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May 25, 2013

Babies are great subjects because they’re so darn cute. Focus on the teeny body parts with a macro lens. Pudgy hands, small ears, and teeny elbows—they’re even cuter when they’re the subjects of your photo.

May 24, 2013

Ask people to write down their e-mail address on a piece of paper and take a photo of that paper along with their photos. That way you’ll always have their e-mail address on file. Send them a copy of the photo as a thank-you for their time.

May 23, 2013

Keep an eye on your LCD after you take photos of people, and when you find a particularly flattering shot, show it to them. Nothing makes a person relax like knowing that the photos you’re taking make them look good.

May 22, 2013

Planning to take a vacation by the beach? Look for a compact digital camera that’s waterproof, such as the Nikon COOLPIX AW100, AW110, S30, S31 or get an underwater housing for your camera. You’ll be able to take your camera under water and capture what goes on below the surface.

May 21, 2013

When shooting nighttime landscapes, use a low ISO (400 or below if possible) while working from a tripod. Open your aperture to F/4 or F/5.6. This will allow you to have a shot full of detail and of good quality. Remember that night shots need a subject, just like day shots.

May 20, 2013

Don’t forget to bring your camera to holiday barbeques so you can capture all of the fun. Take pictures of the food being grilled, games being played, as well as groupings of friends and family.

May 19, 2013

Wait until the camera has finished writing the photo(s) to the memory card (green light is off) before turning off the camera or removing the card. You can lose pictures if you do either before the camera has had time to download the file(s) from its internal memory to the card.

May 18, 2013

You should format the memory card in your camera on a regular basis. By using the camera’s built-in “Format” function, found in the menus, you lessen the chance of having card problems in the future. Doing so is better than just deleting the images using the camera or the computer.

May 17, 2013

When you’re at a parade take photos of the parade goers, especially your children and the looks on their faces. You’ll see a lot of smiles and excitement.

May 16, 2013

Take a self-portrait each day for a week or month (or a year). It’s harder than you think to take an attractive photo of yourself, and if you do it for long enough you’ll have an interesting series that shows how you’ve changed over time.

May 15, 2013

Everyone loves a parade. For more interesting photos, look for details like the band’s uniforms, a cheerleader’s colorful pom-poms or a bright red fire engine.

May 14, 2013

When shooting groups of five or more people, make sure you stagger them. Put tall folks in the back and the shortest ones in front. It may seem simple, but blocking out just one face can ruin a group portrait. Always tell them, “If you don’t have a clear view of me, the camera can’t see you.”

May 13, 2013

Posing a bride and groom for photos is sometimes difficult. Concentrate on close shots of just the two of them, with clean backgrounds. Then create a fun group shot having them in the center, with others gathered around them. Just make sure no one gets in front of them. After all, it’s their day.

May 12, 2013

Take plenty of photos during your Mother’s Day celebrations. Remember to print multiple copies, so everyone can have their own photographs of mom to cherish.

May 11, 2013

Use a polarizing filter to lessen or eliminate reflections from glass. This works really well on windows of stores or cars. But the trade-off is that your exposure will be a bit longer, as the light is cut down by almost two stops.

May 10, 2013

Capture the hustle and bustle of the city at night. Place your camera on a tripod and use a long exposure (slow shutter speed) to blur the movement of cars and people. Try shooting for about 10 seconds first, and then adjust creatively to catch the motion of the lights and the feel of the city.

May 9, 2013

Make a great team picture. Get the team together in front of a nice background—maybe the goal, the net or the team logo on the field or floor. Shoot the ordinary, and then let the kids have some fun, making faces or funny poses. That’s the one they will always remember.

May 8, 2013

Try shooting panoramas if you’re at a sport stadium, beach or park, for more interesting images. Some Nikon Digital Cameras have an Easy Panorama mode or a Panorama Assist mode, which make these photos easy to shoot.

May 7, 2013

When photographing animals of any kind—pets, birds in flight, animals at the zoo—try to zoom in as close as you can or use a longer lens to isolate the animal from its background. By getting a close-up view you have a greater chance of capturing a wonderful expression on the face of the animal, which will give you a more interesting photograph.

May 6, 2013

Want a unique video of sports action? Use the slow-motion mode that many Nikon digital cameras offer. By shooting the action faster than normal and played back at normal speed, your subject’s movements are slowed down and look more deliberate.

May 5, 2013

When celebrating Cinco de Mayo, take plenty of photos of the colorful decorations in addition to candid photos of everyone having a great time.

May 4, 2013

Change your white balance during a sunrise or sunset. Take your camera off auto white balance and switch to Cloudy or Shady white balance. This will add more strength to the reds, oranges and yellows. Auto White Balance tries to keep colors neutral.

May 3, 2013

To get a shot of someone at sunset, turn on your flash and place the person with the beautiful sunset behind them. With the flash on, they will be illuminated. With the flash off, they will be silhouetted.

May 2, 2013

Spend a day capturing images only in black and white. You have to look at the world differently to take a good-looking photo in black and white, and that will help sharpen your artistic skills.

May 1, 2013

May is National Photo Month! Celebrate by taking photos every day. Give yourself an assignment such as taking a self-portrait each day of the month, or photographing an object every day.

April 30, 2013

If your camera can capture images in both RAW and JPEG format, do so even if you don’t work with RAW images now. These RAW files have the highest image quality possible, so you can edit them years from now and be sure you’re getting the best looking image possible.

April 29, 2013

Set your Speedlight to Rear Curtain Sync. This fires the flash at the end of the exposure, not the beginning, and can create interesting streaks and effects in moving subjects. Experiment with the different flash modes your camera and Speedlight offers.

April 28, 2013

Pick a day and use a fixed focal length lens instead of a zoom (or only one focal length on your zoom, like 35mm). By practicing moving you and the camera to re-frame your images you’ll become more engaged with your subject.

April 27, 2013

If you are photographing out of the window of a plane be sure to keep from touching the window, walls, armrests or other parts of the plane. The vibrations caused by the engines are transmitted through the fuselage and can make your photos blurry. Instead, sit up in the seat and hold the camera as still as you can, close to the window.

April 26, 2013

Arbor Day, which celebrates the planting and caring for trees is celebrated across the USA at different times of the year. Some states celebrate in February while others celebrate the holiday in April, so we decided to celebrate it twice! Use this holiday to take some cool photographs of trees.

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12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor: Nikon's exclusive digital image processing system advances DX-format image quality to new levels.

Continuous shooting from 6 frames per second up to 8 frames per second*: The new optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack makes the D300 a powerful performer for a wide variety of shooting disciplines.

* When using the EH-5a AC adaptor or the MB-D10 multi-power battery pack with batteries other than rechargeable Li-ion En El3e.

Fast, accurate 51-point auto focus with 3D focus tracking and three dynamic AF modes: Exacting auto focus precision at blazing speeds!

Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing Concept: The foundation of Nikon’s newest Image Processing Systems, EXPEED culminates the concepts, innovations and years of Nikon’s digital image processing technologies at blazing processing speeds.

Dynamic integrated dust reduction system: Self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit minimizes degradation of image quality due to dust particles.

New Picture Control settings: Advanced color control with 4 preset options; standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings.

Rugged magnesium-alloy construction: Along with advanced dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism: The D300 has been tested to 150,000 cycles making it the perfect choice for photographers who demand high performance and agility.

The 3.0-inch super density 921,000-dot VGA color monitor: 170-degree, wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection makes critical image review possible.

Low-noise files at ISO from 200-3200; The D300's DX-format CMOS sensor, with a high signal-to-noise ratio, empowers photographers to produce exceptionally clean files from a broad 200-3200 ISO range. Expanded range of options include Lo-1(ISO 100 equivalent) and Hi-1(ISO 6400 equivalent).

Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS): The improved 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II provides even more intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with smarter auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.

Selectable 12-Bit or 14-Bit A/D Conversion: The choice of selecting bit-depths at 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones), both yielding incredible image quality through a full 16-bit processing pipeline, enables photographers to choose smaller files at faster operating speeds, as opposed to larger files with smoother tonal gradations at slower operating speeds.

Two Live View shooting modes: Use either hand-held or tripod when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles.

Nikon's Active D-Lighting Image enhancement: Provided on the fly while shooting, Active D-lighting produces broader tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights by controlling light intensity and exposure compensation while applying localized tone control technology to achieve the right level of contrast across the entire image for sharp, detailed results.

Specifications

Lens Mount

Nikon F bayonet mount

Picture Angle

Nikon DX format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)

Effective Pixels

12.3 million

Sensor Size

23.6mm x 15.8mm

Image Sensor Format

Image Sensor Type

CMOS

Total Pixels

13.1 million

Dust-Off Reference Photo

Yes

Image Area (pixels)

DX-format
(L) 4,288 x 2,848
(M) 3,216 x 2,136
(S) 2,144 x 1,424

File Format Still Images

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)
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)

Picture Control

Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Standard
Vivid

Storage Media

CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive©

Card Slot

1 CompactFlash© (CF) card

File System

Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)

Viewfinder

-2.0 to +1.0 m⁻¹

Viewfinder Frame Coverage

100 % Approx.

Viewfinder Magnification

0.94x Approx.

Viewfinder Eyepoint

19.5mm

Focusing Screen

Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)

Reflex Mirror

Quick-return type

Depth-of-field Control

Yes

Lens Compatibility at a Glance***

AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses

Compatible Lenses

AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All Functions Supported Except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II
AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses): All Functions Supported Except PC Micro-NIKKOR
DX AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported
Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster; Color Matrix Metering and Aperture Value Display Supported if User Provides Lens Data

Shutter type

Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

Fastest Shutter Speed

1/8000 sec.1/3
1/2
1

Slowest Shutter Speed

30 sec.1/3
1/2
1

Flash Sync Speed

Up to 1/250 sec.
Flash synchronization up to 1/320s (FP) adjustable with Built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight (will reduce GN)

Bulb Shutter Setting

Yes

Shutter Release Modes

Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-7 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 8 frames per second
Live View [LV] mode
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Self-timer mode
Single-frame [S] mode

Continuous Shooting Options

DX-format
CH: Up to 6 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

6 frames per second

Self-timer

2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled

Exposure Metering System

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

Metering Range

0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)

Exposure Meter Coupling

CPU
AI

Exposure Modes

Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)

Exposure Compensation

±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1

Exposure Bracketing

2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV

Exposure Lock

Yes

Mirror Lock Up

Yes

ISO Sensitivity

ISO 200 - 3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)

Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity

2001/3
1/2
1

Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity

32001/3
1/2
1

Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)

Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)

Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options

Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)

Long Exposure Noise Reduction

Yes

High ISO Noise Reduction

Yes

Single-point AF Mode

Yes

Dynamic AF Mode

Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)

Auto-area AF Mode

Yes

Autofocus System

51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)
AF fine adjustment possible
Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode]
Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module
TTL phase detection

Focus Lock

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

Focus Modes

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

Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

Autofocus Sensitivity

-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)

Autofocus Fine Tune

Yes

Built-in Flash

Yes

Flash Bracketing

2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV

X-Sync Speed

1/250

Top FP High Speed Sync

Up to 1/8000

Flash Control

SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-22s: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-23: M, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-25: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-24: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-26: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-28: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-28DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-29s: M, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-30: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-50DX: M, Rear Curtain Syn
SB-80DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-400: i-TTL, AA, M*, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction
SB-600: i-TTL, AA, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
SB-800: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, M, Rear Curtain Sync, AutoFP High Speed Sync ( D700, D300 only because of built in flash)
SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync

Flash Sync Modes

Front-curtain sync (normal)
Rear-curtain sync
Red-Eye reduction
Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync

Flash Compensation

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV

Accessory Shoe

Yes

Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

Built-in flash Commander Mode
CLS Supported

Flash Sync Terminal

Yes

White Balance

Auto (TTL control with 1,005-pixel CCD)
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
Flash
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Manual
Shade
Sun
Preset

White Balance Bracketing

2 to 9 exposures

Live View Shooting

Handheld mode
Tripod mode

Monitor Size

3.0 in. diagonal

Monitor Resolution

921,000 Dots

Monitor Type

Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD

Monitor Angle of View

170-degree wide-viewing angle

Monitor Adjustments

Brightness, 7 levels

Playback Functions

Auto Image Rotation
Full Frame
Highlight Point Display
Histogram Display
Pictmotion
Shooting Data
Slideshow
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
Zoom

In-Camera Image Editing

Color Balance
D-Lighting
Filter Effects
Image Overlay
Monochrome
Red-Eye Correction
Side-by-Side Comparison
Trim
Color Balance

Image Comment

Yes

Interface

10-pin Terminal
HDMI
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL

Wi-Fi Functionality

WT-4A

GPS

GP-1 GPS unit

Save/Load Camera settings

Yes

Total custom Settings

My Menu

Yes

Recent Settings

Yes

Supported Languages

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

Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings

Yes

World Time Setting

Yes

Battery

Rechargeable

Battery / Batteries

EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery

Battery Life (shots per charge)

1,000 shots (CIPA) 3,000 shots (Nikon Standard)

AC Adapter

EH-5a AC Adapter

Battery Charger

MH-18a Quick Charger

Tripod Socket

1/4 inch 20

Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

5.8 in. (147 mm) x 4.5 in. (114 mm) x 2.9 in. (74 mm)

Approx. Weight

29.3 oz. (825 g)

camera body only

Supplied Software

Software Suite CD-ROM

Optional Accessories

MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack
EH-5A AC Adapter
DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece
Camera Control Pro 2
Nikon Capture NX
WT-4A Wireless Transmitter

Supplied Accessories

EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-18a Quick Charger
UC-E4 USB Cable
EG-D100 Video Cable
AN-D300 Strap
BM-8 LCD monitor cover
Body cap
DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
DK-23 Rubber Eyecup
Software Suite CD-ROM

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

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MH-18a Quick Charger$59.00

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Camera Control Pro 2$180.00

EN-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery$175.00

AN-D300 Strap$29.50

BL-3 Battery Chamber Cover$51.00

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SB-R200 Wireless Speedlight$164.95

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WG-AS2 Water Guard$35.50

MS-D10 Battery Tray$41.00

EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery$59.00

MC-21 Extension Cord (10 ft.)$114.00

MC-22 Remote Cord with Banana Plugs (39.4 in.)$90.00

EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery$175.00

MS-D10EN Battery Tray$41.00

MC-30 Remote Trigger Release (2.5 ft.)$100.00

SK-6 Power Bracket$418.00

BF-1B Body Cap$13.50

GP1-CA10 10-pin cable for GP-1$56.00

GP1-CL1 Camera Strap Clip for GP-1 $15.00

NS-1 Wide Logo Neck Strap (Gray)$13.50

MC-23 Connecting Cord$114.00

MC-36 Multi-Function Remote Cord$180.00

CF-D200 Semi-Soft Case$88.00

DK-23 Rubber Eyecup$7.00

WT-4A Wireless Transmitter$1,000.00

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D300 This is a good camera. I found it to be a spectacular camera out doors when a flash was not needed. My older D80 out performed the D300 indoors so I kept the D80 and added the Newer D90 to my collection and sold the D300. If I could afford 3 camers I would keep the D300. I just think that the D80 and D90 are a little easier to use. December 4, 2010

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I have a D300 and the continuous sheet speed is very slow regardless of where I have the camera set. In fact, there is no difference in shooting speed between CL or CH. The batteries are fully charged and I'm using a Nikon MB-D10 Grip. I've looked at other settings and haven't found anything that should cause this problem. Any suggestions?

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Check if you're shooting in 14 bit mode. In 12 bit mode, the D300 shoots at 6 fps, but in 14 bit mode it shoots at 2.5 fps.

Took a while for me to figure out.

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Are you shooting in raw? If you want the fastest, I find I have to change to JPG.

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Well the red boxes that appear on the screen always move. How can you make them stay in the center.

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Please see page# 64 for more information on how to select the AF-Area mode (Focus Points).

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In order to turn off the Built-in AF-Assist illuminator you go to MENU > Custom Settings > A. Autofocus > a9: Built-in AF-assist illuminator. See page #273 of the user's manual for the D300.

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I just scratched my DSLR's mirror system on my D300... how can I replace the mirror?

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so I need to know how the scratches will affect the camera functions ...and how Can I replace the mirror...please let me know

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Minor scratches wont affect it, the only thing will be that you will be able to see them through the view finder. The only way to fix it is to send it in for repair.

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How do I determine if I have the latest software/firmware for my D300? If I do not, how do I go about upgrading? Thank You

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Please go to MENU > SETUP > FIRMWARE. Click on the link below for the latest Firmware version for the D300.
Answer Title: D300 A/B:1.10 firmware update
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Photoshop elements 7 does not recognize NEF(RAW) from my d300. How can this be fixed?

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You will need to get in contact with Adobe for support.

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What temperature range can the D300 shoot in? Are there special provisions that should be given for shooting in cold weather?

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I am going to Iceland to hopefully capture the Northern Lights. At what temperature do I need to be concerned about wrapping the camera body to keep it warm? Is the camera body safe from condensation?

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The operating environment for the D300 is 32 - 104°F. Humidity less than 85% (no condensation).

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Will the battery charger for a US sold D300 work with 220v power without a power converter?

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Many electronics will work on both 120&220/240 volt power. Will the suppied charger work on european power with just a plug adaptor or is a power converter needed?

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Nikon Digital SLR cameras have an auto switching (from 100v to 240V 50hz/60hz) battery charger that will work in most countries around the world. A/C adapters have similar characteristics. Always check the specification plate on your other battery chargers or A/C adapters as third party products may not support dual voltage systems. We do not suggest the use of third party battery chargers and A/C adapters with Nikon equipment.
Note that the cord included with the Nikon charger or A/C adapter is designed for 110 volt use only. A power cord suitable for the local power system should be obtained on arrival, most airport shops and computer suppliers will carry these items which are typically used for laptop conmputer power supply connections. Be sure that the new cord you buy fits the Nikon adapter you wish to use it with and that it is rated for the voltage in your new location. While not recommended, a simple plug adapter may be used, but caution should be taken as the cord Nikon supplies is not rated for the higher voltage and may heat or fail.

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where is this camera D300 manufactured?

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I see a lot of the Nikon products are manufactured in China, Thailand etc.

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Made in Thailand. But it is Nikon's factory and quality system. I have been shooting Nikon for nearly 30 years, and own a D300 among other cameras. It is a fantastic camera, that has never given me any trouble. It produces outstanding images, when used with Nikkor optics! All of the images below were taken with a D300 and Nikkor 18-200 VR (also made in Thailand). As long as the company has an outstanding quality system, and stands by their product (which Nikon does), I don't care where it is produced. The D300 is fine photographic instrument.

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Where can i purchase a nikon d300 shutter?

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Please get in contact with the Nikon Parts Department
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