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Nikon D300s Review
On August 23, 2007, Nikon introduced a professional (that is how the company positioned it) cropped camera Nikon D300. At that time the camera was the dream of many photographers.
For its excellent performance and reliability, the camera was even called 'little D3' and other flattering epithets. IN Nikon D300 for the first time, among all Nikon cropped cameras, they started using RAW files with 14-bit color depth, appeared a large 3-inch display, automatic correction HA and new focusing system - Multi-CAM 3500DX... Two years later, on June 30, 2009, an updated model was presented - Nikon D300S. Models D300 and the D300S were very similar, so as not to repeat the review Nikon D300I will simply describe their differences:
Nikon D300S increased burst speed without using a battery pack. D300S can shoot at speed 7 fps, D300 could only shoot at 6 fps. Nikon D300s can accelerate and shoot at the fastest possible speed 8 fpsbut only when using JPEG format or 12-bit color depth in RAW format and only using the optional battery pack MB-D10 or network adapter EH-5a / EH-5. To make the camera shoot at a speed of 8 fps, one MB-D10 not enough. You need to use a special holder MS-D10 with 8 AA cells (batteries or rechargeable batteries). The MS-D10 holder is supplied with MB-D10. Also, 8 fps can be achieved using a more capacious battery. EN-EL4 (from cameras Nikon D2h, D2hs, D2x, D2xs) Or EN-EL4a (from cameras Nikon D3s, D3, D3x), but this requires the optional BL-3 cover (which is not included with the MB-D10). In addition, if you buy a battery EN-EL4 or EN-EL4a, you will have to additionally buy and charge Nikon MH-21 / Nikon MH-22 for it. If in MB-D10 use a regular standard battery EN-EL3e, then the burst speed will not change. Battery pack MB-D10 equally suitable for D300, D300S and D700... Personally, I don't like the fact that for these cameras you have to 'dance with a tambourine' to achieve the coveted 8 fps.
Added function 'Virtual horizon'when sighting via Live View. The same function was available for Nikon D3but was not copied to Nikon D300.
Virtual horizon
Added ability to use Active D-lighting in 'Auto' and 'Extra High' mode.
Added two additional modes in ADL
Function appeared bracketing active D-Lightining (function performs bracketing with change in intensity ADL).
Function bracketing D-lighting
Added by movie function... True, the D300S only shoots with the maximum quality up to HD 1280X720 at 24 fps and the maximum video length is only 5 minutes. Also, the modes 640X424 and 320X216 are available at the same frame rate, while the shooting duration is increased to 20 minutes. Unlike predecessor models - Nikon D90 and D5000, the D300S has the ability to shoot movies using contrast focus. The D300S is the first Nikon CZK to have auto focus when shooting video (to focus, select Live View 'Tripod' mode and press the AF-ON button when recording video). Video recording is considered to be one of the main differences between the D300 and D300S. Also in the D300S you can find an audio input for using a stereo microphone, and speaker to output sound when watching a video. And in the menu there was a function for a very simple video editing.
Now you can shoot a video :)
At D300S removed the lock for opening the memory card compartment, which was in the D300. The memory card cover now opens just like on D700. Some buttons have changed. Appeared on the D300s 'LV' button To quickly switch to Live View mode, on the D300, this mode was selected on the control tower. Comfortable added 'Info' button, same as on D700, and with it a new interactive display (can display data on a black or white background, depending on the illumination). And most importantly, the central joystick button was made separate. On the D300, it was sometimes inconvenient to press the center button of the joystick. On the D300s, the center button is just as easy to use as on D700 и D90.
Differences in controls Nikon D300, D300s.
Appeared in a new camera quiet shooting mode 'Q' ('Quiet' - 'Quiet'), which is selected by the wheel on the control tower. In turn, the 'LV' mode disappeared from there, which is now activated by the 'LV' button near the joystick.
Q mode
D300S now has the ability to use immediately 2 memory cards 2 different types SD (SDHC) and CF. The D300 only worked with one memory card type CF. Of course, various options for recording data on memory cards have been added.
- It is possible to record pictures first on one card, and when it is filled - on another.
- You can duplicate material onto two cards at once, which is sometimes an indispensable function for saving images in the event of failure of one of the cards.
- It is possible to write RAW and JPEG files to different cards separately.
- You can specify a card on which video files will be recorded.
Only one of the specified working methods is selected.
Slots for memory cards on the Nikon D300S
Added by face detection function on the footage, with the ability to instantly increase this part of the picture.
The function of determining faces. The picture is taken on the official website of Nikon.
The image quality has improved slightly, but such a dramatic change as when switching from Nikon D3 on Nikon D3s Did not happen. You can see the synthetic comparison here.
You can find information that cameras use a different matrix: IMX021 at D300 and IMX038 D300s (as well as D90 and D5000). But information varies from source to source. Based on the data from the instructions for cameras, we can conclude that the Nikon D300s has the same sensor as the Nikon D300 and differs from the sensors installed in Nikon D90 and Nikon D5000 (easy to determine by the total pixels / subpixels) But all the majority of sources agree that D300s are used IMX038.
The picture in the Live View mode on the Nikon D300 slowed down noticeably (a similar problem also exists Nikon D700) On D300s in Live View, the picture is displayed normally.
Nikon D300S uses HDMI Type 'C', D300 uses Type 'A'.
Added microphone input, as well as different HDMI ports
The menu is a little different, in addition, Nikon D300s can edit the shot material, including RAW files.
RAW File Editor
It is very strange that the D300S not cured of a serious illness, which was available in the D300. Both cameras become very slow when shooting with 14-bit color depth, while the maximum burst speed is a measly 2.5 fps. For instance, Nikon D3 from the same era, chewed 14-bit RAW at 9 fps without any problems. Yes and D700, which was released between the D300 and D300S, coped with this task without problems at a speed of 8 fps. By the way, a disease with brakes from processing 14-bit RAW files was transmitted Nikon D7100 (cannot accelerate to 7 fps, works at 6 fps) and Nikon D5300 (It cannot accelerate to 5 fps, it works at 4 fps).
Here link to the archive with the originals - 1.07 GB, 44 .NEF photos (RAW) Shot on Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1: 2.8D (MKII),
My experience
For me, the only important innovations in the D300S are: the ability to work with 2 memory cards, a slight improvement in image quality and an adequate central joystick button. It may seem strange, but just one single button makes the D300S much more convenient to use. On the D300 and D200 I was constantly nervous about this stupid button that you press while pushing the entire joystick into the camera body, but as a result, I can’t push it (instead, one of the joystick directions is pressed).
Nikon D300S is still the best crop reportage camera. No offense, but all of these Nikon D7100 и D7200 They are located in the lower class, do not accelerate to 8 frames per second, have a meager buffer, do not have such a robust housing and professional controls like the Nikon D300S.
Attention quote! This text once came to my mail. Spelling and punctuation of the original are preserved.
“Good afternoon, Arkady. I own the BEST Nikon camera ever. And you still haven't reviewed this camera. In general, I think that you only needed to review her and EVERYTHING. The rest of Nikon's cameras aren't even worthy of public attention. There is only ONE best camera, the Nikon D300s the best camera for real alpha males! 7fps, best white balance, 2 CF + SD slots, super ergonomics, shooting video clips 720p, really working ISO3200, 51 AF points scattered from edge to edge of the frame (and not shot down in the center like D700, D600, D610, D7000) 100% viewfinder coverage (versus 97% for the Nikon D700) and by the way it is VERY different for the better from the D300, these are two different cameras, heaven and earth. It is even better than the full-frame Nikon D700 which, by the way, is DISPATCH white balance, OH I put it wrong, Nikon D700 has Yellow Balance instead of White))) In general, finally make a review of the BEST Nikon camera. I wish you creative success. And a good day."
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D300S officially discontinued.
'B. at.-shnuyu'. Nikon D300S sells one and a half to two times more expensive than Nikon D300. Personally, I think that when choosing between the D300 and D300S, a photographer should think 10 times whether he should pay extra for video shooting and a few more small improvements.
Results
Nikon D300s - one of the best Nikon DX camerasever issued. Many years later, at the beginning of 2016, the Nikon D300s received a full-fledged continuation - Nikon D500.
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For a long time I was choosing a replacement for my D3200 and settled on D300s, which I don't regret a bit! This is the Apparatus! I see no reason to compare. I was also lucky to buy almost new - mileage 2 photos), under warranty, check and all the cases. For all this beauty, I gave 700 UAH. I also bought a Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10mm f / 000G and life sparkled with new colors.
Like you, Arkady, I shoot only in RAW.
But the question arose about buying a wireless remote control and I can’t understand and figure out which one is suitable for my camera, ML-L3 but it seems to be suitable if there is an infrared port, and the D300s does not seem to have it.
I beg you to tell me which wireless remote control suits me!
ML-L3 will not work. If you really want it wirelessly, then here:
Remote Controller Kit WR-T10 + WR-R10 + WR-A10.
Tell me, where did you buy? on olx? otherwise I also have nikon d3200 and also want to change it to d300s, but everywhere the prices are about 20k
Peter, thanks for the tip.
I see a good thing, maybe there is something cheaper, otherwise 180 green is a pity for the remote
I'll probably take one
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Very well. Unsubscribe later, please, how you liked it.
Is it suitable for the B 7000?
Is it suitable for the D 7000?
Since the D7000 has an infrared port, then such http://ali.pub/2i8d9l
Dear colleagues, the following question arose: is it possible to purchase this unit in Japan, but vague doubts torment me, will it be possible to select the menu language in the camera?
In Japanese, I am not strong.
Sincerely.
I will not say for this ph, but in D800, for the Japanese market, there are only 2 languages - Japanese and English.
Can I change the firmware?
And will she help?
Sincerely.
I changed the firmware in D800, there are no more languages, I use English :)
Thank you.
Good day!
Tell me, are the images in the archive with what color depth - 12 or 14 bits?
Thank you!
Which camera is better: nikon d300s or sony a77 IIM (upgraded, 79 focus points)?
interested in the question: where is the best focus
“Better” is a very specific concept.
Good evening.
Lynx answer
I may not have asked the question correctly. I have d300s, rented for more than a year.
Virtually everything. And children and travel with children. And also often video.
For the video I took Sony a37. All is well, but she has a small and poor-quality screen.
I thought about taking the Sony a77, but its focus is not very good. New sony a77 IIM with improved focus and a large buffer. I wanted to sell D300s and Sony a37 and buy Sony a77 IIM. Can someone tell me how the Sony a77 IIM camera can be compared with the Nikon d300s in focus and noise, or is it much inferior to the d300s? Before that I used Nikon d3100
Alas, I won’t tell you for sure; I didn’t work with them live.
But I can say the following, purely "according to the opinions of people in about the same position."
These Sonya’s three hundred are definitely inferior in focusing and usability, especially in not very high-quality EVI. The noise may be lower, but I do not think that it is very critical.
I would not change the three hundred for a “simple DSLR”.
If I did, then winning, for example, in compactness - one acquaintance merged just a 2-s and took an X-eXNUMX fujik with a top zoom. Just “for the family”. Yes, he says that focusing sometimes loses, but the compactness and working ISO are still a little higher.
Or on non-current Sonic A5000 or better A6000, then the win is clear for your tasks
Lynx, thank you for responding quickly. I also intuitively feel that it is not worth parting with a three-hundredth one, especially since I stuck to my hand as if it were alive. And I often shoot on the move, especially on hikes and walks. One problem is video. what to choose for me. But good advice cannot be neglected. Thank you. But I somehow didn’t pay attention to these Sonya. I just didn’t know what they are. You gave me food for thought. Well, in general, something like this ...
I would recommend renting some small / not very small Sonya from the new ones in a magnazin or “to play at the window”, and it is possible to replace your “semi-mirror dormouse” with a normal mirrorless camera with a normal fix, for example - it’s quite good for video and “put it in pocket for a walk. "
A5000 is very good in the hand.
next 5 or 7 - relatively cheap on the secondary.
A77 II is quite noisy, I would not exchange D300 (S) for it. But the A5100 / A6000 (but not 5000, there are other arrays and AF) - it’s just a fire, it has excellent autofocus, especially tracking, and it writes excellent video. The difference is that the A6000 has a viewfinder (essno, electronic). After testing, I did not want to give.
I forgot to write - I was shooting a wedding on the A77 II, the pictures turned out so-so - and the color of the faces is ugly, and as soon as the sun hid behind the clouds, noise immediately creeps in. So forget it.
Hello everyone. Urgently need to resolve the issue of buying a camera. There is a D300s with 4300 clicks without scratches + a booster with a battery + a 16GB card. They ask for $ 500 for this. Is it worth it? Or take a new 7200 for ~ $ 1200?
Depends on the tasks. The D7200 will be more interesting in many ways. Itself took 7100, 7200 then it was much more expensive, if money would take 7200.
Please respond more quickly.
And then the camera may float away.
I went to feel it. The impressions are contradictory. The ergonomics are super! The menu and chips for six months in advance will be enough. Condition - the fly did not sit. I sold a 64GB card instead of 16. Booster zero with battery BUT! D7200 - new! And the difference in price is $ 500 versus $ 1150 for a "carcass" only! Maybe take a chance and take 300c?
Depends on the purpose for which you buy the device.
I took a new D650 for $ 7100 (this summer), and a booster for it - $ 45
As a result, on the D7100 / 7200 we have:
- new matrix without AA filter
- higher working ISO
- 'native' ISO 100
- 24 Mp vs 12 Mp
- crop mode 2x
- slightly better AF system
- better display
- less weight (part of the body made of carbon fiber)
- better work LV
- better video quality (and duration)
- warranty! (when buying a new one, of course)
Pros of D300s:
- can accelerate up to 8k / s
- more frame buffer
- full alloy body
- 'professional' management
It is up to you to decide.
Thank you, but I’ll probably take 300s anyway.
The second such case may not be.
Shura777, an excellent device, you will be satisfied! After him, amateur cameras seem like toys. I, too, once switched to the D200, which is similar to the D300S in ergonomics, and so I fell in love with professional cameras for their convenient control, although I myself am far from a professional.
FSE! I took it and now I'm sitting there learning the materiel. It will take me a long time to grow up to this camera. What is cool, she is not a childish "machine gun"! The LV is super and the screen is large. the menu in Russian is convenient. So far, I find only pluses. Let's take a look.
Congratulations!
I sell d300s, which I do not want to do http://kiev.ko.olx.ua/obyavlenie/prodam-nikon-d300s-IDgIhqC.html#54e8ac1aab,
call-write if anyone is interested
the reason - I will not lie (otherwise almost everything is straight to the full frame) - I simply really need money.
bargaining is appropriate
I got 300s. The run is long, but everything works. I ordered all the rubber bands at once, otherwise the plug for the connectors simply does not close. Maybe someone has thoughts on replacing. I will tell everyone - for that kind of money it makes sense to try the legend in action !!!! To master, or maybe understand, that you do not need SUCH functionality. Indeed, further only FF !!!!
All a successful exposure. Thanks to the site for EVERYTHING !!!!
Is someone selling this camera down?
Thanks to the site and the bright head of Arkady. For almost 3 years I have been reading articles and mastering art. The start was made by a successful purchase of the D90. After 2,5 years I changed it to the D7100. But the craving for the D300s remained. And now 2 months as I am the owner of D300s.
Still, there is something bewitching in the D300s. Despite the DD D7100, I still want to shoot at three hundred. It makes you think, not trust everything in automation.
Stopped taking pictures in auto white balance mode. It turns blue, then turns yellow .... But I mastered the PRE mode and now it bounces off my teeth. But the problem in the machine did not allow to live in peace. I started digging. It turns out the machines are buried there different. And when I put the automatic BB without manual adjustments, everything worked out. When buying a BU, in my opinion, it makes sense to return to the factory settings !!!!!
Christmas tree in December
The Christmas tree didn't go away in December ... Fucking apple ...
Congratulations to all with the release of the D500 and D5 !!!!! Arkady, did the plot break off? !!!!
And what data, you download !!!!
Canon was deep in the place where it can be removed without a Nikon d5 flash.
Good day! I updated the firmware on this device to version 1.02. On the official site (http://su0.ru/JN21) it is written that support for AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f / 5.6E FL ED VR has been added. Who has previously updated the firmware to the new version, share your experience, does it give anything if you do not use this lens? I did not see any difference. Maybe I'm wrong?
Lynx, if you are not far, can you tell me? Or Arkady. If not difficult of course
Thanks in advance
Well, it says - adds support for telephoto))) does not add anything else. The camera will not become more masterpiece. The picture will not improve. Absolutely. Generally. No way. Absolutely, absolutely. Just support and that's it. It's a shame, right?
Of course, the viewfinder is based on a pentaprism, not a pentamirror. The camera supports both ordinary and Nikon DX lenses, for working with optics without a built-in autofocus motor, there is a drive built into the camera, popularly referred to as a screwdriver.
Hello! I am new to this business, can you please tell me if AF-S lenses are suitable for this camera, F mount? Thanks
All F-mount lenses released in the last few decades are suitable for this camera.
thank you)
Tell me please,
Nikon D300s and Nikon D300S Body, is it the same thing, or is there any difference? Thanks
Body means a camera without a lens. Kit means a camera kit with a lens.