Nikon D300 India - Nikon D300 Digital Camera Review, Features of Nikon D 300 12.3 Mega Pixel Camera

Soon after its predecessor D200, Nikon launched yet another improved, new generation digital camera, D300, in India. Though the time gap between the two camera models is quite less, there has been no compromise on the enhancement of its features. Nikon D300 moves one step further in the professional grade camera field. It provides a stunning 12.3 mega pixel resolution. The fresh features include compact flash, clearer LCD monitor and active D lighting, along with a power battery back up for continuous shooting.

Design

Nikon D300 is no doubt a smart camera, providing the snapshot lovers an upper edge. Just like its predecessor, the camera body is made of high resistant alloy. It measures 147 x 114 x 74 mm and weighs 825 grams. This makes the camera light and easy to carry. It is equipped with a 3-inch TFT LCD monitor, exhibiting a phenomenal 922,000 pixel images. For the convenience of the users, the viewfinder provides a hundred percent frame coverage, relieving the photographer of the safe area worries.

Features

Nikon D300is an adaptable camera, with fresh and improved features. The camera serves to be a professional’s companion, especially with features like compact flash, scintillating LCD monitor and completely frame covered viewfinder. It is a sturdy camera, enabling continuous shooting, with the help of powerful built in battery. Active D lighting and enhanced sensitivity provide shaper pictures. Auto focus, along with focus tracking by color, is yet another added feature of the camera.

Technical Specifications

Weight (Without Battery)	825 g (1.82 lb)
Dimensions	147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in)
Sensor	12.3 million effective pixel CMOS DX format
File formats	RAW(compressed/uncompressed) JPEG (3 levels)
Image Sizes	4288 x 2848 3216 x 2136 2144 x 1424
AF area mode	Single point AF Dynamic Area AF [9 points, 21 points, 51 points, 51 points (3D-tracking)] Automatic-area AF
Auto Focus	51-point Multi-CAM 3500DX 15 cross-type sensors Contrast detect in Live View mode
Metering	3D Color Matrix Metering II 1005 pixel CCD
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/8000 sec 1/250 sec X-Sync speed
AI aperture ring	Yes
Sensitivity	Default: ISO 200 - 3200 Boost: ISO 100 - 6400 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
White Balance	Auto Six presets Manual preset (four) Kelvin temperature Fine tunable
Viewfinder	100% frame coverage
LCD Monitor	3.0 " TFT LCD 922,000 pixels
Memory banks	4 x Shooting 4 x Custom functions
Timelapse	Yes
Remote	10-pin remote terminal
GPS	Yes, NMEA 0183 with optional cable
Wireless	Yes, optional WT-3 transmitter
USB	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Battery	Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh)
Battery status	Battery life (5 stage)
Vertical grip	MB-D10