D300S Fast. Precise. Agile.Evolution in Motion

Fast. Precise. Agile.
Evolution in Motion

Extraordinary still and HD video imaging performance converge in the fast and agile 12.3-megapixel, DX-format D300S, delivering D-SLR versatility.

EnlargeD300S 25464
Price$1,699.95*ESP

Supplied Accessories

  • EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-18a Quick Charger
  • UC-E4 USB Cable
  • EG-D2 Video Cable
  • AN-DC4 Strap
  • BM-8 LCD monitor cover
  • Body cap
  • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
  • DK-23 Rubber Eyecup
  • Software Suite CD-ROM

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

Key Features

12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor
Delivers stunning high resolution, low-noise images with striking detail and tonal gradation.

Nikon EXPEED Image Processing
Drives breathtakingly rich image fidelity, low noise and fast image processing.

One-button Live View
Hand-held and Tripod Live View Modes, activated with one-button, for challenging studio and remote shooting conditions.

Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 3200
Additional expanded ISO settings of Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) and Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) extend versatility to match shooting requirements.

1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Nikon’s unique RGB metering—the only sensor that also evaluates color information when determining exposures with remarkable accuracy..

Dual memory card slots (CF and SD)
Assign card functions from a variety of storage options, optimizing available memory and file handling.

Picture Control Settings
Select from 4 preset image capture preferences (Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, plus 9 user customizable settings) controlling Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue.

In-Camera Image Editing
Exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Edit movie, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) processing and more.

100% Viewfinder Accuracy

Up to 950 shots per EN-EL3e battery charge*
Shoot as many as 2,950 shots with the body’s EN-EL3e battery installed and the optional MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack with an EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery*.
* based on CIPA standards/guidelines.

Continuous Shooting up to 7 fps
High speed shooting and fast response—essential to versatile performance in a wide variety of shooting disciplines.

D-Movie HD Video
Capture striking 24 fps, 720p HD movie clips, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility—featuring external stereo Mic input and AF operation.

3-inch Super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor
Every monitor is factory-calibrated to assure accurate color for critical still image review and Live View or D-Movie shooting.

Fast, Accurate 51-point Autofocus
Features 4 Dynamic AF modes including 3D Focus Tracking for precise autofocus and razor sharp images.

Scene Recognition System
Referencing an onboard image database and teamed with RGB metering, SRS enables even more sophisticated determination of exposures and auto white balance, along with faster, more accurate autofocus.

Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System
Ultrasonic process combats the accumulation of dust in front of the image sensor, safeguarding image quality.

Nikon's Active D-Lighting
Optimizes shadow and highlight detail in real time—Selectable values and 5-frame ADL bracketing offer complete control.

Rugged and Durable
The strength and precision of magnesium-alloy construction with advanced dust and moisture countermeasures is teamed with a shutter mechanism tested to beyond 150,000 cycles for real-world reliability.

Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator

Price: ESP 1699.95* D300S Body only (Product Number 25464). Other outfits available

Experience It

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Specifications

  • Total Pixels
    13.1 million
     
  • Effective Pixels
    12.3 million
     
  • Image Sensor Format
    DX
     
  • Image Sensor Type
    CMOS
     
  • Sensor Size
    23.6 x 15.8mm
     
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
     
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L) 4,288x2,848
    (M) 3,216x2,136
    (S) 2,144x1,424
     
  • Storage Media
    CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
    SD
    SDHC
     
  • File Format
    Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
    Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
    JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
    TIFF (RGB)
     
  • Picture Control
    Standard
    Neutral
    Vivid
    Monochrome
    Nine User-customizable Settings
     
  • Movie Modes
    Movie with sound
    HD 1280x720 / 24 fps
    VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
    QVGA 320x216 / 24fps
     
  • Movie File Format
    AVI
     
  • LCD Monitor Size
    3 in. diagonal
     
  • LCD Monitor Type
    Super Density
     
  • LCD Monitor Resolution
    921,000 Dots
     
  • LCD Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
     
  • LCD Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness, 7 levels
     
  • Live View Shooting
    Handheld mode
    Tripod mode
     
  • Playback Functions
    Full frame
    Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
    Zoom
    Slideshow
    Histogram display
    Auto image rotation
    D-Movie Playback
    Highlights
    Image Comment
     
  • Image Comment
    Yes
    Copyright
     
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
     
  • Compatible Lenses

    1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
    2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)
    3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
    4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
    5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: can be used in exposure modes A and M;
    Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster;

     
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

    (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)

     
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    Approx. 100%
     
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    Approx.

    0.94

     
  • Autofocus System

    TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module; Detection -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in Live View (Tripod) mode]

     
  • Focus Modes
    Single-servo AF (S)
    Continuous-servo (C)
    Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
     
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button
    Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
     
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    51
     
  • Single-point AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Autofocus Sensitivity
    -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
     
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Auto-area AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Focusing Screen
    Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
     
  • Interchangeable Focusing Screens
    No
     
  • Depth-of-field Control
    Yes
     
  • White Balance
    Sun
    Shade
    Fluorescent
    Incandescent
    Flash
    Preset
    Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
    Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
     
  • White Balance Bracketing
    Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
     
  • Exposure Metering System
    1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Variable Center-weighted
    Spot
     
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    200 in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1 EV
     
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    3200in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1EV
     
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options

    Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

    Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV 

     
  • Metering Range

    1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)

     
  • Exposure Modes
    Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)
     
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3
    1/2
    1
     
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
     
  • Exposure Bracketing
    Yes
    From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1
     
  • Total custom Settings
    48
     
  • My Menu
    Yes: with customization
     
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
    7 frames per second
     
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    DX-format
    CH: Up to 7 frames per second
    CL: Up to 6 frames per second
     
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec. in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1 EV
     
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1 EV
     
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
     
  • Shutter type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
     
  • Self-timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
     
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
     
  • Flash Control

    1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
    2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900, SB-800 used with CPU lens
    3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S
    4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900, SB-800

     
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
     
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
     
  • Card Slot
    1 CompactFlash© card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card
     
  • File System
    Compliant with DCF 2.0
    DPOF
    EXIF 2.21
    Pict Bridge
     
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
    AI
     
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Single-frame [S] mode
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-7 frames per second
    Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 8 frames per second
    Live View [LV] mode
    Self-timer mode
    Mirror-up [Mup] mode
    Quiet shutter-release
    *[CL] mode: When using EH-5a/EH-5 AC Adapter or MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack (with batteries other than EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery) *[CH] mode: When using EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (When shooting in Continuous-servo AF (C), Shutter-Priority Auto [S] or Manual [M] exposure modes, at a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster with other settings at default)
     
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in microphone, monaural
    Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
    Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
     
  • Picture Angle
    Equivalent in 35mm (135) format is approx. 1.5X lens focal length
     
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint

    19.5 (-1.0m-1)

     
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
     
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    Yes
     
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to 1/250
    Flash synchronization at up to 1/320 s (FP) adjustable using Custom Settings (will reduce GN)
     
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/250
     
  • FP High Speed Sync
    Up to 1/8000
     
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
     
  • Flash Bracketing
    2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 2/3, or 1 EV steps
     
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
    Yes
    Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B
    4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
     
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Trim
    D-Lighting
    Color Balance
    Image Overlay
    Filter Effects
    Monochrome
    NEF (RAW) Processing
    Red-eye Correction
    Resize
    Edit Movie
     
  • High ISO Noise Reduction

    1) Low
    2) Normal
    3) High
    4) Off

     
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
     
  • Battery Type
    Rechargeable
     
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
     
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    950 shots (CIPA)
    3,000 shots (Nikon Standard)
     
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5a AC Adapter
     
  • Battery Charger
    MH-18a Quick Charger
     
  • Supplied Software
    Software Suite CD-ROM
     
  • Optional Accessories
    MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack, WT-4A Wireless Transmitter, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
     
  • Interface
    Hi-speed USB
    NTSC
    PAL
    HDMI
    10-pin Terminal
    HDMI Type C
     
  • WiFi Functionality

    FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4a (IEEE 802.11a/b/g), Eye-Fi compatible

     
  • GPS
    With optional GP-1 GPS Unit and supplied Connecting Cord or via optional MC-35 GPS cable.
    Requires user's own GPS unit that conforms to NMEA0183 data protocol.
     
  • Approx. Dimensions
    Width 5.8 in. (147mm)
    Height 4.5 in. (114mm)
    Depth 2.9 in. (74mm)
     
  • Approx. Weight
    30 oz. (840g)
     
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
     
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Yes
     
  • Tripod Socket
    ¼ inch 20
     
  • Save/Load Camera settings
    Yes
     
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
     
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
     
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
     
  • Supplied Accessories
    • EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
    • MH-18a Quick Charger
    • UC-E4 USB Cable
    • EG-D2 Video Cable
    • AN-DC4 Strap
    • BM-8 LCD monitor cover
    • Body cap
    • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
    • DK-23 Rubber Eyecup
    • Software Suite CD-ROM

    *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

     

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

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