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 color 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 Color 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 color 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.

Tech Specs

• 
  Image Sensor Format
  DX
   
• 
  Image Sensor Type
  CMOS
   
• 
  Sensor Size
  15.8 x 23.6mm
   
• 
  Total Pixels
  13.1 million
   
• 
  Effective Pixels
  12.3 million
   
• 
  Image Area (pixels)
  
  
  DX-format
  (L) 4288x2848
  (M) 3216x2136
  (S) 2144x1424
   
• 
  Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
  6 frames per second
   
• 
  Continuous Shooting Options
  
  DX-format
  CH: Up to 6 frames per second
  CL: Up to 5 frames per second
   
• 
  LCD Monitor Size
  3 in. diagonal
   
• 
  LCD Monitor Type
  Super Density
   
• 
  LCD Monitor Resolution
  921,000 Dots
   
• 
  LCD Monitor Angle of View
  170-degree wide-viewing angle
   
• 
  LCD Monitor Adjustments
  Brightness, 7 levels
   
• 
  Shutter type
  Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
   
• 
  Slowest Shutter Speed
  30 sec. in steps of 1/3
  1/2
  1 EV
   
• 
  Fastest Shutter Speed
  1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
  1/2
  1 EV
   
• 
  Bulb Shutter Setting
  Yes
   
• 
  Mirror Lock Up
  Yes
   
• 
  Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
  200 in steps of 1/3
  1/2
  1 EV
   
• 
  Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
  3200 in steps of 1/3
  1/2
  1 EV
   
• 
  Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
  Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
   
• 
  Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
  Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
   
• 
  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 

   
• 
  Storage Media
  CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
  MicroDrive©
   
• 
  File Format
  Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
  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)
   
• 
  File System
  Compliant with DCF 2.0
  DPOF
  EXIF 2.21
   
• 
  Exposure Modes
  Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program
  Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
  Manual (M)
   
• 
  Exposure Metering System
  1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
  Variable Center-weighted
  Spot
  Spot AF
   
• 
  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)
   
• 
  Exposure Meter Coupling
  CPU
  AI
   
• 
  Exposure Compensation
  ±5 EV in increments of 1/3
  1/2
  1
   
• 
  Exposure Lock
  Yes
   
• 
  Exposure Bracketing
  Yes
   
• 
  Shutter Release Modes
  
  1) Single frame [S] mode 2) Continuous low speed [CL] mode: 1 to 7 frames per second (note 1) 3) Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (note 1) , 6 frames per second (note 2) 4) LiveView [LV] mode 5) Self-timer mode 6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode Note 1. When using EH-5a/EH-5 AC Adapter or MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack with batteries other than EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Note 2. When using EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (When shooting in Continuous-servo AF (C), Shutter-Priority Auto [S] or Manual [M] exposure modes, at a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster with other settings at default)
   
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  White Balance
  
  Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting
   
• 
  White Balance Bracketing
  Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
   
• 
  Live View Shooting
  Handheld mode
  Tripod mode
   
• 
  Playback Functions
  Full frame
  Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
  Zoom
  Slideshow
  Pictmotion
  Histogram display
  Shooting data
  Highlight point display
  Auto image rotation
   
• 
  Interface
  Hi-speed USB
  NTSC
  PAL
  HDMI
  10-pin Terminal
   
• 
  Lens Mount
  Nikon F bayonet mount
   
• 
  Compatible Lenses
  1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible 2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR) 3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible 4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible 5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides
   
• 
  Picture Angle
  1.5
   
• 
  Viewfinder
  -2.0 to +1.0 m-1
   
• 
  Viewfinder Frame Coverage
  Approx. 100%
   
• 
  Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
  (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
   
• 
  Viewfinder Eyepoint
  19.5
   
• 
  Reflex Mirror
  Quick-return type
   
• 
  Focusing Screen
  
  Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
   
• 
  Interchangeable Focusing Screens
  No
   
• 
  Viewfinder Magnification
  Approx. 0.94
   
• 
  Depth-of-field Control
  Yes
   
• 
  Autofocus System
  TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module; Detection -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode]
   
• 
  Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
  51
   
• 
  Autofocus Sensitivity
  -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
   
• 
  Autofocus Fine Tune
  Yes
   
• 
  Focus Modes
  Single-servo AF (S)
  Continuous-servo (C)
  Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
   
• 
  Single-point AF Mode
  Yes
   
• 
  Dynamic AF Mode
  Yes
   
• 
  Auto-area AF Mode
  Yes
   
• 
  Focus Lock
  AE-L/AF-L button
  Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
   
• 
  Picture Control
  Standard
  Neutral
  Vivid
  Monochrome
  Nine User-customizable Settings
   
• 
  In-Camera Image Editing
  
  D-Lighting Trim Red-eye correction Color Balance Filter Effects Image Overlay Side-by-side comparison Monochrome
   
• 
  Built-in Flash
  Yes
   
• 
  Dust-Off Reference Photo
  Yes
   
• 
  Save/Load Camera settings
  Yes
   
• 
  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
   
• 
  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)
   
• 
  X-Sync Speed
  1/250
   
• 
  FP High Speed Sync
  Up to 1/8000
   
• 
  Flash Sync Modes
  Front-curtain sync (normal)
  Slow sync
  Rear-curtain sync
  Red-eye reduction
  Red-eye reduction with slow sync
   
• 
  Flash Control
  1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
  2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-800 used with CPU lens
  3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S
  4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-800
   
• 
  Flash Sync Terminal
  Yes
   
• 
  Accessory Shoe
  Yes
   
• 
  Self-timer
  2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
   
• 
  World Time Setting
  Yes
   
• 
  Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
  Yes
   
• 
  Battery Type
  Rechargeable
   
• 
  Battery / Batteries
  EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
   
• 
  AC Adaptor
  EH-5a AC Adapter
   
• 
  Battery Charger
  MH-18a Quick Charger
   
• 
  Image Comment
  Yes
   
• 
  Battery Life (shots per charge)
  1,000 shots (CIPA)
  3,000 shots (Nikon Standard)
   
• 
  Tripod Socket
  ¼ inch 20
   
• 
  Approx. Dimensions
  Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
  Height 4.5 in. (114mm)
  Depth 2.9 in. (74mm)
  
   
• 
  Approx. Weight
  29.3 oz. (825g)
   
• 
  Supported Languages
  Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
   
• 
  Supplied Software
  Software Suite CD-ROM
   
• 
  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
   
• 
  Other
  Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
   
• 
  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

  *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
   

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.