Nikon 25432 Brochure - Page 10

Ultimate optical performance Tight integration with Nikon's Total Imaging System ensures seamless compatibility with a diverse lineup of superb NIKKOR lenses NIKKOR lenses The image quality achieved by any SLR camera system is directly influenced by the quality of the lenses it can accommodate; and none equal the performance and quality of Nikon's AF, AF-S and dedicated DX NIKKOR lenses. Each NIKKOR lens proudly represents the company's 90 -year heritage of developing the finest components and building processes to produce industry-leading photo optics with precision mechanisms and optimized performance. ED and Super ED glass elements compensate for magnification and help correct chromatic aberration. Exclusive Nano-Crystal antireflective coating prevents reflection better than conventional lenses to reduce flare and glare, especially under strong lighting. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED Wide-angle zoom lens exclusively for use with Nikon DX-Format digital SLR (Picture angle equivalent to a 25.5-82.5mm lens in 35mm and FX-formats) Meniscus protective glass elements prevent damage to large-diameter telephoto lenses while providing sharp, clear images with less ghosting. Three types of precisionground aspheric elements help minimize lens aberrations and wide-angle lens distortion. Precision mechanisms include the Close-range Correction system used in fisheye, wide-angle and other lenses to provide superior picture quality at close focusing distances. Nikon's own SWM (Silent Wave Motor) technology combines fast and accurate autofocusing with superquiet operation. And Internal Focusing (IF) helps ensure smoother focusing and a better balanced body. DX NIKKOR lenses are designed expressly for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras. Featuring designs that are both light and compact, the enhanced wide picture angle performance and outstanding center-to-edgeto-corner image quality of DX NIKKOR lenses contribute to achieving superb Nikon DXformat performance. to shooting at shutter speeds of up to 4 stops faster*, making it possible to take substantially sharper handheld pictures at slower shutter speeds in lower lighting conditions. The VR II system's optics physically adjust in real time, so a stable image is seen through the viewfinder while confirming the shot. And, because the optical lens shift mechanism is optimized for each focal length, each VR lens produces consistent results. Two VR modes are available to match shooting conditions. Normal mode primarily reduces camera shake in handheld shooting, and detects panning automatically. Active mode compensates for situations where vibration is pronounced and frequent, such as when shooting from a moving vehicle. * Under Nikon measurement conditions The VR lens advantage Simply stated, Nikon's advanced Vibration Reduction system for reducing the image degrading effects of camera shake exceeds AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED A compact and lightweight high-power zoom lens for Nikon digital SLRs, featuring enhanced Vibration Reduction (Picture angle equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm and FX-formats) Function Compatibility Chart the performance capabilities of in-camera image stabilization systems. The VR II optical lens shift mechanism of Nikon's lens-based system delivers performance equivalent VR OFF VR ON • AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED • 1/30 second, f/4.8 • White balance: Auto • ISO sensitivity: 200 • Picture Control: Standard CPU lenses 1 Focus Mode Lens/accessory Camera setting Type G or D AF Nikkor2 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor S C M (with electoronic rangefinder) M √ √ √ PC-Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D4 AF-S / AF-I Teleconverter7 - √5 √ √8 √8 √ Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for F3AF) √9 √9 √ AI-P Nikkor - √10 √ AI-, AI modified Nikkor or Nikon Series E Lenses12 - √10 √ Medical-Nikkor 120 mm f/4 - √ √ Reflex-Nikkor PC-Nikkor AI-type Teleconverter18 Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-619 - - √ - √5 √ - √8 √ - √8 √ Auto Extension Rings PK-11A/12/13/PN-11 - √8 √ Exposure mode Metering system P A S M 3D Color 3 √ √ √- √3 - √6 √- √3 √ √ √- √3 √ √ -√ √3 √ √ -√ √3 - √13 - √14 √15 - √16 - - - - √13 -- √13 - √17 - - √ - √13 - √14 √15 - √20 - - √ - √13 - - √ 1. IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be used. 2. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3. Spot metering meters selected focus point. 4. The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used. 5. Electronic rangefinder cannot be used while shifting or tilting. 6. Manual exposure mode only. 7. Compatible with AF-I Nikkor lenses and with all AF-S lenses except DX 12-24 mm f/4G ED and AF-S series 17-35 mm f/2.8D ED, DX 17-55 mm f/2.8G, 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED, VR 24-120 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED, and 28-70 mm f/2.8D ED. 8. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 9. When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, new AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5, or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 10. With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 11. Some lenses cannot be used 12. Range of rotation for AI 80-200mm f/2.8 ED tripod mount is limited by camera body. Filters cannot be exchanged while AI 200-400mm f/4 ED is mounted on camera. 13. If maximum aperture is specified using Non-CPU Lens Data, aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and control panel. 14. Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using Non-CPU Lens Data. Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are not achieved. 15. For improved precision, specify lens focal length and maximum aperture using Non-CPU Lens Data. 16. Can be used in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1/125 s. 17. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring before performing AE lock or shifting lens. In manual exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring and determine exposure before shifting lens. 18. Exposure compensation required when used with certain lenses. See teleconverter manual for details. 19. Requires Auto Extension Ring PK-12/13. Bellows Spacer PB-6D may be required depending on camera orientation. 20. Use preset aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, set aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph. • Reprocopy Outfit PF-4 requires Camera Holder PA-4. Non-CPU lenses 11 18 Advanced lighting control Nikon's Creative Lighting System provides advanced control and incredible flexibility to fully empower the creative process Built-in Flash with i-TTL flash control The powerful built-in flash does much more than fire when natural lighting is inadequate or effectively add balanced fill flash when there is strong backlighting. Nikon's highly robust i-TTL flash control evaluates flash exposure with greater precision to achieve better automatic flash balance and deliver outstanding results. Full support for the Advanced Wireless Lighting System lets the built-in flash function as a wireless remote commander that provides direct, two-group wireless control over SB-600, SB-800 or SB-R200 Speedlights. Full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System The D300 also works seamlessly with Nikon SB-800, SB-600, SB-400 and SB-R200 Speedlights, delivering the full benefits of i-TTL flash control's advanced monitor preflash, accurate bounce-flash measurement and comprehensive wireless operation*. The SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights also feature an AF-Assist Illuminator for multi-area AF tailored to the D300's AF Sensor Module, as well as Auto Zoom flash coverage. * SB-400 is not compatible with Advanced Wireless Lighting i- TTL flash control Building on the accuracy of the monitor preflash, the brighter, shorter i-TTL pre-flash enables more precise evaluation of flash exposure to achieve outstanding results born of better automatic flash balance. Advanced Wireless Lighting System Exclusive technology does away with the need for cables and flash meters to provide you with a totally flexible lighting solution. With the built-in flash, SB-800 Speedlight or SU-800 Wireless Commander serving as the Master controller, up to 3 remote groups of any number of SB-800, SB-600 or SB-R200 Speedlights can be arranged as you like for total lighting control, with mode settings (i-TTL, AA, A, M, Repeating and Flash cancel) available for each individual group and the Master controller, and full i-TTL control available based not only on general output ratios for each group, but also on subject brightness. As a result, each flash output ratio can be set, even if a remote is repositioned. Flash compensation can also be adjusted on the fly for each group, with settings easily made and confirmed on the Master controller's large dot matrix LCD. There's also a choice of 4 frequency channels to minimize the risk of interference with other photographers' Speedlights. SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 Nikon close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 FV (Flash Value) Lock FV (Flash Value) Lock is the flash equivalent of AE Lock, allowing the photographer to change composition while maintaining a desired flash value. Repeating flash function Repeating flash func tion ser ve s as an excellent advantage for capturing fastmoving subjects. Modeling Flash M o d e l i n g F l a s h fi r e s a o n e - s e c o n d (approx.) stroboscopic burst, enabling the photographer to visually check for shadows and reflective objects and assess overall lighting prior to shooting. Auto FP High-Speed Sync Auto FP High-Speed Sync operating with the optional SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights, allows flash synchronization in all exposure modes at shutter speeds up to 1/8,000 second - providing fill flash that achieves effective background blur, even when shooting in bright conditions or at High ISO values. B B A M Master M (Built-in Flash): Off Remote A (SB-800): Manual Remote B (SB-800): Manual • Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED • 1/250 second, f/4 • White balance: Auto • ISO sensitivity: 200 • Picture Control: Standard 19