Nikon 25432 Brochure - Page 3

New 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor Developed to provide the highest level of DX-format photographic performance and assuring response needed for virtually any shooting conditions, the new 12.3 effective megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor for the D300 also delivers compact Nikon DX-format system size and technology advantages. Its integrated analog-todigital converter offers the ability to select between high quality 12- bit or 14 - bit conversion, and its design encompasses a broad light sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 3200, (plus Lo 1, IS0 100 equivalent and Hi 1, IS0 6400 equivalent). High-speed output enables rapid continuous shooting and realizes the new Live View shooting modes. The Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) not only helps prevent moiré, color fringing and shifting, but also functions as part of Nikon's first Self-cleaning Sensor Unit built into the D300. Self-cleaning Sensor Unit The D300's Dust-reduction System with the new Self-cleaning Sensor Unit uses four different resonance frequencies to vibrate the OLPF in front of the image sensor and shake particles free. Nikon's EXPEED for a new level of processing speed and precision Nikon's comprehensive new EXPEED Digital Image Processing concept marks the culmination of years dedicated to advancing photographic and digital imaging technologies to best satisfy the needs of photographers. The processing system developed for the D300 applies optimized technologies based on the EXPEED concept to deliver processing power that not only extends the achievable levels of high resolution, fine detail and high image quality, but also improves system performance for faster continuous shooting, faster memory card access and the implementation of the Live View shooting modes. All internal processing is handled in full 16 - bit color, rendering improved tone characteristics, finer detail and higher image quality, all at outstanding speed that exemplifies this level of precision. Additionally, lateral chromatic aberration reduction effectively reduces color bleeding around the image periphery. The new heart of ultimate DX-format performance Raising the bar on DX-sensor and processing performance for limitless creative possibility 4 • Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED • 1/250 second, f/11 • White balance: Preset manual • ISO sensitivity: 200 • Picture Control: Standard 5