Nikon's precision-engineered D300 digital SLR gives you the advanced features you need to capture stunningly detailed images like a pro. This camera's fast response and intuitive controls make it a powerful tool for achieving your creative vision. Demanding shutterbugs will love the D300's extensive photographic range, flexibility, and rock-solid build. Everyone will love the brilliant pictures it takes. It comes supplied here with Nikon's excellent 18-135mm Zoom-Nikkor ED lens for versatile wide-angle and telephoto shooting.
12.3-megapixel image sensor
A powerful 12.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor provides beautiful high-resolution photos you can crop heavily and still use to make big, crisp prints. Advanced CMOS technology delivers vibrant images with exceptionally wide dynamic range, allowing you to accurately capture subtle photographic detail on both strongly lit and deeply shadowed areas of your picture at the same time.
Nikon's new dust reduction system
The D300's self-cleaning sensor unit vibrates at four different resonant frequencies to efficiently remove dust from its surface — ensuring that your images remain spot-free. Nikon designed all internal moving parts to minimize dust generation, and special anti-static materials help keep interior surfaces dust-free.
Fast, accurate 51-point autofocus
You can count on shot after shot of crisply focused images with the D300 thanks to Nikon's newly developed autofocus module. It features an amazing 51-point array of autofocus sensors that can quickly and precisely lock on to your subjects, no matter where they appear in the frame. This lets you easily capture an off-center portrait on a whim, or snap high-speed action shots without getting into a lot of manual adjustments.
3" high-resolution LCD with live view
This camera's bright LCD screen provides a sharp, crystal-clear window for reviewing your shots. It also boasts two live view modes that let you compose photos on-screen in real time — just like you would with a point-and-shoot cam. The Tripod mode is ideal for shooting still subjects in a studio environment, allowing you to magnify the image up to 13 times on the LCD for ultra-precise focusing. Handheld mode works great for active shooting from tricky high or low angles that make it difficult to see through the viewfinder.
HDMI output for your compatible TV
You can connect the D300 to your HDTV for enjoying and sharing your images, via its high-resolution HDMI output (no cable included).
Shoot at a blazing 6 frames per second
Nikon's advanced image processor provides near-instant camera startup and shutter response. It also makes it possible to shoot images continuously at up to six frames per second, for up to 100 shots in a row. (You can even shoot at up to eight frames per second with Nikon's optional battery grip.) All that speed is great for capturing high-quality photo sequences, like your favorite skateboarder performing a kickflip on the halfpipe or a horse and rider clearing the fence at a steeplchase.
Built to go the distance
Nikon wraps all this versatile technology in a strong magnesium alloy body with rubberized surfaces for a superior grip. Additional environmental sealing of the D300's body provides enhanced protection against dust and moisture. The result is a camera that's rugged and solidly built, yet surprisingly lightweight and easy to hold.
The D300 saves images on optional CompactFlash memory cards (no memory included).