Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera Body with extra EN-EL3e battery, MB-D10 battery grip, Xplorer SB-6606T tripod, Fancier FT-9962 ball head, and deluxe cleaning kit.
Product Description:
Engineered with pro-level features and performance, the 12.3-effective-megapixel D300 combines brand new technologies with advanced features inherited from Nikon's D3 professional digital SLR .
The D300 features Nikon's EXPEED Image Processing System. The D300 features a new 51-point autofocus system with Nikon's 3D Focus Tracking feature and two new LiveView shooting modes that allow users to frame a photograph using the camera's high-resolution LCD monitor.
The D300 reacts with lightning speed, powering up in a mere 0.13 seconds and shooting with an imperceptible 45-millisecond shutter release lag time. The D300 is capable of shooting at a rapid six frames per second and can go as fast as eight frames per second when using the optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack. In continuous bursts, the D300 can shoot up to 100 shots at full 12.3-megapixel resolution.
Nikon's new Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module features an array of 15 cross-type sensors and 36 horizontal sensors. These sensors can either be used individually or in groups. The system also features 3D tracking with automatic focus-point switching that takes advantage of all 51 AF.
Nikon's new Picture Control System makes it easy for users of all experience levels to select and apply adjustments to how their pictures are rendered and create optimized settings to suit their individual preferences.
The D300 features a new Active D-Lighting mode that, when enabled, provides remarkable real-time highlight and shadow correction with optimized image contrast.
The D300's LiveView feature offers two modes for confirming subjects and composition on the new 920,000-dot, high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor while shooting.
Tripod has 4 section legs and an adjustable center column, extending to 62". Accepts tripod heads with 3/8" threads. Fancier FT-6692AH ball head included. Padded carrying case, with shoulder strap, is included.
Product Details
- Feature:
- 12.3-megapixel captures enough detail for poster-size photo-quality prints
- 3.0-inch LiveView LCD display; new 51-point AF system
- Xplorer SB-6606T Tripod with Fancier FT-6692AH ball head.
- Extra Battery and Cleaning Kit.
- MB-D10 Battery Grip Included - Supports up to 8 frames per second.
- Binding: Electronics
- Brand: Nikon
- EAN: 0012345029219
- HasRedEyeReduction: 0
- Label: Nikon
- Manufacturer: Nikon
- Model: D300
- MPN: D300B03
- PackageQuantity: 1
- ProductGroup: Photography
- ProductTypeName: CAMERA_DIGITAL
- Publisher: Nikon
- Studio: Nikon
- UPC: 012345029219
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