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Nikon D300S

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Pros

  • Nikon's 3D focus tracking worked really well
  • large sensor and a wide selection of fast lenses
  • D300S is well balanced when it comes to processing fine image details

Cons

  • current D300 owners will be clamoring to upgrade
  • noise just barely reached an Unacceptable rating
  • big LCDs

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • DX
  • 23.6x15.8 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4288, 2848 px
  • Nikon F
  • 3.5
  • Center, Spotus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon D300S - Pros & Cons

Nikon D300S

Pros

  • Nikon's 3D focus tracking worked really well
  • large sensor and a wide selection of fast lenses
  • D300S is well balanced when it comes to processing fine image details
  • good glass with it and you'll be fine
  • The shutter sound is very nice and quiet
  • multiple exposure function also worked well
  • quick and easy operation in the field
  • The grip is fantastic
  • camera with a very refined design and a great demeanor
  • a strong magnesium alloy body for a rock-solid feel
  • Nikon D300S's autofocus performance is excellent in most situations

Cons

  • current D300 owners will be clamoring to upgrade
  • noise just barely reached an Unacceptable rating
  • big LCDs
  • 14-bit RAW
  • none of my personal SLRs capture video
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • lack of an exposure mode dial
  • you can only use the AF-ON button for autofocus
  • built-in flash
  • lack of a live histogram
  • cumbersome and involves lots of mirror slapping

Nikon D300S - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4288 x 2848 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon D300S - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatDX
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution4288 x 2848 px
Other resolutions
  • 3216x2136
  • 2144x1424
ProcessorExpeed
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon F
Optical zoom5.8 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast autofocusyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Spotus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points51
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)51
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.64 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures2
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 2/3
  • 1
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyes
AE frames
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesno
Flash sync speed1/250s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Slow Sync
External flash connection
  • Hot shoe
  • PC terminal
External flashyes
Continuous drive7.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Museum
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Sports
  • Spotlight
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Speed (JPEG)7.0 fps
Speed (RAW)7.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • WAV
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Dimensions
Weight29.1 oz
Width5.79 in
Height4.49 in
Depth2.91 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)950
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1410.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Frameyes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • RUS
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Boosted ISO minimum100
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4288 x 2848 px
White balance presets12
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
  • TIF
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW + TIFF
HDRno
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots920000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification-2.0 x
Diopter adjustment (D-D)2 - 1
Eye relief0.77 in
Separate info displayyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 424
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsAVI
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Video recording limit20.0 min.
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate24.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • CF
  • Eye-Fi
  • MicroDrive
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • Compact Flash Type I
  • SD
  • SDHC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.21
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Connectivity
mini type Cyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
Microphone portyes
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Firewireno

Nikon D300S - Q&A (8)

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    daron.upton
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d300s still a good camera?
    winifred.heidenreich
    about 2 years ago
    Absolutely. It's a decent quality DSLR, and produces images you can print to A3 easily enough. It's got decent build quality, proper controls, decent performance, and can give you RAW files.
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    lyndsey_heller
    about 2 years ago
    What format is nikon d300s?
    consuelo_koch
    about 2 years ago
    DX-format CMOS - The rugged D300S' hallmarks include versatility, speed, agility and exceptional image quality. Versatility is its 12.3-megapixel, DX-format CMOS image sensor, with Nikon EXPEED image processing that captures stunning low-noise stills and extraordinary 24 fps, 720p HD video with sound.
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    basil
    about 2 years ago
    What lens mount is a nikon d300s?
    misti.ferry
    about 2 years ago
    standard "F" type Nikon lens mount
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    philomena.armstrong
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d300s have wifi?
    terry_schmeler
    about 2 years ago
    Wi-Fi is available for Nikon's pro digital cameras (D4 series, D3 series, D800 series, D700 series and D300 series) as photojournalists and other pros need a way to get their images from the camera to their picture editor or wire service so they can be posted online shortly after being captured.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    milford
    about 2 years ago
    Is the nikon d300s a dx camera?
    elizabet
    about 2 years ago
    The D300S employs Nikons renowned DX-format CMOS image sensor that provides 12.3 effective megapixels. It delivers extraordinary image quality throughout a wide ISO sensitivity range of ISO 200 to ISO 3200 with low noise.
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  • 0
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    mirian
    about 2 years ago
    How old is the nikon d300s?
    destiny_kuhn
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon D300S is a 12.3-megapixel DX format digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) announced by Nikon on 30 July 2009. It replaced the D300 as Nikon's flagship DX format DSLR adding HD video recording (with autofocus).
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  • 0
    Votes
    junior
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d300s full frame?
    Productz
    about 2 years ago
    No. Nikon D300s is not a Full Frame camera but APS-C 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor with x1.53 crop factor.
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  • 0
    Votes
    khalilah.oconnell
    about 2 years ago
    What is the shutter life of a nikon d300s?
    tiffany_hettinger
    about 2 years ago
    50,000 to 150,000 shutter actuations
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Nikon D300S Nikon - Editorial Reviews (26)

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Nikon D300S Nikon D300s Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.10.2009
Nikon D300s Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Nikon D300s is the latest camera to join the growing ranks of DSLRs that can shoot HD video. Heavily based on the previous D300 model, the 12 megapixel, DX-format D300S adds a continuous shooting speed of 7fps, dual CF and SD memory card slots and a new Quiet drive mode. With camera prices escalating in recent months, the Nikon D300s will set you back £1499.99 / €1821.00 / $1799.95 body only. Zoltan Arva-Toth finds out if the D300s is worth considering...

Nikon D300S Review: Nikon D300s DSLR
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TechCrunch
Published: 08.10.2009
Review: Nikon D300s DSLR

Short version: If you are familiar with the Nikon D300, then you can just expect more of the same. The D300s doesn’t do anything ground breaking, but what it does is add some nice features to an already excellent DSLR — most importantly, HD video and SD card support. The D300s is the la…

Nikon D300S Nikon D300S
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Nikon D300S
4.3

Nikon's flagship DX-format DSLR adds D-Movie capabilities and dual card slots to the feature set of the D300.Depending on how you rate the addition of video capture and dual card slots, Nikon's D300S can be rated as either a major or minor upgrade to the D300. Aside from these features, little has changed from the earlier model. The sensor is the same DX-format 12.3 megapixel (effective) chip and both models include Nikon's latest EXPEED image processor which is the same as in the D90 (the first DSLR to offer HD video recording).

Nikon D300S Nikon’s D300s; The Move To SLR Video Keeps Going
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Shutterbug
Published: 01.01.2010
Nikon’s D300s; The Move To SLR Video Keeps Going

When Nikon launched the all-new entry-level D3000, they took the time to freshen the D300 with—what else—video capability, adding the “s” suffix, as is their naming habit. The camera appears parked between Canon’s EOS 5D and 50D models and, with the addition of video capture, places it head-to-head with the new EOS 7D. As I write this, some dealers are offering “special” lower prices on the D300, so bargain hunters who don’t want or need video capture…

Nikon D300S Nikon D300S In-depth Review
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DPReview
Published: 16.11.2009
Nikon D300S In-depth Review
4.1

The Nikon D300 made quite an impact when it was first launched - enough to prompt us to conclude: 'There's simply no better semi-professional digital SLR on the market.' And, in many respects, it is still the camera to beat in that class - nearly two years later and it is still able to command essentially the same price as at launch (though the strong Yen has pushed all prices up). And this success appears to have left Nikon unsure how to improve on its APS-C flagship.

Nikon D300S Nikon D300s - Keeping Up with the Times
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Published: 19.12.2009
Nikon D300s - Keeping Up with the Times
4.0

Nikon's D300s semi-pro DSLR makes its debut two years after the D300 was launched. Can the D300s entice new adopters to pick up this video-capable DSLR?

Nikon D300S Nikon D300s Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 22.10.2009
Nikon D300s Review

The Nikon D300s is a 12.3-megapixel DSLR that can also capture video at 720p resolution and 24 frames per second.  The D300s is a follow up to the D300 and serves as more of a refreshed version of …

Nikon D300S Nikon D300s DSLR Review: Great, But Not Much of an Upgrade
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Gizmodo
Published: 30.09.2009
Nikon D300s DSLR Review: Great, But Not Much of an Upgrade

Nikon's D300s is the very same camera we loved two years ago, but with a few new tricks to try to stay relevant in this crazy video-shootin' DSLR world we live in. Namely, 720p video.

Nikon D300S Nikon D300S review: Nikon D300S
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CNET
Published: 10.10.2012
Nikon D300S review: Nikon D300S
4.0

Nikon D300S

Nikon D300S Nikon D300s
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Digital Photography School
Published: 31.07.2009
Nikon D300s

I’d like to start this press release with a spot of controversy! Following the release yesterday of the new Nikon D300s dSLR camera and a couple of lenses (you can download Nikon’s podcast on the releases here) I was chatting on twitter last night to a few mates and suddenly I came out with this […]

Nikon D300S Camera Test: Nikon D300s
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Published: 17.01.2019
Camera Test: Nikon D300s

Nikon's top APS-C DSLR gets HD video and faster bursts.

Nikon D300S Nikon D300S Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 30.07.2009
Nikon D300S Review
5.0

Nikon D300S review, find out how the D300S stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon D300S Nikon D300s - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 10.08.2011
Nikon D300s - Cameralabs

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Nikon D300S Nikon D300s Digital SLR Review
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Nikon D300s Digital SLR Review
4.0

Nikon D300s digital camera DSLR preview

Nikon D300S Nikon D300S In-depth Review
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Published: 16.11.2009
Nikon D300S In-depth Review
4.1

The Nikon D300 made quite an impact when it was first launched - enough to prompt us to conclude: 'There's simply no better semi-professional digital SLR on the market.' And, in many respects, it is still the camera to beat in that class - nearly two years later and it is still able to command essentially the same price as at launch (though the strong Yen has pushed all prices up). And this success appears to have left Nikon unsure how to improve on its APS-C flagship.

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