D300S
Key Features
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor
Delivers stunning high resolution, low-noise images with striking detail and tonal gradation.
Continuous Shooting up to 7 fps
High speed shooting and fast response—essential to versatile performance in a wide variety of shooting disciplines.
Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Drives breathtakingly rich image fidelity, low noise and fast image processing.
D-Movie HD Video
Capture striking 24 fps, 720p HD movie clips, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility—featuring external stereo Mic input and AF operation.
One-button Live View
Hand-held and Tripod Live View Modes, activated with one-button, for challenging studio and remote shooting conditions.
3-inch Super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor
Every monitor is factory-calibrated to assure accurate color for critical still image review and Live View or D-Movie shooting.
Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 3200
Additional expanded ISO settings of Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) and Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) extend versatility to match shooting requirements.
Fast, Accurate 51-point Autofocus
Features 4 Dynamic AF modes including 3D Focus Tracking for precise autofocus and razor sharp images.
1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Nikon’s unique RGB metering—the only sensor that also evaluates color information when determining exposures with remarkable accuracy..
Scene Recognition System
Referencing an onboard image database and teamed with RGB metering, SRS enables even more sophisticated determination of exposures and auto white balance, along with faster, more accurate autofocus.
Dual memory card slots (CF and SD)
Assign card functions from a variety of storage options, optimizing available memory and file handling.
Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
Ultrasonic process combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality.
Picture Control Settings
Select from 4 preset image capture preferences (Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, plus 9 user customizable settings) controlling Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue.
Nikon's Active D-Lighting
Optimizes shadow and highlight detail in real time—Selectable values and 5-frame ADL bracketing offer complete control.
In-Camera Image Editing
Exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Edit movie, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) processing and more.
Rugged and Durable
The strength and precision of magnesium-alloy construction with advanced dust and moisture countermeasures is teamed with a shutter mechanism tested to beyond 150,000 cycles for real-world reliability.
100% Viewfinder Accuracy
Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator
Up to 950 shots per EN-EL3e battery charge*
Shoot as many as 2,950 shots with the body’s EN-EL3e battery installed and the optional MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack with an EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery*.
* based on CIPA standards/guidelines.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
Tech Specs
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 million -
Sensor Size
23.6 mmx 15.8 mm -
Image Sensor Format
DX -
Storage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
SD
SDHC -
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
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Movie
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps
Movie with sound -
Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal -
Monitor Type
Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD -
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery -
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
30 oz.(840 g)
Type
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Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Image Sensor
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 million -
Sensor Size
23.6 mmx 15.8 mm -
Image Sensor Format
DX -
Image Sensor Type
CMOS -
Total Pixels
13.1 million -
Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4,288 x 2,848
(M) 3,216 x 2,136
(S) 2,144 x 1,424
File System
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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) -
Storage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
SD
SDHC -
Card Slot
1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) 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
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Viewfinder
Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder -
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
100 % (Approx.)
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Viewfinder Magnification
0.94x (Approx.) -
Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5 (-1.0¯¹) -
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-2.0 to + 1.0m¯¹ -
Focusing Screen
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines -
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type -
Mirror Lock Up
Yes
Lens
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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
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Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane -
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec.
Flash synchronization up to 1/320 sec. (FP) adjustable with Built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight (will reduce GN) -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
7 frames per second
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Self-Timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure
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Exposure Metering System
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Spot
Variable Center-weighted -
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
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 EVin increments of 1/3
1/2
1 -
Exposure Lock
Yes -
Picture Control
Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Standard
Vivid
Sensitivity
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
Focus/Autofocus
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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)
Flash
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Flash Control
i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR -
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV -
Accessory Shoe
Yes -
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Built-in flash Commander Mode
CLS Supported
White Balance
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White Balance
Auto (2 types)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
Shade -
White Balance Bracketing
2 to 9 exposures
Movie
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Movie File Format
AVI -
Movie
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps
Movie with sound -
Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor
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Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal -
Monitor Resolution
921,000 Dots -
Monitor Type
Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Playback
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Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Full Frame
Highlights
Histogram Display
Image Comment
Movie Playback
Slideshow
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Interface
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Interface
10-pin Terminal
HDMI
HDMI Type C
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL -
Wi-Fi Functionality
Eye-Fi Compatible
FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g) -
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
Menus
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Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Power
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery -
Battery Life (shots per charge)
950 shots (CIPA) -
AC Adapter
EH-5a AC Adapter -
Battery Charger
MH-18a Quick Charger
Miscellaneous
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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
30 oz.(840 g)
default
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Battery
Rechargeable -
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
Capture NX 2 Software
Image Authentication Software
WT-4A Wireless Transmitter
For a full list of the technical specifications please refer to the product manual.
Accessories
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