Because the moment never comes again.
The agile new D300S is designed for serious photographers who require phenomenal speed and rugged performance. 7 frames per second continuous shooting combined with a 51-point AF system provide split-second responsiveness so you never miss the shot of a lifetime. And when multi-media coverage is part of your plan, HD Video with Stereo Sound recording is at your fingertips. With shutter durability tested at 150,000 cycles and a Magnesium alloy body with anti-dust and moisture seals, the 12.3MP D300s is built to take on whatever you throw it's way.
Nikon USA 1 year limited warranty included
Nikon D300s Kit includes:
D300s camera Body
EN-EL3e lithium-ion battery
MH-18a Quick Charger
DK-23 Eye Cup
UC-E4 USB Cable
EG-G2 Audio/Video Cable
AN-DC4 Strap
BM-8 LCD Monitor Cover
Body & Lens Caps
Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
The agile new D300S is designed for serious photographers who require phenomenal speed and rugged performance. 7 frames per second continuous shooting combined with a 51-point AF system provide split-second responsiveness so you never miss the shot of a lifetime. And when multi-media coverage is part of your plan, HD Video with Stereo Sound recording is at your fingertips. With shutter durability tested at 150,000 cycles and a Magnesium alloy body with anti-dust and moisture seals, the 12.3MP D300s is built to take on whatever you throw it's way.
Nikon USA 1 year limited warranty included
Nikon D300s Kit includes:
D300s camera Body
EN-EL3e lithium-ion battery
MH-18a Quick Charger
DK-23 Eye Cup
UC-E4 USB Cable
EG-G2 Audio/Video Cable
AN-DC4 Strap
BM-8 LCD Monitor Cover
Body & Lens Caps
Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
Image Sensor FormatDX-
Image Sensor TypeCMOS
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Sensor Size23.6 x 15.8mm
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Total Pixels13.1 million
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Effective Pixels12.3 million
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Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4,288x2,848
(M) 3,216x2,136
(S) 2,144x1,424 -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution7 frames per second
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Continuous Shooting Options
DX-format
CH: Up to 7 frames per second
CL: Up to 6 frames per second -
LCD Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
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LCD Monitor TypeSuper Density
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LCD Monitor Resolution921,000 Dots
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LCD Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
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LCD Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness, 7 levels
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Shutter typeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Bulb Shutter SettingYes
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Mirror Lock UpYes
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Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV -
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity3200in steps of 1/3
1/2
1EV -
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
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Storage MediaCompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
SD
SDHC -
Card Slot1 CompactFlash© card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card
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File FormatUncompressed 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 SystemCompliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
Pict Bridge -
Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto (P) with flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M) -
Exposure Metering System1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot -
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)
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Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
AI -
Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1 -
Exposure LockYes
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Exposure BracketingYes
From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 -
Shutter Release ModesSingle-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-7 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 8 frames per second
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Quiet shutter-release
*[CL] mode: 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) *[CH] mode: 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) -
Movie ModesMovie with sound
HD 1280x720 / 24 fps
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
QVGA 320x216 / 24fps -
Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted -
White BalanceSun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning -
White Balance BracketingYes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
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Live View ShootingHandheld mode
Tripod mode -
Playback FunctionsFull frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram display
Auto image rotation
D-Movie Playback
Highlights
Image Comment -
InterfaceHi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal
HDMI Type C -
Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
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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; -
Picture AngleEquivalent in 35mm (135) format is approx. 1.5X lens focal length
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Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox. 100%
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Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
(-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
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Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5 (-1.0m-1)
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Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
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Focusing ScreenType-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
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Interchangeable Focusing ScreensNo
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Viewfinder MagnificationApprox.
0.94
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Depth-of-field ControlYes
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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 Live View (Tripod) mode]
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Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points51
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Autofocus Sensitivity-1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
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Autofocus Fine TuneYes
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Focus ModesSingle-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder -
Single-point AF ModeYes
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Dynamic AF ModeYes
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Auto-area AF ModeYes
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Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) -
Picture ControlStandard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable Settings -
In-Camera Image EditingTrim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Filter Effects
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Red-eye Correction
Resize
Edit Movie -
Built-in FlashYes
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Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
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Save/Load Camera settingsYes
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Nikon Creative Lighting System CompatibilityYes
Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B
4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode -
Flash Sync SpeedUp to 1/250
Flash synchronization at up to 1/320 s (FP) adjustable using Custom Settings (will reduce GN) -
X-Sync Speed1/250
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FP High Speed SyncUp to 1/8000
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Flash Sync ModesFront-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-900, 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-900, SB-800 used with CPU lens
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S
4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900, SB-800 -
Flash Sync TerminalYes
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Accessory ShoeYes
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Self-timer2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
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World Time SettingYes
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Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
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Battery TypeRechargeable
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Battery / BatteriesEN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
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AC AdaptorEH-5a AC Adapter
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Battery ChargerMH-18a Quick Charger
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Image CommentYes
Copyright -
Battery Life (shots per charge)950 shots (CIPA)
3,000 shots (Nikon Standard) -
Tripod Socket¼ inch 20
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Approx. DimensionsWidth 5.8 in. (147mm)
Height 4.5 in. (114mm)
Depth 2.9 in. (74mm)
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Approx. Weight30 oz. (840g)
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Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
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Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
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Optional AccessoriesMB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack, WT-4A Wireless Transmitter, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
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Movie File FormatAVI
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Supplied Accessories
- EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-18a Quick Charger
- UC-E4 USB Cable
- EG-D2 Video Cable
- AN-DC4 Strap
- BM-8 LCD monitor cover
- Body cap
- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- DK-23 Rubber Eyecup
- Software Suite CD-ROM
