The Nikon D300S maintains all the advantages of the previous D300 and delivers more. Not just only offering the D-Movie mode, the D300S offers excellent features such as dual memory card slots

The Nikon D300s contains a 12.3Mp DX-format CMOS sensor, 920,000-dot Live View-enabled LCD, and can shoot stills at up to 7 frames-per-second.Aside from stills, the Nikon D300s can also capture 720p video using any number of Nikon optics.

This is a detailed review of the specifications that the nikon d300s has over the nikon d300 and my opinion on which to get.

Capture and Edit HD Movies in stereo

The D300S comprehensively extends DSLR HD movie capture by adding external stereo sound input, autofocus capability and premieres in-camera movie editing. External stereo microphone support adds more realistic sound to shooting movie clips, and a new dedicated LV button makes switching between stills and movies easier than ever. In-camera movie clips can be edited by simply selecting the start and stop points during playback. Also, the new Type C HDMI interface enables editing to be carried out on an HD display if desired.

Dual slot storage media

For the first time in this class, the D300S offers the choice of dual storage media standards; CF (Compact Flash™) and SD (Secure Digital™) with options to manage how the camera records data to them. For example, one can elect to store stills to one format and movie clips to another.

Faster shooting, outstanding quality.

The D300S captures images up to a blistering 7 frames per second without requiring any additional battery pack. The optional MB-D10 pack makes 8fps possible as well as improved vertical shooting ergonomics.

High-speed performance

One major advancement of the D300S is its ability to shoot as fast as 7 frames per second,*1 with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, and up to 8 frames per second*2 when using the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a. It also offers a rapid startup time of approx. 130 milliseconds and an amazingly short shutter release time lag of only 49 milliseconds*1. *1 Based on CIPA Guidelines. *2 Based on CIPA Guidelines. Battery Chamber Cover BL-3 required for Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a.

Refined D-Movie

The D300Ss advanced D-Movie function benefits from a number of functional and technological advancements, including an external stereo microphone input enabling high-fidelity audio, plus in-camera movie editing. In Tripod mode, the D300S features contrast-detect AF.

Experimenting with Nikons selection of finest-quality NIKKOR interchangeable lenses — from ultra-wide-angle and fisheye to super-telephoto will enhance the dramatic impact of HD video. Whats more, the cameras versatile Picture Control adjustment options let you modify the tone and colour of HD video clips with remarkable ease.

Dual card slots for CF/SD memory cards

New for the D300, the D300S provides dual card slots, enabling the simultaneous use of both CompactFlash*3 and SD memory cards and allows photographers to select the primary recording slot. The secondary slot can record in three methods : Overflow recording lets you use the memory capacity of the secondary card when the primary card is full, automatically; Backup recording stores the same images on both cards; and RAW primary, JPEG secondary recording lets you record RAW data and JPEG data separately to each card. You can also copy images between the two memory cards. And when shooting D-Movie clips, it allows you to select the slot containing the card with the most available capacity. *3Type I compatible only.

Easy-to-access Live View mode

Live View function, activated by pressing the dedicated Live View button, makes it easy to shoot while composing on the LCD monitor.

In Handheld mode, which allows you to recompose the frame prior to actual shooting, TTL phase-detection AF using 51 AF points is activated. Tripod mode is designed for precise focus accuracy with still subjects. It allows contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a frame.

Quiet Shutter-release mode for non-intrusive shooting

By selecting Q on the release mode dial, photographers can opt to substantially reduce the sound of the cameras mirror-down during shooting. This is particularly useful when shooting in restrictive conditions such as when photographing wildlife.

Additional Nikon D300S Features

* Virtual Horizon that is available in Live View shooting. * 3-in., 920-k dot high-resolution LCD monitor. * Highly efficient energy-saving design allows as many as 950 images on a single charge of the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e. (CIPA Standards) * Nikons Integrated Dust Reduction System including Image Sensor Cleaning function that provides effective dust reduction. * Versatile in-camera Retouch Menus let you enhance your images without using a computer. * Compatible with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output. Type C connector (mini size) is employed. * With the optional GPS Unit GP-1, location information such as latitude, longitude, altitude and time are automatically recorded to each images Exif data. * Exclusive Nikon Software — Nikon Transfer and ViewNX software packages (supplied) for a range of basic photo browsing and editing operations; Capture NX 2, Camera Control Pro 2, and Image Authentication Software (all optional) enable more advanced operation and image editing.