Attribute | Value |
General |
Model | Nikon D300S |
Brand | Nikon |
Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
Model number | D300S |
Alternate model number(s) | Add |
Camera format | Pro SLR |
Release year | 2009 year |
Tripod mount | + |
Length | 147 mm |
Width | 74 mm |
Height | 114 mm |
Weight | 951 g |
Waterproof | - |
Waterproof depth | Add |
Predecessor | Nikon D300 |
Successor | Nikon D500 |
Image Sensor |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Sensor manufacturer | Sony |
Effective megapixels | 12.3 MP |
Sensor format | APS-C |
Sensor area | 372.88 mm² |
Sensor width | 23.6 mm |
Sensor height | 15.8 mm |
Approximate pixel pitch | 5.5 micron |
Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
Color filter type | RGBG |
Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
Self-cleaning | + |
Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
On-sensor phase detect | - |
Dxo sensor score | 70 |
Dxo color depth score | 22.5 bit |
Dxo dynamic range score | 12.2 evs |
Dxo maximum effective iso score | 787 iso |
Image Capture |
Image resolution | - 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
- 3216 x 2136(6.9 mp other)
- 4288 x 2848(12.2 mp other)
|
Image file format | - 12 or 14 bit
- compressed
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
- lossless compressed
- nef (raw)
- or uncompressed
- raw+jpeg
- tiff
|
Continuous-mode | 7.1 fps |
Video Capture |
Can take movies | + |
Movie resolution | |
Movie max framerate | Add |
Image Storage |
Movie file format | AVI Motion JPEG |
Composite video out | + |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
Video usable as viewfinder | + |
Hd video out | + |
Hd video connection | HDMI |
Lens and Optics |
Lens mount | Nikon F |
Lens | Add |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Add |
Focal length (actual) | Add |
Zoom ratio | Add |
Aperture range | Add |
Integrated nd filter | - |
Min focus range | Add |
Macro focus range | Add |
Filter thread | Add |
Thread type | Add |
Optical image stabilization | - |
Digital zoom | - |
Digital zoom values | Add |
Auto Focus |
Auto focus | + |
Auto focus type | 51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX |
Auto focus assist light | + |
Manual focus | + |
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder type | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
Focus peaking | - |
Evf resolution | Add |
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.63 x |
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.94 x |
Display |
Eye-level viewfinder | + |
Rear display | + |
Rear display size | 3 inch |
Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen | - |
Articulating screen | - |
Tilt swivel screen | - |
Selfie screen | - |
Max playback zoom | 27 x |
Top deck display | + |
Exposure |
Maximum iso (native) | 3,200 |
Minimum iso (native) | 200 |
Iso settings | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
Auto iso mode | + |
White balance settings | - 7 manual modes with fine tuning
- auto
- color temperature
|
Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
Bulb mode | + |
Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program auto exposure | + |
Aperture priority | + |
Shutter priority | + |
Full manual exposure | + |
Creative exposure modes | Add |
Self timer | |
Time lapse (intervalometer) | + |
High resolution composite | - |
Flash |
Built-in flash | + |
Flash modes | - and rear-curtain sync
- front-curtain sync
- red-eye reduction
- red-eye reduction with slow sync
- slow sync
- supports advanced wireless lighting system
|
Flash guide number (iso 100) | 12 m |
Flash range description | Lens dependent |
Max flash sync | 1/250 s |
Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External flash connection | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Built-in wireless flash control | - |
Usable memory types | |
Uhs support | Add |
Other memory | Dual slots, CF+SD |
Dual card slots | + |
Raw capture support | + |
Uncompressed format | - 12 or 14 bit
- compressed
- lossless compressed
- nef (raw)
- or uncompressed
- raw+jpeg
- tiff
|
Included memory | Add |
Included memory type | Add |
Connectivity |
Built-in wi-fi | - |
NFC | - |
Bluetooth | - |
Built-in gps | - |
Microphone jack | + |
Headphone jack | - |
External connections | |
Pictbridge compliant | + |
Dpof compliant | + |
Remote control | + |
Remote control type | |
Connections (extended) | - 10-pin remote terminal
- dc in
- pc sync
- type-c hdmi out
|
Performance Timing |
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.48 s/frame |
Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.48 s/frame |
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 0.47 s/frame |
Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 7.1 fps |
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 26 frames |
Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 7.1 fps |
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 17 frames |
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 7.1 fps |
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 15 frames |
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.23 s |
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) | 0.47 s |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) | 0.05 s |
Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.15 s |
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.27 s |
Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.05 s |
Shutter lag (notes) | Live View lagsHand-held mode Phase-detect AF: 0.473sHand-held mode Prefocused: 0.053sTripod mode Contrast-detect AF: 2 |
Startup time | 0.3 s |
Play -> record time | 0.3 s |
Flash cycle time, full power | 1.7 s |
Power |
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 950 shots |
Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
Usable battery types | |
Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
Dedicated battery charger included | + |
Internal charging supported | - |
Software |
Included software | |
Os compatibility | |
Miscellaneous |
Notes and features | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. |