Nikon D300 Digital SLR Digital Camera

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The D300 features Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing System that is central to driving the speed and processing power needed for many of the camera's new features. The D300 features a new 51-point auto focus system with Nikon's 3D Focus Tracking feature and two new LiveView shooting modes that allow users to frame a photograph using the camera's high-resolution LCD monitor. The D300 shares a similar Scene Recognition System as found in the D3 that promises to greatly enhance the accuracy of auto focus, auto exposure and auto white balance by recognizing the subject or scene being photographed and applying this information to the calculations for the three functions. The D300 reacts with lightning speed, powering-up in a mere 0.13 seconds and shooting with an imperceptible 45 millisecond shutter release lag time. The D300 is capable of shooting at a rapid six frames per second and can go as fast as eight frames per second when using the optional MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack. In continuous bursts, the D300 can shoot up to 100 shots at full 12.3 megapixel resolution. The D300 incorporates a range of innovative technologies and features that will significantly improve the accuracy, control and performance photographers can get from their equipment. Its new Scene Recognition System advances the use of Nikon's acclaimed 1,005-segment sensor to recognize colors and light patterns that help the camera determine the subject and the type of scene being photographed, before a picture is taken. This information is used to improve the accuracy of auto focus, auto exposure and auto white balance functions in the D300. For example, the camera can track moving subjects better and by identifying them, it can also automatically select focus points faster and with greater accuracy. It can also analyze highlights and more accurately determine exposure, as well as infer light sources to deliver more accurate white balance detection. The D300 incorporates Nikon's Multi-CAM 3

Specification	Description
Model	25432, D300
UPC	018208254323
*Megapixels	12.3
AC Adapter	EH-5a
Compatible Battery	EN-EL3e
Compatible with Macintosh	Yes
Compatible with Windows PC	Yes
Depth (Inches)	2.9
Digital SLR	Body Only
Effective Megapixel Count	12.3
Electronic Flash	Built-in
Exposure Modes	Aperture-Priority AE
Exposure Modes	Auto
Exposure Modes	Exposure Bracketing
Exposure Modes	Exposure Compensation
Exposure Modes	Exposure Lock
Exposure Modes	Manual
Exposure Modes	Shutter-Priority AE
Flash	Accepts External Flash
Flash	Built-In, Auto pop-up flash
Focus Modes	Auto
Focus Modes	Continuous
Focus Modes	Manual
Focus Modes	Multi-Point AF
Focus Modes	Predictive Focus
HDMI	(1) Side Output
Height (Inches)	4.5
Image Format	JPEG
Image Format	RAW
LCD Display Size (Inches)	3
LCD Viewer	3 Inch
Lens	Not Included
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Optical Viewfinder	Yes
PictBridge	Compatible
Pixel Count	12 Megapixel
Removable Memory Type	Compact Flash (type I)
Removable Memory Type	Compact Flash (type II)
Removable Memory Type	MicroDrive
Select Camera Style	Interchangeable Lens SLR's
Self Timer	Yes
Sensitivity	ISO 200-3200
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/8000
Still Image Resolution (Max.)	4288 x 2848
Still Picture Capture	Yes
Storage Media Type	CompactFlash / MicroDrive
USB Port	(1) USB 2.0 High Speed
Video Output	NTSC
Video Output	PAL
Weight (Pounds)	1.82
White Balance	Auto
White Balance	Bracketing
Width (Inches)	5.8

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"This is a great camera. Some people do not like some small things, every camera on the market has that problem. It is built like a tank, handles rain here in Florida with no problem. Some might think it is a bit heavy with the battery pack, but I use the 80-200 F 2.8 with it all the time. This is a very reliable piece of equipment. I have used Canon, Hasselblad, Rolliflex and Nikon. This is a joy to use and m..." Read Full Review »

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