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
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- $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*
- Tech Specs
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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 1424Movie 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 secondTop 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
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- Supplied Accessories
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- 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



