NIKON D300 – BLACK
The model is a 12.3-megapixel camera that captures 3.0-inch LiveView LCD display with a new 51-point AF system.
Shoot up of 100 shots are done in its burst mode. It comes with a self-cleaning sensor unit, with dimensions measured 5.8 inches width, 4.5 inches height and 2.9 inches depth. The model weighs 1.82 pounds without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover. The D300 reacts with lightning speed, powering up in a 0.13 seconds and shooting a 45-millisecond shutter release lag time. The D300 is capable of shooting at a rapid six frames
per second and can go eight frames per second when using the optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack. The camera’s viewfinder provides 100 percent coverage so pictures can be framed while the
definition 920,000 dot VGA LCD screen on the rear of the camera displays images with color and
clarity. The D300 is manufactured with rugged magnesium alloy construction and the camera’s
shutter mechanism is tested up to 150,000 cycles. The 3.0-inch LCD is strengthened with tempered glass and the D300’s rubber gaskets and seals is for purpose of protection from dust and moisture. The model supports HDMI version 1.3a and has High-speed USB 2.0 as its interface.
Nikon’s Picture Control System allow users of all experience levels to select and apply adjustments to how their pictures are rendered and create settings to suit their individual preferences. The same settings produce picture tone even when using different camera bodies. The Picture Control System offers four basic setting options that are Standard, Neutral, Vivid, and Monochrome. These can be modified for adjustment and customization of image parameters, such as sharpening, tone compensation, brightness, and saturation. Photographers can customize and store nine customized options in the D300 and export up to 99 to a CF memory card.
The D300’s LiveView feature offers two modes for confirming subjects and composition on the new 920,000-dot LCD monitor while shooting. The Tripod mode is designed for focus and accuracy when the camera is on a stable platform and the subject is not moving. In this mode, the camera focuses on the subject using focal-plane contrast and any point on the LCD screen can be selected as the focus point for the picture. The second mode, called Handheld mode, allows photographers to use the camera’s conventional TTL focusing system with all 51-points and 15 cross-type points available. When using this mode, the camera activates focusing when the shutter button is pressed to focus.
Sensitivity feature on the other hand ranges from ISO 200 to 3,200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV with additional settings of approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 1 EV (ISO 6,400 equivalent) over ISO 3,200.
Nikon’s 3D Focus Tracking feature and two new LiveView shooting modes allow users to frame a photograph using the camera’s LCD monitor. The D300 shares a similar Scene Recognition System as found in the D3 The D300 incorporates technologies and features that helps with accuracy, control, and performance which photographers can now utilize. Its Scene Recognition System is equipped with an EXPEED Image Processing System for means of autofocus, autoexposure, and auto white balance. The process is carried out by recognizing the subject or scene being photographed and applying the information to the calculations for the three functions. For example, the camera can track moving subjects better and by identifying them, it can also automatically select focus points. It can also analyze highlights and determine exposure, as well as infer light sources to deliver the white balance detection.
It also multiplies the 1,005-segment sensor used 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.
The D300 also employs a new self-cleaning sensor unit. Four different resonance frequencies vibrate the optical low-pass filter in front of the image sensor to shake particles free and reduce the appearance of dust.
The D300 incorporates Nikon’s new Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module that features an array of 15 cross-type sensors and 36 horizontal sensors. These sensors can either be used individually or in groups, with the option for Single area AF mode and Dynamic AF modes using groups of either nine, 21, or all 51 focus points.
Nikon’s D300 features a new Active D-Lighting mode that provides real-time highlight and shadow correction with image contrast. Active D-Lighting produces tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights by controlling highlights and exposure compensation while applying localized tone control technology to achieve a level of contrast across the entire image. Image editing time is shortened too with this additional feature.
