Tough build and superb ergonomics, Quick 51-point AF and 6fps shooting, 3in VGA screen with Live View, 14-bit RAW and broad customisation.
12 Mpixels not a major boost over 10, No self-timer or histogram in Live View, Anti-dust not effective in our tests, PC control software not bundled.
There’s no denying the Nikon D300 is a highly capable DSLR which will delight enthusiasts and satisfy the demands of pros looking for a backup or ‘budget’ body. Certainly no-one does ergonomics like Nikon and despite a handful of annoyan...
Abstract: The Nikon D300 was announced August 23rd 2007. The D300 is a 12MP DX (1.5x crop factor), 6 FPS (8 FPS with grip), 3" LCD DSLR. Its $1,799.95, you can order it now, and if you do, it ought to arrive for you in November 2007. Wait until November, and i...
Very good resolution and detail without looking over-processed, even up to ISO 1600, Better balanced noise reduction than most; more chroma NR, less luminance NR, High ISO 3200 perfectly usable (if slightly softer due to NR), ISO 6400 usable for small out...
No timed mirror lock-up function (could be automatic with self-timer), Non-articulating LCD (increases the usefulness of Live View considerably), Average automatic white balance performance, still very poor under incandescent light
The D200 was a big step forward for Nikon, the baby D2X certainly gave the competition a thing or two to think about. Its big problem was the fact that Canon was still a generation ahead in the noise stakes, managing to consistently deliver clean im...
Abstract: by Shawn BarnettNikon's D300 is a photographer's camera. There are no Scene modes, not even a Green Auto mode to make the camera do it all for you. As such, the flash doesn't have a mode where it pops up automatically. But if you know what you're doing, t...
Abstract: Nikon D300 Preview Nikon have announce a new DSLR to replace their D200, its the Nikon D300. The Nikon D300 sticks with the APS-C sized sensor but the pixel count has been increased form 10MP to 12MP. The Nikon D300 expected to sell for $1800 and be...
Abstract: An expensive camera, but one offering superb image quality, features and handling Consumer-level DSLRs such as the A-Listed Canon 400D and Nikon D40x offer an excellent route into serious digital photography but, after a certain amount of time, users a...
This camera is so responsive it is an extension of the eye. See the subject, think the photo, press the shutter and there is a properly exposed, sharp picture in all its 14 bit RAW colour depth glory. Nikon ergonomics have always been the best and they...
The dioptre adjustment on the viewfinder is so stiff that it can only be moved at the cost of a broken fingernail.
The D300 is in a class of its own. The Sony a700 shares the same CMOS sensor and LCD screen and costs considerably less, and the Olympus E-3 is a few hundred dollars cheaper and they are both cameras worth considering. But if money is no object then th...
Extensive manual features, Good quality photos on all settings, Large, clear LCD, Easy access to adjustment wheels
Heavy and buljy, Awkward four-way jog wheel, Nikons fish-eye lens blocks the pop-up flash
At 825 grams, the Nikon D300 is more than heavy, but if youre a keen photographer and have an eye for detail, the D300 will prove itself with great image quality shot after shot. However, first time photographers and social-snappers might find this d...
Brilliant detail, good colour balance, low noise, great detail in shadows, LCD looks wonderful
Some minor haloing issues, no sensor-based stabilisation, costly The Final Word Simply put, Nikons D300 is one of the finest cameras on the market. Its image quality matches competing models, and while you pay a premium, you get such features as live ...
Simply put, Nikons D300 is one of the finest cameras on the market. Its image quality matches competing models, and while you pay a premium, you get such features as live view, dust reduction, D-Lighting and a bevy of others in return. Perfect for ent...
Abstract: Nikons new D300 DSLR camera slots in above the D200 pro-sumer model but does not replace it. Although five grams lighter, the new model has essentially the same sturdy body as the D200, with a magnesium alloy chassis and dust- and moisture-proof sea...
