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Nikon released their first camera in 1948 (the Nikon 1). They were determined to make the very best camera.  Leica was the undisputed leader in 35mm cameras, so Nikon set about to improve upon this camera and created various Nikon models through 1959. In May of 1959, the Nikon F single-lens reflex (SLR) camera was introduced and quickly became the unconfirmed standard of photo journalists and other professional photographers.  The F had interchangeable viewfinders, focusing screens and lenses. (Many of these lenses can be used on new Nikon digital cameras being made today). With these new F cameras Nikon bypassed Leica as the new world leader

By offering what users want -- and need -- to capture sensational pictures, Nikon cameras have continued to be the standards against which all other cameras are measured.  It has been said, "Canons are designed by engineers, Nikons are designed by photographers". You can get it here from Amazon, or B&H Photo

Digital SLR (single lens reflex) Camera Reviews

Nikon D300 Review DX • Around $1,500, body only • Introduced August 23, 2007 • 12 MP • Image sizes: • Shutter Speed: The Nikon D300 features a 12.3-megapixel self-cleaning DX-format CMOS sensor and high-resolution (920,000-dot, or 307,000 pixel) 3-inch LCD with a 170-degree viewing angle. The camera takes F-mount lenses, and provides selectable 14-bit RAW image capture.

The D300's optical viewfinder provides a nearly 100 percent view of the image frame and 0.94x magnification. The camera's CompactFlash slot supports the UDMA standard for fast write speeds. The D300 body also incorporates an HDMI port for outputting images to a high-definition screen. Get it from Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video

Specifications

Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Image Sensor	DX format, CMOS, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 13.1 million
Effective pixels	12.3 million
Image size (pixels)	4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
Sensitivity	200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV (100 - 6400)
Storage Media	CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I and II), UDMA Compliant, and Microdrive™
Storage System	NEF (RAW): 12 or 14-bit compression, lossless compressed, compressed or un compressed TIFF: (RGB) JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) NEF (RAW)+JPEG
File System	Exif 2,21, DCF 2.0, DPOF, and PictBridge compliant
White Balance	Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), seven manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
LCD Monitor	3.0-in., 920,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Playback Function	Full-frame and thumbnail (4 or 9 images) playback with zoom playback, slide show, histogram display, auto image rotate, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
Video Output	NTSC or PAL
Interface	USB 2.0(Hi-speed)
Text Input	Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi selector; stored in Exif header
Compatible Lenses	Nikon F mount: DX AF Nikkor (All functions supported) Type G or D AF Nikkor (All functions supported; PC Micro-Nikkor does not support some functions). IX Nikkor not supported Other AF Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported. AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D color matrix metering II. Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only.
Picture Angle	Equivalent in 35 mm format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length
Viewfinder	Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0m-1)
Eyepoint	19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Focusing Screen	Ships with Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and on-demand grid lines
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	Approx. 100% (vertical & horizontal)
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.94x with 50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; –1.0 m-1
Autofocus	Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m/1 ft. 8 in. - 9ft. 10 in.) Detection range: -1 to +19 (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F
Lens Servo	Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status Manual (M): Electronic range finding supported
Focus Point	Can be selected from 51 or 11 points
AF Area Mode	Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Automatic 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
Exposure Metering System	TTL exposure metering using 1,005-segment RGB sensor 1) 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 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13mm dia. circle in center of frame 3) Spot: Meters 3mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)
Exposure Metering Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)	1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering)
Exposure Meter Coupling	Combined CPU and AI
Exposure Mode	Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Auto Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing	2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from High, Normal, or Low
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame shooting mode 2) Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: up to 5 frames per second 3) Continuous high-speed (CH) shooting mode: up to 6 frames per second 4) Live View mode 5) Self-timer shooting mode 6) Mirror-up mode
Shutter	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X250
Sync Contact	X=1/250 sec. (synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 sec. or slower; note: flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 sec.)
Flash Control	1) TTL:i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 1,005 segment RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-800, SB-600, or SD-400 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22s 4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800 4) Distance-priority manual available with SB-800
Flash Sync Mode	Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync
Built-in Speedlight	Manual pop-up with button release Guide number of 17/56 (m/ft, ISO 200 , 20°C/68°F; GN at ISO 100 is 12/39) or 18/59 in manual mode (m/ft, ISO 200, 20°C/68°F; GN at ISO 100 is 13/43)
Flash compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Accessory Shoe	Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
Sync Terminal	ISO 519 standard terminal
Self-timer	Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds
Depth of Field Preview	When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
Remote Control	Via 10-pin Remote Cord MC-35 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control WT-4 (optional)
GPS	NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 or 3.01) interface standard supported with optional MC-35 adapter cord and 9-pin D-sub cable (optional)
Power Source	Battery: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e Battery pack: Optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a or EN-EL4 Li-ion battery or eight AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel-manganese batteries; EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 and AA batteries available separately; A BL-3 battery chamber cover is required when using EN-EL4a or EN-EL4 batteries
Tripod Socket	1/4 In. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.)
Weight	Approx. 825g (1.82 lb) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Supplied Accessories*	EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D100 Video Cable, AN-D300 Strap, BM-8 LCD monitor cover, Body cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-23 Rubber Eyecup, Software Suite CD-ROM. Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
Optional Accessories	MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack, WT-4a Wireless Transmitter, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX Software, Camera Control

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