Nikon D300 digital SLR camera, giving great performance and world class images, has all the features professional photographers ask for. This 12.3 megapixel camera uses a DX format image sensor with Nikons exclusive and advanced features. Its a sturdy camera that offers excellent image quality and high ISO performance. And on top of that, it was named Camera of the Year 2007 by Popular Photography.
With its rechargeable EN-EL3e Lithium-ion battery, it can shoot up to 6 frames per second for up to 100 JPEG images. But if you use it with the optional MB-D10 battery pack, it can shoot up to 8 frames per second. The MB-D10 battery grip provides a vertical grip and additional shutter release. Other battery options include eight AA batteries, EN-EL4 or EN-EL4a.
Featuring a 3-inch 920,000-dot or 307,200 pixels VGA LCD color monitor, this camera offers 170 degree wide angle viewing. It also comes with a tempered glass protection. For easy focus, use the button for zoom in/out.
Providing an exceptionally real time highlight and shadow correction, the Active D-lighting technology can produce broad tone reproduction. It controls highlights and exposures and applies localized tone control technology. This causes a nice level of contrast and eliminates editing time. It also has Picture Control settings including standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome.
Nikon D300 digital SLR camera features low-noise image files ranging from ISO 200 to 3200. It has expanded range of options that allows you to produce remarkable clean image files. The options are Lo-1 option, which is ISO 100 equivalent, or Hi-1, which is equivalent to ISO 6400.
Featuring a Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module, it has 51 sensors in normal mode. Other modes are also available including Single Servo and Continuous Servo focus modes, advanced focus tracking modes, selectable Single Area AF, Dynamic area AF, Group Dynamic AF, and Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF. It also features 3D tracking with automatic focus point switching.
Another added feature is the selectable 12-bit or 14-bit A/D conversion. This will allow you to choose whether to have smaller files at fast processing speed or larger files at slower operating speed. But whatever operating speed you choose, the image quality is still the same.
This camera also allows you to choose from the two Live View shooting modes, handheld or tripod. It will assist you when shooting indoors or outdoors. It also features the dust reduction system, which uses ultrasonic sensor. This system prevents dusts and tiny particles from accumulating inside your camera.
If you demand high performance and agility, Nikon D300 digital SLR camera is the camera for you. It was designed with magnesium alloy weather sealed body. It has a durable shutter mechanism, which has been tested to 150,000 cycles. And it is compatible with any Nikon F-mount lenses.
