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Rapid 7 fps*1 or 8 fps*2 continuous shooting (CIPA Guidelines)
Refined D-Movie function including an external microphone input for clear stereo sound recordings
Multi-CAM 3500DX AF sensor module featuring 51 AF points offers fast, efficient and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
Large, bright viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94 magnification
Nikon’s original DX-format CMOS image sensor; 12.3 effective megapixels
Nikon’s original Scene Recognition System, utilizing 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, delivers more accurate autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash control and auto white balance
Dual card slots for CF/SD memory cards
Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability
Durable shutter unit proven by 150,000 cycles of testing on fully assembled camera
Easy-to-access Live View modes enable ease of shooting while composing on the LCD monitor
Quiet Shutter-release mode for nonintrusive shooting
Active D-Lighting allows bracketing images up to five frames
Built-in flash with 16mm lens coverage and Nikon’s original i-TTL flash control that commands Advanced Wireless Lighting
Highly efficient energy-saving design allows as many as 950 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (CIPA Standards)
Versatile in-camera Retouch Menus enable enhancement of images without using a computer
Compatible with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output
Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 extends shooting capability up to approx. 2,950 shots*3 per charge (CIPA Standards)

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Specifications

Image Sensor

Image Sensor Type :

Nikon DX format CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm

Effective Pixels:

12.3 million

Total Pixels:

3.1 million

Aspect Ratio:

3:2

Intelligent Orientation Sensor:

Yes

Stabilization:

Image Processor

Image Processor Type :

EXPEED Image processing

Lenses

Lens Mount:

Nikon F Mount with AF coupling and AF contacts

Focal Length:

Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length

Flash

Flash Modes:

Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, redeye reduction with slow sync. TTL: i-TTL balanced fi ll-fl ash and standard i-TTL fl ash for digital SLR using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in fl ash, Speedlight SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400 • Auto aperture: Available with Speedlight SB-900 or SB-800 and CPU lens • Non-TTL auto: Supported fl ash units include Speedlight SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 and SB-22S • Range-priority manual: Available with Speedlight SB-900 and SB-800

Flash Hotshoe:

ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts, and safety lock

Flash Xsync:

X = 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (fl ash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)

Flash compensation:

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV

Flash bracketing:

2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV

Redeye Reduction:

Yes Red-eye Reductionand Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync

Guide Number:

17/56 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20°C/68°F) or 12/39 (m/ft., ISO 100 equivalent, 20°C/68°F)

Accessories

Lenses:

• DX NIKKOR: All functions supported • Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported (PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions); IX-NIKKOR lenses not supported • Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II; lenses for F3AF not supported • AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II • Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only) Electronic rangefi nder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster

Flashes:

Speedlight SB-900, Speedlight SB-600, Speedlight SB-400, Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1

Battery Grip:

Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10

Focusing

Focusing Type:

Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.)

AF System Points :

51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors)

AF Working Range :

-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 equivalent, 20°C /68°F)

AF Modes:

Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single- and continuous-servo AF • Manual (M): Electronic rangefi nder supported

Predictive AF:

Yes

AF lock :

Yes

Manual Focus :

Yes

AF Assist Beam :

Yes

View Finder

Viewfinder Type:

Eye-level pentaprism single-lens refl ex viewfi nder

Viewfinder Coverage:

Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical

Viewfinder Magnification:

Approx. 0.94 x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infi nity; -1.0 m-1)

Viewfinder Eyepoint:

19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1)

Viewfinder Dioptre Correction :

-2 to +1 m-1

Viewfinder Focusing Screen :

Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)

Viewfinder Information :

1)Focus indicator 2)Metering mode 3)Auto exposure lock 4)Flash value (FV) Lock 5)Flash sync indicator 6)Shutter speed 7)Aperture stop indicator 8)Aperture (f-number / number of stops) 9)Exposure mode10)Electronic analog exposure display / compen.11)Flash compensation indicator 12)Exposure compensation indicator 13)ISO / Auto ISO indicator 14)ISO sensitivity 15)Exposures remaining / buffer / exp. value 16)Thousands indicator 17)Flash-ready indicator

Depth of Field Preview:

Yes

Liveview:

Tripod, Hand-held modes. Autofocus • Tripod: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame • Hand-held: TTL phasedetection AF with 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors)

Exposure Control

Metering Mode:

TTL exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10 or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (fi xed at 8 mm when non-CPU lens is used) • Spot: Meters 3-mm circle (about 2% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non- CPU lens is used)

Metering Range:

• Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV • Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV. (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)

Exposure Compensation:

-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV

Exposure Compensation Braketing:

2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV

Shutter Type :

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

Shutter Speed:

1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X250

Shooting Modes:

Programmed auto with fl exible program (P); Shutter-priority auto (S); Aperture-priority auto (A); Manual (M)

Drive Modes:

S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), 0 (self-timer), MUP (mirror up)

Continuous Shooting:

Max.6.0/0.8fps. (speed maintained for up to 100 images (JPEG), 2.5fps 14bit NEF

Self Timer :

Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 s duration

ISO Sensitivity:

SO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) above ISO 3200 Active D-Lighting Can be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal,

White Balance

White Balance Settings:

Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 options), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, preset manual and color temperature setting (2,500K to 10,000K); fine-tuning available for all options

White Balance Personal:

Yes (able to store up to 5 values)

White Balance Bracketing:

2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3

LCD Monitor

LCD Monitor :

3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD

LCD Monitor Coverage:

approx. 100% frame coverage

LCD Monitor Brightness:

Yes

File Type

Image Size:

4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]

Still Image Format:

NEF 12-bit or 14-bit (uncompressed, lossless compressed or compressed RAW)TIFF (RGB)JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant

Movie:

1,280 x 720/24 fps, 640 x 424/24 fps, 320 x 216/24 fps with Contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a frame is possible (Tripod mode)

Movie Format:

AVI (Motion-JPEG)

Movie Length:

5 min (1,280 x 720 pixels), 20 min (640 x 424, 320 x 216 pixels)

Sound Files:

Sound can be recorded via built-in or optional external microphone; sensitivity can be adjusted

Other Features

Firmware Update:

Update possible by the user.

Histogram:

RGB histogram

Photo Effects:

Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; storage for up to nine custom Picture Controls

Playback Zoom:

Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) playback with playback zoom,

Image Erase:

Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete

Image Erase Protection:

Yes

Software:

Capture NX 2, Camera Control Pro 2, Image Authentication Software

Computer Interface

Computer Interface:

Hi-Speed USB

Other Conection Interface:

Type C HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected. Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter). 10-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional remote control, GPS Unit GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional GPS Cable MC-35 and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)

Direct Print Support

Direct Print:

PictBridge

Storage

Memory Card Type:

Dual card slots Either card can be used as the primary card; secondary card can be used for overfl ow or backup storage, or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; images can be copied between cards

Power Source

Power Source:

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e

AC Power:

AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5

Phisical Specifications

Body Materials:

Magnesium alloy

Weather Sealing:

Yes

Dimensions:

Approx. 147 x 114 x 74 mm/5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.

Weight:

Approx. 840 g/1 lb. 14 oz. without battery, memory card, body cap or monitor cover

OperatingEnvironment:

Temperature 0-40°C/32-104°F. Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation)

Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera compared at NeoCamera.com

Submitted by chino on Tue, 2010-01-19 15:12

"Comparing" is a tad harch, its more like an apples to oranges and Klingons to Jedi thing:

"This article compares all the affordable weather-sealed DSLR cameras in production. These DSLRs are the Canon EOS 7D, the Nikon D300S, the Olympus E-3, the Pentax K-7, the Pentax K20D and the Pentax K200D. The definition of weather-sealed varies between models but does not mean waterproof, so all DSLRs

Nikon D300s review @ Reghardware.co.uk

Submitted by chino on Wed, 2009-12-02 00:00

They discover some "secret tweaks" too. El snippo:
"The hotshoe protection clip now comes with the camera – it's the little things – and external flash syncs at 1/250th sec. The inbuilt flash has a -3 to +1EV range, which is a nice touch. For the clatter-conscious, there’s a quiet shutter operation mode, which takes the edge off the taking noise. There