| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | D300S |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D300 |
| Successor Model | Nikon D500 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13.1 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED |
| Max Image Resolution | 4288 x 2848 |
| Other Resolutions | 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or off |
| Active D-Lighting Bracketing | 2 to 5 frames with strength levels varying according to number of frames chosen; for 2 frames, off and a chosen level are applied |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 51 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | Type-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.63x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2 to +1 |
| Depth-of-field preview | When depth-of-field preview button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes) |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 7.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| 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 | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 787 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.2 |
| DxO Overall Score | 70 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Movie File Format | AVI |
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C |
| Speaker | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via Eye-Fi |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Optional, wired or wireless |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.4 x 8 x 6.4" |
| Package Weight | 4.5 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL3e |
| Battery Life | 950 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Slot 1: SD/SDHC Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
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