Nikon D300

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    Highlights

    • 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 51 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 922k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandNikon
    ModelD300
    Predecessor ModelNikon D200
    Successor ModelNikon D300S
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor FormatDX
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm
    Total Pixels13.1 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range200 - 3,200
    Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
    Photo
    ProcessorEXPEED
    Max Image Resolution4288 x 2848
    Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2
    Image File FormatJPEG, TIFF, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
    Bit Depth14-Bit
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
    WB Bracketing2 to 9 frames in 10,20,30 steps in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Number of Focus Points51
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
    Optics
    Lens MountNikon F
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
    Screen
    Screen TypeFixed
    Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution922k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.94x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
    Depth-of-field previewWhen 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)
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps
    Mirror Lock Up
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    On
    Off
    Red-eye
    Slow sync
    Rear curtain
    Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
    Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemSB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-22s: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-23: M, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-25: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-24: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-26: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-28: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-28DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-29s: M, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-30: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-50DX: M, Rear Curtain Syn
    SB-80DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-400: i-TTL, AA, M*, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction
    SB-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 Zoom
    SB-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 Zoom
    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 Zoom
    SB-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-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 Sync
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Average
    Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
    Metering Range0 to +20 EV
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
    Exposure Lock
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO679
    DxO Color Depth22.1
    DxO Dynamic Range12.0
    DxO Overall Score67
    Video
    Internal Recording ModesNo
    Interval Recording
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Mini Type C
    Speaker
    Built-in Microphone
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control Optional
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
    Operating Humidity0 to 85%
    Physical
    Dimensions147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")
    Weight (inc. batteries)925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz)
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackEN-EL3e
    Battery Life1000 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
    Other
    Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
    Orientation Sensor
    Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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