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Nikon
D300 DSLR - the best Pro-Am Digital SLR
camera of the decade.
I can't say much about this camera yet because it is not available
until November (2007), but I have used the Nikon D200 for several years
and the improvements are significant. Resolution wise it is only a few
million pixels from 10 to 12 million pixels but the improvements in
auto focusing, exposure metering, size of viewfinder, live view on the
LCD, etc., etc. are so significant that any initial problems with the
camera (if there are any) will be well worth it.
Here are the main features:
- All-new 12.3
effective megapixel Nikon DX-format
CMOS image sensor with integrated A/D converter and the increased bit
precision of selectable 14-bit NEF (RAW) output
- Incorporates Nikon's
original EXPEED digital image processing concept
- Nikon's original
Scene Recognition System greatly improves autofocus, auto exposure and
auto white balance performance
- New 51-point
autofocus system features 15
cross-type sensors that maximize the potential of lenses with apertures
as small as f/5.6
- Viewfinder with
approx.100% frame coverage and large approx.0.94 magnification (50mm
f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m-1)
- Rapid 8 fps*1
or 6 fps*2 continuous shooting for up to 100 shots*3*4
- New Picture Control
System for image finishing optimized to match individual preferences
- Quick response of
0.13 sec. power-up and 0.045 sec. shutter release time lag*5
 Two
liveview modes enable shooting while confirming subjects in the LCD
monitor
- Magnesium alloy body
for light weight and rugged durability
- 3-inch LCD with
920,000-dot (VGA) resolution and a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle
- Active D-Lighting
optimizes tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights
- Shutter speeds
ranging from 1/8,000 to 30 s for full creative control
- Optional Multi-Power
Battery Pack MB-D10 extends
shooting capability, enhances stability, and provides the further
shooting potential of added controls
- Built-in Speedlight
with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting
System
- Support for the
Wireless Transmitter WT-4 (optional) enables direct cable-free image
transfer to a compatible computer
- Includes Nikon’s
Software Suite software for easy control over image adjustment and
management
- Supported by Nikon
Capture NX software (optional), to explore the extensive potential of
NEF (Nikon Electronic Format)
*1 When using AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5
or Multi-Power
Battery Pack MB-D10 with batteries other than Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL3e
*2 When using Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
*3 NORMAL – LARGE image setting, using a SanDisk Extreme IV
CompactFlash 1 GB card
*４ 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
*5 When shooting in JPEG, TIFF or 12-bit NEF (RAW) formats
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Articles:
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absolute best
Digital SLR camera and lens combination of the year - the Nikon D200
DSLR combined with the 18-200mm DX Nikkor Super-Zoom
The Nikon D80 Digital SLR
camera is aimed at aspiring photographers
Why the US$ 599 Nikon D40 Digital SLR will
be my next
camera purchase.
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Nikon D300 - Specification
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Effective pixels
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12.3 million |
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Image sensor
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CMOS sensor, 23.6 x
15.8 mm; total pixels: 13.1 million; Nikon DX format |
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Image size
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4,288 x 2,848 [L],
3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S] |
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Sensitivity
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ISO
200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings of
approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and
approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200 |
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Storage media
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CompactFlash (CF)
Card (Type I and II, UDMA compliant), Microdrive |
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LCD monitor
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3-in.,
approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame
coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
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Exposure
metering
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3D Color Matrix
Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering |
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Exposure modes
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1) Programmed Auto
(P) with flexible program
2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
4) Manual (M) |
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Interface
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Hi-Speed USB |
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Power sources
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One
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10
(optional) with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or
EN-EL3e or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6)
batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries, AC Adapter EH-5a
(optional) |
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Dimensions (W x
H x D)
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Approx. 147 x 114 x
74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.) |
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Weight
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Approx. 825 g (1.82
lbs.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover |
Specifications
and equipment are
subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the
manufacturer. August 2007
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