Nikon 25464 User manual

Printed in Japan Code No. 6CE90055 (0907/A)K
“The best autofocus I’ve ever experienced.”
This is the ideal outdoor camera — for both landscapes
and action shots. For sports and action, it is the
autofocus combined with high-speed continuous
shooting that stands out; in fact, I would say that
the D300S delivers the best autofocus I have ever
experienced. And for travel and outdoor shooting, it’s
the lightweight, practical size and rugged overall build
that really shine.
The DX format, with an effective picture angle
equivalent to 1.5x the lens focal length, offers a big
advantage for distance shooting. And the new AF-S
DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lets me capture
extreme wide-angle images too.
The enhanced D-Movie feature is another great
addition. I was able to film fascinating band sequences,
from extreme wide to long telephoto, all with high-
quality stereo recordings.
It is a camera that lets me do everything.
Ami Vitale
Photojournalist
(U.S.A.)
Robert Bösch
Outdoor/sports photographer
(Switzerland)
“The D300S is a persuasive reason to make
the jump into multimedia.”
After using the D300S for a month, it has changed the
way I view the craft of photography.
I put this camera to the test in India’s Thar Desert, with
blistering temperatures and high winds driving hot sand
that can destroy a camera. Thankfully, the D300S body
is well sealed and it worked impeccably throughout.
What has me most excited about the camera is its
superior video. I love the ease with which I can switch
between still images and D-Movie. I had tried other
cameras with video functions, but the D300S offers
major quality differences that allow me to create high-
end multimedia pieces. And I am able to use the great
NIKKOR lenses I already have, for gorgeous options.
The D300S is a very persuasive reason to make the
jump into multimedia.
D300S: On Assignment
DSLR-D300S-03-07/09

Introducing the D300S, Nikon's remarkably creative DX-format digital-SLR flagship. Designed for professionals
and other serious photographers who require an extra measure of agility, the D300S delivers phenomenal
speed from its smart, responsive body. Its rugged performance inspires confidence in extreme environments.
And when multimedia is part of your plan, the D300S’s HD video capabilities, with stereo recording,* are at
your fingertips. On top of it all, you can choose from an unrivaled lineup of world-famous NIKKOR lenses and
Nikon’s Total Imaging System. With all this creative potential available, just imagine what you’ll achieve.
The D300S. A new level of creativity, at your command. * With optional external microphone.
■ Approx. 7 frames-per-second continuous
shooting
■ D-Movie with stereo microphone terminal
■ 51-point AF system for comprehensive frame
coverage
■ Approx. 100% viewfinder frame coverage
■ 12.3 effective megapixels with EXPEED image
processing
■ Shutter durability tested for 150,000 cycles
■ Dual card slots for CF/SD memory cards
■ Magnesium alloy body with anti-dust and
moisture sealing

• Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED • Exposure: [S] mode, 1/640 second, f/4.5
• White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 320 • Picture Control: Standard © Robert Bösch
More reach when you need it
1.5x telephoto effect makes all the difference when you’re on the move.
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [S] mode, 1/1000 second, f/7.1 • White balance: Auto
• Sensitivity: ISO 320 • Picture Control: Standard © Robert Bösch
Every breathtaking move
Captures the perfect moment with up to approx. 7 frames-per-second continuous shooting. 54

Approx. 7 frames-per-second*
continuous shooting — boosts
your opportunities to capture more
decisive moments
Nikon’s latest DX-format flagship delivers
an exceptional degree of power from a
remarkably agile body, enabling you to
shoot up to approx. 7 fps,* continuously,
on basic battery alone.
* Base d on CIPA Guidelines . Cont inuou s shoo ting s peed for
14-bi t NEF (R AW) is ap prox . 2.5 fps.
51-point AF — superior accuracy,
amazing speed
The D300S’s Multi-CAM 3500DX AF sensor
module offers an exceptionally wide
area of AF coverage. With 51 AF points
strategically positioned across the frame,
it’s designed to capture your subject
accurately, even when its movement is
unpredictable. Moreover, this AF module
employs 15 powerful cross-type sensors
in the center of the frame to deliver the
ultimate in detection per formance with any
AF NIKKOR lens of f/5.6 or
faster. You can also choose
to shoot with 11 focus points.
The D300S of fers three AF
area modes — Dynamic-area
AF, Single-point AF and Auto-
area AF.
Approx. 100% viewfinder frame
coverage — another Nikon flagship
advantage
You want everything in your frame to
count, so the D300S gives you approx.
100% viewfinder frame coverage with an
eyepoint of 19.5mm (at -1.0 m-1) to make
accurate composition easier.
Scene Recognition System — delivers
more sophisticated information for
greater accuracy
The D300S’s intelligent sensor applications
have undergone a refining process that
has led to a breakthrough technology,
Scene Recognition System. Using the
precise color and brightness information
from the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, Scene
Recognition System pushes the accuracy
levels for autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL
flash control and auto white balance to
an unprecedented high. And in playback
mode, the Face Detection System lets you
instantly zoom in on a human face in the
LCD monitor.
BECAUSE THE MOMENT NEVER COMES AGAIN
Speed, accuracy and Nikon DX-format versatility —
split-second response will give you more winning photos.
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• Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED • Exposure: [S] mode, 1/1600 second, f/10 • White balance: Auto
• Sensitivity: ISO 200 • Picture Control: Standard © Robert Bösch
Capture what you see
51-point AF. Approx. 100% viewfinder frame coverage. Everything sharp and clear.
Dynamic-area A F mode using 51 poin ts

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• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/125 second, f/2.2 • White balance: Cloudy
• Sensitivity: ISO 200 • Picture Control: Standard © Ami Vitale
Advanced image processing
Nikon’s EXPEED technology delivers images true to your vision.
• Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/13 second, f/4 • White balance: Auto
• Sensitivity: ISO 1250 • Picture Control: Standard © Ami Vitale
Brilliance in dark places
High ISO sensitivity squeezes magic out of dimly lit places.

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NIKKOR lenses — an extraordinary
collection of imaging tools
It’s a fact: The current NIKKOR lineup offers
more than 60 lenses, all able to draw on
the exceptional quality and creativity of
Nikon’s latest DX-format flagship camera,
the D300S. The compatibility and
continuity of these lenses is the key
that will empower you to develop
your ideal photographic system over
the years to come.
Nikon’s Creative Lighting System —
powerful, versatile solutions
The D300S provides a built-in flash with
16mm lens coverage, and allows you to
expand your creativity with a collection of
Nikon Speedlights — SB-900, SB-600, SB-
400 and SB-R200. It is fully compatible with
Nikon’s renowned Creative Lighting System
and its numerous advanced features.
D-Movie — enter a whole new
dimension of creativity
Enter an exciting new dimension of
creativity, by expressing your vision in
Motion-JPEG format with HD quality
(1,280 x 720 pixels) at 24 fps. Nikon’s
impressive D-Movie function now
comes with an external microphone
terminal for clear stereo recordings.
You can also increase the dramatic
impact of your movies using our
unrivaled lineup of NIKKOR lenses —
from ultra-wide-angle and fisheye to
super-telephoto. And an in-camera movie
editing function allows you to
perform basic editing, even
when your assignment may not
allow access to a computer.
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting comes to your rescue
in high-contrast situations, automatically
regulating the dynamic range so you’re
able to depict shadow details while
preserving highlights, such as those in
clouds. For further options in achieving
the desired tone, the D300S also allows
you to bracket your pictures with varying
strength levels, for up to five frames.
■Two L i v e V i e w m o d es for greater
shooting versatility and precise focusing
control.
■Picture Control for customizing
colors and tones.
■ Versatile in-camera Retouch
Menus reduce the need for PC
image editing.
FREE YOUR IMAGINATION
Over 60 compatible NIKKOR lenses, plus intelligent Nikon Speedlights and more,
to maximize your photo and D-Movie creative opportunities.
• Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED • Exposure: [S] mode, 1/250 second, f/16 • White balance: Auto
• Sensitivity: ISO 250 • Picture Control: Standard © Robert Bösch
Capture the unseen
Mighty and mobile, Nikon’s Creative Lighting System magnifies your lighting capabilities.

Durable shutter unit
To achieve reliable real-
world durability, Nikon
tests the shutter unit
through 150,000 cycles
on a fully assembled D300S camera, in
demanding test environments.
Robust, magnesium alloy body
The D300S employs a strong-yet-light weight
magnesium alloy for its exterior cover,
chassis and mirror box, and securely
seals major seams
and joints against
invasive dust and
moisture.
Versatile dual
card slots for
CompactFlash*and
SD memory cards
Dual card slots give
you ample options to
meet your needs. You
can designate the primary recording slot
and use the secondary slot for storing
overflow memory, for example, or back
up your data automatically.
* Type I compatible onl y.
■Long-life battery — Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL3e (supplied) provides
excellent power management, allowing
you to shoot up to approx. 950 shots*
per charge.
* Base d on CIPA Standards .
■Nikon's Integrated Dust Reduction
System — uses vibrations to reduce
dust on the optical low-pass filter.
■Quiet Shutter-release mode — reduces
the sound of mirror-down for less
intrusive shooting.
■3-in., approx. 920k-dot LCD with 170°
viewing angle — for confident image
confirmation.
■Electronic Virtual Horizon — shows the
camera’s position relative to horizontal,
also available with Live View shooting.
■Quick, easy-to-read information
display.
■Enhanced playback functions
for reviewing images in various
ways.
SUPERB AGILITY. RUGGED RELIABILITY.
The ultimate in reliability. Add agility, and just imagine the results you’ll achieve.
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• Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/400
second, f/8 • White balance: Direct sunlight • Sensitivity: ISO 200
• Picture Control: Standard © Ami Vitale
Ready to explore
The smart, robust design of the D300S and its system prepares you for assignments even in demanding environments.
—Enhanced moisture- and
dust-resistant areas are
outlined in red.

SPEEDLIGHTS
REMOTE CONTROL, GPS ACCESSORIES
VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES
TV ACCESSORIES
COMPUTER-RELATED
ACCESSORIES
Power Bracket Unit
SK-6/6A
High-Performance
Battery Pack SD-8A
Speedlight SB-900
Speedlight SB-600
Speedlight SB-400
Speedlight
SB-600
Close-up Speedlight
Commander Kit R1C1
TTL Remote Cord
SC-28, 29
Modulite Remote
Control Set ML-3
Remote Cord
MC-36
Remote Cord
MC-30
Remote Cord
MC-22
Extension Cord
MC-21
Connecting Cord
MC-23
Adapter Cord
MC-25
2-pin remote
accessories
GPS Cable
MC-35 GPS unit**
Remote Cord
MC-36
Remote Cord
MC-30
Remote Cord
MC-22
Audio Video Cable EG-D2*†TV monitor**
Magnifying Eyepiece
DK-21M
Eyepiece Adapter
DK-22
Eyepiece Magnifier
DG-2 Eyepiece
Correction Lenses
(-5 to +3 m-1)
DK-20C
Right-angle
Viewing
Attachment
DR-6
Eyepiece Cap
DK-5*
Rubber Eyecup
DK-23*
CompactFlashTM card reader**
SD memory card reader**
Personal computer**
Capture NX 2
Camera Control Pro 2
Image Authentication
Software
Software Suite*
Quick Charger
MH-21/MH-22 AC Adapter EH-5a
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL3e*
Wireless Transmitter
WT-4A
USB Cable UC-E4*
Eight R6/
AA-size
batteries**
HDMI cable (Type C)**†
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL3e
Speedlight
SB-400
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL4/EN-EL4a Quick Charger
MH-18a*
Multi-Power
Battery Pack
MB-D10
Speedlight
SB-900
AC ADAPTERS, BATTERIES AND
BATTERY PACKS
Battery
Chamber
Cover BL-3
SYSTEM CHART
■
HDMI compatible
The D300S features an HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) terminal, enabling
direct connection to a High-Definition TV for
breathtaking viewing of still images and D-Movie
clips. Requires Type C connector (mini size).
■
Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional)
The MB-D10 supports the use of three
battery types. It combines added stability with
extended shooting of up to approx. 2,950
shots*1 per charge and enables high-speed
continuous shooting at a rate of approx. 8 fps*2.
*1 Based on CIPA Standards. When Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e is used for camera body,
together with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a and Battery Chamber Cover BL-3 for the
Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10.
*2 Based on CIPA Guidelines. Approx. 8 fps requires Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10, Battery
Chamber Cover BL-3 and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, all of which are sold separately.
■
GPS Unit GP-1 (optional)
With GPS Unit GP-1 attached to the D300S,
time and geographic location information,
received via satellite, is automatically
recorded to each image’s Exif data. This
makes it easy to display the location of an
image on Google Maps™using ViewNX.
■
Wireless Transmitter WT-4A* (optional)
For efficient image transfer. Remote camera
operation, including use of Live View, and
image viewing are also available when used in
conjunction with optional Camera Control Pro 2.
* Product name varies according to region, depending on
local frequency channels available.
■
Exclusive Nikon software
The D300S comes with Nikon Transfer and ViewNX software packages
for a range of basic photo browsing and editing operations. And for more
advanced procedures, Nikon offers Capture NX 2, Camera Control Pro 2,
and Image Authentication Software (all optional).
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GPS Unit
GP-1
Remote Cord
MC-DC2
High-Performance
Battery Pack SD-9
CompactFlashTM card**
SD memory card**
AC Adapter
EH-6
Semi-Soft Case
CF-D200
External
microphone**
CASE MICROPHONE
† When a movie with sound recorded in stereo using an external microphone is viewed on a television connected to the camera
via an Audio Video Cable EG-D2, the audio output is monaural. HDMI connections support stereo output.
* Supplied accessories
** Non-Nikon products
LENSES
Type
Type Single-lens reflex digital c amera
Lens mo unt Nikon F mo unt (with AF c oupling and AF co ntacts)
Effe ctive pic ture angle App rox. 1.5 x conv ersion fac tor (Nikon DX for mat)
Effective pixels
Effe ctive pixe ls 12.3 million
Image sensor
Image s ensor 23.6 x 15. 8 mm CMOS sens or
Total pix els 13.1 million
Dust-r eduction s ystem Imag e Sensor Clea ning, Image Dus t Off refe rence dat a (requires op tional
Capt ure NX 2 soft ware)
Storage
Image s ize (pixels) 4,28 8 x 2,848 [L], 3, 216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
File for mat • NEF (RAW ): 12 or 14 bit, lossle ss compres sed, compr essed, or
uncom pressed • T IFF (RGB) • JPEG: J PEG-Base line compliant w ith fine
(appro x. 1:4), normal (app rox. 1:8) or basic (a pprox. 1:16) compr ession (Size
prior ity); Opt imal quality c ompressi on available • NE F (RAW) + JPEG:
Single p hotograp h recorde d in both NEF (R AW) and JPEG for mats
Pict ure Contro l System C an be select ed from Sta ndard, Neut ral, Vivid, M onochrom e; storage f or
up to nine c ustom Pict ure Contr ols
Media Type I Com pactFlas h memory ca rds (UDMA co mpliant); SD mem ory
cards, SDHCcompliant
Dual car d slots Eithe r card can be u sed as the pri mary card; seco ndary car d can be used
for ov erflow or bac kup stora ge, or for separate s torage of NE F (RAW)
and JPE G images; images can be copied bet ween cards
File sy stem DCF (De sign Rule for Ca mera File Sys tem) 2.0, DPOF ( Digital Prin t Order
Form at), Exif 2.21 (E xchange able Image File F ormat for Dig ital Still
Cameras),PictBridge
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eye-level p entaprism single-lens reflex view finder
Frame c overage Appr ox. 100% horiz ontal and 100 % vertical
Magnifi cation Appr ox. 0.94 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infini ty; -1.0 m-1)
Eyep oint 19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Diopter adjus tment -2 to +1 m-1
Focu sing screen Type B BriteV iew Clear Mat te scree n Mark II with A F area brack ets
(fram ing grid can be di splayed)
Reflex mirror Quick return
Dept h-of-field pre view When d epth-of-fie ld preview bu tton is pre ssed, lens ap erture is s topped
down t o value selec ted by user (A a nd M modes) or by c amera (P and S
modes)
Lens aperture Instantreturn, electronicallycontrolled
Lens
Comp atible lense s • DX NI KKOR: All func tions suppo rted • Type G or D A F NIKKOR:
All fun ctions supp orted (PC M icro-NIK KOR does not su pport som e
func tions); IX-NI KKOR lenses n ot suppor ted • Other A F NIKKOR: All
func tions suppo rted exc ept 3D color ma trix mete ring II; lense s for F3AF
not sup ported • A I-P NIKKOR: Al l function s support ed except 3D c olor
matr ix meterin g II • Non-CPU: C an be used in ex posure mod es A and
M; color m atrix met ering and ape rture valu e display supp orted if us er
prov ides lens dat a (AI lenses o nly)
Elect ronic rang efinder can be u sed if maxi mum apertu re is f/5.6 or fa ster
Shutter
Type Ele ctronica lly-cont rolled ver tical-trav el focal-pl ane shutt er
Spee d 1/8,00 0 to 30 s in step s of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X2 50
Flash s ync speed X = 1/250 s; sy nchroniz es with shut ter at 1/320 s or sl ower (flash ra nge
drop s at speeds be tween 1/250 a nd 1/320 s)
Release
Relea se modes S (single fram e), CL (continu ous low spee d), CH (continu ous high spee d),
Q (quiet sh utter-re lease), 0(self-ti mer), MUP (mirr or up)
Fra me adv ance r ate Wi th Rechar geable Li-i on Batter y EN-EL 3e: Approx . 1 to 7 fps (CL), ap prox.
7 fps (CH ); With opt ional Multi -Power B atter y Pack MB- D10 and Rechar geable
Li-ion B atter y EN-EL4a: A pprox. 1 to 7 f ps (CL), appr ox. 8 fps (CH) *
Self-tim er Can be s elected fr om 2, 5, 10 and 20 s dur ation
Exposure
Mete ring TTL ex posure me tering using 1,0 05-pix el RGB senso r
Mete ring metho d • Ma trix: 3D co lor matrix m etering II (t ype G and D len ses); color ma trix
mete ring II (othe r CPU lenses) ; color matr ix meterin g available w ith non-C PU
lense s if user pro vides lens da ta • Center-w eighted: Wei ght of 75% given
to 8-m m circle in cen ter of fram e. Diameter o f circle can be c hanged to 6 , 10
or 13 mm, or wei ghting can b e based on av erage of en tire frame (fi xed at 8
mm whe n non-CPU le ns is used) • Spo t: Meter s 3-mm circle (a bout 2% of
fram e) centere d on select ed focus poi nt (on cente r focus poin t when non-
CPU len s is used)
Range
(ISO 100 e quivalent, • Mat rix or cent er-weighte d metering: 0 t o 20 EV
f/1.4 lens, 6 8°F/20°C) • Spot me tering: 2 to 2 0 EV
Exp osure meter c oupling Comb ined CPU and AI
Exposure modes Pro grammed au to with flexib le program (P ); Shutter-p riority a uto (S);
Aper ture-pr iority au to (A); Manual (M )
Exposure compensation -5 to +5 E V in incremen ts of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exp osure brac keting 2 to 9 frame s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 , 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure lock L uminosit y locked at de tected val ue with AE-L /AF-L but ton
ISO sen sitivit y I SO 200 to 320 0 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 E V; can also be se t to approx. 0 .3,
(Recommend ed Exposure Index) 0.5, 0.7 o r 1 EV (ISO 100 equ ivalent) bel ow ISO 200 or to a pprox. 0. 3, 0.5,
0.7 or 1 EV (I SO 6400 equ ivalent) abo ve ISO 3200
Acti ve D-Ligh ting Can be s elected fr om auto, ext ra high, high, no rmal, low or of f
ADL bra cketi ng 2 to 5 fra mes with st rength l evels var ying accor ding to numbe r of frames
chos en; for 2 fram es, off and a c hosen level a re applied
Focus
Auto focus Nikon Mult i-CAM 350 0DX autof ocus senso rm odule with T TL phase
dete ction, fine-t uning, 51 focus p oints (inclu ding 15 cross-t ype sens ors)
and AF- assist illumin ator (range a pprox. 1 f t. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in./ 0.5 to 3 m)
Dete ction rang e -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 e quivalent, 6 8°F/20°C )
Lens ser vo • Aut ofocus: Sing le-serv o AF (S); continu ous-ser vo AF (C); pred ictive foc us
trac king autom atically ac tivated a ccording t o subject st atus in single - and
cont inuous-ser vo AF • Manu al (M): Electr onic range finder suppo rted
Focu s point Ca n be selecte d from 51 or 11 focus po ints
AF-ar ea modes Single- point AF, dynami c-area AF, auto -area AF
Focus l ock Focus c an be locked b y pressing s hutter-re lease but ton halfw ay (Single-
ser vo AF) or by pre ssing AE-L /AF-L but ton
Flash
Built-in fl ash M anual pop- up with but ton releas e; Guide number o f 56/17 (ft./m, ISO
200, 6 8°F/20°C) or 3 9/12 (ft./m, ISO 10 0 equivalen t, 68°F/20° C)
Flash c ontrol • TT L: i-TTL balan ced fill-flash and s tandard i-T TL flash for digi tal SLR
using 1,0 05-pixe l RGB sensor ar e available wi th built-in flash, S peedlight
SB-9 00, SB- 800, SB- 600 or SB- 400 • Auto a perture : Available wit h
Spee dlight SB-9 00 or SB-8 00 and CPU le ns • Non-TTL au to: Suppor ted
flash uni ts include Sp eedlight SB -900, SB -800, SB -28, SB-27 and S B-22S
• Range -priorit y manual: Availa ble with Spe edlight SB- 900 and SB -800
Flash m odes Fron t curtain sy nc, slow syn c, rear-cur tain sync, r ed-eye red uction, red -
eye re duction wi th slow sync
Flash c ompensat ion -3 t o +1 EV in inc rements o f 1/3, 1/2 or 1 E V
Flash b racketing 2 to 9 fra mes in steps o f 1/3, 1/2, 2 /3 or 1 EV
Flash -ready indi cator Light s when built-in fl ash or flash unit su ch as Speedli ght SB-90 0, SB-
800 , SB-600 , SB-400 , SB-80D X, SB-28DX or S B-50DX is fu lly charged;
blinks a fter flash is fir ed at full outp ut
Acce ssory sh oe ISO 518 ho t-shoe with s ync and dat a contact s, and safet y lock
Nikon Creative Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, Speedlight
Light ing System (C LS) SB -900, SB -800 or SU -800 as co mmander and S B-900, S B-800 , SB-
600 o r SB-R200 a s remotes; Au to FP High-Sp eed Sync an d modeling
illumina tion suppor ted with all C LS-compa tible flash uni ts except SB -
400; F lash Color Inf ormatio n Communica tion and FV lo ck support ed with
all CLS- compatib le flash units
Sync terminal ISO 519 syn c terminal wi th locking th read
White balance
White b alance Auto ( TTL white -balance wi th main image s ensor and 1,00 5-pixel R GB
sensor), Incandescent,Fluorescent (7 options), Direct Sunlight, Flash,
Cloud y, Shade, p reset manu al (able to stor e up to 5 values) an d color
temp erature se tting (2,5 00K to 10,00 0K); fine-t uning availabl e for all
options
White b alance bra cketing 2 to 9 fra mes in steps o f 1, 2 or 3
Live View
Modes
Trip od, Ha nd-he ld
Autofocus • Tripod: C ontrast- detect AF an ywhere i n frame • Hand -held: TTL ph ase-
dete ction AF wit h 51 focus point s (including 15 cr oss-typ e sensors)
Movie
Frame s ize (pixels) 1,280 x 720 /24 fps, 640 x 424/24 f ps, 320 x 216/24 fps
File format AVI
Compression format Motion-JPEG
Autof ocus Cont rast-det ect AF on a desir ed point wit hin a frame is possibl e (Tripod
mode)
Audio Sound c an be recor ded via built-in (m onaural) or op tional ext ernal (ster eo)
micro phone; sensi tivity c an be adjuste d
Maxi mum length 5 min (1,280 x 720 p ixels), 20 min (640 x 4 24, 320 x 216 pi xels)
Monitor
LCD moni tor 3-i n., approx. 92 0k-dot (VGA), l ow-temper ature poly silicon TFT LC D
with 170° v iewing angl e, approx. 100 % frame cove rage, and brig htness
adjustment
Playback
Playb ack funct ion Full-f rame and thu mbnail (4, 9 or 72 ima ges) playba ck with play back
zoom, m ovie playba ck, slide show, his togram dis play, highlights, a uto
image r otation, an d image comme nt (up to 36 char acters)
Interface
USB Hi-Speed USB
Audio vi deo outpu t Can be selec ted from NT SC and PAL
HDMI ou tput Type C HDMI c onnecto r; camera mo nitor turn s off when HD MI cable is
connected
Audio inp ut Ster eo mini-pin jac k (3.5-mm diam eter)
10-pin remote terminal Ca n be used to con nect optio nal remote c ontrol, GP S Unit GP-1 or GPS
devic e compliant wi th NMEA0183 v ersion 2.01 or 3. 01 (requires op tional
GPS Cab le MC-35 and c able with D- sub 9-pin con nector)
Supported languages
Suppo rted langu ages Chin ese (Simplified a nd Traditional), D anish, Dutch, E nglish, Finnish,
Frenc h, German, It alian, Japanes e, Korean, Nor wegian, Poli sh,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Power source
Bat tery One Re chargeabl e Li-ion Batt ery EN-E L3e
Bat tery pack Optio nal Multi-P ower Bat tery Pack M B-D10 with on e Recharge able Li-
ion Bat tery EN- EL3e, EN-E L4a/EN-EL4 o r eight R6/AA- size alkaline,
Ni-MH , lithium or nicke l-manganes e batter ies; Rechar geable Li-ion
Bat tery EN-E L4a/EN-E L4 and R6/AA-si ze batter ies availabl e separate ly;
Bat tery Chamb er Cover BL-3 (av ailable separ ately) requ ired when usin g
Rechargeable Li-ionBattery EN-EL4a/EN-EL4
AC adap ter AC Adapt er EH-5a/ EH-5 (availab le separat ely)
Tripod socket
Tripod so cket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/Weight
Dimens ions (W x H x D) Appro x. 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 i n./147 x 114 x 74 mm
Weight Appr ox. 1 lb. 14 oz./84 0 g without b attery, mem ory card, b ody cap or
monitor cover
Operating environment
Temp er at ur e 32-1 04° F/0 - 40 °C
Humidi ty Less t han 85% (no cond ensation)
Accessories
Supplied accessories Rec hargeable L i-ion Batt ery EN-EL 3e, Quick Char ger MH-18a, Eyep iece
(may dif fer by coun try or are a) Cap D K-5, Rubber Ey ecup DK-23, USB C able UC-E4, Au dio Video Cab le
EG-D2 , Camera Str ap AN-DC4, L CD Monitor Co ver BM-8 , Body Cap BF -
1A, Acc essory Sh oe Cover BS-1, Sof tware Sui te CD-RO M
* With a b attery o ther than Re chargeabl e Li-ion Batt ery EN-EL4 a, the contin uous shooting spee d
may be slower than 8 fps in cont inuous high-speed mode.
• The SD lo go is a tradema rk of the SD Car d Associat ion. • The SDHC lo go is a tradema rk.
• PictB ridge is a trad emark. • Com pactFlash i s a registere d trademar k of SanDisk Corpor ation.
• HDMI, t he HDMI logo an d High-Defini tion Multime dia Interf ace are trademark s or registered
trademark s of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Google Maps is a t rademark o f Google Inc. • Pr oducts and
brand n ames are tra demarks or regist ered trade marks of their resp ective com panies. • Imag es in
view finders, on LCDs and moni tors shown in this br ochure are simulate d.
NIKON DIGITAL SLR CAMERA D300S SPECIFICATIONS