Nikon D300 Digital SLR Digital Camera - 25432

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Nikon D300 Digital SLR Digital Camera, Model D300BODY

Features:

• A new 12.3-megapixel DX-Format CMOS Sensor combined with Nikon's exclusive digital image processing system advances DX-format image quality to all new levels
• The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor with 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection makes critical image review possible
• Continuous shooting up to 6 frames per second, and up to 8 frames per second* with 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-10 Multi-Power Battery Pack with batteries other than Rechargeable Li-on En El3e
• Fast, accurate 51-point autofocus with 3D Focus Tracking and three Dynamic AF modes deliver exacting autofocus precision at blazing speeds
• Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS), with an 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
• Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System with self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit minimizes degradation of image quality due to dust particles
• Two LiveView shooting modes, Hand-held or Tripod is perfect when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles
• New Picture Control settings give photographers dramatically advanced color control with 4 preset options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings
• Rugged magnesium-alloy construction, advanced dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles make the D300 a perfect choice for photographers who demand high performance and handling agility

Specifications:

• Type of Camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
• 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 (pixels): 4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
• Dust-reduction System: Self-cleaning Sensor Unit, image dust-off data acquisition (Capture NX required)
• 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
• File System: Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF and Exif 2.21
• Storage System: NEF 12-bit or 14-bit (uncompressed, lossless compressed or compressed RAW), TIFF (RGB), JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant
• Storage Media: CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II, UDMA compliant), MicroDrive
• 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)
• White Balance: Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), seven manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments 1~3)
• LiveView: Hand-held shooting mode: TTL Phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors), Tripod shooting mode: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area
• 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
• Playback Function
  • 1) Full frame
  • 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
  • 3) Zoom
  • 4) Slideshow
  • 5) RGB histogram indication
  • 6) Shooting data
  • 7) Highlight point display
  • 8) Auto image rotation
• Delete Function: Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete
• Video Output: NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available
• HDMI Output: Supports HDMI version 1.3a; Type A connector is provided as HDMI output terminal; simultaneous playback from both the HDMI output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available
• Interface: Hi-Speed USB
• Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
• Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
• 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: Equivalent in FX-format [135mm] is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length (DX format)
• Viewfinder: SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
• Eyepoint: 19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1)
• Focusing Screen: Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
• Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 100% (vertical and horizontal)
• Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
• Autofocus: 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 degree C/68 degree F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode]
• Lens Servo: Single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); manual (M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
• Focus Point: Single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points LiveView (Tripod mode): Contrast AF on a desired point within entire frame
• AF Area Mode
  • 1) Single point AF
  • 2) Dynamic Area AF [9 points, 21 points, 51 points, 51 points (3D-tracking)]
  • 3) 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
• Exposure Metering System: TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1005-pixel RGB sensor
  • 1) 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)
  • 2) 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)
  • 3) 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)
• Exposure Metering Range
  • 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)
  • 2) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering) (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20ºC)
• Exposure Meter Coupling: Combined CPU and AI
• Exposure Modes
  • 1) Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program
  • 2) Shutter-Priority Auto [S]
  • 3) Aperture Priority Auto [A] 4) Manual [M]
• Exposure Compensation: Plus or minus 5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
• Auto Exposure Lock: Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
• Auto Exposure Bracketing: Exposure and/or flash bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV)
• Picture Control System: Four setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted
• Shutter: Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, Bulb
• Sync Contact: X=1/250 s; flash synchronization at up to 1/320 s (FP) adjustable with Built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight (will reduce GN)
• Flash Control
  • 1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-800 or SB-600: 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 Mode
  • 1) Front-curtain Sync (normal)
  • 2) Red-eye Reduction
  • 3) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync
  • 4) Slow Sync
  • 5) Rear-curtain Sync
• Built-in Speedlight: Manual pop-up with button release
• Guide number: (ISO 200, m): approx. 17 (manual 18)(ISO 100 equivalent, m): approx. 12 (manual 13)
• Flash Compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
• Accessory Shoe: ISO 518 Standard hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
• Sync Terminal: ISO 519 standard terminal
• Creative Lighting System: With Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock
• Self-timer: 2 to 20 seconds duration
• Depth of Field Preview: When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M mode) or value selected by camera (P and S mode)
• Remote Control: Via 10-pin terminal or WT-4A Wireless Transmitter (optional)
• GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and MC-35 GPS Cable (optional)
• Supported Languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
• Power Source: One EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack (optional) with one EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries, EH-5a AC Adapter (optional)
• Tripod Socket: 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
• Custom Settings: 48 settings available
• Operating Environment: Termperature 0-40 degrees C/32-104 degrees F: under 85 percent (no condensation)
• 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

Approximate Dimensions:

• Width: 5.8"
• Height: 4.5"
• Depth: 2.9"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 1.82 lbs
• Shipping: 5 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
  1 Year Parts & Labor

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation.

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