Nikon D300 12.3 Megapixel

If you feel comfortable with taking control of your own picture taking and, if you want complete control of that process, this camera will do it for you. If you want to sit back and let the camera do everything for you that is still possible with a D300 how ever I would recommend a D80. Something to think about with Nikon VS Cannon. Nikon has maintained the same lens mount since the first Nikon F camera. If you have a collection of those older and great Nikkor lenses, most of them can be mounted on the D300. For the first time in Nikon D SLR history the D300 allows you to have live view when framing a picture. Live view and the fantastic 4" viewer with its excellent resolution make this camera very easy to use. Most functions are accomplished with a lever or a button and do not require you to dig through a menu to make the changes. This is my 6th digital camera, my 3rd DSLR and for sure the best camera I have ever worked with. This is one camera you can buy with confidence and know it will take the pictures you want. A closing comment, I recently had a conversation with a Canon DSLR user. He said that he had tried to use a Nikon, but he does lots of sports photography and that Nikon's focused in the opposite direction from the Canons he has always used and that messed him up. Yep the two companies have some idiosyncrasies. If you have always used Nikon cameras this one will be a natural progression. If you have used Canons, then all I can say is they are both great camera makers.

Quick delivery.Good item.Thank you.Seller was very great with communication.100% recomended.10x for the item, they are very good i like them alot.

The product I received was what they advertise, the was was average. The overnight rate was deadly plus they will hit you with alot of extra. i needed the camera for my daugthers graduation in two days. I should just had went to the local store and bought it there and paid the same amount. I'm sorry i thing I been had.

I have a D70 and it is a great camera, but the D300 is in a league of its own. It is up there with the very expensive professional photographer's cameras. It's very fast and takes great pictures even when using the factory program mode. The options are extensive and you can really take some unique and distinct photos. It is a little heavy - like all the digital SLRs in it's league, but it's worth carrying.

The D300 is a Great camera , it has the ability to make the ordinary scene really look special , and you can see all on the excellent lcd as you create . The power built into the processor to read a situation and record it is like no other camera i have ever used Nikon has the best flash control ,and with D-lighting now has the best chip output engine , the ISO is usable at a much higher setting than ever before all day at 800 without a problem ! I think this the best camera for the money ,for today ,the digital world changes with each new release ,but it will take awhile to use all that nikon has put in this one !!

THE NAME NIKON SAYS IT ALL. THE STEP ABOVE THE D80, IS WORTH THE PRICE IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT. I HAD THE D70 AND D80, AND GAVE THEM TO MY DAUGHTER, KEPT THE D300 AND HAPPY I DID NOT THAT THE OTHER ONE'S WERE BAD. YOU JUST CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS CAMERA.

i bought this camera for profisional use and was more then i expect! the high quality of the pictures is fantastic. Is very easy to operate,light and all controls is very easy to reach and operate. i recomend!!


Lisandro

great camera. very quick write to card, pictures are crystal clear.fantastic camera.i will buy another soon....

The D300 is in a class all its own. By far one of the very best DSLR camera's on the market today. I would recommend this camera to anyone, novice, or professional that is interested in taking serious quality photographs.

The most amazing camera i have ever used, amazing, amazing, amazing. The features, the easy of use, the picture quality, wow, wow, wow.

The Nikon D300 is my first true DSLR but in comparison to the other models and brands I tried in store displays (Best Buy, etc), this one beats them all. The magnesium body feels very rugged the entire camera is very well put together. The high resolution LCD screen is bright and very easy to check focus. Lots of buttons for easy function control and an easy to navigate menu system.

I absolutely LOVE my new D300. It is extremely user friendly and the pictures are great! Also the huge screen on the back to review pictures immediately has been a favorite.

The D300 is Nikon's seminal camera. This is the DSLR that puts Nikon back on top... no question about it. I once shot Nikon, and I have owned the D1x and the D200; and then I switched to Canon. I shot the Canon 1D mark 2, 1D mark 3, 5d, 30D, 40d, and several Rebels. For years I was content, and thn one day on a whim I bought the D300.

The Nikon D300 is incredibly competent, with a 6fps frame rate that increases to 8fps with the battery grip. All this at 12 megapixels of the cleanest, sharpest image quality I have seen. At base ISO the D300 beats the pants off my 1D mark III in terms of total image quality.

Battery life is astonishing. There are many reports of well over 1000 shots per charge, and my experience reflects that. Focusing is a joy, as the D300 shares a new focusing grid with the Nikon flagship D3, but with the cropped sensor on the D300 the new focus mechanism actually covers more of the image than in the D3!

Lets talk sensors for a moment... Canon's lead in the DSLR wars came from their mastery of CMOS chip making. Low noise was the goal, and Canon achieved it first. Thankfully for Nikon, Sony decided to persue digital imaging full-bore, and bought Konica-Minolta. Sony was already making chips for Nikon, but now their chips go in both Nikon's cameras and their own cameras. The extra R&D shows in their new sensor which simply outperforms anything Canon has. Noise (when it exists) is extremely uniform, and so long as a lens has enough resolving power the images are sharp down to the last pixel. ISO 1600 looks very good, and ISO 800 can be used for critical shooting.

Most new DSLRs have live view now, but the D300's implementation is particularly nice because it features "Contrast Detect Autofocus" which basically means you can focus while in Live View, and you can choose the focus point with a joystick. This is incredibly useful for tripod photograhy, especially for macro work, food shots, and architecture.

Somehing else worth mentioning: The D300 is very quiet, and the shutter mechanism is very smooth. By way of comparison, the Canon 1DmkIII actually shakes on my tripod (A Gitzo with and Arca Swiss Head... rock solid) unless I use mirror lockup. The Nikon D300 doesn't vibrate at all even when shooting full speed.

There is too much to cover, and too many good reviews of specs and operation on the 'net... but I just want to say that the Nikon D300 convinced me to switch back from Canon.

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The new 51 point focusing system That will actually track a moving object is very desirable for action photography. The processor and the programming is the most up to date technology. The camera has a very high learning curve but the study will provide the better amatures the best possible oppertunity to take photos.

Hello everyone,
I shall not lose much time, there is no need to do so.
You can find the technical everywhere ...
The Nikon D 300 is a camera perfect.
Suitable for professionals (and here we have said all) with reduced budgets as well as amateurs to advanced level. Great value quality / price and many optionals to choose from. If you have about $ 2,000 USD to invest in photography ... D 300 is what, today, been looking for ...

this is an absolute superior camera. going from a point and shoot to d100 to d1x was better to d2oo, good camera, weak in low light, to a d2x better built 12 mp, faster focus etc, this camera makes all others look primitive. lots of lattitude, better auto focus, colors can be manipulated in camera more effectively, grain dissapears , even at 1600 and 3200, need a lot of reading, manual then go on line and drop in on some of the forums very informative at times. I do not regret
this purchase. thanks

jeanmathieu1946

I am happy with purchasing the Nikon D300 Nikon Camera. Retail price is $1800 for the body only. I hope it is easy to use. It has an auto-feature that is nice untill I learn all the functions concerning the D300.
Good pro product. Can't wait to use it!
The Nikon Camera and Lenses cost more than the comperable package from the Canon SD40 it seems. Top of the line is the Mighty Nikon D3 at $4800 for the body only.
Way over my head for that one. Pro Model.
Enjoy your photography. I do also.

-Kevin

I have spent the past six months reading, reading, comparing and doing more reading. I finally planted a stake in the ground and purchased the Nikon D300. I'm not a bit disappointed in what I received. This is a wonderful camera and it's capabilities can test even the most advanced photographers. It's not for the faint at heart, but rather, for a pro who wants a second camera or a photographer, who wants to move up to a higher pixel rate with many added features.

If you are a advanced amateur, or professional looking for that second camera I would highly suggest this model. The day I received it, one of the very first things I did after a full inspection was to begin charging several batteries. I wanted to see for myself, what the rave was all about. It produced outstanding results and proved to me that in full automatic it could make better EV decisions than I could. It's like flying with the auto pilot on. Even in very fine res-JPEG I am able to store more than 700 shots.

To wrap it up, I would say do your homework, read, compare and read some more and I believe you will find no other camera in it's price class that even comes close to it. I wouldn't say that its a bumped up D200, because it very closely resembles a, toned down D3.

Good shooting,

Sil

Love nikon ergonomics, build quality etc. have gone from coolpix to d70,d200 and now the d300. great camera great for the prosumer i recommend this product

I am a Nikon D200 owner and this Nikon D300 is "awesome". I can understand the many positive reviews on the web that state it is a major step up from the D200 and for Nikon. Nikon has installed many new features into this camera. The colors really "pop". I would recommended it to anyone who wants to move of to the pro level of photography and cannot afford the Nikon Ferrari of cameras the "D3". Again, very happy with this camera.

I have not become totally acquainted with the camera but what I see and feel I consider the D300 a masterpiece of design and utility. I am most excited about testing the D300 with extensive images in all kinds of conditions. For potential buyers I urge you to buy and use the Nikon D300 SLR camera.

Nikon really hit it big with the new D300. This camera is comfortable to hold, easy to use, and fast fast. Oh yeah, and the images it produces are breathtaking. I also purchased the optional MB-D10 grip which holds an extra ENeL3 battery. Alternately, you can fill the grip with the same battery from the Nikon D3 (requires extra battery door not included) or 4 AA batteries (drawer and case included) which will increase the speed from 5fps to an amazing 8fps! That rivals the big brother camera the D3 which has a $5000 price tag. Using only one battery, the life is outstanding. The menu is easy to use and provides details about everything including how many shots taken on current battery. The LCD is incredible - FINALLY a digital camera has an LCD that you can actually use to see how your photo will look. The D300 also features "Live Mode" which allows you to use the LCD to frame up your photo. This camera has many more features too numerous to list here including Active D lighting, 51 point auto focus with 3D tracking, continuous focus mode or single focus mode, powerful pop-up flash that YOU control (and it doesn't just pop up whenever it wants to). Built from the ground up, and totally different from Nikon cameras of the past with a durable alloy frame this camera is built to last. Tested for over 100,000 clicks. Shop around first. I am sure you will find that this is the #1 digital camera available for the money bar none. Excellent for a professional or a serious amateur. Canon users are finally bowing down to the new D300 - the color richness and saturation settings from the easy to use menu make this D300 give the Canon camera lines a serious run for the money.

Perhaps the Best DSLR ever made to date! As for those who will advance the argument that the venerable D3 holds this title, to them I would say: "Exactly the same system, minus the full frame for one third the cost!" .... Anyway, Iam not going to waste your time writing about its tech specs; for that you would be better off reading the specialists reviews. But here, I will just give you my own impression. This Baby is almost the perfect system for the Professionals and top serious amateurs alike. The reason I say "Almost" is that it has some minor quirks that, I am certain, Nikon will remedy in the next version; the D400, in oh, say about 18 months or so. But those minor quirks are by no means design flaws; rather they are intended by design to serve the needs of the amateur even though some Pros may consider them to be whacky such as the Beeping Sound-On by default during metering; you do have to turn it off if it annoys the heck out of you. Best and long awaited is the CMOS Sensor that Nikon borrowed from Top-Gun D3 and introduced it to Wingman D300. This sensor is the best par-none. You will also notice the big viewing screen with its massive resolution; this alone will give the closest competition a good run for their money! Weather insulation thankfully is almost impenetrable with this battle tank of a camera; the first day I took it out it was raining cats and dogs, but that didn’t faze me, knowing its moisture resistance capability. This is a very substantial Camera to hold in your hands, and that’s the best thing I like about its build; it imparts a sense of assurance that you are not holding a kiddy’s toy! I would definitely recommend that you compliment its balance for hand-holding by investing in the Battery Grip; you will thank me later! As For Lenses, the Pros use what ever serves their needs, but if you happen to be a serious amateur, I highly recommend a complete lens system. It comes with either the Nikkor 18-200mm, which happen to be a must have all around lens for all purposes, or a combination Nikkor 18-70mm and 70-300mm. Either system will be a good choice. For ultra wide, I recommend the Nikkor 12-24mm for Nature and landscape. As for Super telephoto, there is the Sigma 200-500 that will ship in early May, 2008, that is if you're into wild life and action sport. It is the best for the money at this zoom range. It does, however, require a substantial Tripod; and the Slik Pro 700DX, is an ideal choice for such a hefty set of "photographica Nikona" if your tripod budget calls for less than $200 and you do not want to spend close to $500 on a Manfrotto or a Gitzo. That said, you must understand that the D300 is not an easy camera to fumble with if you are not up to the digital snuff; it is a very, very advanced system, and by design, it is for the Pros a back-up camera and for the serious amateur an advanced system requiring a certain skill level to make use of its full potential. If in doubt about your skill level then stop right here and take a course in Digital Color Photography and Creative Lighting, or…… Get yourself a Canon 40D; it has icons for Digital Dummies 101.