- Nikon D300S
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Nikon D300S 
Type Digital single-lens reflex Sensor 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm Nikon DX format RGB CMOS sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop Maximum resolution 4,288 × 2,848 (12.3 effective 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. 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 ASA/ISO range 200–3200 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (down to 100 and up to 6400 as expansion) 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 (1.9 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 DX format flagship 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]
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Features
- Nikon's 12.3 megapixel Nikon DX format CMOS sensor.
- Nikon's EXPEED image processor with 12 or 14-bit processing.
- D-Movie mode 720p, 24 frame/s, AVI, with contrast autofocus and ability to use smaller apertures.
- 16 bit/44.1 kHz stereo sound and external stereo input. Optional manual sound level control.
- In-camera movie editing
- Active D-Lighting with bracketing and Auto / Extra High Active options.
- Automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration for JPEGs. Correction-data is additionally stored in RAW-files and used by Nikon Capture, View NX and some other RAW tools.
- Expanded Retouch menu
- Shutter unit tested to 150,000 cycles.
- Quiet shutter mode.
- Live view mode with dedicated Live View button
- 3.0-inch 920,000-dot resolution VGA TFT LCD
- Dual slots for CompactFlash (Type I) and Secure Digital, SDHC compatible memory cards. Backup, overflow and RAW/JPEG separate mode.
- Continuous Drive up to 7 frames per second and 8 frames per second with optional MB-D10 battery grip.
- The maximum speed when shooting 14-bit RAW files, however, is only 2.5 fps.[2]
- Faster startup, shutter release and autofocus time
- 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System.
- 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module with 51 AF points.
- Nikon F-mount lenses.
- i-TTL flash exposure system with built-in wireless CLS (Nikon Creative Lighting System) control.
- Virtual horizon.
- File formats: JPEG, TIFF, NEF (Nikon's RAW, 12 or 14-bit compressed or lossless compressed), AVI (Motion JPEG).
- Up to 950 (CIPA) shots on a single EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh) rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
- Built-in flash covers 16 mm
- Dedicated center Direction pad button.
- Dedicated Info button.
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
- ^ Richard Butler and Andy Westlake (July 30, 2009). "Nikon D300S brief hands-on". Digital Photography Review. http://dpreview.com/news/0907/09073006d300Shandson.asp. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Laing, Gordon (September 2009). "Nikon D300s: Features". CameraLabs.com. http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Nikon_D300s/lens.shtml. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
- ^ "Nikon D300S – Digital Camera Reviews". Digital Camera Tracker. December 4, 2009. http://www.digitalcameratracker.com/nikon-d300s-reviews-sample-photos/. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Nikon D300S Expert Reviews Alatest
- ^ Nikon D300s review summary Dcviews
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond300s/ Nikon D300S Review at Digital Photography Review
- ^ http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Nikon-D300s-11934 Nikon D300S Review at ePHOTOzine.com
External links
- Nikon D300S – Nikon global website
- Nikon D300S Microsite
- Nikon D300S A/B 1.0.1 firmware update released January 6, 2010
Nikon Digital SLR timeline (comparison)
Full-frame (FX format) camera. — Without an AF motor (needs lenses with integrated motor for autofocus). — HD video capable (Video AF)1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Professional Flagship D1 D1X D2X D2Xs D3X D1H D2H D2Hs D3 D3S Compact D700 D100 D200 D300 D300S Consumer Advanced D7000 D70 D70s D80 D90 Mid-range D50 D40X D60 D5000 D5100 Entry-level D40 D3000 D3100 Early models Nikon Still Video Camera (Prototype, 1986) · Nikon QV-1000C (1988) · Nikon NASA F4 (1991)
Nikon E2/E2S (1995) · Nikon E2N/E2NS (1996) · Nikon E3/E3S (1998)DSLR and MILC cameras with movie mode Canon High-endMid-range500D (2009) · 550D (2010) · 600D (2011) · 60D (2010)Entry-level1100D (2011)Nikon High-endD300S (2009) · D3S (2009)Mid-rangeEntry-levelPanasonic Mid-rangeGH1 (2009) · GH2 (2010)Pentax High-endMid-rangeSony Mid-rangeCategories:- Nikon DSLR cameras
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