Nikon D300

Nikon D300

Price (body only)	� US: $ 1799 � UK: � 1299 � EU: � 1980
Body material	Magnesium alloy
Sensor *	� 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor � DX format � RGB Color Filter Array � Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit) � 13.1 million total pixels � 12.3 million effective pixels � 3:2 aspect ratio
Image processor *	Nikon EXPEED
A/D conversion *	14 bit
Image sizes *	� 4288 x 2848 [L; 12.2 MP] � 3216 x 2136 [M; 6.9 MP] � 2144 x 1424 [S; 3.1 MP]
File formats	� NEF (12-bit or 14-bit *, compressed or lossless compressed RAW) � NEF + JPEG � TIFF * � JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
NEF compression	� Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80% * � Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60%
Lens mount	� Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts � 1.5x field of view crop
Usable lenses	� DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible � D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses): 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 f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
Dust reduction *	� Self-cleaning sensor unit ('Clean image sensor') * � Image dust-off data acquisition (Capture NX required)
Auto Focus	� 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) * � Multi-CAM 3500DX * � AF working range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, normal temperature) � Contrast Detect in Live View (Tripod) mode
Lens Servo	� Single Servo AF [S] � Continuous Servo AF [C] � Manual focus [M] � Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in [S] or [C] AF
Focus Point *	� Single point from 51 or 11 focus points � Liveview (Tripod mode): Contrast AF on a desired point anywhere within frame
AF Area Mode *	� Single point AF � Dynamic Area AF [9 points, 21 points, 51 points, 51 points (3D-tracking)] � Automatic-area AF
Focus Lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
AF assist	Yes, lamp
Exposure modes	� Program Auto [P] with flexible program � Shutter-Priority Auto [S] � Aperture-Priority Auto [A] � Manual [M]
Metering	TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1005-pixel RGB sensor � 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed) � Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame (8 mm circle when non-CPU lens is used) � Spot: Meters approx. 3 mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering range	� 3D Color Matrix Metering: 0 to 20 EV � Center-Weighted Metering: 0 to 20 EV � Spot Metering: 2 to 20 EV � At normal temperature (20�C/68�F), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens
Meter coupling	CPU and AI
Exposure lock	Locked using AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure bracketing	� 2 to 9 frames � 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps *
Exposure compen.	� +/-5.0 EV � 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
Sensitivity *	� Default: ISO 200 - 3200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps � Boost: 100 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
Shutter	� Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter � 30 to 1/8000 sec (1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps) � Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec (up to 1/320 sec with reduced GN *) � Bulb
DOF Preview	� Stop-down lens aperture by pressing button � Activates modelling flash
White balance	� Auto (1005-pixel CCD, image sensor) � Presets (seven) with fine tuning * � Manual presets (four) � Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps) � White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames, 10,20,30 MIRED steps)
Picture Control *	� Standard � Neutral � Vivid � Monochrome
Image parameters *	� Sharpening: Auto, 7 levels � Contrast: Auto, 5 levels, Custom tone curve � Brightness: 3 levels � Saturation: Auto, 5 levels � Hue: 5 levels
Color space	� sRGB (Standard and Vivid modes) � Adobe RGB (Neutral mode)
Viewfinder	� Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism � Built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1m-1) � Eyepoint: 19.5 mm (at -1.0m-1) � Frame coverage 100% * � Viewfinder magnification approx 0.94x with 50 mm f/1.4 lens
Focusing screen	� B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen II � Superimposed focus brackets � On-demand grid lines
LCD monitor *	� 3.0 " TFT LCD � 922,000 pixels (VGA; 640 x 480 x 3 colors) � 170� viewing angle � Brightness adjustment
LCD Liveview *	� Handheld mode: TLL phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors) � Tripod mode: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area
Shooting modes	� Single frame � Continuous Low [CL] � Continuous High [CH] � Liveview [LV] � Self-Timer (programmable) � Mirror-up mode
Continuous shooting *	� With built-in battery: up to 6 fps � With AC adapter or MB-D10 pack and batteries other than EN-EL3e: up to 8 fps
Continuous buffer	� JPEG Large/Normal: 100 shots (at 6 fps) � RAW: no data yet
Self-timer	� 2 to 20 sec custom
Flash control	� TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor. � Built-in Speedlight, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash � AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-800 used with CPU lens � Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S � Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-800
Flash Sync Mode	� Front-curtain Sync (normal) � Red-Eye Reduction � Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync � Slow Sync � Rear-curtain Sync
Built-in Speedlight	� Manual pop-up with button release � Guide number (ISO 200, m) approx 17 (manual 18) � Guide number (ISO 100, m) approx 12 (manual 13)
Flash Accessory Shoe	ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided
Flash Sync Terminal	ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided
Flash compensation	� -3 to +1 EV � 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps *
Creative Lighting System	With Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock
Orientation sensor	Tags images with camera orientation
Playback mode	� Full frame � Thumbnail (4 or 9 images) � One-touch zoom � Slideshow � RGB histogram � Shooting data � Highlight point � Auto image rotation
Languages *	� Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) � Dutch � English � Finnish � French � German � Italian � Japanese � Korean � Polish � Portuguese � Russian � Spanish � Swedish
Custom functions	48 custom functions
Connectivity	� USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Mini-B connector � HDMI video out (version 1.3a, Type A connector) * � Remote control 10-pin terminal � PC Sync flash terminal
10-pin terminal	� GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) � Remote control: via 10-pin terminal
Communications	FTP and PTP/IP file transfer with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3 (IEEE 802.11 b/g)
Storage	� Compact Flash Type I or II � UDMA *, Microdrive and FAT32 supported � 36 characters of text can be input and stored in EXIF header
Power	� Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh) � Included battery charger MH-18a � Optional AC adapter EH-5a � Optional MB-D10 battery pack / vertical grip *
Vertical grip *	� Optional MB-D10 battery pack / vertical grip � One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or EN-EL3e or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries
Battery monitoring	The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information about the EN-EL3e battery: � Remaining charge (%) � No. of shots taken since last charge � Battery life (5 stages)
Dimensions	147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in)
Weight (no batt)	825 g (1.82 lb)
Box contents	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, USB Cable UC-E4, Video Cable EG-D100, Strap AN-D300, LCD monitor cover BM-8, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-23, Software Suite CD-ROM
Optional accessories	Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10, Wireless Transmitter WT-4, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-21M, AC Adapter EH-5a, Capture NX Software, Camera Control Pro 2