Nikon D300 frame rate

[juan_parm_nides]

Hi,

 

My question is simple. Which is the D300 fps rate @ 14 bits? Has anyone

information about this?.

 

Thank you

[ShunCheung]

2.5 frames/sec at 14 bits.

 

See the row on continuous shooting in this table:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond300/page2.asp

 

approximately 3/5 of the way down that page.

[frank_skomial]

... and perhaps that is for the camera alone, and the camera with optional vertical hand grip ? - since the increased data volume - data throughput is the limitation here and perhaps not mechanics of the mirror/shutter action. - Just a guess, that may need to be confirmed?

[juan_parm_nides]

"14-bit RAW only 2.5 fps "

 

Ah, Ok, Shun, thanks for the link. The 14 bits would be needed for high volume data as landscapes or so, where you do not need high speed fps.

 

Frank, I guess this is a manufacturer limitation, if the Nikon D300 would be able to shoot 8 fps at 14 bits, then, why to buy the Nikon D3?.

 

Regards.

[andy a.]

There is technical discussion about this on dpreview if you can search your way to it.

 

Some engineer folks there were able to elucidate on why, through the method nikon was using to extract the two extra bits, you would quarter the read rate.

 

I would also note that in my reading of the dpreview 40d review, 14 bits didn't seem to extend dynamic range any. I guess we'll see what the effect is for the d300 once they get around reviewing that, but it might be similar.

[walterh]

Andy I do not think 14 bit over 12bit resolution would extend the dynamic range. Lower noise level would extend the dynamic range even in 12bit resolution. I expect or better hope for a slight increase in tonal separation due to better bit resolution. We will need to see if that will be noticeable; if noticeable at all perhaps only in cases of severe post processing. Just my guess but we will see soon.

[lex_jenkins]

If the new autofocus technology is a significant improvement it may reduce the need for fast framerates, other than for special effects and sequence photos.

 

I've been guilty of using fast framerates as a substitute for getting it right with one or two shots. But, heck, it works.

[juan_parm_nides]

"I've been guilty of using fast framerates as a substitute for getting it right with one or two shots. But, heck, it works."

 

Right, Lex. I have used the 5fps frame rate of a D200 in a 12-15 images secuence to elect only one valid photo. It is better to have a high fps machine.

 

Regards.