Type
Type
Single-lens refl ex digital camera
Lens mount
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective picture angle Approx. 1.5 x conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
Effective pixels
Effective pixels
12.3 million
Image sensor
Image sensor
23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels
13.1 million
Dust-reduction system Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires optional
Capture NX 2 software)
Storage
Image size (pixels)
4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
File format
• NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or
uncompressed • TIFF (RGB) • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fi ne
(approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size
priority); Optimal quality compression available • NEF (RAW) + JPEG:
Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; storage for
up to nine custom Picture Controls
Media
Type I CompactFlash memory cards (UDMA compliant); SD memory
cards, SDHC compliant
Dual card slots
Either card can be used as the primary card; secondary card can be used
for overfl ow or backup storage, or for separate storage of NEF (RAW)
and JPEG images; images can be copied between cards
File system
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still
Cameras), PictBridge
Viewfinder
Viewfi nder
Eye-level pentaprism single-lens refl ex viewfi nder
Frame coverage
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Magnifi cation
Approx. 0.94 x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infi nity; -1.0 m
-1
)
Eyepoint
19.5 mm (-1.0 m
-1
)
Diopter adjustment
-2 to +1 m
-1
Focusing screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with AF area brackets
(framing grid can be displayed)
Refl ex mirror
Quick return
Depth-of-fi eld preview When depth-of-fi eld preview button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped
down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S
modes)
Lens aperture
Instant return, electronically controlled
Lens
Compatible lenses
• DX NIKKOR: All functions supported • Type G or D AF NIKKOR:
All functions supported (PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some
functions); IX-NIKKOR lenses not supported • Other AF NIKKOR: All
functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II; lenses for F3AF
not supported • AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color
matrix metering II • Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure modes A and
M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user
provides lens data (AI lenses only)
Electronic rangefi nder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed
1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X250
Flash sync speed
X = 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (fl ash range
drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)
Release
Release modes
S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed),
Q (quiet shutter-release),
0
(self-timer), MUP (mirror up)
Frame advance rate
With Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e: Approx. 1 to 7 fps (CL), approx.
7 fps (CH); With optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 and Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a: Approx. 1 to 7 fps (CL), approx. 8 fps (CH)*
Self-timer
Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 s duration
Exposure
Metering
TTL exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
Metering method
• Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix
metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU
lenses if user provides lens data • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given
to 8-mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10
or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (fi xed at 8
mm when non-CPU lens is used) • Spot: Meters 3-mm circle (about 2% of
frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-
CPU lens is used)
Range (ISO 100 equivalent, • Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)
• Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling Combined CPU and AI
Exposure modes
Programmed auto with fl exible program (P); Shutter-priority auto (S);
Aperture-priority auto (A); Manual (M)
Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure bracketing
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
ISO sensitivity
ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3,
(Recommended Exposure Index) 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5,
0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) above ISO 3200
Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or off
ADL bracketing
2 to 5 frames with strength levels varying according to number of frames
chosen; for 2 frames, off and a chosen level are applied
Focus
Autofocus
Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase
detection, fi ne-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors)
and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.)
Detection range
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 equivalent, 20°C /68°F)
Lens servo
• Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); predictive focus
tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single- and
continuous-servo AF • Manual (M): Electronic rangefi nder supported
Focus point
Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
AF-area modes
Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF
Focus lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-
servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Flash
Built-in fl ash
Manual pop-up with button release; Guide number of 17/56 (m/ft., ISO
200, 20°C/68°F) or 12/39 (m/ft., ISO 100 equivalent, 20°C/68°F)
Flash control
• TTL: i-TTL balanced fi ll-fl ash and standard i-TTL fl ash for digital SLR
using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in fl ash, Speedlight
SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400 • Auto aperture: Available with
Speedlight SB-900 or SB-800 and CPU lens • Non-TTL auto: Supported
fl ash units include Speedlight SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 and SB-22S
• Range-priority manual: Available with Speedlight SB-900 and SB-800
Flash modes
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-
eye reduction with slow sync
Flash compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Flash bracketing
2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Flash-ready indicator
Lights when built-in fl ash or fl ash unit such as Speedlight SB-900, SB-
800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged;
blinks after fl ash is fi red at full output
Accessory shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts, and safety lock
Nikon Creative
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in fl ash, Speedlight
Lighting System (CLS) SB-900, SB-800 or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-
600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling
illumination supported with all CLS-compatible fl ash units except SB-
400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with
all CLS-compatible fl ash units
Sync terminal
ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
White balance
White balance
Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB
sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 options), Direct Sunlight, Flash,
Cloudy, Shade, preset manual (able to store up to 5 values) and color
temperature setting (2,500K to 10,000K); fi ne-tuning available for all
options
White balance bracketing 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
Live View
Modes
Tripod, Hand-held
Autofocus
• Tripod: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame • Hand-held: TTL phase-
detection AF with 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors)
Movie
Frame size (pixels)
1,280 x 720/24 fps, 640 x 424/24 fps, 320 x 216/24 fps
File format
AVI
Compression format
Motion-JPEG
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a frame is possible (Tripod
mode)
Audio
Sound can be recorded via built-in or optional external microphone;
sensitivity can be adjusted
Maximum length
5 min (1,280 x 720 pixels), 20 min (640 x 424, 320 x 216 pixels)
Monitor
LCD monitor
3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD
with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness
adjustment
Playback
Playback function
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) playback with playback
zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto
image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
Interface
USB Hi-Speed
USB
Audio video output
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
HDMI output
Type C HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is
connected
Audio input
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
10-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional remote control, GPS Unit GP-1 or GPS
device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional
GPS Cable MC-35 and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
Supported languages
Supported languages Chinese (Simplifi ed and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish,
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Power source
Battery
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
Battery pack
Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with one Rechargeable Li-
ion Battery EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 or eight R6/AA-size alkaline,
Ni-MH, lithium or nickel-manganese batteries; Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 and R6/AA-size batteries available separately;
Battery Chamber Cover BL-3 (available separately) required when using
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EN-EL4
AC adapter
AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5 (available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 147 x 114 x 74 mm/5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.
Weight
Approx. 840 g/1 lb. 14 oz. without battery, memory card, body cap or
monitor cover
Operating environment
Temperature 0-40°C/32-104°F
Humidity
Less than 85% (no condensation)
Accessories
Supplied accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Eyepiece
(may differ by country or area) Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-23, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable
EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-DC4, LCD Monitor Cover BM-8, Body Cap BF-
1A, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, Software Suite CD-ROM
* With a battery other than Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, the continuous shooting speed
may be slower than 8 fps in continuous high-speed mode.
• The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • The SDHC logo is a trademark.
• PictBridge is a trademark. • CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. •
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Google Maps
™
is a trademark of Google Inc. • Products and
brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • Images in
viewfi nders, on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated.
SPEEDLIGHTS
REMOTE CONTROL, GPS ACCESSORIES
VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES
TV ACCESSORIES
COMPUTER-RELATED
ACCESSORIES
Power Bracket Unit
SK-6/6A
High-Performance
Battery Pack SD-8A
Speedlight SB-900
Speedlight SB-600
Speedlight SB-400
Speedlight
SB-600
Close-up Speedlight
Commander Kit R1C1
TTL Remote Cord
SC-28, 29
Modulite Remote
Control Set ML-3
Remote Cord
MC-36
Remote Cord
MC-30
Remote Cord
MC-22
Extension Cord
MC-21
Connecting Cord
MC-23
Adapter Cord
MC-25
2-pin remote
accessories
GPS Cable
MC-35
GPS unit**
Remote Cord
MC-36
Remote Cord
MC-30
Remote Cord
MC-22
Audio Video Cable EG-D2*
†
TV monitor**
Magnifying Eyepiece
DK-21M
Eyepiece Adapter
DK-22
Eyepiece Magnifi er
DG-2
Eyepiece
Correction Lenses
(-5 to +3 m
-1
)
DK-20C
Right-angle
Viewing
Attachment
DR-6
Eyepiece Cap
DK-5*
Rubber Eyecup
DK-23*
CompactFlash
TM
card reader**
SD memory card reader**
Personal computer**
Capture NX 2
Camera Control Pro 2
Image Authentication
Software
Software Suite*
Quick Charger
MH-21/MH-22
AC Adapter EH-5a
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL3e*
Wireless Transmitter
WT-4A/B/C/D/E
USB Cable UC-E4*
Eight R6/
AA-size
batteries**
HDMI cable (Type C)**
†
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL3e
Speedlight
SB-400
Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL4/EN-EL4a
Quick Charger
MH-18a*
Multi-Power
Battery Pack
MB-D10
Speedlight
SB-900
AC ADAPTERS, BATTERIES AND
BATTERY PACKS
Battery
Chamber
Cover BL-3
NIKON DIGITAL SLR CAMERA D300S SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM CHART
■
HDMI compatible
The D300S features an HDMI (High-Defi nition
Multimedia Interface) terminal, enabling
direct connection to a High-Defi nition TV for
breathtaking viewing of still images and D-Movie
clips. Requires Type C connector (mini size).
■
Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional)
The MB-D10 supports the use of three
battery types. It combines added stability with
extended shooting of up to approx. 2,950
shots
*1
per charge and enables high-speed
continuous shooting at a rate of approx. 8 fps
*2
.
*1 Based on CIPA Standards. When Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e is used for camera body,
together with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a and Battery Chamber Cover BL-3 for the
Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10.
*2 Based on CIPA Guidelines. Approx. 8 fps requires Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10, Battery
Chamber Cover BL-3 and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, all of which are sold separately.
■
GPS Unit GP-1 (optional)
With GPS Unit GP-1 attached to the D300S,
time and geographic location information,
received via satellite, is automatically
recorded to each image’s Exif data. This
makes it easy to display the location of an
image on Google Maps
™
using ViewNX.
■
Wireless Transmitter WT-4A/B/C/D/E* (optional)
For effi cient image transfer. Remote camera
operation, including use of Live View, and
image viewing are also available when used in
conjunction with optional Camera Control Pro 2.
* Product name varies according to region, depending on
local frequency channels available.
■
Exclusive Nikon software
The D300S comes with Nikon Transfer and ViewNX software packages
for a range of basic photo browsing and editing operations. And for more
advanced procedures, Nikon offers Capture NX 2, Camera Control Pro 2,
and Image Authentication Software (all optional).
15
14
GPS Unit
GP-1
Remote Cord
MC-DC2
High-Performance
Battery Pack SD-9
CompactFlash
TM
card**
SD memory card**
AC Adapter
EH-6
Semi-Soft Case
CF-D200
External
microphone**
CASE
MICROPHONE
† When a movie with sound recorded in stereo using an external microphone is viewed on a television connected to the camera
via an Audio Video Cable EG-D2, the audio output is monaural. HDMI connections support stereo output.
* Supplied accessories
** Non-Nikon products
LENSES
