Nikon D300, Brochure & Specs

Precision engineered to deliver new professional-level functionality, 
performance and reliability, the Nikon D300 combines innovative Nikon technologies with 
advanced new features to optimize all aspects of camera performance and form the ideal 
blend of Nikon DX-format performance.

New

 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor

New

 EXPEED Digital Image Processing concept

Selectable 12-bit or 14-bit A/D conversion with full 16-bit processing
Nikon's new exclusive Scene Recognition System

New

 51-point autofocus system with advanced AF modes and 3D Focus Tracking

Large, bright pentaprism viewfinder features frame coverage of virtually 100%
Rapid 6 frames per second

*1

 continuous shooting up to 100 JPEG images

*2,3

Up to 8 fps

*4

 continuous shooting for up to 100 shots

*2,3

 with Multi-Power 

Battery Pack MB-D10

New

 Picture Control settings for fine-tuned image control

New

 Live View with two modes for Hand-held and Tripod shooting situations

New

 Self-cleaning Sensor Unit provides effective dust reduction

New

 3-in. LCD with approx. 920,000-dot resolution, 170° wide-angle viewing and 

rugged tempered glass protection
Instant start-up of 0.13 s power-up and 45-millisecond shutter release time lag

*5

Magnesium alloy body for strength, durability and light weight 

New

 Active D-Lighting allows the choice to automatically optimize tone 

reproduction in both shadows and highlights during exposure

Empower Creativity

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*1 When using Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e. *2 NORMAL-LARGE image setting, using a SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash card. *3 When shooting in Continuous-servo AF (C)  
using Shutter-Priority Auto [S] or Manual [M] exposure modes and a shutter speed of 1/ 250 s or faster with other settings at default. Continuous shooting speed for 14-bit NEF (RAW)  
is  approx.  2.5  fps.  *4  8  fps  requires  either  1)  Multi-Power  Battery  Pack  MB-D10  with  Battery  Chamber  Cover  BL-3  and  either  Rechargeable  Li-ion  Battery  EN-EL4/EN-EL4a  or 
eight R6/AA-size batteries or 2) AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5, all of which are sold separately. *5 When shooting in JPEG, TIFF or 12-bit NEF (RAW) formats.