Nikon D300S

Nikon D300S
Type Digital single-lens reflex
Sensor 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm Nikon DX format RGB CMOS sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop, 5.50µm pixel size
Maximum resolution 4288 × 2848 pixels
(12.3 megapixels)
Lens Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount
Flash Built in Pop-up, Guide number 13m at ISO 100, Standard ISO hotshoe, Compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System
Shutter Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range 30 s to 1/8000 s in 1/2 or 1/3 stops and Bulb, 1/250 s X-sync, 1/320 s X-sync with Nikon SB-600/800/900.
ASA/ISO range 200–3200 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (down to 100 and up to 6400 as expansion)
Exposure metering TTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering with a 1005 pixel RGB sensor
Exposure modes Programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), (Q) quiet mode.
Metering modes 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot
Focus areas 51-area AF system, Multi-CAM 3500DX AF Sensor Module
Focus modes Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M)
Continuous shooting 7 frame/s (8 frame/s with optional MB-D10 battery grip).
Viewfinder Optical 0.94x, 100% Pentaprism
Flash bracketing 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Custom WB Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Kelvin temperature, Preset
Rear LCD monitor 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA × 3 colors) TFT-LCD
Storage CompactFlash (Type I) and Secure Digital, SDHC compatible
Battery EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Weight Approx. 840 g (1.85 lb) without battery, memory card or body cap
Made in Thailand

The Nikon D300S is a 12.3-megapixel DX format digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) announced by Nikon on 30 July 2009. It replaces the D300 as Nikon's flagship DX format DSLR adding HD video recording (with autofocus). It has some similarities to the Nikon D700, with the same resolution, but has a smaller, higher-density sensor.[1] The D300s was finally superseded by the Nikon D500, announced on January 5, 2016.

Features

Reception

The Nikon D300S has been tested by a number of independent reviewers, receiving generally favorable reviews.[3][4][5] Digital Photography Review concluded in its extensive review: "The D300S is not the standout product that its predecessor was and unless you find your clients are clamoring for video footage, we can't see much need for existing owners to upgrade. But that shouldn't take away from an absolutely excellent product – a gently polished and refined update of a product that we considered a benchmark when it was released."[6]

ePHOTOzine.com said that there was "a lot of scoffing at the release of this camera simply due to its only visible upgrade which is the inclusion of video. But it doesn't look like Nikon have been sitting back on their laurels at all and I think this is a worthy camera to add to the stable."[7]

References

  1. Richard Butler and Andy Westlake (July 30, 2009). "Nikon D300S brief hands-on". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
  2. Laing, Gordon (September 2009). "Nikon D300s: Features". CameraLabs.com. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
  3. "Nikon D300S – Digital Camera Reviews". Digital Camera Tracker. December 4, 2009. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
  4. Nikon D300S Expert Reviews Alatest
  5. Nikon D300s review summary Dcviews
  6. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond300s/ Nikon D300S Review at Digital Photography Review
  7. http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Nikon-D300s-11934 Nikon D300S Review at ePHOTOzine.com

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