Nikon D300 Digital SLR w/18-200mm VR Lens Overview
Empower Creativity
Precision engineered to deliver new professional-level functionality, performance and reliability, the Nikon D300 combines innovative Nikon technologies with advanced new features to optimize all aspects of camera performance and form the ideal blend of Nikon DX-format performance.
Always on the move
High-speed shooting at up to 8fps* for continuous bursts up to 100 shots. Lightning-quick 0.13s power-up has you ready to capture the instant.
*The D300 will fire, out of the box,with 1 EN-EL3e in the body at 6 FPS. When the MB-D10 Battery Pack is added, and used with a second EN-EL3e, it still only fires at 6 FPS. To achieve 8 FPS, you must replace the EN-EL3e in the battery pack with an EN-EL4a (D2Xs / D3 battery) and add a #4782 BL-3 Battery Chamber Cover f/ MB-D10. Alternately, you can use the 6 AA Pack that is supplied with the MB-D10, and also achieve the 8 FPS rate.
*1 When using AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5 or Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with batteries other than Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
*2 When using Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
*3 NORMAL – LARGE image setting, using a SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash 1 GB card
*4 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
*5 When shooting in JPEG, TIFF or 12-bit NEF (RAW) formats
Empower Creativity
Precision engineered to deliver new professional-level functionality, performance and reliability, the Nikon D300 combines innovative Nikon technologies with advanced new features to optimize all aspects of camera performance and form the ideal blend of Nikon DX-format performance.
Always on the move
High-speed shooting at up to 8fps* for continuous bursts up to 100 shots. Lightning-quick 0.13s power-up has you ready to capture the instant.
*The D300 will fire, out of the box,with 1 EN-EL3e in the body at 6 FPS. When the MB-D10 Battery Pack is added, and used with a second EN-EL3e, it still only fires at 6 FPS. To achieve 8 FPS, you must replace the EN-EL3e in the battery pack with an EN-EL4a (D2Xs / D3 battery) and add a #4782 BL-3 Battery Chamber Cover f/ MB-D10. Alternately, you can use the 6 AA Pack that is supplied with the MB-D10, and also achieve the 8 FPS rate.
- All-new 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with integrated A/D converter and the increased bit precision of selectable 14-bit NEF (RAW) output
- Incorporates Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept
- Nikon's original Scene Recognition System greatly improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
- New 51-point autofocus system features 15 cross-type sensors that maximize the potential of lenses with apertures as small as f/5.6
- Viewfinder with approx.100% frame coverage and large approx.0.94 magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m-1)
- Rapid 8 fps*1 or 6 fps*2 continuous shooting for up to 100 shots*3*4
- New Picture Control System for image finishing optimized to match individual preferences
- Quick response of 0.13 sec. power-up and 0.045 sec. shutter release time lag*5
- Two liveview modes enable shooting while confirming subjects in the LCD monitor
- Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability
- 3-inch LCD with 920,000-dot (VGA) resolution and a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle
- Active D-Lighting optimizes tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights
- Shutter speeds ranging from 1/8,000 to 30 s for full creative control
- Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 extends shooting capability, enhances stability, and provides the further shooting potential of added controls
- Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System
- Support for the Wireless Transmitter WT-4 (optional) enables direct cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer
- Includes Nikon’s Software Suite software for easy control over image adjustment and management
- Supported by Nikon Capture NX software (optional), to explore the extensive potential of NEF (Nikon Electronic Format)
*1 When using AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5 or Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with batteries other than Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
*2 When using Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
*3 NORMAL – LARGE image setting, using a SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash 1 GB card
*4 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
*5 When shooting in JPEG, TIFF or 12-bit NEF (RAW) formats
Effective pixels
12.3 million
Image sensor
CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 13.1 million; Nikon DX format
Image size
4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
Sensitivity
ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings of approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200
Storage media
CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II, UDMA compliant), Microdrive
LCD monitor
3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
Exposure modes
1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program
2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
4) Manual (M)
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
Power sources
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with 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, AC Adapter EH-5a (optional)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.)
Weight
Approx. 825 g (1.82 lbs.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. August 2007
12.3 million
Image sensor
CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 13.1 million; Nikon DX format
Image size
4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
Sensitivity
ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings of approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200
Storage media
CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II, UDMA compliant), Microdrive
LCD monitor
3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
Exposure modes
1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program
2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
4) Manual (M)
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
Power sources
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with 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, AC Adapter EH-5a (optional)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.)
Weight
Approx. 825 g (1.82 lbs.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. August 2007
Nikon 18-200mm Lens, 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
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