It has some similarities to the nikon d700, with the same resolution, but has a smaller, higherdensity sensor. Here are a few clips i tossed together that were shot with the d300s. After using the d300s for a month, it has changed the way i view the craft of photography. The d300s is long overdue for an update, but the japan quake, thailand flood, and nikons sudden rush of fx bodies seem to have pushed it back. In a move that wont surprise anyone that has been listening out for rumors, nikon has launched the d300s, a refreshed version of its successful midlevel dslr. D300s shoots hd movies at 720p resolution, 24 fps with stereo audio. Sep 09, 2009 the nikon d300s is a great camera, especially if you need the burst speed or slightly improved lowlight focus, but if you dont care about video you might consider looking for a really good deal. Video recording nikon d300s can shoot 720p video and nikon d700 has no video recording capability. I replaced this camera with a d300s, which had better color handling, and has stood the test of time much. The select intvlshots menu is as clear as a lens cap. Nikon d300s sample video shot by jim folliard of gearshift. You can program them in various ways, for instance, video to one and. The d300s lets you shoot one shot at each interval, or a burst of them.
I put on my 2470 lens a fresh 8g card and went out to video my son in the backyard. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the cameras body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. The midtier d90 and the entrylevel d5000 offer amateur and enthusiast photographers a still camera that can capture video, but the d300s is nikons first prolevel body that doubles as a video camera. The following files will be extracted to a d300update folder in the new folder. Sep 29, 2009 the d300s marks nikons third dslr camera to be equipped with a 12 megapixel image sensor capable of hd video recording. Nikon d300s nikon d300s vs canon eos 50d raw high iso. It also sees an addition of a new quiet drive mode and a dedicated live view and info button. Then the newer nikon d300s keeps maintain this reputation, although nikon did not change for what was already considered as the best. The d300 is so secure, nato has awarded the flash drive its restricted level certification, meaning staff can use it to store and transport sensitive data. You will need this once you realize how quickly the d300s reduces an enel3e to a paperweight. Top 12 best timelapse software 2020 make a video hub. The d300s is a minor upgrade to the d300, which came out two years before in august 2007.
Compared to the d300, it offers full 720p hd video recording, a faster 7 fps continuous shooting and dual cf and sd card slots. The d300s s four noisereduction settings also allow you quite a bit of flexibility in choosing how you want to make the tradeoff between subject detail and. Manually set features such as iso mode, focus mode, white balance and scene mode. Since then, video recording has gone on to become the. The d300s adds the same crappy movie mode as the d90 but with a new stereo microphone input the d300s has only a mono mic builtin, face detection on playback so you can zoom right in on faces, adr bracketing, and a liveview virtual horizon so you wont have tilted horizons when shooting in dense fog. How to shoot better videos with your nikon d300s 1 of 3. Kingston ironkey d300 flash drive is secure enough for. Basically, the new d300s is exactly the same camera as the d300 in terms of features, except for the following. Which means is show how many usage storage on my memory card only. Nikons flagship dxformat dslr adds dmovie capabilities and dual card slots to the feature set of the d300.
The d300 has more features and better build quality, and of course, suits to photograph weddings if you have good lenses, like the nikkor 1424mm 2. Based on the d300, the new camera introduced an sd card socket alongside the original compactflash. Upgrading the firmware for the d300s 2 rightclick the i agree begin download link on the download site and select save target as. Nikon introduces d300s with hd video recording in a move that wont surprise anyone that has been listening out for rumors, nikon has launched the d300s, a refreshed version of its successful midlevel dslr. The d300s is a persuasive reason to make the jump into multimedia. But whats on the inside pushed the d300 to new performance records in the pop photo lab. Finally, the d300s shares its predecessors handy builtin intervalometer capabilities to shoot at timed periods. D300s is slightly faster than the d300, shooting 7 fps in ch mode nikon d300 is 6 fps. The d300ss four noisereduction settings also allow you quite a bit of flexibility in choosing how you want to make the. Upgrading the firmware for the d300 2 rightclick the i agree begin download link on the download site and select save target as. For a fullframe camera from nikon, sony or canon youll have.
It also sees an addition of a new quiet drive mode and a dedicated live view and. Window 10 can read the file d300s files properties only. Lapse it has every possible feature you will ever need for taking timelapse videos. Blackjet tx1cxq thunderbolt 3 reader for cfexpress and xqd cards media reader for cfexpress type b media cards media. Nikon d300 digital slr body, enel3e rechargeable liion battery, mh18a quick charger, uce4 usb cable, egd100 video cable, and300 strap, bm8 lcd monitor cover, body cap, dk5 eyepiece cap, dk23 rubber eyecup, software suite cdrom. To compare noise levels under reallife conditions we shot this scene in raw mode with the nikon d300s and canon eos 50d within a few moments of each other using each of their iso settings. The highlights playback option has been moved from display mode basic photo info highlights in tthe playback menu to display mode detailed photo info.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Note that a card reader or other equipment may be required for some firmware updates. Sounds like another opportunity by nikon to push the 800mm however. The nikon d300s presents a more capable 720p hd video solution than the d90, but it doesnt quite rise to the level of hd video capture found in the extremely popular canon 5d mark ii and 7d, both. You can hear how it sounds in our nikon d300s video tour. In this video patrick hall of explains the best way to shoot video with the d300s.
From cables and software to kits custom designed to fit your tethered shooting needs, finding the right gear for your camera is essential. Nikon d300 from the outside, the d300 looks a lot like the d200. You see this text looking at the exif data in software on a computer. Aug 18, 2009 for instance, our d300s came with a 1685mm lens and will cost. Nikon d300s nikon d300s lenses and autofocus cameralabs.
Jul 30, 2009 in a move that wont surprise anyone that has been listening out for rumors, nikon has launched the d300s, a refreshed version of its successful midlevel dslr. Nikons top apsc dslr gets hd video and faster bursts. Your nikon d300s is a photographers dream, producing exceptional images even in tough lighting, awesome autofocusing performance, and even hd movie recording. Up next how to shoot better videos with your nikon d300s 1 of 3 duration. View all the technical specifications of the nikon d300 vs the nikon d300s side by side, including details about the sensor, form factor, lens, movie capability and more. Nikon d300s software downloads and firmware camera driver. Aside from these features, little has changed from the earlier model. I have used even the older model, d100, to shoot my younger sisters wedding. Software download firmware for nikon digital products firmware being the builtin software that controls cameras and other devices. The following files will be extracted to a d300supdate folder in the new folder.
Nikon d300s nikon d300s vs canon eos 50d raw high iso noise. Just some tests focus, bokeh, grain with the nikon d300s in video mode camera. None of the clips have been processed, filtered, or graded. Of course, the d300 and d300s are still strong performers for a lot of people. Both timelapse and stopmotion videos can be shot with the app. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. I leave it on auto, and unlike the crappy analog video output, it looks fantastic on a big hdtv. Maximum length is 5 minutes for 720p and 20 mins for lower video resolutions. Nikon d300s software downloads and firmware this camera had been launched on 2007 and nikon d300 was addressed as the best semiprofessionals digital slr. Experimenting with nikons selection of finestquality nikkor. Mar 30, 2018 nikon d300s software downloads and firmware this camera had been launched on 2007 and nikon d300 was addressed as the best semiprofessionals digital slr. Nikon releases d300 firmware update with lots of nice little.
To help you get acquainted with your camera, heres a quickreference. It replaced the d300 as nikons flagship dx format dslr adding hd video recording with autofocus. Camera dimensions both cameras have similar dimensions, but d700 is slightly larger 147x123x77mm than d300s 147x114x74mm. To view descriptions, cautions, and download and installation instructions, click view download page. I put this camera to the test in indias thar desert, with blistering temperatures and high winds driving hot sand that can destroy a camera. Nikon d300s video nikon was the first company to introduce video recording capability in a digital slr, with last years d90 digital slr. It also added 720p hd video capture, with an external mic socket, a dedicated live view button, a virtual horizon feature, quiet release mode and a burst increase from 6fps to 7fps. The default interval is a minute and can be set from one second to many hours. Weight nikon d700 is slightly heavier 995g than d300s 840g. The d300s bas intervalometer settings in its menu making the one on this battery grip not needed but, when you actually consider that this grip is 100 usd less than the nikon mbd10 and does all of the same things this becomes a must have. Exclusive nikon software nikon transfer and viewnx software. Nikon releases d300 firmware update with lots of nice. Windows 10 have a problem to open the file nikon d300s.
Use our search by camera tool to ensure you have the gear necessary to connect, collaborate, and create. Jan 02, 2010 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The d300s and older d300 are both solid, nearpro level cameras. Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal. You can set the start time, interval period from one second to one day and both the number of intervals up to 999 and shots taken per interval up to nine. I received my d300s today and was super excited to give the video a try.
As youd expect at this level, the exact behaviour of how the camera writes to the two cards can be defined. These short video clips were shot with the nikon d300s to test the cameras movie mode capabilities. The nikon d300s is a great camera, especially if you need the burst speed or slightly improved lowlight focus, but if you dont care about video you might consider looking for a really good deal. The d300 replacement incorporates d90comparable video capture and a slight bump in continuousshooting speed. Jenis jnd700pb professional battery grip for nikon d700. Nikon d300s video test using 70200, 1755mm, 105 mm, 10. But when i open the folder d300s, the data is empty as my memory in window 8, it will show the file name is d300s. The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. Well of course my son who is about 22 months old was running around the yard while i tried to video him.
The d300s inherits the nonlatched memory card door we first saw on the d700, but now with both a cf and sd slot behind it. Nikon d300s is the nikon d300 successor features 12. For a fullframe camera from nikon, sony or canon youll have to spend nearly. The d300s marks nikons third dslr camera to be equipped with a 12 megapixel image sensor capable of hd video recording.
Heres a list from nikons support site of whats included in this free downloadable update, which was released on friday. The d300s is a persuasive reason to make the best autofocus. The d300ss dual memory card slot can write to both cards simultaneously. And when multimedia is part of your plan, the d300ss hd video capabilities, with stereo recording, are at your. Compared to the d300, it offers full 720p hd video recording, a faster 7 fps continuous.
If you can live within its sensor limits, the rest of the camera is pro level in virtually every way. Other features that lapse it fully controls include selecting the intervals once every frame is clicked. But when i open the folderd300s, the data is empty as my memory in window 8, it will show the file name is d300s. Shooting video with the nikon d800 and d810 duration. Depending on how you rate the addition of video capture and dual card slots, nikons d300s can be rated as either a major or minor upgrade to the d300. Aug 14, 2019 lapse it has every possible feature you will ever need for taking timelapse videos.
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