Nikon D300S 12.3-megapixel Digital SLR Camera

      The Nikon D300s is a compact DX format professional SLR that extends the options for photographers who value creative flexibility. Incorporates Nikon’s D-movie with in-camera editing function into a discrete body, letting you switch quickly between capturing superior stills or movie clips in stereo* sound. It boasts a highly sensitive 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor and supports a phenomenal 7fps continuous shooting. CF and SD card slots enhance workflow flexibility,  letting you capture stills on one card and movies on another. Nikon’s acclaimed 51-point AF system offers broad coverage and high sensitivity in low light. Selectable Picture Controls streamline post-production, and the high definition 3-inch LCD screen supports D-movie and two Live View modes. Protected by a tough, yet light, environmentally-sealed magnesium alloy body, the D300S will change the way you approach the craft of photography.
*Compatible stereo microphone required.

      Nikon D300s is the new flagship in the company’s DX-format range. Announced in July 2009, it inherits a great deal from the earlier D300, including its 12.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor, tough body, large viewfinder, 3in VGA screen, powerful 51-point AF system, Live View and HDMI port. It remains a powerful feature-set a year-on from its launch, but the D300s further enhances it with 2009’s key features, along with a couple of surprises.

      Most notably, Nikon D300s now boasts an HD Movie mode (with some enhancements over existing models), a slight boost in continuous shooting speed to 7fps and dual Compact Flash / SD memory card slots. The D300s also now features a Quiet shooting mode and a virtual horizon in live view.

       It’s no surprise to find Nikon D300s D-Movie mode is strongly based on that of the existing D90 and D5000. Like those models, the D300s can capture progressive format video at 24fps in a choice of three resolutions: 320x216, 640x424 and a high definition 1280x720 mode. Video is stored in the Motion JPEG AVI format which may not be as efficient as H.264, but is much easier to edit.

Specifications
Lens Mount	Nikon F bayonet mount
Picture Angle	Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
Effective Pixels	12.3 million
Sensor Size	23.6mm x 15.8mm
Image Sensor Format	DX
Total Pixels	13.1 million
Media	CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) SD SDHC
Card Slot	1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec.
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 200 - 3200 Lo-1 (ISO 100) Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity	200
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity	3200
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity	Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity	HI-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
Autofocus System	51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) AF fine adjustment possible Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F) Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode] Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module TTL phase detection
Movie	VGA 640x424 / 24 fps QVGA 320x216 / 24fps Movie with sound HD 1280x720 / 24 fps
Monitor Size	3.0 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution	921,000 Dots
Monitor Type	Super Density Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Monitor Angle of View	170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments	Brightness, 7 levels
Battery	Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries	EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)	950 shots (CIPA)