Nikon makes the headlines today! After many months of talks and rumors spreading like wildfire, here we are today.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 30th July 2009 – Nikon announces the D300S, a camera to broaden the possibilities for today’s creative image makers.
The D300S brings HD movie capability, a faster frame advance rate of 7fps and dual CF and SD memory card slots to offer new opportunities to explore creative imaging. Built upon the widely acclaimed D300, the D300S incorporates the same DX-format 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, professional 51-point autofocus system and commended EXPEED image processing in a discrete compact body.
Robert Cristina, Manager, Professional Products for Nikon Europe, comments: “The D300S is designed for today’s generation of creative image makers who want to combine brilliant stills in photography with the creative potential of video capture. The DX format has the advantage of lens magnification, compact size and affordability making the D300S a really exciting package for anyone looking to take their photography to another level”….
read more at DPReview
The specifications really make my jaws drop, well, literally. I have made a quick comparison on related models, particularly with its predecessor, Nikon D300.
| mode / feature | Nikon D300s | Nikon D300 | Canon 50D | Canon 500D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sensor | • 13.1 million total pixels • 12.3 million effective pixels • 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor |
• 13.1 million total pixels • 12.3 million effective pixels • 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor |
• 15.5 million total pixels • 15.1 million effective pixels • 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor |
• 15.1 million effective pixels • 15.5 million total pixels • 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor |
| video capability | • 1,280 x 720/24 fps • 640 x 424/24 fps • 320 x 216/24 fps |
NA | NA | • 1920 x 1080 (1080P, 16:9)/20 fps • 1280 x 720 (720P, 16:9)/30 fps • 640 x 480 (4:3)/30 fps |
| processing engine | Nikon EXPEED | Nikon EXPEED | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
| drive mode | • 7 fps • 8 fps with batt grip |
• 6 fps • 8 fps with batt grip • 12-bit RAW at full speed, 14-bit RAW only 2.5 fps |
• 6.3 fps • 3 fps |
•3.4 fps |
| storage | CF and SDHC | CF | CF | SDHC |
| LCD | • 3.0″ LCD monitor (920,000 dots) • 170° viewing angle |
• 3.0″ LCD monitor (920,000 dots) • 170° viewing angle |
• 3.0″ LCD monitor (920,000 dots) • 160° viewing angle |
• 3.0″ LCD monitor (920,000 dots) • 170° viewing angle |
| viewfinder | • Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism • 100% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.94x |
• Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism • 100% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.94x |
• Eye-level pentaprism • 95% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.95x |
• Pentamirror • 95% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.87x |
| focus | 51 points | 51 points | 9 points | 9 points |
All the newly released model should have been equipped with movie recording capability and it’s not an exception for D300s too, sporting faster continuous drive mode and dual storage room, I’m sure this model would be a hit on the market just like what D300 model is enjoying on the market now.
Notable new features of D300s
Quiet Shutter-release mode
D-Movie
Virtual horizon/Enhanced Playback functions
This has, of course, put more intense pressure in those working in the white majestic side to strengthen their model line-up, and we need it, F A S T before everyone turning to the dark side.
Click here for the official specifications from Nikon and for official product page, click here.
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David
July 30, 2009 at 11:43 pm
oooo, so that’s what ‘white majestic’ means.
the ‘dark side’? I always thought it’s called the ‘red finger’. LOL
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Hugo Lim Reply:
July 31st, 2009 at 9:40 am
heheheeheheh~~~ the dark lord is here…
hmmm, on the other note, I’m still checking if D300s has limited video recording time. can’t confirm this yet.
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Jayce
July 31, 2009 at 10:38 pm
D300s == D300 + video. nothing much.
Looking forward for Canon 60D. Can’t wait for this… Canon really need to catch up. Else I will switch to Nikon. :P
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Hugo Lim Reply:
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:04 pm
yeahhhh… thats why… i have been waiting for the successor of 50D my entire life.. lets see what’s happening on 25 aug.
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army of hope
August 2, 2009 at 11:12 am
what is the price of this precious thing?
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Hugo Lim Reply:
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:05 pm
hi hi… according to dpreview… The camera’s recommended selling price is $1799 which translates to RM6336 hmmm
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0907/09073007nikond300s.asp
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