Nikon 25432 Brochure - Page 2

Precision engineered to deliver new professional-level functionality, performance and reliability, the Nikon D300 combines innovative Nikon technologies with advanced new features to optimize all aspects of camera performance and form the ideal blend of Nikon DX-format performance. Empower Creativity ˗ New 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor ˗ New EXPEED Digital Image Processing concept ˗ Selectable 12-bit or 14-bit A/D conversion with full 16-bit processing ˗ Nikon's new exclusive Scene Recognition System ˗ New 51-point autofocus system with advanced AF modes and 3D Focus Tracking ˗ Large, bright pentaprism viewfinder features frame coverage of virtually 100% ˗ Rapid 6 frames per second*1 continuous shooting up to 100 JPEG images*2,3 ˗ Up to 8 fps*4 continuous shooting for up to 100 shots*2,3 with Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 ˗ New Picture Control settings for fine-tuned image control ˗ New Live View with two modes for Hand-held and Tripod shooting situations ˗ New Self-cleaning Sensor Unit provides effective dust reduction ˗ New 3-in. LCD with approx. 920,000-dot resolution, 170° wide-angle viewing and rugged tempered glass protection ˗ Instant start-up of 0.13 s power-up and 45-millisecond shutter release time lag*5 ˗ Magnesium alloy body for strength, durability and light weight ˗
New Active D-Lighting allows the choice to automatically optimize tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights during exposure *1 When using Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e. *2 NORMAL-LARGE image setting, using a SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash card. *3 When shooting in Continuous-servo AF (C) using Shutter-Priority Auto [S] or Manual [M] exposure modes and a shutter speed of 1/ 250 s or faster with other settings at default. Continuous shooting speed for 14-bit NEF (RAW) is approx. 2.5 fps. *4 8 fps requires either 1) Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with Battery Chamber Cover BL-3 and either Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4/EN-EL4a or eight R6/AAsize batteries or 2) AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5, all of which are sold separately. *5 When shooting in JPEG, TIFF or 12-bit NEF (RAW) formats. 2 3