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| Model Name: | Nikon D300S |
| Prices: | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S |
| Successor: |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | D300S |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $1799.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,696.95 |
| Date Available: | 2009-08-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 70 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 787 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 7.1 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F |
| Lens: | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | |
| Focal Length (actual): | |
| Zoom Ratio: | |
| Aperture Range: | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | N/A |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | Dual slots, CF+SD |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.47 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 7.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 26 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.23 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.47 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.053 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.150 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.053 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View lags Hand-held mode Phase-detect AF: 0.473s Hand-held mode Prefocused: 0.053s Tripod mode Contrast-detect AF: 2.5s Tripod mode Prefocused: 0.419s |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.7 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. |
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