Nikon D300S Review

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Model Name:	Nikon D300S
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	D300S
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$1799.95
Street Price:	$1566.97
Date Available:	2009-08-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	33.5 oz (951 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Total Megapixels:	13.1
Effective Megapixels:	12.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.12"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, 3:2), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14-bit
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720, 640x424, 320x216
Movie Frame Rate:	24, 24, 24
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVI Motion JPEG
Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F mount
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Yes
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	27.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2 to 20 seconds
Time Lapse:	Yes
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exp Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired
Other Connection:	Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Expansion Terminal
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	950
Software
Included Software:	PictureProject CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements.

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