Imp. Winartho, Your Bali Photographer

Nikon D300 adalah kamera profesional kelas menengah. satu level di atas kamera DSLR (D40-D80) entrance dan selevel dibawah kelas profesional (D1-D3). D300 merupakan pengembangan D200 pendahulunya. Tetapi pengembangan featuresnya melesat jauh hampir mendekati D3 (kecuali tidak full frame). Sehingga D300 sering disebut-sebut sebagai adiknya D3.

Bagi saya, Nikon D300 adalah bener-bener kamera profesional. Tidak ada scene mode (seperti di kelas-kelas entrance DSLR), juga tidak ada tombol mode otomatis! Beginner akan kesulitan dengan gadget ini. Juga tidak ada features flash akan nongol otomatis saat low-light.

Tetapi jika kamu tahu apa yang akan dibuat dan apa yang harus dilakukan, Nikon D300 adalah alat yang sangat tepat untuk mewujudkan imaginasimu. Nikon D300 dapat melakukan banyak hal. Dia akan melakukan penyesuaian ISO dengan sempurna, menemukan detail secara akurat di dalam bayangan (shadow), dan melacak keberadaan subjek sekalipun dia berada di luar focus area.

Nikon D300 merupakan salah satu dari DSLR yang paling kapabel dan didesign secara baik, di antara jejeran DSLR profesional lainnya. Resolusinya ditingkatkan, ada konversi 14-bit A/D, dan frame rate 6 frame/second. Hal baru diimplementasikan di D300: Scene Recognition System, yang dapat menggabungkan data dari AF system dengan data dari 1,005-point metering system untuk akurasi yang lebih bagus dan traking yang lebih baik; 51-point AF system yang sekarang mendominasi DX-sized frame dan includes 15 cross-type sensors; 920,000 pixel, dan 3-inch LCD!

Nikon D300 Features

• 12.3-megapixel captures enough detail for poster-size photo-quality prints
• 3.0-inch LiveView LCD display
• new 51-point AF system
• In burst mode, shoots up to 100 shots at full 12.3-megapixel resolution
• EXPEED Image Processing System and similar Scene Recognition System to that found in the D3
• Self-cleaning sensor unit
• magnesium alloy construction with rubber gaskets and seals

Nikon D300 Technical Details

• Color: Black
• Type of camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
• Effective pixels: 12.3 million
• Total pixels: 13.1 million
• Image sensor: CMOS, Nikon DX format
• Image size (pixels): 4,288 x 2,848 (large), 3,216 x 2,136 (medium), 2,144 x 1,424 (small)
• Dust-reduction system: Self-cleaning sensor unit, image dust-off data acquisition (Capture NX required)
• Sensitivity: ISO 200 to 3,200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV with additional settings of approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 1 EV (ISO 6,400 equivalent) over ISO 3,200
• File system: Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF, and Exif 2.21
• Storage system: NEF 12-bit or 14-bit (uncompressed, lossless compressed, or compressed RAW), TIFF (RGB), JPEG: JPEG baseline complian
• Storage media: CompactFlash (CF) card (Type I and II, UDMA compliant), MicroDrive
• Release modes: Single frame, continuous low speed (1 to 7 fps), continuous high speed (6 or 8 fps), LiveView, self-timer, mirror up
• White balance: Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature setting, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames in increments 1 to 3)
• LiveView: Handheld shooting mode: TTL phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors); tripod shooting mode: focal-plane contrast AF on desired point within a specific area
• LCD monitor: 3-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
• Viewing angle: 170 degree
• Frame coverage: 100 percent
• Playback function: Full frame, thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), zoom, slideshow, RGB histogram indication, shooting data, highlight point display, auto image rotatio
• delete function: Card format, all photographs, selected photographs
• Video output: NTSC/PAL
• HDMI output: Supports HDMI version 1.3
• Interface: High-speed USB 2.0
• Text input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
• Lens mount: Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
• Compatible lenses: DX AF NIKKOR; D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses); AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF); AI-P NIKKOR; non-CPU AI NIKKOR
• Picture angle: Equivalent in FX format (135mm) is approximately 1.5x lens focal length (DX format)
• Viewfinder: SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
• Eyepoint: 19.5mm (-1.0 m-1)
• Focusing screen: Type-B BriteView clear matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and on-demand grid line
• Viewfinder frame coverage: Approximately 100 percent
• Viewfinder magnification: Approximately 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity
• Autofocus: TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus module; detection -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 degree C/68 degree F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast in LiveView (tripod) mode
• Lens servo: Single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); manual (M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
• Focus point: Single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points LiveView (tripod mode); contrast AF on a desired point within entire frame
• AF area mode: Single point AF, dynamic area AF (9 points, 21 points, 51 points), automatic area AF
• Focus lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button’
• Exposure metering system: TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1005-pixel RGB sensor. 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed). 2) Center-weighted: weight of 75 percent given to 6, 8, 10, or 13mm diameter circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame (8mm circle when non-CPU lens is used). 3) Spot: Meters approximately 3mm diameter circle (about 2.0 percent of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
• Exposure metering range: 0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2 to 20 EV (spot)
• Exposure meter coupling: Combined CPU and AI
• Exposure modes: Programmed auto, shutter priority auto, aperture priority auto, manual
• Exposure compensation: Plus or minus 5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV
• Auto expsoure lock: Yes, via AE-L/AF-L button
• Picture control system: 4 options: standard, neutral, vivid, monochrome
• Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter: 1/8000 to 30 seconds in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV
• Sync contact: X=1/250 of a second, flash synchronization at up to 1/320 of a second (FP) adjustable with built-in Dpeedlight or optional Speedlight
• Flash control: i-TTL, auto aperture, non-TTL auto, range-priority manual
• Flash sync mode: Front-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync
• Built-in Speedlight: Manual pop-up with button release
• Accessory shoe: ISO 518 standard hot-shoe contact with safety lock
• Sync terminal: ISO 519 standard terminal
• Creative lighting system: With Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, supports advanced wireless lighting, auto FP high-speed sync, flash color information communication, modeling flash, and FV lock
• Self-timer: 2- to 20-second duration
• Depth-of-field preview: When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M mode) or value selected by camera (P and S mode)
• Remote control: Via 10-pin terminal or WT-4A wireless transmitter (optional)
• GPS : NMEA 0183 (v. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and MC-35 GPS cable (optional)
• Tripod socket: 1/4 inch
• Power source: One EN-EL3e rechargeable li-ion battery, MB-D10 multi-power battery pack (optional) with one EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or EN-EL3e rechargeable li-ion battery or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries, EH-5a AC adapter (optional)
• Item width: 5.8 inches
• Item height: 4.5 inches
• Item depth: 2.9 inches
• Item weight: 1.82 pounds without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
• In the box: D300 camera body, rechargeable li-ion battery, quick charger, USB cable, video cable, strap, LCD monitor cover, body cap, eyepiece cap, rubber eyecup, software suite CD-ROM, user’s manual

Orang bijak bilang, “teruslah bermimpi”. Yes… i am a dreamer.
Tetapi jangan pernah artikan itu sebagai “bermimpilah terus“.

What is your dream?

Popularity: 92% [?]