Today Nikon announced 2 new cameras that have been rumored on the internet for the last few months. The new D300s comes with a new set of features more notable the capacity for an extra SD card along with the already included Compact Flash slot. Also HD makes its debut but sad to say that it won’t be 1080p as some of us were expecting. Rather it stays at 72op as is the Nikon D90. It’s been a while since Nikon added the letter S as a designation on one of their DSLR’.
New key features on the Nikon D300s:
- 13.1 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
- 720p HD video
- 3.0″ LCD monitor (920,000 dots)
- Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
- 51 AF points (with 3D tracking)
- IS0 200-3200 range (6400 expanded)
- 7 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 17 RAW, 44 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
- Expeed image processing
- Picture Controls – image parameters consistent with all current Nikon DSLRs
- Same EN-EL3e battery as D300
- 72 thumbnail view in playback
Compared to the old D300:
* 720p HD video, including autofocus while recording
* SD card slot in addition to existing CF slot
* Faster continuous shooting (7fps, vs. 6fps)
* Socket for external microphone
* Live View and Info buttons
* Discrete ‘OK’ button in multi controller
* Interactive settings display screen
* Auto and Extra High Active D-Lighting options
* Quiet drive mode
* Virtual horizon
Nikon D3000
This camera will fill in for the Nikon D60 its latest compact DSLR. It will be the company’s least expensive DSLR and inherits the 10.2 MP DX-format CCD sensor and 3fps continuous shooting rate from the D60. It also adds a larger, 3.0 inch LCD and the 11-point AF system with 3D tracking we saw in the D5000 and D90. Targeted towards beginners and experienced compact users, the camera features a new Guide mode to help learn how to get the most out of a DSLR. The recommended selling price will be $599 with 18-55mm VR lens.
