time Setting Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
Image Comment Yes Copyright
Tripod Socket ¼ inch 20
Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
