D300
Key Features
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor: Nikon's exclusive digital image processing system advances DX-format image quality to new levels.
The 3.0-inch super density 921,000-dot VGA colour monitor: 170-degree, wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection makes critical image review possible.
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.
* When using the EH-5a AC adaptor or the MB-D10 multi-power battery pack with batteries other than rechargeable Li-ion En El3e.
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).
Fast, accurate 51-point auto focus with 3D focus tracking and three dynamic AF modes: Exacting auto focus precision at blazing speeds!
Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS): The improved 1,005-pixel 3D Colour Matrix Metering II provides even more intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with smarter auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.
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.
Selectable 12-Bit or 14-Bit A/D Conversion: The choice of selecting bit-depths at 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones), 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.
Dynamic integrated dust reduction system: Self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit minimizes degradation of image quality due to dust particles.
Two Live View shooting modes: Use either hand-held or tripod when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles.
New Picture Control settings: Advanced colour control with 4 preset options; standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings.
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.
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.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
Tech Specs
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 million -
Sensor Size
23.6mmx 15.8mm -
Image Sensor Format
DX -
Storage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive© -
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
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Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal -
Monitor Type
Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD -
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery -
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
Width: 5.8 in.(147mm x)Height: 4.5 in.(114mm x)Depth: 2.9 in.(74mm) -
Approx. Weight
29.3 oz.(825 g)
Type
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Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Image Sensor
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 million -
Sensor Size
23.6mmx 15.8mm -
Image Sensor Format
DX -
Image Sensor Type
CMOS -
Total Pixels
13.1 million -
Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4,288 x 2,848
(M) 3,216 x 2,136
(S) 2,144 x 1,424
File System
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File Format Still Images
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)
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW) -
Storage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive© -
Card Slot
1 CompactFlash© (CF) card -
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder
-2.0 to +1.0 m⁻¹ -
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
100% Approx. -
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.94x -
Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5mm -
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF area brackets (grid lines can be displayed) -
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type -
Mirror Lock Up
Yes
Lens
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Compatible Lenses
AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Colour Matrix Metering II possible
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Colour Matrix Metering II
D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Colour Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
Shutter
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Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane -
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Flash synchronization up to 1/320 sec. (FP) adjustable with Built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight (will reduce GN) -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
6 frames per second
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Self-Timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure
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Exposure Metering System
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Colour Matrix Metering II
Spot
Spot AF
Variable Centre-weighted -
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (3D colour matrix or centre-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F) -
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
AI -
Exposure Modes
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S) -
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EVin increments of 1/3
1/2
1 -
Exposure Lock
Yes -
Picture Control
Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Standard
Vivid
Sensitivity
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
Focus/Autofocus
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Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) -
Focus Modes
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Single-servo AF (S)
Flash
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Flash Control
SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-22s: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-23: M, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-25: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-24: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-26: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-28: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-28DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-29s: M, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-30: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-50DX: M, Rear Curtain Syn
SB-80DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-400: i-TTL, AA, M*, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Flash Colour Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction
SB-600: i-TTL, AA, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Colour Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
SB-800: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Colour Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Colour Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, M, Rear Curtain Sync, AutoFP High Speed Sync ( D700, D300 only because of built in flash)
SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync -
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV -
Accessory Shoe
Yes -
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Built-in flash Commander Mode
CLS Supported
White Balance
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White Balance
Auto (TTL control with 1,005-pixel CCD)
Fine Tune by Kelvin colour temperature setting
Flash
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Manual
Shade
Sun -
White Balance Bracketing
2 to 9 exposures
Monitor
-
Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal -
Monitor Resolution
921,000 Dots -
Monitor Type
Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Playback
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Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Full Frame
Highlight Point Display
Histogram Display
Pictmotion
Shooting Data
Slideshow
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
Zoom
Interface
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Interface
10-pin Terminal
HDMI
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL -
Wi-Fi Functionality
WT-4A -
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit (sold separately)
Menus
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Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Power
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery -
Battery Life (shots per charge)
1,000 shots (CIPA) -
AC Adapter
EH-5a AC Adapter -
Battery Charger
MH-18a Quick Charger
Miscellaneous
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Tripod Socket
1/4 inch 20 -
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
Width: 5.8 in.(147mm x)Height: 4.5 in.(114mm x)Depth: 2.9 in.(74mm) -
Approx. Weight
29.3 oz.(825 g)
default
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Battery
Rechargeable -
Supplied Software
Software Suite CD-ROM -
Optional Accessories
MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack
EH-5A AC Adapter
DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece
Camera Control Pro 2
Nikon Capture NX
WT-4A Wireless Transmitter
For a full list of the technical specifications please refer to the product manual.
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