Nikon D300 Kit 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-200mm Nikkor Zoom Lens - (9481) - (018208094813)
Pro-level D-SLR with a 12.3-MP DX-format CMOS sensor with Nikon EXPEED Image Processing System and large, 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD.
Features: 12.3-Megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor: Nikon's exclusive digital image processing system advances DX-format image quality to new levels.
The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor: 170-degree, wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection makes critical image review possible.
Continuous shooting from 6 frames per second up to 8 frames per second: The new optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack makes the D300 a powerful performer for a wide variety of shooting disciplines.
Low-Noise ISO from 200-3200: The D300’s DX-format CMOS sensor with a high signal-to-noise ratio empowers photographers to select from a broad range of ISOs from 200-3200 with exceptional performance at low-noise high ISO settings. Included is an expanded range of options with Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent) and Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent).
Fast, accurate 51-point auto focus with 3D focus tracking and three dynamic AF modes: Exacting auto focus precision at blazing speeds!
Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS): The improved 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II provides even more intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with smarter auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.
Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing Concept: The foundation of Nikon’s newest Image Processing Systems, EXPEED culminates the concepts, innovations and years of Nikon’s digital image processing technologies at blazing processing speeds.
Selectable 12-Bit or 14-Bit A/D Conversion: The choice of selecting bit-depths at 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones), both yielding incredible image quality through a full 16-bit processing pipeline, enables photographers to choose smaller files at faster operating speeds, as opposed to larger files with smoother tonal gradations as slower operating speeds.
Dynamic integrated dust reduction system: Self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit minimizes degradation of image quality due to dust particles.
Two LiveView shooting modes: Use either hand-held or tripod when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles.
New Picture Control settings: Advanced color control with 4 preset options; standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings.
Nikon's Active D-Lighting Image enhancement: Provided on the fly while shooting, Active D-lighting produces broader tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights by controlling light intensity and exposure compensation while applying localized tone control technology to achieve the right level of contrast across the entire image for sharp, detailed results.
Rugged magnesium-alloy construction: Along with advanced dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism: The D300 has been tested to 150,000 cycles making it the perfect choice for photographers who demand high performance and agility.
Specifications:
- Image Sensor Format: DX
- Image Sensor Type: CMOS
- Sensor Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm
- Total Pixels: 13.1 million
- Effective Pixels: 12.3 million
- LCD Monitor Size: 3 in. diagonal
- LCD Monitor Type: Super Density
- LCD Monitor Resolution: 920,000 Dots
- LCD Monitor Angle of View: 170-degree wide-viewing angle
- LCD Monitor Adjustments: Brightness, 7 levels
- Mirror Lock Up: Yes
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
- Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity: Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
- Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity: Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
- Storage Media: CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) MicroDrive©
- Exposure Lock: Yes
- Exposure Bracketing: Yes
- White Balance Bracketing: Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
- Lens Mount: Nikon F mount
- Picture Angle: 1.5
- Viewfinder: -2.0 to +1.0 m-1
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 100%
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment: (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint: 19.5
- Reflex Mirror: Quick-return type
- Interchangeable Focusing Screens: No
- Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.94
- Depth-of-field Control: Yes
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: 51
- Autofocus Fine Tune: Yes
- Single-point AF Mode: Yes
- Dynamic AF Mode: Yes
- Auto-area AF Mode: Yes
- Built-in Flash: Yes
- External Flash Shoe: Yes
- Dust-Off Reference Photo: Yes
- Save/Load Camera settings: Yes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility: Yes
- X-Sync Speed: up to 1/250
- Flash Sync Terminal: Yes
- Self-timer: 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
- World Time Setting: Yes
- Battery Type: Rechargeable
- Image Comment: Yes
- Tripod Socket: ¼-20