Nikon Cameras – D300 (Body Only)

Extraordinary still and HD video imaging performance converge in the fast and agile 12.3-megapixel, DX-format D300S, delivering D-SLR versatility.

• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor Delivers stunning high resolution, low-noise images with striking detail and tonal gradation.
• 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.

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• D-Movie HD Video Capture cinematic 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 920,000-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.

Image Sensor Format	DX
Image Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	23.6 x 15.8mm
Total Pixels	13.1 million
Effective Pixels	12.3 million
Image Area (pixels)	DX-format
(L) 4,288×2,848
(M) 3,216×2,136
(S) 2,144×1,424
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution	7 frames per second
Continuous Shooting Options	DX-format
CH: Up to 7 frames per second
CL: Up to 6 frames per second
LCD Monitor Size	3 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Type	Super Density
LCD Monitor Resolution	920,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Angle of View	170-degree wide-viewing angle
LCD Monitor Adjustments	Brightness, 7 levels
Shutter type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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	3200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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
Storage Media	CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
SD
SDHC
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)
File System	Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
Pict Bridge
Exposure Modes	Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Exposure Metering System	1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering);
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	±5EV 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
Single frame [S] mode
Continuous low speed [CL] mode: 1 to 7 frames per second (note 1)
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (note 1) , 7 frames per second (note 2)
LiveView [LV] mode
Quiet shutter-release [Q]
Self-timer mode
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 Modes	Movie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
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
Live View Shooting	Handheld mode
Tripod mode
Playback Functions	Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram display
Auto image rotation
D-Movie Playback
Highlights
Image Comment
Interface	Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal
HDMI Type C
Lens Mount	Nikon F bayonet mount
Compatible Lenses
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
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;
Picture Angle	Equivalent in 35mm (135) format is approx. 1.5X lens focal length
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	Approx. 100%
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment	(-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
Viewfinder Eyepoint	19.5 (-1.0m-1)
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
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.94
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
Focus Modes	Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
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
In-Camera Image Editing
Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Filter Effects
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) processing
Red-eye correction
Resize
Edit Movie
Built-in Flash	Yes
External Flash Shoe	Yes
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
Flash Sync Speed	Up to 1/250
Flash synchronization at up to 1/320 s (FP) adjustable using Custom Settings (will reduce GN)
X-Sync Speed	up to 1/250
FP High Speed Sync	up to 1/8000
Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Control
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
AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900, SB-800 used with CPU lens
Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S
Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900, SB-800
Flash Sync Terminal	Yes
Accessory Shoe	Yes
Self-timer	2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
World Time Setting	Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings	Yes
Battery Type	Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries	EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adaptor	EH-5a AC Adapter
Battery Charger	MH-18a Quick Charger
Image Comment	Yes
Copyright
Battery Life (shots per charge)	950 shots (CIPA)
3,000 shots (Nikon Standard)
Tripod Socket	¼ inch 20
Approx. Dimensions	Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
Height 4.5 in. (114mm)
Depth 2.9 in. (74mm)
Approx. Weight	30 oz. (840g)
Supported Languages	Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Optional Accessories
MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack
WT-4a Wireless Transmitter
DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece
EH-5a AC Adapter
Capture NX 2 Software
Camera Control Pro 2 Software
Image Authentication Software
Movie File Format	Avi
Supplied Software	Software Suite CD-ROM
Supplied Accessories
EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-18a Quick Charger
UC-E4 USB Cable
EG-D100 Video Cable
AN-DC4 Strap
BM-8 LCD monitor cover
Body cap
DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
DK-23 Rubber Eyecup
Software Suite CD-ROM
Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.