Nikon Zoom 300

The Nikon Zoom 300 is a snapshot camera. The 35mm camera was produced by Nikon in the 1990s. The model was also sold as Nikon Lite Touch Zoom. There was also a variation with a simple panorama function.

The zoom lens of the 35mm photo camera is fixed. The zoom range goes from 35mm to 70mm. The largest available aperture is f/3.5. The 35mm camera has an autofocus. The closest focusing distance is 60 cm.

The Nikon Zoom 300 is equipped with a built-in light meter. It can be used with films from ISO 100 to ISO 1000. The film speed is determined by the DX code on the film cartridge. The camera has an automatic exposure control and sets aperture and exposure time automatically.

A built-in flash is available for low-light photography. The 35mm camera has a built-in self-timer and a thread for a tripod. The film in the 35mm camera is automatically rewound to the next frame.

The dimensions of the compact camera are 11.7 x 6.3 x 3.6 cm according to the operating instructions. It weighs 205 grams. The camera requires a CR 123A battery (eBay / Amazon*).

Nikon Zoom 300 QD

From the compact camera there was also a quartz date model. This model allows the exposure of the time and date of the shot into the model. A Lite Touch Zoom QD was also offered.

Films for the Nikon Zoom 300

For the Nikon Zoom 300 you need 35mm films. 35mm films are still produced today and can be developed in most laboratories. Possible films for the photo camera are the Fujifilm Superia 400* for colour photos and the Kodak TRI-X 400* for b/w photos.

The colour film is processed in the C-41 development process. This development process is offered by most laboratories. Most drugstore chains in Germany offer the development of colour films.