D300S (Body Only)

Product Number: 25464

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
  • Continuous Shooting up to 7 fps
  • Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Now:
$1,699.95

Overview
  • 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor
  • Continuous Shooting up to 7 fps
  • Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
  • D-Movie HD Video
  • One-button Live View
  • 3-inch Super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor
  • Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 3200
  • Fast, Accurate 51-point Autofocus
  • 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
  • Scene Recognition System
  • Dual memory card slots (CF and SD)
  • Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
  • Picture Control Settings
  • Nikon's Active D-Lighting
  • In-Camera Image Editing
  • Rugged and Durable
  • 100% Viewfinder Accuracy
  • Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator
  • Up to 950 shots per EN-EL3e battery charge*

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Tech Specs
Type -
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Live View Autofocus -
Live View Scene Auto Selector -
Movie Metering -
Movie Metering method -
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate -
Movie Maximum recording time -
Movie File Format AVI
Movie Video Compression -
Movie Audio recording format -
Movie Audio recording device -
Image Area (pixels) DX-format
(L) 4288 x 2848
(M) 3216 x 2136
(S) 2144 x 1424
Movie Movie with soundHD 1280x720 / 24 fpsVGA 640x424 / 24 fpsQVGA 320x216 / 24fps
Movie Audio Built-in microphone, monauralOptional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor Size 3 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution 921,000 Dots
Monitor Type Super Density
Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments Brightness, 7 levels
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator -
Playback Functions Full frameThumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)ZoomMovie PlaybackSlideshowHistogram displayAuto image rotationImage Comment (up to 36 characters)Highlights
In-Camera Image Editing TrimD-LightingColor BalanceImage OverlayFilter EffectsMonochromeNEF (RAW) ProcessingRed-eye CorrectionResizeEdit Movie
File Format Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percentJPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal QualityTIFF (RGB)
Image Stabilization -
Image Comment YesCopyright
Voice Memo Function -
Interface Hi-speed USBNTSCPALHDMI10-pin TerminalHDMI Type C
WiFi Functionality Eye-Fi CompatibleFTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g)
GPS GP-1 GPS unitRequires user's own GPS unit that conforms to NMEA0183 data protocol
Save/Load Camera settings Yes
Total custom Settings 48
My Menu Yes with customization
Recent Settings -
Picture Control StandardNeutralVividMonochromeNine User-customizable Settings
Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)DutchEnglishSpanishFinnishFrenchItalianGermanJapaneseKoreanPolishPortugueseRussianSwedish
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
World Time Setting Yes
Battery Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge) 950 shots (CIPA) 3,000 shots (Nikon Standard)
AC Adapter EH-5a AC Adapter
Battery Charger MH-18a Quick Charger
Tripod Socket 1/4 inch 20
Approx. Dimensions Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
Height 4.5 in. (114mm)
Depth 2.9 in. (74mm)
Storage Media CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)SDSDHC memory cards
Approx. Weight 30 oz. (840g)
Operating Environment -
Supplied Software Software Suite CD-ROM
Optional Accessories MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery PackEH-5A AC AdapterDK-21M Magnifying EyepieceCamera Control Pro 2Capture NX 2 SoftwareImage Authentication SoftwareWT-4A Wireless Transmitter
Other -
Card Slot 1 CompactFlash© card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card
Internal Memory -
File System Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
Viewfinder -
Viewfinder Frame Coverage 100% Approx.
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94x Approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint 19.5 (-1.0m⁻¹)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment -2.0 to +1.0m⁻¹
Focusing Screen Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
Interchangeable Focusing Screens No
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
Lens Aperture -
Depth-of-field Control Yes
Compatible Lenses 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 possibleAI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering IINon-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; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens dataDX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Picture Angle Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
Shutter Speed -
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec. in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/250 sec.Flash synchronization up to 1/320s (FP) adjustable with Built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight (will reduce GN)
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Shutter Release Modes Single-frame [S] modeContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-7 frames per secondContinuous high-speed [CH] mode; 8 frames per secondLive View [LV] modeSelf-timer modeMirror-up [Mup] modeQuiet shutter-release
Frame Advance Rate -
Continuous Shooting Options DX-format
CH: Up to 7 frames per second
CL: Up to 6 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 7 frames per second
Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Effective Pixels 12.3 million
Exposure Metering System 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering IIVariable Center-weighted Spot
Metering Method -
Metering Range 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
Exposure Meter Coupling CPUAI
Exposure Modes Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)Shutter-Priority Auto (S)Aperture-Priority Auto (A)Manual (M)
Scene Modes -
Image Optimization -
Digital Vari-Program Modes -
Shooting Modes -
Advanced Scene Modes -
Sensor Size 23.6 x 15.8mm
Automatic Exposure Scene Modes -
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/31/21
Exposure Bracketing YesFrom 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1
Exposure Lock Yes
Mirror Lock Up Yes
ISO Sensitivity -
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 200 in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 3200 in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity -
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity -
Image Sensor Format DX
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EVHi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Long Exposure Noise Reduction Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction LowNormalHighOff
Active D-Lighting -
D-Lighting Bracketing -
Single-point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Yes
Auto-area AF Mode Yes
Autofocus System TTL phase detectionNikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus moduleDetection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)AF fine adjustment possibleFocal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode]
Detection Range -
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Lens Servo -
Focus Point -
AF-area mode -
Focus Lock AE-L/AF-L buttonHalf press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Focus Modes Single-servo AF (S)Continuous-servo (C)Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 51
Autofocus Sensitivity -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Autofocus Fine Tune Yes
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Bracketing 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Total Pixels 13.1 million
Built-in Flash Distance -
Built-in Flash Distance -
X-Sync Speed 1/250
FP High Speed Sync Up to 1/8000
Guide Number -
Flash Control 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 SyncSB-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-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 Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto ZoomSB-800: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto ZoomSB-600: i-TTL, AA, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto ZoomSB-400: i-TTL, AA, M*, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye ReductionSB-80DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-50DX: M, Rear Curtain SynSB-28DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-24: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-25: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-26: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-28: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain SyncSB-30: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain SyncSB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain SyncSB-29s: M, Rear Curtain SyncSB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain SyncSB-23: M, Rear Curtain SyncSB-22s: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
Flash Sync Modes Front-curtain sync (normal)Slow syncRear-curtain syncRed-eye reductionRed-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Mode -
Flash Compensation -3 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash-ready indicator -
Dust-reduction system -
Accessory Shoe Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) YesBuilt-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
Flash Sync Terminal Yes
External Flash Shoe Type -
External Flash Shoe
White Balance IncandescentFluorescentFlashSunShadePresetFine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
White Balance Bracketing 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
White Balance Presets -
Live View Lens servo -
Live View AF-area mode -
Accessories
AN-DC4 Strap

$29.50


DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier

$112.00

 

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ML-3 Compact Modulite Remote

$258.00


DR-6 Rectangular Right Angle Viewfinder

$265.00


R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System

$774.95


R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System

$489.95


MH-18a Quick Charger

$59.00

 

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MC-23 Connecting Cord

$114.00


EN-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

$175.00

 

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CF-D200 Semi-Soft Case

$88.00


BL-3 Battery Chamber Cover for MB-40 with EN-EL4/EN-EL4a

$51.00


SB-400 Speedlight Unit

$119.95


BM-8 LCD Monitor Cover

$13.00

 

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MB-D10 Multi Power Battery Pack

$334.00


EH-5A AC Adapter

$118.00

 

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WT-4A Wireless Transmitter

$1,000.00


WG-AS2 Water Guard for D300S/D300

$35.50


MS-D10 Battery Tray

$41.00


MC-25 Adapter Cord

$102.00


EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

$59.00

 

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MC-21 Extension Cord (10 ft.)

$114.00


DK-22 Eyepiece Adapter for DG-2

$4.50


MC-22 Remote Cord with Banana Plugs (39.4 in.)

$90.00


EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

$175.00

 

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DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece

$33.00


MS-D10EN Battery Tray

$41.00


MC-30 Remote Trigger Release (2.5 ft.)

$100.00

 

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DK-23 Rubber Eyecup

$7.00


DK-20C 0.0 Neutral Eyepiece

$16.00


MC-36 Multi-Function Remote Cord

$180.00

 

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DK-20C +0.5 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C +1.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00

 

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DK-20C +2.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C +3.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C -2.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C -3.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C -4.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C -5.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


GP-1 GPS Unit

$265.00

 

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EG-D2 Audio Video Cable

$13.00


SK-6 Power Bracket

$418.00


BF-1B Body Cap

$13.50


GP1-CA10 10-pin cable for GP-1

$56.00


Understanding Digital Photography DVD

$14.95


Fast, Fun & Easy: Great Digital Pictures DVD II

$9.95


AN-6W Nylon Wide Neck Strap (Wine)

$50.00


AN-4Y Nylon Neck Strap (Yellow)

$31.00

 

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AN-4B Nylon Neck Strap (Black)

$31.00


MC-35 GPS Serial Adapter Cord

$164.00


SB-700 AF Speedlight

$329.95


ME-1 Stereo Microphone

$179.95


SG-31R IR Panel for Built-In Flash

$15.50

 

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BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap

$2.00

 

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SB-910 AF Speedlight

$549.95


EH-5b AC Adapter

$118.00


WR-A10 Wireless Remote Adapter

$74.96


WR-R10/WR-T10/WR-A10 Wireless Remote Adapter Set

$277.96

 

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WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controller (transmitter)

$94.96


GP-1A GPS Unit

$312.00




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Supplied Accessories
 
  • AN-DC4 Strap
  • BM-8 LCD Monitor Cover
  • DK-23 Rubber Eyecup
  • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
  • EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
  • EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-18a Quick Charger
  • UC-E4 USB Cable