Very HOT ! Nikon DSLR-D300s
August 1 | Posted by Andri Kurniawan | Digital Camera, Digital SLR
This shouldn’t come as a surprise to those who keep up with camera rumors, but today Nikon introduced two new digital SLRs. One is an enhanced version of the D300, while the other replaces the entry-level D40. First, let’s talk about the new D300, which is an evolutionary upgrade of the venerable D300. The biggest new features are faster continuous shooting and an HD movie mode, but there are quite a few other changes as well. Here’s the full list:
Nikon D300s
- 12.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor (same as D300)
- Supports all Nikkor F-Mount lenses
- Sturdy magnesium alloy body with some weather-sealing; shutter rated at 150,000 cycles
- Dust reduction system
- 3-inch LCD display with 920,000 pixels
- Live view supported (now with dedicated button)
- Contrast and phase detection AF modes
- Face detection available
- Optical viewfinder has 100% coverage and magnification of 0.94X
- Full manual controls
- ISO range of 100 – 6400 (when fully expanded)
- Shutter speed range of 30 – 1/8000 sec (there’s a bulb mode too)
- RAW and TIFF formats supported
- 51-point autofocus system is faster and more accurate
- Can shoot continuously at 7 frames/second
- Quiet Shutter Release feature reduces sound of mirror action
- User now has the ability to bracket for Active D-Lighting, which restores shadow and highlight detail
- Hot shoe and flash sync port plus the ability to control up to 2 sets of wireless flashes
- New HD movie mode records video at 1280 x 720 (24 fps) for up to 5 minutes
- No manual control during filming, though you can use the Picture Mode feature
- Stereo microphone input and HDMI port
- Dual memory card slots: CompactFlash and SD/SDHC, with backup and overflow features
- Uses EN-EL3e lithium-ion battery; 950 shots per charge
- Optional battery grip gives you even greater battery life and faster continuous shooting (8 fps)
- Ships in late August for $1799, body only
