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Product Description
The Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera offers outstanding image quality, multi-functional technologies and fast response, with an impressive resolution of 12.3 megapixels, speedy 6 fps frame... More
The Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera offers outstanding image quality, multi-functional technologies and fast response, with an impressive resolution of 12.3 megapixels, speedy 6 fps frame advance, self-cleaning sensor unit and high definition 3" VGA LCD display, combined with Nikon's legendary durability. Less
The D3S is uniquely qualified to meet the changing needs of photographers whose assignments demand 100% from them and their equipment. Uncompromising FX-format multimedia versatility and... More
The D3S is uniquely qualified to meet the changing needs of photographers whose assignments demand 100% from them and their equipment. Uncompromising FX-format multimedia versatility and engineered for demanding professional use at up to 9 fps, the D3S' rugged magnesium alloy construction, comprehensively sealed against dust and moisture, delivers on its promises of superiority. Exacting moments in time are captured to an expanded buffer, allowing continuous capture of up to 82 JPEG (fine) or 36 14-bit NEF (RAW) images. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format 720p (HDTV) 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.88 lb. 2.73 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Proofing Features Waterproof • Dust proof -
Resolution 13.1 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Features Face Detection -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 13.1 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424 1776 x 1184 • 3552 x 2368 • 4256 x 2832 • 3184 x 2120 • 2128 x 1416 • 2784 x 1848 • 2080 x 1384 • 1392 x 920
Video   
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424
Video Format AVI • HD (High Definition) AVI • Motion JPEG • HD (High Definition)
Video Speed 24 fps 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 sec 30 - 1/8000 sec
Frames Per Second 7 Frames 9 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Sunset (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External External
ISO Speeds 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 12800 • 25600
Storage   
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • SD Card • SDHC Card CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed Normal • Uncompressed • Basic
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 920,000 pixels 921,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 3,000 Images 4,700 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10 -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.88 lb. 2.73 lb.
Depth 2.9 in. 3.4 in.
Height 4.5 in. 6.2 in.
Width 5.8 in. 6.3 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 018208097401 0018208913558
Product ID 87836145 90831632
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date 2009 2009
Family Line Nikon D Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN D300S18105P2 1647767
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon D300s Body only
Nikon D300S Body Only Digital Camera
From $1,379.95
Nikon D3S Body only
Nikon D3S Body Only Digital Camera
From $5,196.95

Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 9 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Travel (2)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Office (1)
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Consumer Reviews

21

Pro photog switched from Canon to Nikon equipment with the Nikon D300s

byingoditrust Jul 28, 2010
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros quick accurate focusgood color renditionvery intuitive
Cons non so far!
Recommended it? Yes

 

I've been a professional photographer since the late 1970s.
My work appears in magazines,newspapers,ad campaigns and I shoot about 15,000 rights managed stock images a year.I still love  what I do,even though business wise,things are rapidly changing.

I started... Read full review »

55

What a Camera!

byorangexc May 5, 2010
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great camera in a moderately priced package.
Cons No video, which is common in the newer dSLRs.
Recommended it? Yes

Overall, this a great camera. If you're into cameras I'd go with this one. The ISO performace is pretty strong as you can go up to 1,600 without too much graniness. Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

116

Nikon D3S: Spectacular for those who need its power

bydaviddennis May 6, 2012
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Takes beautiful images; fast and powerful; rugged and durable
Cons Big, heavy and more expensive than many used cars
Recommended it? Yes

It surprised me that nobody has written a good review of this camera, and it's a bit late since it's already replaced by the D4. Still, there are a few D3Ss left on camera store shelves, and in view of the horribly bad availability of the D4, you might still be tempted to buy one. Should you?
... Read full review »

2

Great camera!!

byderekhcchoy Sep 29, 2009
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast AF, great sensor in high-ISO situations, solid body build, compatible with new/old...
Cons Nothing really
Recommended it? Yes

If you're a professional looking for a reliable and high-performance workhorse, I highly recommend this camera.

The camera is solid, it has great features that you find useful in your day-to-day sessions and it's very reliable. Read full review »

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