Manufacturer's Description
Nikon D300 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-135mm Lens
Nikon has introduced its most advanced DX-format digital SLR camera, the D300. Engineered with pro-level features and performance, the 12.3 effective megapixel D300 combines brand new technologies with advanced features inherited from Nikon's newly announced D3 professional digital SLR camera to offer serious photographers remarkable performance combined with agility.
Product Specifications for
Nikon D300 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-135mm Lens
| Image Quality |
| Max Horizontal Image Resolution |
4288 pixels |
| Image Format |
JPEG|NEF|TIFF |
| Max Vertical Image Resolution |
2848 pixels |
| Number of Resolution Modes |
3 |
| Shutter Performance |
| Minimum Shutter Speed |
30 sec. |
| Maximum Shutter Speed |
8000 1/x sec. |
| Shutter Lag |
45 ms |
| Continuous Shooting Speed |
6 frames/s (fps) |
| Dimensions |
| Weight |
1.82 lbs |
| Depth |
2.9 in |
| normalized-Weight |
29.12 |
| Width |
5.8 in |
| Height |
4.5 in |
| Other Features |
| Flash Characteristics |
Built-in Auto Flash|Flash Cancel (Off)|Forced / Fill Flash|Red-Eye Reduction|Slow Speed Sync|TTL Auto Flash |
| LCD Screen Size |
3 in |
| General Features |
Pictbridge Support|Self Timer |
| Included Components |
Cables - Audio/Video|Cables - USB|Carrying Strap|External Battery Charger|Interchangable Lens(es)|Lens Cover|Lens Hood |
| Power Source |
DC Input|Lithium Ion Battery |
| Interface Connection |
HDMI|Remote Terminal|USB - Universal Serial Bus |
| Image Processor |
| Image Sensor Quantity |
1 |
| Number of Image Sensor Pixels |
13100000 |
| Image Sensor |
CMOS |
| Focal Length Conversion Factor (SLR) |
1.5 |
| Reference |
| URL |
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=25432 |
| Warranty Information |
1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Exposure Controls |
| Metering Characteristics |
Center-weighted|Multi-Segment|Spot|TTL |
| Exposure Settings |
AE Lock|Aperture Priority|Auto Exposure|Exposure Bracketing|Manual Exposure|Multiple Program Modes|Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation Range (±) |
5 EV |
| ISO Equivalencies |
1600|200|3200|400|6400|800 |
| Bulb Setting |
Yes |
| White Balance |
Auto|Bracketing|Manual|Preset Modes|TTL Auto |
| Lens Features |
| Lens Mount |
Interchangeable |
| Max Aperture |
3.5 1/f |
| Focus Features |
Auto Focus|Focus Lock|Manual Focus|Multiple Point Focusing|Predictive Focusing |
| Max Focal Length |
135 mm |
| Min Aperture |
3.5 1/f |
| Min Focal Length |
18 mm |
| Max Zoom |
38 1/f |
| Min Focus Distance |
1.5 ft |
| Storage |
| Memory Type |
CompactFlash|Microdrive |
Most recent User Reviews for
Nikon D300 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-135mm Lens
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Reviewed by: dougmorrill
02-25-08
Duration of ownership:
1
Weeks
Strengths: About everything - Lightning fast focus and frame speed, improved auto white balance, crisp pictures at ISO 1600/3200, save multiple manual white balances, effective auto-area focus & the list goes on.
Weaknesses:High price, Flash sync at 250 instead of 500 like my D70 and my D70 economical wireless remote does not work with D300.
Overall Evaluation: I have only had the camera for a week, but it has already supplied noticeable improved performance over my D70 which I really liked as well. I used it last weekend at the state wrestling championships and it worked better than I could have expected. I have always used single point focus when taking pictures of wrestling because the more automated focusing systems would get confused. The D300 supplied improvement here when using the single point because I could place the focus point where I really wanted it since there are 51 focus points. The real step change improvement was that I was able to use the auto-area focus as it worked flawlessly picking the focus point correctly and kept the kids in focus. I used my Sigma 120-300 2.8 lens with a 2X converter and was able to knock off pictures at 6 frames a second. The the focus was right on (note these are moving targets I was taking pictures of) and the pictures looked great at both ISO 1600 and 3200. Next item, I always manually set the white balance in gym situations as the lighting is always bad and really confused the auto white balance on my other cameras. The auto white balance on the D300 did a really good job. Ih I did continue to use my manually set white balance to be safe, but in the future if I don't have time to manually set it I will no longer be overly concerned with using the auto. Also, being able to manually set and save two white balance settings was beneficial. I set one with flash and one without which allowed me to quickly switch between using and not using a flash depending on what I was trying to get. The multiple custom settings banks help with this as well -- just toggle to the other custom set up and you are ready to go. I have not had a chance to try the live view and do not know if I really will have a need, but I can see where this would come in handy in situations where I am concerned about depth of field. As you can see I am really impressed with this camera and would say I am surprised at how many things it does well that really has improved the pictures I can take -- really a step change from my D70. The final item I do need to mention is how big and bright the LCD is. You can really quickly see detail on this LCD. I will admit that the D70 LCD is very small compared to most of the new cameras so others may not notice as big of a difference, but for me it is the difference between being able to see if the picture I took is truly spot on focused or not. So in conclusion, this is a great camera and you should have no reservations about buying one. I was concerned with spending the money on the D300 due to the price being pretty high, but it was well worth it. Hope you get one and have as much fun as I have had with it so far. I originally listed in the weakness area of this review that the camera did not come with Nikon Capture NX as it was not listed as an included item in the website order info or on the box. However, it was included. I thought the disc I received was the 30-day trial version, but it was the full Nikon Capture NX program. Nice surprise for me.
Review:
Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera
This digital SLR camera has high resolution, a very fast burst-shooting capability, and exceptional flexibility, but it's quite complex.
My first impressions of the Nikon D300 digital SLR camera may rekindle my fondness for Nikon SLRs. It's not a perfect 10, but it's interesting and nicely built, and it performed better than I expected.
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