Nikon D300 DSLR Camera with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 G Lens {12.1MP}

Similar to the D3, the D300 features Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing System that is central to driving the speed and processing power needed for many of the camera's new features. The D300 features a new 51-point auto focus system with Nikon's 3D Focus Tracking feature and two new LiveView shooting modes that allow users to frame a photograph using the camera's high-resolution LCD monitor. The D300 shares a similar Scene Recognition System as found in the D3 that promises to greatly enhance the accuracy of auto focus, auto exposure and auto white balance by recognizing the subject or scene being photographed and applying this information to the calculations for the three functions.

Image Sensor
12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor

Sensitivity
ISO: ISO 200 to 3200
Boost: 100 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps

Lens Compatibility
Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
Digital conversion: 1.5x

Shutter Speeds
30 seconds to 1/8000th of a second

Flash
Built-in: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number (ISO 200, m) approx 17 (manual 18)
Guide number (ISO 100, m) approx 12 (manual 13)
Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec (up to 1/320 sec with reduced GN)
Compatible with: SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock

White Balance
Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), seven manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments 1~3)

LCD
3.0 inch, 922,000 pixel TFT color display00 pixels (VGA; 640 x 480 x 3 colors)
LiveView: Hand-held shooting mode: TTL Phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors), Tripod shooting mode: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area

File Types
RAW
TIFF
JPEG (EXIF 2.21)

Storage Media
Compact Flash (Type I or II)

Power Supply
Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh)
Included battery charger MH-18a
Optional AC adapter EH-5a
Optional MB-D10 battery pack / vertical grip Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery

Connectivity
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Mini-B connector
HDMI video out (version 1.3a, Type A connector)
Remote control 10-pin terminal
PC Sync flash terminal

Software
Software Suite CD-ROM

Operating System Requirements
Windows: 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, VISTA
Mac: OS 9.0, 9.2, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2

Dimensions (W x H x D)
147 x 114 x 74 mm
5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 inches

Weight
925 g
32.6 oz

Other Features
The D300's LiveView feature offers two modes for confirming subjects and composition on the new 920,000-dot, high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor while shooting. The Tripod mode is designed for precise 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 immediately when the shutter button is pressed, to ensure accurate focus.