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e7: Bracketing Order	299
f: Controls	300
f1: Multi Selector Center Button	300
f2: Multi Selector	301
f3: Photo Info/Playback	301
f4: Assign FUNC. Button	302
f5: Assign Preview Button	305
f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button	306
f7: Customize Command Dials	307
f8: Release Button to Use Dial	308
f9: No Memory Card?	309
f10: Reverse Indicators	310
BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup	311
Format Memory Card	312
LCD Brightness	312
Clean Image Sensor	313
Lock Mirror up for Cleaning	313
Video Mode	313
HDMI	314
World Time	315
Language	315
Image Comment	316
Auto Image Rotation	317
USB	318
Dust off Ref Photo	318
Battery Info	321
Wireless Transmitter	322
Image Authentication	323
Copyright Information	324
Save/Load Settings	325
GPS	326
Non-CPU Lens Data	327
AF Fine Tune	327
Firmware Version	328
NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies	329
D-Lighting	334
Red-Eye Correction	335
Trim	336

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Nikon D300OUTFIT, D300BODY, 920162 user manual Xvi

D300BODY, 920162, D300OUTFIT specifications

The Nikon D300 is a professional-grade DSLR that holds a vital place in the hearts of photographers who demand high performance and flexibility. Launched as part of Nikon's D-series, the D300 reflects advanced technology and superior craftsmanship. It is a robust camera that caters to both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of photography situations.

One of the standout features of the Nikon D300 is its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, which delivers exceptional image quality and clarity. This sensor, paired with the EXPEED image processing system, ensures outstanding color reproduction, dynamic range, and low-light performance. Photographers can trust the D300 to capture stunning, high-resolution images, whether in bright daylight or challenging low-light conditions.

The D300 also showcases an impressive ISO range of 200 to 3200, expandable up to 6400, allowing for flexibility in various lighting environments. The camera's fast and accurate 51-point autofocus system ensures precise focusing on subjects, making it ideal for action and wildlife photography. Additionally, the Multi-CAM 3500 autofocus sensor provides excellent tracking capabilities, ensuring that moving subjects remain sharp in the frame.

The Nikon D300 boasts a robust and durable build, featuring a magnesium alloy body that is both weather-sealed and dust-resistant. This durability is essential for photographers who often work in demanding outdoor conditions, providing peace of mind against the elements.

For enhanced creative control, the D300 offers a range of shooting modes, including manual control, program, aperture priority, and shutter priority. It also features high-speed continuous shooting at up to 6 frames per second, making it easier to capture fast-moving subjects with precision.

Additionally, the D300 is equipped with a 3-inch LCD display that provides a clear view of images and settings, along with customizable options for reviewing photos. The camera's Live View function allows for easier composing in challenging angles, and it supports a variety of lenses through its F-mount.

In summary, the Nikon D300 stands out with its advanced technology, rugged build, and professional features. Whether capturing landscapes, portraits, or high-speed action, photographers can rely on the D300 to deliver stunning results. Its blend of performance and durability makes it a timeless choice in the world of digital photography.

Contents

Digital Camera Q&A Index Where to Find ItTroubleshooting Find what you’re looking for from Package Contents Symbols and Conventions Trademark Information Iii Index New FeaturesCamera Setup Auto meter off Menus and Displays Taking Photographs Viewing Photographs Vii Retouching Photographs Viii Optional Accessories Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Table of Contents Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View 169 125145 Xii 203 Other Shooting Options 181Connections 223 Xiii 246 245Xiv 254 269 Xvi Technical Notes 349 Xvii For Your Safety Xviii Xix Do not use in the presence of flammable gasKeep out of reach of children Observe caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesCD-ROMs Xxi Xxii Disposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesXxiii Comply with copyright notices Xxiv Before Taking Important PicturesLife-Long Learning Overview Getting to Know the Camera Quick Start Guide Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Servicing the Camera and AccessoriesOverview Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body Flash sync terminal DC-IN connector for Optional AC adapter EH-5aYflash compensation Ten-pin remote terminal 103 Battery-chamber coverDepth-of-field preview Contact cover for optional Wthumbnail/playback DK-23 viewfinderLprotect button Xplayback zoom AAE/AF lock Memory card access Diopter adjustment control101 Flexible program indicator Control Panel 171 266 Viewfinder Display No Battery Control Panel and Viewfinder Displays Shooting Information Display See Also Number of shots in exposure Command Dials Sub-command dialMain command dial Image Quality and Size Press the Qual button and rotate the command dialsPress the ISO button and rotate the main command dial ISO Sensitivity Use the command dials to adjust exposure Choose Exposure modeExposure Set exposure Compensation Fn Button Press the Mbutton and rotate the command dials Flash SettingsPress the WB button and rotate the command dials White Balance Attaching the AN-D300 Camera Strap BM-8 Monitor Cover Pg and interval-timer photography pg DK-23 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Insert a memory card pg Charge the battery pg Insert the battery pgQuick Start Guide Turn the camera on pg Rotate the focus-mode selector to S single-servo autofocus Check camera settings ppSelect single-servo autofocus pp Press Otwice to delete the current photograph Camera Menus First StepsBasic Photography and Playback Menu options Camera MenusTabs Options in current menu Menus Following menus are available Navigating the Menus Using Camera MenusMenu Controls Display the menus Highlight a menu item Select a menuPosition the cursor in the selected menu Display options Select the highlighted item Button Help Lbutton First Steps Charge the BatteryRemove the terminal cover from the battery Plug the charger Insert the battery Remove the battery when charging is complete Open the battery-chamber cover Insert the BatteryRemoving the Battery Close the battery-chamber cover Battery and Charger Incompatible BatteriesEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Attach the lens Attach a LensRemove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap Cap from the lens and remove the camera body cap CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Detaching the LensRemove the lens cap Lens Select Language Basic SetupTurn the camera on Select a language Turn daylight saving time on or off Select World timeSet time zone Set the date and time Set date format Exit to shooting modeClock Battery Camera Clock Insert the memory card Insert a Memory CardOpen the card slot cover Unlatch the card slot cover q and open the card slot w Close the card slot cover Confirm that the access lamp is off and turn the camera offRemoving Memory Cards Remove the memory card Formatting Memory Cards Format the Memory CardPress the Q buttons Obutton Ibutton Press the Qbuttons again When formatting is complete,Be recorded at current settings Control panel and viewfinder will show Focus the viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder FocusAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on Turn the Camera On Check the battery levelCheck the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder Below Check the number of exposures remaining Large-Capacity Memory Cards LCD Illuminators Auto Meter OffCamera Off Display Adjust Camera Settings Check camera settingsDefault settings are listed below Choose single-point AF Choose exposure mode eAdjust shutter speed and aperture for Press the I button and rotate Choose single-servo AutofocusChoose matrix metering Ready the Camera Focus point. Frame a Focus and ShootPress the shutter Release button Halfway to focus Viewfinder display Description Shutter-Release Button Smoothly press the shutter Release-button the restWay down to take the picture Focus View additional pictures Viewing PhotographsPress the Kbutton Photograph will be displayed in the monitor Delete the photograph Deleting Unwanted PhotographsDisplay the photograph Press the Obutton. a confirmation dialog will be displayed This section describes how to choose image quality and size DImage Recording Options Option File type Description Image QualityD300 supports the following image quality options File Size Jpeg Compression Qual buttonControl panel NEF RAW Recording Image Quality Menu Option Description Jpeg Compression MenuNEF RAW Recording Menu Type Optimal quality Producing files roughly 1.3 times larger than 12-bit files Option14-bit Advance rate pg falls to 2.5 fps Qual button Sub-command dial Control panel Image Size Menu Image SizeOption Size pixels NFocus Controlling How the Camera Focuses Camera does not focus automatically focus must be Focus ModeAdjusted manually using the lens focusing ring. If Maximum aperture of lens is f/5.6 or faster, viewfinder For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing BButtonPredictive Focus Tracking Mode Description AF-Area ModeAF-area mode selector Following options are available AF-area mode Control panel Select the focus point Focus Point SelectionRotate the focus selector lock to Focus selector lock See Also Focus Check that the in-focus indicator Appears in the viewfinderFocus Lock Point and press the shutter-release Recompose Photograph and shoot Shutter-release Button AE-L/AF-L button Getting Good Results with Autofocus Manual Focus M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Electronic Rangefinder Focal Plane PositionFocal plane mark KRelease Mode Choosing a Release Mode Camera supports the following release modesMode Release mode Continuous Mode Select C H or C L modeFrame a photograph, focus, and shoot Buffer Size Power Source and Frame RatePower source Auto Image Rotation Memory Buffer Phase-Detection Versus Contrast-Detect AF Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View Adjust Live view options in the shooting menu Hand-Held Mode gSelect live view mode Press the shutter-release Button all the way down Frame a picture in the monitor Take the picture No Picture Frame a picture Tripod Mode hReady the camera Viewfinder Press the shutter-release Button all the way down Xbutton Focusing with Contrast-Detect Autofocus Remote Cords Shooting in Live View Mode For extended periods, the camera may becomeUnusual colors. To prevent damage to Shooting Information Display Monitor Brightness Frame the photograph and focus Self-Timer ModeSelect self-timer mode Single-servo autofocus Start the timer Raise the mirror Mirror up ModeSelect mirror up mode Take a picturePage Siso Sensitivity Reacting Faster to Light Displayed in the control panel or viewfinder ISO button Main command Dial Control panelChoosing ISO Sensitivity Manually ISO Sensitivity Menu HI 0.3-HI ISO Sensitivity SettingsCustom Setting b1 ISO sensitivity settings available LO 0.3-LO Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Page Metering Exposure Mode Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureAutoexposure AE Lock Exposure Compensation Bracketing Metering 100Method 101 To choose a metering method3D Color Matrix II Metering Exposure Mode 102Lens Types Button Main command dial Depth-of-Field Preview Custom Setting e4-Modeling Flash103 Select exposure mode e Programmed Auto104 Exposure mode e, different combinations 105Flexible Program Shutter-Priority Auto Select exposure mode fButton Main command dial 106 Select exposure Mode gAperture-Priority Auto Choose an aperture 108 Non-CPU LensesIf the maximum aperture of the lens has been 109 Mode hManual Control panel Choose aperture and shutter speed 110AF Micro Nikkor Lenses Electronic Analog Exposure Displays Custom Setting b2 set to 1/3 step111 Long Time-Exposures Autoexposure AE Lock Lock exposure112 113 Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureRecompose Photograph Metered Area Main command dial ±0 EV Ebutton pressed +2.0 EV Exposure Compensation114 115 Bracketing 116 Select flash or exposure bracketing Main commandExposure and Flash Bracketing Choose the number of shots Fn button Sub-command Select an exposure increment118 119 Exposure and Flash Bracketing Canceling Bracketing120 Exposure Bracketing White Balance Bracketing Fn button Main command Control panel DialIndicator Select white balance bracketing Select a white balance increment 122See page 131 for a definition of mired 123 124 White Balance Bracketing Keeping Colors True 125 White Balance Options 126 127 Studio Flash Lighting Color Temperature128 Information 129 White Balance MenuSelect a white balance option Press 2. If Choose color temp. is selected, highlight a 130 Fine tune white balancePress J Amber A-blue B axis and the green G-magenta White Balance Fine Tuning 131Mired 132 Sub-command dialWB Button WB button Control panel Choose Color Temperature White Balance Menu 133 Method Description Preset Manual134 Neutral gray or white object is placed under D-4 White Balance Presets135 Store values copied from d-0 pg Light a reference object Set white balance to LPreset manualMeasuring a Value for White Balance 136 Check the results Select direct measurement modeMeasure white balance 137 Preset d-0 Select preset d-0Direct Measurement Mode 138 Copy d-0 to the selected preset Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1-d-4Select LPreset manual Select a destination 140 Preset d-1 to d-4 and pressChoose Select image Highlight the destination Copy white balance Choosing a White Balance PresetHighlight a source image 141 To set white balance to a preset value Selecting a White Balance PresetSelect a preset Select Set Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button 143 Edit the comment Entering a CommentSelect Edit comment 144 Active D-Lighting Color Space 145Picture Controls Creating Custom Picture Controls Picture Controls 146 Picture Controls can be used as described below Using Picture Controls147 Nikon Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls Select Set Picture Control Selecting Nikon Picture ControlsChoosing a Picture Control Select a Picture Control Picture Control Indicator 149Picture Control Grid Adjust settings Modifying Existing Picture Controls150 Picture Control Settings 151 Active D-Lighting Previous Settings152 Auto Toning Monochrome Only 153Filter Effects Monochrome Only Custom Picture Controls Select Save/edit Creating Custom Picture ControlsSelect Manage Picture Control 154 Edit the selected Picture Control 155 Name the Picture Control 156 157 Original Picture Control IconOriginal Picture Control icon Select Load/save Sharing Custom Picture ControlsCopying Custom Picture Controls to the Camera Select Copy to camera 159 Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu Choose a destination Saving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory CardSelect Copy to card 160 Select Rename Managing Custom Picture ControlsRenaming Custom Picture Controls Rename the Picture Control Select Yes Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the CameraSelect Delete 162 Select Delete from card 163Highlight Delete from card and press 164 Press Jto display confirmation dialog shown at right Active D-Lighting High Active D-Lighting off Active D-Lighting165 Active D-Lighting Low 166 Select Active D-LightingChoose an option To use active D-Lighting Select a color space Color SpaceSelect Color space 167 168 Nikon Software Using the Built-in Flash 169 Built-in Flash 170ISO Sensitivity Choose a metering method Using the Built-in FlashChoose a flash mode Press the flash pop-up button 172 Mode Shutter speed ApertureCheck exposure shutter speed and aperture By pressing the depth-of-field preview button to emit a Lowering the Built-in Flash 173Built-in Flash 174 Flash mode DescriptionFlash Modes D300 supports the following flash modes 175 Flash Compensation 176±0 EV Ybutton Pressed +1.0 EV 177 Optional Flash Units 178 FV LockAssign FV lock to the Fn button Built-in flash will pop up and begin l charging Release FV lock Lock flash levelRecompose the photograph Take the photograph 179 Speedlight Flash mode Metered area Using FV Lock with the Built-in FlashUsing FV Lock with Optional Flash Units 180 Other Shooting Options 181 182 Option DefaultEbutton Qual button Option Default Off See page 400 for a list of default settings 183 Select Multiple exposure Multiple ExposureCreating a Multiple Exposure Select Number of shots Set gain Select the number of shotsSelect Auto gain 185 Select Done 186 187 Other SettingsRef photo options in the setup menu can not be used Multiple Exposure Interrupting Multiple Exposures 188 Select a starting trigger Interval Timer PhotographySelect Interval timer shooting 189 Choose a start time Choose an interval190 191 Shots per intervalStart shooting Viewfinder Eyepiece Cap Out of Memory During interval timer photography, the Qicon192 During Shooting Resume shooting Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyChoose a new starting trigger 193 No Photograph Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyUsing the Monitor 194 195 Shooting Menu Banks Focal Length Not Listed Non-CPU Lenses196 Zoom Lenses Select a lens number Non-CPU Lens Data MenuSelect Non-CPU lens data Select a focal length Use the selected control to choose a lens number Choosing a Lens Number Using Camera ControlsAssign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control 198 Using a GPS Unit GP-1 GPS Unit199 Other GPS Units 200MC-35 KIcon 201GPS Data Heading Setup Menu Options202 Coordinated Universal Time UTC Playback Options 203 Full-Frame Playback 204 205 Overview data Photo Information206 GPS data Protect status 221 Image quality File Information207 329 Highlights 208Folder number-frame RGB Histogram 209Folder number 210 Histograms Shooting Data Page 1 211 Shooting Data Page 2 212Camera name Folder number Long exposure noise Shooting Data213 316 329 Folder number 214Protect status 221 Camera name 324 Protect status GPS Data215 221 Coordinated Universal Time Overview Data 216 166 217148 260 Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 218Full-frame 219 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 220 Press the Lbutton Protecting Photographs from DeletionSelect an image 221 Press the Obutton 222Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list 223 Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Computer Printing Photographs 224 Connecting to a ComputerConnecting Cables Camera Control Pro 225 Before Connecting the CameraWindows XP Service Pack Operating system Turn the computer on Direct USB ConnectionSelect a USB option Connect the USB cable Transfer photographs 227During Transfer Drag the camera volume Nikon D300 into the Trash 228 Transfer Mode Wireless and Ethernet NetworksMode Function 229 Printing Photographs 230Tiff Photographs Disconnect USB cable USB Hubs 231Take photographs Printing Via Direct USB Connection Turn the camera off Connect the USB cable Connecting the PrinterSelect MTP/PTP 232 Display printing options Printing Pictures One at a TimeSelect a picture 233 Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select Adjust printing options234 No. Cropping Start printing235 Selecting Photographs for Printing Choose Print select or Print Dpof Printing Multiple PicturesDisplay the PictBridge menu 236 Select pictures 237 238 Size, Border, Time Stamp, and Cropping Creating Index Prints Select Index print239 Choose Select/set When all the desired pictures have been selectedCreating a Dpof Print Order Print Set 240 241 Select imprint optionsComplete the print order Highlight Done and press J to complete the print order 242 Standard Definition DevicesConnect the supplied video cable as shown To connect the camera to a standard television Television Playback Video Mode pg243 Slide Shows 244 High-Definition DevicesConnect the Hdmi cable as shown During playback, images will be displayed on the high ACustom Settings Fine-Tuning NThe Retouch Menu Creating245 DThe Playback Menu Managing Images 246 247 Selecting Multiple PicturesHighlight a picture To view the highlighted picture full Press Jto complete the operation DeleteRepeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures 248 249 Playback FolderHide Image Choose a folder for playback Focus point Display Mode250 Detailed photo info Highlights Rotate Tall Image ReviewAfter Delete 251 Slide Show 252Photo info Print Set Dpof 253 254 Select a bank Shooting Menu BankRenaming Shooting Menu Banks 255 256 Enter a nameSave changes and exit After editing the name, press Jto save changes and exit Exit without changing shooting menu settings Reset Shooting MenuRestore defaults for the current shooting menu bank 257 Select New folder number Active FolderNew Folder Number Choose a folder number Highlight a folder Select FolderChoose Select folder Select the highlighted folder Image Size File NamingImage Quality Jpeg Compression Manage Picture Control NEF RAW RecordingSet Picture Control Color Space Long Exp. NR Long Exposure Noise Reduction 262 High ISO NR ISO Sensitivity SettingsInterval Timer Shooting Live View Custom a Reset custom setting bank pg. settings pg ACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsCustom Setting groups Main menu 264 Following Custom Settings are available 265 Settings are not reset when a two-button reset is performed Custom Setting BankReset Custom Settings Custom Settings Bank 267 AutofocusA1 AF-C Priority Selection This option controls whether Photographs can be taken only A2 AF-S Priority Selection268 Priority or whenever the shutter 269 Default Surrounding eight focus points. Choose whenA3 Dynamic AF Area Photographing subjects that are moving 3D-tracking A4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On270 Short 271 A5 AF ActivationA6 AF Point Illumination Bonly A7 Focus Point Wrap-Around A8 AF Point Selection272 A9 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 273AF-Assist Illuminator A10 AF-On for MB-D10 274 B2 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl Metering/ExposureB1 ISO Sensitivity Step Value B3 Exp Comp/Fine Tune B4 Easy Exposure Compensation Command dials see note below. The settingCustomize command dials Change main/sub 276 B6 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure B5 Center-Weighted AreaSelect Custom Setting b6 277 Choose an exposure value Fine-Tuning ExposureSelect a metering method 278 C1 Shutter-Release Button AE-L Timers/AE LockC2 Auto Meter-off Delay 279 C3 Self-Timer Delay C4 Monitor off Delay280 D2 Viewfinder Grid Display Shooting/DisplayD1 Beep 281 D3 Viewfinder Warning Display D4 CL Mode Shooting SpeedLow battery warning is not displayed in the viewfinder D5 Max. Continuous Release 283 ResetD6 File Number Sequence File Number Sequence D7 Shooting Info Display 284 D8 LCD Illumination D9 Exposure Delay ModeD10 MB-D10 Battery Type 285 Using AA Batteries 286 Battery type D11 Battery OrderMB-D10 Battery Pack 287 288 Bracketing/FlashE1 Flash Sync Speed This option controls flash sync speed 289 Flash-Ready IndicatorFlash Control at 1/320 s Auto FP 320 s Auto FP and Flash Range E2 Flash Shutter Speed 290 Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash E3 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash291 292 ManualRepeating Flash Option Description Output Option Description Built-in Commander Mode293 Group B Adjust settings for group B Adjust settings for the built-in flashAdjust settings for group a Select the channel Press J Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Compose the shotRaise the built-in flash 295 Flash Sync Mode Display Commander Mode296 E4 Modeling Flash E5 Auto Bracketing Set297 Option Description Flash/speed E6 Auto Bracketing Mode M298 Aperture Flash E7 Bracketing Order 299 Controls Shooting ModePlayback Mode F1 Multi Selector Center Button 301 F2 Multi SelectorF3 Photo Info/Playback Folder F4 Assign FUNC. Button FUNC. Button Press302 303 Dynamic AF FUNC. Button+Dials304 Area F5 Assign Preview Button 305 F6 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 306 F7 Customize Command Dials 307Rotation Setting will also end when the exposure meters turn off F8 Release Button to Use Dial308 F9 No Memory Card? 309 F10 Reverse Indicators 310 BThe Setup Menu Camera Setup 311 312 Format Memory CardLCD Brightness During Formatting Video Mode Clean Image SensorLock Mirror up for Cleaning 313 576p progressive 314480p progressive 720p progressive 315 World TimeLanguage Daylight Image Comment 316 Auto Image Rotation 317 Dust off Ref Photo 318 Choose a start option Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinderImage Sensor Cleaning 319 Acquire dust off reference data 320Image Dust Off Reference Data Battery Info 321 Wireless Transmitter 322 Image Authentication 323Copies Copyright Information 324 Menu Option Save/Load Settings325 Shooting menu bank Adjust settings for connection to a GPS unit pg Saved Settings326 327 Non-CPU Lens DataAF Fine Tune Tune Firmware Version 328View the current camera firmware version NThe Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies 329 Choose a picture Creating Retouched CopiesCreating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback Display the retouch menu Select an item in the retouch menu Creating Retouched Copies from the Retouch MenuCreate a retouched copy 331 Display retouch options 332 333 Retouching CopiesImage Quality Lighting 334Before Red-Eye Correction 335Use Description Trim 336 Trim Image Quality and Size Monochrome337 Possible sizes 338 Filter EffectsColor Balance Monitor Display NEF RAW images Image OverlaySelect Image overlay Highlight a photograph Highlight the Preview column 340Press 4 or 2 to highlight the Preview column Preview the overlay Save the overlay341 342 Side-by-Side ComparisonMaking a Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs Compare the copy with the original 343 Select Add items OMy Menu Creating a Custom MenuAdding Options to My Menu Select an item Position the new item Add more items345 Select items Deleting Options from My MenuSelect Remove items Delete the selected items Position the item Reordering Options in My MenuSelect Rank items 347 Highlight Recent settings Displaying Recent SettingsSelect Recent settings Select Choose tab Pg n Cleaning Low-Pass FilterCamera Care, Options, and Resources 349 350 Lens/accessoryCompatible Lenses Mode 351 352 353 AF-S/AF-I TeleconverterCompatible Non-CPU Lenses 354 LensMin. range 355 Red-Eye ReductionAF-Assist Illumination Calculating Picture Angle 356Lens Picture angle 35mm format Picture angle D300 Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS 357D300 can be used with CLS-compatible flash units Principal features of these flash units are listed below CLS-Compatible Flash Units358 359 Guide Number Flash mode/feature 360SB-900 Other Flash Units 361 24-34 mm 35-49 mm 36217-19 mm 20-105 mm 200 400 800 1600 3200 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories 363 Sync Terminal Accessory ShoeFlash Contacts 364 Other Accessories 365 366 Eyepiece framing 367 368 SoftwareBody cap 369 D300 is equipped with a ten Remote Accessories370 Terminal SanDisk Approved Memory Cards371 Lexar Media Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera 372 Low-Pass Filter Clean NowDisplay the Clean image sensor menu Place the camera base down Select Clean at startup/ shutdown Clean at Startup/ShutdownSelect Clean now 374 Select an option 375 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning Manual CleaningCharge the battery or connect an AC adapter 376 377 Clean the filterExamine the low-pass filter Mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open Use a Reliable Power Source 378Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 379 380 381 382 Display TroubleshootingProblem Solution 383 Shooting 384 385 386 387 Playback 388 389 390 Combinations of settings or when no 321 SelectedMiscellaneous Date of recording is Set camera clock Not correct Camera or Optional MB-D10 Battery pack Error MessagesIndicator 391 392 393 394 Be used 395Card Damaged 396 397 This filePaper jam 398 Problem Solution Check ink Check ink. ToInk error Resume, select Supply Continue Out of ink Printer is out of ink Replace ink and select Appendix covers the following topics Appendix399 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range 400 DefaultsDefaults Restored with a Two-Button Reset pg Other 401 402 403 404 Memory Card Capacity 405 406 D5-Max. Continuous Release pg Exposure Program 407Shutter speed Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent 200 400 800 1600 3200 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range408 Range 409 SpecificationsNikon D300 Digital Camera Type 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 Supported Standards Battery Life 417Eight AA batteries MB-D10 Approximately 2500 shots 418 Symbols 419Numerics 420 421 Fine tune optimal exposure, 277 Firmware version 422 423 NEF, 56 NEF RAW, 56 424 425 6MB00211-04