Nikon D300S DX-Format Digital SLR Body

Features

12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor
Delivers stunning high resolution, low-noise images with striking detail and tonal gradation.
Continuous Shooting up to 7 fps
High speed shooting and fast response—essential to versatile performance in a wide variety of shooting disciplines.
Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Drives breathtakingly rich image fidelity, low noise and fast image processing.
D-Movie HD Video
Capture cinematic 24 fps, 720p HD movie clips, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility—featuring external stereo Mic input and AF operation.
One-button Live View
Hand-held and Tripod Live View Modes, activated with one-button, for challenging studio and remote shooting conditions.
3-inch Super-density 920,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor
Every monitor is factory-calibrated to assure accurate color for critical still image review and Live View or D-Movie shooting.
Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 3200
Additional expanded ISO settings of Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) and Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) extend versatility to match shooting requirements.
Fast, Accurate 51-point Autofocus
Features 4 Dynamic AF modes including 3D Focus Tracking for precise autofocus and razor sharp images.
1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Nikon’s unique RGB metering—the only sensor that also evaluates color information when determining exposures with remarkable accuracy..
Scene Recognition System
Referencing an onboard image database and teamed with RGB metering, SRS enables even more sophisticated determination of exposures and auto white balance, along with faster, more accurate autofocus.
Dual memory card slots (CF and SD)
Assign card functions from a variety of storage options, optimizing available memory and file handling.
Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
Ultrasonic process combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality.
Picture Control Settings
Select from 4 preset image capture preferences (Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, plus 9 user customizable settings) controlling Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue.
Nikon's Active D-Lighting
Optimizes shadow and highlight detail in real time—Selectable values and 5-frame ADL bracketing offer complete control.
In-Camera Image Editing
Exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Edit movie, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) processing and more.
Rugged and Durable
The strength and precision of magnesium-alloy construction with advanced dust and moisture countermeasures is teamed with a shutter mechanism tested to beyond 150,000 cycles for real-world reliability.
100% Viewfinder Accuracy
Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator
Up to 950 shots per EN-EL3e battery charge*
Shoot as many as 2,950 shots with the body’s EN-EL3e battery installed and the optional MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack with an EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery*.
* based on CIPA standards/guidelines.

Specifications

Image Sensor Format: DX

Image Sensor Type: CMOS

Sensor Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm

Total Pixels: 13.1 million

Effective Pixels: 12.3 million

Image Area (pixels):
DX-format:
(L) 4,288x2,848
(M) 3,216x2,136
(S) 2,144x1,424

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution: 7 frames per second

Continuous Shooting Options

DX-format:
CH: Up to 7 frames per second
CL: Up to 6 frames per second

LCD Monitor Size: 3 in. diagonal

LCD Monitor Type: Super Density

LCD Monitor Resolution: 920,000 Dots

LCD Monitor Angle of View: 170-degree wide-viewing angle

LCD Monitor Adjustments: Brightness, 7 levels

Shutter type: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

Slowest Shutter Speed:
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV

Fastest Shutter Speed:
1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV

Bulb Shutter Setting: Yes

Mirror Lock Up: Yes

Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity:
200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV

Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity:
3200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV

Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options:
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

Storage Media:
CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
SD
SDHC

File Format:
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
TIFF (RGB)

File System:
Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
Pict Bridge

Exposure Modes:
Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)

Exposure Metering System:
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot

Metering Range: 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)

Exposure Meter Coupling:
CPU
AI

Exposure Compensation:
±5EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1

Exposure Lock: Yes

Exposure Bracketing:
Yes
2-9 frames, in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV

Shutter Release Modes:
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-7 frames-per-second
1) Single frame [S] mode 2) Continuous low speed [CL] mode: 1 to 7 frames per second (note 1) 3) Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (note 1) , 7 frames per second (note 2) 4) LiveView [LV] mode 5) Quiet shutter-release [Q] 6) Self-timer mode 7) Mirror-up [Mup] mode Note 1. When using EH-5a/EH-5 AC Adapter or MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack with batteries other than EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Note 2. When using EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (When shooting in Continuous-servo AF (C), Shutter-Priority Auto [S] or Manual [M] exposure modes, at a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster with other settings at default)

Movie Modes
Movie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps

Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted

White Balance
Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting

White Balance Bracketing: Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3

Live View Shooting:
Handheld mode
Tripod mode

Playback Functions:
Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram display
Auto image rotation
D-Movie Playback
Highlights
Image Comment

Interface:
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal
HDMI Type C

Lens Mount: Nikon F bayonet mount

Compatible Lenses:
1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)
3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: can be used in exposure modes A and M;
Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster;

Picture Angle: Equivalent in 35mm (135) format is approx. 1.5X lens focal length

Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 100%

Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment: (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)

Viewfinder Eyepoint: 19.5 (-1.0m-1)

Reflex Mirror: Quick-return type

Focusing Screen: Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines

Interchangeable Focusing Screens: No

Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.94

Depth-of-field Control: Yes

Autofocus System
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 degrees C/68 degrees F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in Live View (Tripod) mode]

Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: 51

Autofocus Sensitivity: -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F

Autofocus Fine Tune: Yes

Focus Modes:
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder

Single-point AF Mode: Yes

Dynamic AF Mode: Yes

Auto-area AF Mode: Yes

Focus Lock:
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)

Picture Control:
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable settings

In-Camera Image Editing
Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Filter Effects
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) processing
Red-eye correction
Resize
Edit Movie

Built-in Flash: Yes

External Flash Shoe: Yes

Dust-Off Reference Photo: Yes

Save/Load Camera settings: Yes

Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility: Yes; Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A/B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode

Flash Sync Speed:
Up to 1/250
Flash synchronization at up to 1/320 s (FP) adjustable using Custom Settings (will reduce GN)

X-Sync Speed: up to 1/250

FP High Speed Sync: up to 1/8000

Flash Sync Modes:
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync

Flash Control
1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900, SB-800 used with CPU lens
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S
4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900, SB-800

Flash Sync Terminal: Yes

Accessory Shoe: Yes

Self-timer: 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration

World Time Setting: Yes

Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings: Yes

Battery Type: Rechargeable

Battery / Batteries: EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery

AC Adaptor: EH-5a AC Adapter

Battery Charger: MH-18a Quick Charger

Battery Life (shots per charge):
950 shots (CIPA)
3,000 shots (Nikon Standard)

Tripod Socket: ¼ inch 20

Approx. Dimensions:
Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
Height 4.5 in. (114mm)
Depth 2.9 in. (74mm)

Approx. Weight: 30 oz. (840g)

Supported Languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Supplied Software: Software Suite CD-ROM

Optional Accessories: MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack, WT-4a Wireless Transmitter, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software

Other: Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

Movie File Format: AVI