- Introduced: 7/30/2009
- Replacement: D500, January 2016
- Current Firmware: A1.02 B1.02 (May 2013)
- Sensor Size: 23.6x15.8mm, DX (~1.53x crop)
- Sensor Pixels: 12.3mp
- Sensor Manufacturer: Sony IMX021-derived
- Sensor Technology: CMOS
- Sensor Filtration: Bayer, antialias, microlens
- Max Image Size: 4288x2848
- Other Image Sizes: 3216x2136, 2144x1424
- Video: 720P 24 fps stereo sound, also VGA, half VGA
- ADC Bit Depth: 12 or 14 bit
- Raw File Formats: 12 or 14 bit Uncompressed, Lossless compressed, Compressed NEF
- Other File Formats: JPEG, TIFF
- JPEG, TIFF Rendering: 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output
- Auto Rotation: Yes
- Color Spaces: sRGB, AdobeRGB
- Storage: CF Type I only, UDMA support, second SD slot (SD/SDHC)
- Max Write Speed: 35MB/sec+
- Max Buffer Size: 99 JPEG @ 7 fps, 19 12-bit NEF @ 7 or 8 fps
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 HIGH
- TV Support: NTSC and PAL, HDMI
- Lens Support (w/metering): all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S
- Autofocus Module: CAM3500DX (51 sensor, 15 crosshatch)
- Shutter Lag: 45ms (100ms blackout), 85ms in 14-bit NEF
- Autofocus Modes:Single, Dynamic (9, 21, 51 pt, and 3D tracking), Automatic Area
- AF Assist: Yes (white lamp)
- Metering: 1005-pixel Color matrix with shape/scene recognition, centerweight (variable), spot
- Exposure Modes: PSAM
- Exposure Compensation: +/- 5 stops, 1/3, 1/2, 1 stop
- Exposure Bracketing: Yes, 2-9 frames (no dedicated bracketing button)
- ISO: 200-3200, LO1, HI1, AUTO
- White Balance: Auto, bracketed, custom (3), 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin, two axis tuning
- Image Settings: Picture Controls, Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
- Color LCD: 3" TFT, 920,000 dots, 170 degree
- Image Review: Histogram (RGB), Histogram, Focus Pt, Highlights
- Continuous Shooting Speed: 7 fps, 8 fps w/ vertical grip, 2.5 fps w/ 14-bit NEFs
- Shutter Speeds: 30s to 1/8000, bulb, 150k rated
- Mirror Lockup: Delay, M-UP
- Viewfinder: Pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x magnification, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopters, opt gridlines
- Optional Viewfinder Accessories: DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DK-21M magnifier
- Optional Focus Screens: Katz Eye , Hoada
- Menus: Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu
- Flash Sync Speed: 1/250, 1/320 with reduced power internal flash, TTL FP support for external flash
- Flash Type: supports I-TTL, M, Double Commander
- Internal Flash: Yes GN 42ft 13m (ISO 100)
- PC Sync: Yes
- Flash Compensation: -3 to +1EV
- Flash Options: Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode
- DOF Preview: Yes
- Optional Remote Control: 10-pin remotes supported, WR-R10/WR-T10 with WR-A10
- Size: 5.8x4.4x2.9" (147x113x74mm)
- Weight w/o battery: 29 ounces (825g)
- Battery: EN-EL3e
- Optional AC Adapter: EH-5a
- Other Significant: Self-cleaning sensor, Active D-Lighting, autofocus calibration, PictBridge, Optional MB-D10 vertical release and battery pack (now magnesium backed, and supports EN-EL3e or EN-EL4), live view with autofocus, FUNC button, wireless transfer option (WT-4), multiple exposure, interval shooting, FUNC button, 4 shooting banks, 4 custom banks, GPS support, external stereo mic support, quiet shooting mode, edit HD movies
- Software: ViewNX, supports Image Authentication
- Price at Introduction: US$1700
Thom's Full Review of the D300 and D300s
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Thom's quick takes:
- Near state of the art 12mp DX camera
- Sensor now a bit outdated
- High build quality
- High frame rate and performance
- Video not fully fleshed out
- Highest ISO values a stretch