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Nikon D300 Digital Camera

12 Megapixels12 MegapixelsSingle Lens ReflexSingle Lens ReflexHigh ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.Continuous DriveContinuous DriveManual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringDepth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.Dust-Reduction: Reduces the dust accumulated on a camera sensor.Dust-Reduction: Reduces the dust accumulated on a camera sensor.Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Accepts Compact Flash memory.Accepts Compact Flash memory.Neocamera detailed reviewNeocamera detailed review

Model Specifications

BrandNikon ModelD300
Sensor 12 Megapixels CMOS Sensor Size 28.9mm diagonal (3:2 aspect)
StabilizationNo Dust-ReductionYes
Sensitivity ISO 200 - 3200 *Expanded range: 100-6400 Shutter-Speed 1/8000 - 30s
Lens MountNikon F MountCrop Factor1.5X
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System 51 points Assist-lamp *3D Tracking, Group-based area AF
Viewfinder Type Optical Reflex (SLR) Viewfinder Size 0.95X - 100% Coverage
Display Position Fixed Display Size 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesP, A, T, M, B Scene Modes
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Average, Spot Bracketing 9 Shots ±1 EV
Exposure Compensation -5..+5 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV Flash Compensation -3..+1 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
White Balance Auto , Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning 2 Axis, 13 steps
Continuous Drive 6 FPS, 100 JPEG, 28 RAW *8 FPS mode with optional battery-grip Self Timer Yes *2s, 5s, 10s, 20s
Command Dials 2 DOF Preview Yes
Protection Weatherproof Dust Reduction Yes
Digital Level None Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger Wired Eye-Start Sensor No
Multiple Shots Time-lapse, Multiple-exposure Orientation Sensor Yes
Image Formats JPEG RAW Flash Ports Hot-Shoe Sync-Port
Built-In Flash Yes (GN 17) Flash Sync 1/250s
Video Capture Sound Input None
Memory Compact Flash GPS N / A
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life 1000 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use.
Introduced 2007-08-23, Discontinued2007-07-30 Construction
Size 147 x 114 x 74mm (W x H x D) Weight 903g

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Nikon D300 Facts

SLR digital camera
12 Megapixels DSLRISO 100-6400
Nikon F Mount (1.5X FLM)Shutter 1/8000-30s
100% Coverage
Large Viewfinder
Full manual controls, including Manual Focus
WeatherproofCustom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning
Built-in Dust ReductionSpot-Metering
6 FPS Drive, 100 ImagesHot-Shoe & Sync-Port
3" LCD 920K PixelsLithium-Ion
Compact Flash
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