Nikon D300 Key Features
- 12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor
- Self-cleaning sensor unit (low-pass filter vibration)
- ISO 200 - 3200 (6400 with boost)
- 14-bit A/D conversion
- Nikon EXPEED image processor (Capture NX processing and NR algorithms, lower power)
- Shutter life 150,000 exposures
- New Multi-CAM3500DX Auto Focus sensor (51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage)
- Six frames per second continuous shooting (eight frames per second with battery pack)
- Compact Flash UDMA support
- 3.0" 922,000 pixel LCD monitor
- Live View with either phase detect (mirror up/down) or contrast detect Auto Focus
- HDMI HD video output
- 'Active D-Lighting' (adjusts metering as well as applying D-Lighting curve)
- Buttons sealed against moisture
| Nikon D300 - Some Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | • 12.3 million effective pixel CMOS • DX format • Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| A/D converter | 14-bit |
| Image sizes | • 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424 |
| RAW files | NEF / Compressed NEF 14-bit |
| Dust reduction | Self-cleaning sensor unit |
| Auto focus | • 51-point Multi-CAM 3500DX • 15 cross-type sensors • Contrast detect in Live View mode |
| AF area mode | • Single point AF • Dynamic Area AF [9 points, 21 points, 51 points, 51 points (3D-tracking)] • Automatic-area AF |
| Sensitivity | • Default: ISO 200 - 3200 • Boost: ISO 100 - 6400 • 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps |
| Continuous shooting | • With built-in battery: up to 6 fps • With AC adapter or MB-D10 pack and batteries other than EN-EL3e: up to 8 fps |
| Viewfinder | 100% frame coverage |
| LCD monitor | • 3.0 " TFT LCD • 922,000 pixels |
| LCD Live View | • Handheld mode (phase detect AF) • Tripod mode (contrast detect AF) |
| Compact Flash | Type I / II (UDMA support) |
| Video output | HDMI (HD) |
| Dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in) |
| Weight (no batt) | 825 g (1.82 lb) |