Nikon D300 Image quality

The D300S boasts 12.3 effective megapixels and an extremely high signal-to-noise ratio thanks to Nikon’s renowned DX-format CMOS sensor. Initial image capture data can be quickly and accurately transferred using 14-bit integrated A/D conversion. All successive internal processing is then handled at a full 16 bits. The resulting output reveals breathtaking details and remarkably smooth tonal gradations.

With its emphasis on exceptional image quality, the efficiently sized DX-format image sensors have enabled Nikon to develop a celebrated line of powerful, smart D-SLR cameras. In Nikon DX-format D-SLRs, the effective picture angle is equivalent to approx. 1.5x the lens focal length, so a smaller, lighter telephoto lens can be used in place of one with a longer focal length, thereby letting you use lighter, more portable equipment. For photographers who shoot on location with a large amount of equipment, and for those who favor telephoto shooting, the DX-format image sensor provides many significant advantages.

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