3D-tracking automatically switches the point of focus to
Single-point AF lets you select any individual focus point
maintain precise subject lock
for shooting still subjects
also contribute to the system's impressive
New precision 51-point AF system
Featuring the
performance. The 51-point AF system also
world's largest
allows the use of an 11 focus point mode.
numb e r *
1
of
*1 Among digital SLR cameras as of August 23, 2007
(according to research conducted by NIKON CORPORATION)
fo cu s p oint s
*2 Depending upon the shooting conditions, some lens
and teleconverter pairs will limit the function of the upper
laid out in an
and lower three cross-type sensors to line sensor operation,
cross-type sensors
i n t e l l i g e n t
even if the combined theoretical aperture is f/5.6.
array of 15 cross-type sensors and 36 vertical
sensors, Nikon's new Multi- CAM 3500DX
Dynamic-area AF modes
Dynamic-area AF allows a choice of three
autofocus module maximizes the potential
of lenses with maximum apertures of f/5.6*
2
different size areas using groups of either
and instils the D300 AF system with a new
9, 21 or all 51 focus points. Also available is
level of speed, precision and high-density
51-point Dynamic-area AF with 3D-tracking;
automatic focus point switching that takes
frame coverage. Benefit s gained from
working with Nikon's new Scene Recognition
full advantage of all 51 AF points as it uses
System and improved focus algorithms
color and light information to accurately
track the subject.
Acquisition of winning performance
Pinpoint precision, responsive shooting and total flexibility
to capture any subject, anywhere
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Dynamic-area AF modes are useful for tracking moving
subjects over a wide area
High-speed shooting at up to 8 fps
The D300 is capable of shooting continuous
bursts of up to 100 shots
*1
at a rapid 6 fps
*2
,
and as fast as 8 fps
*3
when using the Multi-
Power Battery Pack MB-D10.
*1 NORMAL - L ARGE image setting, using a SanDisk
Extreme IV CompactFlash card
*2 When using one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
*3 8 fps requires either 1) Multi - Power Battery Pack
M B - D10 , B a t t e r y C h a m b e r C o v e r B L- 3 a n d e i t h e r
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4/EN-EL4a or 8 R6/AA-
size batteries or 2) AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5, all of which
are sold separately.
Response that's always ready to go
Power-up within 0.13 s, a shutter release
time lag of 45-milliseconds
, and viewfinder
*1
*2
blackout time of approx. 90-milliseconds
c o n t r i b u t e t o o p t i m i z e d a l l - a r o u n d
performance that lets photographers respond
to any sudden shutter opportunities.
*1 When shooting in JPEG, TIFF or 12- bit NEF (RAW)
formats
*2 W h e n s ho oting at 6 fp s , 8 6 - milli s e co n d s w h e n
shooting at 8 fps
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR
24-70mm f/2.8G ED
• 1/2000 second, f/7.1
• White balance: Auto
• ISO sensitivity: 400
• Picture Control: Standard
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