Nikon D300S User Manual

Manual Focus
Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus
(non-AF
NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce
the desired results (CD 82).
• AF-S lenses: Set the lens focus mode switch to M.
• AF lenses: Set the lens focus mode Focus-mode selector
switch (if present) and camera
focus-mode selector
to M.
~ AF Lenses
Do not select focus mode S or C.
Failure to observe this precaution
could
damage the camera.
• Manual focus lenses: Set the camera focus-mode selector to M.
To focus manually, adjust the lens focusing
ring
until the image displayed on the clear
matte field in the viewfinder is in focus.
Photographs can be taken at any time, even
when the image is not in focus.
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Nikon D300S Specifications

General

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
Digital zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) points	51
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Display diagonal	3 \
Vari-angle LCD display	-
Display resolution (numeric)	921000 pixels
Magnification	0.94 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
Eye relief	19.5 mm
Image editing	Resizing, Trimming
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade
Playback modes	Zoom
Camera playback	Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-2 - 1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DEU, DUT, ENG, FIN, FRE, ITA, JPN, KOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE
Product color	Black
Battery type	EN-EL3e
Battery life (CIPA standard)	950 shots
Number of batteries supported	1
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/250 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Memory slots	2
Compatible memory cards	CF, CF Type II, SD, SDHC
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)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Video resolutions	320 x 216, 640 x 424, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	24 fps
Video formats supported	AVI
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Audio system	Mono
USB version	2.0

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	74 mm
Width	147 mm
Height	114 mm
Weight	840 g