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Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera
 Engineered with pro-level features and performance, the 12.3-effective-megapixel D300 combines brand new technologies with advanced features inherited from Nikon's newly announced D3 professional digital SLR camera to offer serious photographers remarkable performance combined with agility.
Similar to the D3, the D300 features Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing System that is central to driving the speed and processing power needed for many of the camera's new features. The D300 features a new 51-point autofocus system with Nikon's 3D Focus Tracking feature and two new LiveView shooting modes that allow users to frame a photograph using the camera's high-resolution LCD monitor.
The D300 shares a similar Scene Recognition System as is found in the D3; it promises to greatly enhance the accuracy of autofocus, autoexposure, and auto white balance by recognizing the subject or scene being photographed and applying this information to the calculations for the three functions.
The D300 reacts with lightning speed, powering up in a mere 0.13 seconds and shooting with an imperceptible 45-millisecond shutter release lag time. The D300 is capable of shooting at a rapid six frames per second and can go as fast as eight frames per second when using the optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack. In continuous bursts, the D300 can shoot up to 100 shots at full 12.3-megapixel resolution.
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So whether you decide to purchase the Nikon D300 body only (and slowly build up from there), or go for one of the all inclusive packages - you just can't go wrong. I highly recommend this camera!
Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
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Effective pixels |
12.3 million |
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Image sensor |
CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 13.1 million; Nikon DX format |
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Image size |
4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S] |
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Sensitivity |
ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings of approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200 |
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Storage media |
CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II, UDMA compliant), Microdrive |
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LCD monitor |
3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
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Exposure Metering |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering |
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Exposure Modes |
1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program
2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
4) Manual (M) |
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Interface |
Hi-Speed USB |
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Power sources |
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or EN-EL3e or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries, AC Adapter EH-5a (optional) |
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Dimensions
(W x H x D) |
Approx. 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.) |
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Weight |
Approx. 825 g (1.82 lbs.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover |
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* 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor: Nikon's exclusive digital image processing system advances DX-format image quality to new levels.
* The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor: 170-degree, wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection makes critical image review possible.
* Continuous shooting from 6 frames per second up to 8 frames per second*: The new optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack makes the D300 a powerful performer for a wide variety of shooting disciplines.
* When using the EH-5a AC adaptor or the MB-D10 multi-power battery pack with batteries other than rechargeable Li-ion En El3e.
* Low-noise files at ISO from 200-3200; The D300's DX-format CMOS sensor, with a high signal-to-noise ratio, empowers photographers to produce exceptionally clean files from a broad 200-3200 ISO range. Expanded range of options include Lo-1(ISO 100 equivalent) and Hi-1(ISO 6400 equivalent).
* Fast, accurate 51-point auto focus with 3D focus tracking and three dynamic AF modes: Exacting auto focus precision at blazing speeds!
* Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS): The improved 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II provides even more intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with smarter auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.
* Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing Concept: The foundation of Nikon’s newest Image Processing Systems, EXPEED culminates the concepts, innovations and years of Nikon’s digital image processing technologies at blazing processing speeds.
* Selectable 12-Bit or 14-Bit A/D Conversion: The choice of selecting bit-depths at 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones), both yielding incredible image quality through a full 16-bit processing pipeline, enables photographers to choose smaller files at faster operating speeds, as opposed to larger files with smoother tonal gradations as slower operating speeds.
* Dynamic integrated dust reduction system: Self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit minimizes degradation of image quality due to dust particles.
* Two LiveView shooting modes: Use either hand-held or tripod when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles.
* New Picture Control settings: Advanced color control with 4 preset options; standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings.
* Nikon's Active D-Lighting Image enhancement: Provided on the fly while shooting, Active D-lighting produces broader tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights by controlling light intensity and exposure compensation while applying localized tone control technology to achieve the right level of contrast across the entire image for sharp, detailed results.
* Rugged magnesium-alloy construction: Along with advanced dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism: The D300 has been tested to 150,000 cycles making it the perfect choice for photographers who demand high performance and agility.
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"If you can afford it, get the D300. It's anything but evolutionary--it's a full-scale revolution for Nikon, and it's forever banished thoughts of Canon from my mind. "
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"If you can afford the D300 AND decent lenses or already have lenses, then it is worth the price increase…the reviews for it are outstanding, and few seem able to fault it."
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"I agree with others. I recently upgraded from a D40 to a D200 and regret not waiting for the D300. The D80 isn’t enough of an upgrade to justify the price, but even a D200 is a big step up. The D300 has added low light capabilities and AF features, etc. that make it worth the added cost. I recommend a D200 or D300.."
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"The D300 is rated at 150,000 shutter activations. Do the math for your own shooting style and draw your own conclusions. It would probably last longer than that rating, but use that as a basis for calculation. The body is built like a tank as far as cameras go, so that would not be a problem. I bought a D300 a few months ago and I darn well plan on it lasting at least 10 years…"
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"The D-300 has a menu area where you can enter presets for legacy glass ( old non CPU lenses) to allow you to get more funtions "
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