Overview
The Nikon D300S was flown by NASA astronauts across 2 identified missions from 2010–2014, contributing 8 identifiable frames to the public astronaut photography archive. Traced by manufacturer serial number, a single body has been identified in the public archive. The Nikon D300S was released by Nikon in August 2009.
Body S/N 3011957 is the most heavily documented in the archive, contributing 8 identifiable frames across 2 missions including ISS035, ISS040.
The Nikon D300S bodies were used with a range of lenses in orbit — the most-used include the 35.0 mm f/2.0, and 14.0 mm f/2.8. The full lens roster appears in the sidebar.
Bodies identified
Each identifiable body of the Nikon D300S that appears in NASA's public astronaut photography archive, sorted by frame count.
- 3011957
Commercial availability
Nikon D300S on the used market
The bodies documented above are the specific units NASA sent to orbit. The commercial market carries the same Nikon D300S model at accessible prices for collectors, photographers, and researchers. Listings shown are the same model, not the specific bodies flown.
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