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Nikon D300S User Manual

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AF-Area
Mode
AF-area
mode
determines
how
the
focus
point
is
selected in autofocus
mode
(0
74).
To
select the AF-area
mode, rotate the AF-area
mode
selector. The
following
options are
available:
Nlkon
AF-area
mode
selector
Description
User selects focus
point
manually; camera focuses on
subject in selected focus
point
only.
Use
for relatively static
compositions
with
subjects
that
will stay in selected focus
point.
In
continuous-servo
AF
(m
74),
user selects focus
point
manually;
if
subject briefly leaves selected focus point,
camera will focus based on information from surrounding
points. Number
of
focus points used can be selected from
9,21,
and
51
using Custom Setting
a3
(Dynamic
AF
area,
0264).
If
51
points (3D-tracking)
is
selected for Custom
Setting
a3,
focus
point
will be selected automatically
using 3D-tracking.
In
single-servo
AF,
user selects focus
point
manually; camera
focuses on subject in selected focus
point
only.
Camera automatically detects
subject and selects focus point.
If
type
G
or
D lens
is
used, camera can
distinguish human subjects from
background for improved subject
detection. In single-servo
AF,
active
focus points are
highlighted
for
about
one second after camera focuses. Active focus points
are
not
displayed in continuous-servo
AF.
Mode
[[]]
Single-
point
AF
[.]
Auto-area
AF
E(]~
Dynamic-
area
AF
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Nikon D300S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor formatDX
Image stabilizerNo
Total megapixels13.1 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW, TIF
Maximum image resolution4288 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
Digital zoom- x
Mounting typeBayonet
Lens mount interfaceNikon F
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) lockYes
Auto Focus (AF) points51
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Display diagonal3 \
Vari-angle LCD display-
Display resolution (numeric)921000 pixels
Magnification0.94 x
Viewfinder typeOptical
Eye relief19.5 mm
Image editingResizing, Trimming
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade
Playback modesZoom
Camera playbackHighlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-2 - 1
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesCHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DEU, DUT, ENG, FIN, FRE, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE
Product colorBlack
Battery typeEN-EL3e
Battery life (CIPA standard)950 shots
Number of batteries supported1
Flash modesRed-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed1/250 s
Flash range (wide)- m
Memory slots2
Compatible memory cardsCF, CF Type II, SD, SDHC
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modesAperture 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)
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Video resolutions320 x 216, 640 x 424, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate24 fps
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Audio systemMono
USB version2.0
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth74 mm
Width147 mm
Height114 mm
Weight840 g

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