Nikon D300 review
Full specification for Nikon D300
| Sensor | Nikon DX 23.6 x 15.8mm / CMOS 13.1MP / 12.3MP eff |
|---|---|
| Output Size | 4288 x 2848, 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 |
| Focal Length Mag | 1.5 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| File Format | NEF 12-bit or 14-bit (uncompressed, lossless compressed or compressed RAW) TIFF (RGB) |
| Compression | Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): |
| ISO | 200 to 3200 + 100 and 6400 extended |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, Bulb |
| Drive Mode | Single, Continuous, 6fps |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism. 100% view |
| Field of View | 1.5x field of view crop |
| LCD | 3in Live View 920,000 pixels |
| Live Mode | Handheld mode: TLL phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors). Tripod mode: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area |
| Built-in Image Stabilisation | No |
| Dust Reduction | Self-cleaning sensor unit ('Clean image sensor'). Image dust-off data acquisition (Capture NX required) |
| Focusing Modes | TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module; Detection -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal plane contrast [in Liveview (Tripod) mode] |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, S, M |
| Metering System | 3D colour Matrix, centreweighted, spot |
| Exposure Comp | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Colour Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| White Balance | Auto, manual, 7 presets, colour temp, bracketing |
| White Balance Bracket | White balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments 1~3) |
| Colour Temp Control | Colour temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps) |
| DoF Prview | Stop-down lens aperture by pressing button. Activates modelling flash |
| Built-in Flash | Built in GN 13m @I SO 100 / Hotshoe |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/250sec / 1/320sec FP |
| PC Socket | PC Sync flash terminal |
| Cable Release | Via 10-pin terminal or Wireless Transmitter WT-4 (optional). NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) |
| Memory Card | CF |
| Power | Li-Ion |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 Hi-speed |
| Dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74mm |
| Weight | Approx. 825g without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover |
| Other | - |
| AF Points | 51-point AF, TTL phase detection, live view |
Manufacturer website: Nikon
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April 15 22:16
carlie
thanks - helpful when looking for a digital slr
September 03 20:22
OttoJg14
Probably the worst review I[ve ever read for any camera. Most of the review sounded like it was just taken from Nikons brochures. Noise? Did you test the various ISO settings? How did it do at ISO 400-800. How 'bout 800-3200? Nope! Not a clue. What about flash capability? Not a clue. How 'bout actuall tests of it's AF capabilties..such as with paniing moving subjects? Any uniques feature sets and/or programs that sets it apart from the competition? Not a clue! Need I continue? I'll stick with DPReview; CameraLabs; PopPhoto and Shutterbug from now on! Very rushed job..and very dissapointing! Cheers.