Nikon D300 Specifications

All-new 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image
sensor with integrated A / D conver ter and the increased bit
precision of selectable 14-bit NEF (RAW) output
Incorporates Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing
concept
Nikon's original Scene Recognition System greatly improves
autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
New 51-point autofocus system features 15 cross-type sensors that
maximize the potential of lenses with apertures as small as f/5.6
Viewnder with 100% frame coverage and large 0.94 magnication
Rapid 8 fps
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or 6 fps
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continuous shooting for up to 100 shots
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New Picture Control System for image nishing optimized to match
individual preferences
Liveview: Tripod shooting mode with Contrast AF and Hand-held
shooting mode
Self-cleaning Sensor Unit for dust-reduction
Quick response of 0.13 sec. power-up and 45 ms shutter release time lag
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Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability
3-inch LCD with 920,000 -dot resolution and a 170˚ ultra-wide
viewing angle
Active D-Lighting optimizes tone reproduction in both shadows and
highlights
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When using AC Adaptor EH-5a/EH-5 or Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with batteries other than Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
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When using Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
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NORMAL - LARGE image setting, using a SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash 1GB card
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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 set tings at default
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When shooting in JPEG, TIFF or 12-bit NEF (RAW) formats
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More information available Fall 2007.
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Defy Limitations – the ultimate in Nikon DX-format performance.

Nikon D300 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.3 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	DX
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	13.1 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW, TIF
Maximum image resolution	4288 x 2848 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Still image resolution(s)	4288 x 2848, 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) points	51
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Display diagonal	3 \
Vari-angle LCD display	-
Display resolution (numeric)	920000 pixels
Magnification	0.94 x
Product color	Black
Eye relief	19.5 mm
Image editing	Trimming
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Playback modes	Zoom
Camera playback	Highlights, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Battery type	EN-EL3e
Battery life (CIPA standard)	1000 shots
Number of batteries supported	1
Flash modes	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (wide)	- m
Compatible memory cards	CF, CF Type II, MicroDrive
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	6400
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
USB version	2.0
Optical zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	74 mm
Width	147 mm
Height	114 mm
Weight	825 g