| Features |
| 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor | | Nikon's exclusive digital image processing system advances DX-format image quality to new levels.
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| The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor | | 170-degree, wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection makes critical image review possible.
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| Continuous shooting from 6 frames per second up to 8 frames per second | | The new optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack makes the D300 a powerful performer for a wide variety of shooting disciplines.
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| Low-noise files at ISO from 200-3200 | | The D300's DX-format CMOS sensor, with a high signal-to-noise ratio, empowers photographers to produce exceptionally clean files from a broad 200-3200 ISO range. Expanded range of options include Lo-1(ISO 100 equivalent) and Hi-1(ISO 6400 equivalent).
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| Fast, accurate 51-point auto focus with 3D focus tracking and three dynamic AF modes | | Exacting auto focus precision at blazing speeds!
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| Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS) | | The improved 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II provides even more intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with smarter auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.
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| Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing Concept | | The foundation of Nikon’s newest Image Processing Systems, EXPEED culminates the concepts, innovations and years of Nikon’s digital image processing technologies at blazing processing speeds.
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| Selectable 12-Bit or 14-Bit A/D Conversion | | The choice of selecting bit-depths at 12-bit or 14-bit, both yielding incredible image quality through a full 16-bit processing pipeline, enables photographers to choose smaller files at faster operating speeds, as opposed to larger files with smoother tonal gradations at slower operating speeds.
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| Dynamic integrated dust reduction system | | Self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit minimizes degradation of image quality due to dust particles.
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| Two Live View shooting modes | | Use either hand-held or tripod when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles.
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| New Picture Control settings | | Advanced color control with 4 preset options; standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings.
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| Nikon's Active D-Lighting Image enhancement | | Provided on the fly while shooting, Active D-lighting produces broader tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights by controlling light intensity and exposure compensation while applying localized tone control technology to achieve the right level of contrast across the entire image for sharp, detailed results.
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| Rugged magnesium-alloy construction | | Along with advanced dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism: The D300 has been tested to 150,000 cycles making it the perfect choice for photographers who demand high performance and agility.
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| Specifications |
| Image Sensor Format | | DX
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| Image Sensor Type | | CMOS
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| Sensor Size | | 15.8 x 23.6mm
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| Total Pixels | | 13.1 million
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| Effective Pixels | | 12.3 million
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| Image Area (pixels) | | DX-format
(L) 4288x2848
(M)3216x2136
(S)2144x1424
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| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | | 6 frames per second
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| LCD Monitor Size | | 3 in. diagonal
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| LCD Monitor Type | | Super Density
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| LCD Monitor Resolution | | 920,000 Dots
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| LCD Monitor Angle of View | | 170-degree wide-viewing angle
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| LCD Monitor Adjustments | | Brightness,7 levels
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| Shutter type | | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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| Slowest Shutter Speed | | 30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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| Fastest Shutter Speed | | 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | | 200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | | 3200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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| Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | | Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
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| Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity | | Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
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| 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
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| Storage Media | | CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive©
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| File System | | Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
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| Exposure Modes | | Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
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| Exposure Metering System | | 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot
Spot AF
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| 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)
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| Exposure Compensation | | ±5EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
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| Exposure Lock | | Yes
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| White Balance Bracketing | | Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
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| Live View Shooting | | Handheld mode
Tripod mode
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| Interface | | Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal
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| Lens Mount | | Nikon F bayonet mount
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| Picture Angle | | 1.5
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| Viewfinder | | -2.0 to +1.0 m-1
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| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | | (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
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| Viewfinder Eyepoint | | 19.5
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| Reflex Mirror | | Quick-return type
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| Focusing Screen | | Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
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| Viewfinder Magnification | | Approx. 0.94
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| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | | 51
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| Autofocus Sensitivity | | -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
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| Focus Modes | | Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
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| Focus Lock | | AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
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| Picture Control | | Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable settings
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| In-Camera Image Editing | | D-Lighting Trim Red-eye correction Color Balance Filter Effects Image Overlay Side-by-side comparison Monochrome
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| Built-in Flash | | Yes
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| 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
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| Flash Sync Speed | | Up to 1/250
Flash synchronization at up to 1/320 s (FP) adjustable with Built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight (will reduce GN)
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| X-Sync Speed | | up to 1/250
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| FP High Speed Sync | | up to 1/8000
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| Accessory Shoe | | Yes
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| Self-timer | | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
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| Battery Type | | Rechargeable
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| Battery / Batteries | | EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
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| AC Adaptor | | EH-5a AC Adapter
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| Battery Charger | | MH-18a Quick Charger
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| Battery Life (shots per charge) | | 1,000 shots (CIPA)
3,000 shots (Nikon Standard)
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| Supplied Software | | Software Suite CD-ROM
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| Optional Accessories | | MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack, WT-4a Wireless Transmitter, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX Software, Camera Control Pro 2
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| Supplied Accessories | | EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-18a Quick Charger
UC-E4 USB Cable
EG-D100 Video Cable
AN-D300 Strap
BM-8 LCD monitor cover
Body cap
DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
DK-23 Rubber Eyecup
Software Suite CD-ROM
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