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Nikon D300s
User Reviews and Specs | Submitted by Alex, Sep 25 2013 10:28 PM | Last updated Sep 29 2013 10:12 PM
A 12.3 MP DX format DSLR. Frame rate is 7 fps.
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Purchase Link: | Buy Now at B&H Photo! |
GENERAL: | |
List Price (USA): | $1,699 |
In Production: | Yes |
Launch Date: | July 2009 |
Successor: | Nikon D600 |
IMAGE CAPTURE: | |
Megapixels: | 12.3 |
Format: | DX (APS-C) |
Sensor Type: | CMOS |
Max. Resolution (pixels): | 4288 x 2848 |
Low-Pass Filter: | Yes |
Sensor Dimensions (mm): | 23.6 x 15.8 |
Min. ISO: | 200 |
Max. ISO: | 3200 |
Expanded ISO Range: | 100-6400 |
ISO Adjustment Steps: | 1EV, 1/2EV, 1/3EV |
Still File Formats: | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, 12-bit RAW, TIFF, RAW+ |
Dust Removal Support: | Yes |
Shooting Modes: | Program (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), Manual (M), Bulb (B) |
Additional Features: | In-Camera Retouching, Custom Picture Control, Active-D Lighting |
PERFORMANCE: | |
Processor: | EXPEED |
Minimum Shutter Speed (s): | 30 |
Maximum Shutter Speed (s): | 1/8000 |
Shutter Life (actuations): | 150,000 |
Max. Burst (FPS): | 7 |
Max. Burst w/ Grip or Crop (FPS): | 8 |
JPEG Buffer Size: | 100 |
RAW Buffer Size: | 17 |
Release Modes: | Single-Frame, Continuous Lo, Continuous Hi, Quiet Shutter, Mirror Lock-Up, Self-Timer |
VIEWFINDER & LCD: | |
LCD Screen Size ("): | 3.0 |
LCD Screen Resolution (dots): | 921,000 |
Electronic Level/Horizon: | Yes |
Live View Mode: | Yes |
Viewfinder Type: | Pentaprism |
Viewfinder Magnification (x): | 0.94 |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage (%): | 100 |
METERING: | |
Metering Sensor: | 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II |
Auto Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Meter Operating Range (EV): | 0 to 20 |
Exposure Compensation Range (EV): | -5 to 5 |
Exposure Compensation Steps: | 1EV, 1/2EV, 1/3EV |
Auto Bracking Frames: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Auto Bracketing Modes: | Exposure, White Balance, Flash |
White Balance Modes: | Auto, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Daylight, Shade, Incandescent, Manual Color Temperature |
AUTOFOCUS: | |
Primary AF Type: | Phase Detect Autofocus |
AF Sensor: | Multi-Cam 3500DX |
AF Modes: | Single-Servo AF, Continuous AF |
AF Points: | 51 |
Minimum Required Aperture: | F8 |
AF Operating Range (EV): | -1 to 19 |
Screwdrive AF Support: | Yes |
Live View Autofocus: | Contrast Detect |
Face Detection Support: | No |
VIDEO: | |
Movie Mode: | Yes |
Movie File Formats: | AVI |
Built-In Microphone: | Mono |
External Microphone: | Yes |
Video Framerates (Size/FPS): | 720p/24, VGA/24 |
Video Autofocus: | On-demand AF |
Manual Video Controls: | Exposure Compensation |
FLASH: | |
Built-In Flash: | Yes |
Flash Sync Speed (s): | 1/250 |
Supported Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Speed Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync |
Hotshoe: | Yes |
BODY: | |
Mount Type: | Nikon F Mount |
Number of Media Slots: | 2 |
Compatible Card Types: | SD, SDHC, CompactFlash |
Width (mm): | 147 |
Height (mm): | 114 |
Depth (mm): | 74 |
Weight (g): | 840 |
Connectivity: | Universal Hotshoe, USB 2, Mini-Jack Audio Input, Remote Terminal, Mini HDMI, Eye-Fi Native Support |
Battery Grip: | Yes |
Battery Model: | EN-EL3 |
Battery Life (Frames): | 950 |
Power Adapter Support: | Yes |
Weather Sealing: | Yes |
Included 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 |
1 Review
Pretty good camera. I've repaired a bunch of them. I work for a photography school and the students can be kind of rough. I own one myself.