Nikon D300
13.1 megapixels
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User Score (137)9.7
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Expert Score (30)9.0
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Design (6)8.3
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This SLR digital camera has a magnesium alloy body. It weighs around 1.8 pounds and has a depth of 2.9 inches. Its width is 5.8 inches while its height is 4.5 inches. Its optical sensor type is CMOS and has a sensor dust reduction technology.
Manufacturer's Specs
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Effective pixels12.3 million
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Image sensorCMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 13.1 million; Nikon DX format
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Image size4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
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SensitivityISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings of approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200
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Storage mediaCompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II, UDMA compliant), Microdrive
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LCD monitor3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
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Exposure metering3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
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Exposure modes1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S) 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A) 4) Manual (M)
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InterfaceHi-Speed USB
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Power sourcesOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or EN-EL3e or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries, AC Adapter EH-5a (optional)
- All-new 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with integrated A/D converter and the increased bit precision of selectable 14-bit NEF (RAW) output
- Incorporates Nikon’s origi…
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Reviewer: review.techradar.com2 weeks ago
- Overall 9
And for those who don't face this kind of dilemma, who are simply looking to invest in a top-quality APS-C D-SLR, the Sony Alpha 700 virtually matches the D300's specs and it's much cheaper. The Olympus E-3 also competes for the enthusiast's attention. It's these two factors that make it difficult for us to recommend the Nikon D300 unreservedly, however good it is. Read more
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Nikon D300
Reviewer: photoxels.com2 weeks agoThe Nikon D300 DSLR is an affordable professional-grade DSLR. It is a major upgrade to the Nikon D200 that it replaces and incorporates many of the features of the top of the line D3. The Nikon D300 has more features than the beginner photographer would ever need. It now also features Live View, which works like in most other DSLRs. Which is to say, it is not like what you are used to on your consumer point-and-shoot digicams. The D3... Read more
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Nikon D300
Reviewer: Steve's Digicams2 weeks agoMany of us have been patiently awaiting the successor to the ever popular D200 from 2006. Now, almost two years later, Nikon has delivered with their latest enthusiast dSLR (digital Single Lens Reflex) model, the 12.3 megapixel D300. Those of us who have been waiting for this next generation "enthusiast" dSLR, have been rewarded with a camera that betters the D200 in every respect, including resolution, image quality and responsiveness. The D300's 12.3 megapixe... Read more
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Nikon D300
Reviewer: Think Camera17 April 2008- Overall 9
- Design 8
- Value for money 8
- Features 9
Nikon's D3 and D300 cameras are currently the hottest products at the mid and top end of DSLR photography. The buzz surrounding the D3 is understandable - it's the first direct competition for the Canon 1DS and its 35mm-sized sensor in years and puts Nikon right back on the radar for news and sports photographers once again. On the face of it, the Nikon D300 is much less of a draw, as it could be seen as a series of incremental upgrades on the D200. In fact, it's much... Read more
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Reviewer: pro-clockers.com09 April 2008
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Factory Fault on HP1703 circuit board
Reviewer: willrawls, Ebay2 weeks agoAt the foreign factories that HP uses, the power circuit board for many of these displays were given a latent problem. The silicon paste they used eventually causes internal components to heat and this translates into a display that goes blank during the first 10 sec. of use. This phenomena starts occuring after 2 or 3 years of monitor usage. The fix is easy to find in the internet, but otherwise after fixing them, these monitors are excellent. The look is modern with... Read more
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Reviewer: BenV, Fredmiranda10 April 2008
- Overall 10
When I made the switch from Canon to Nikon I was a bit nervous, having used Canon my entire life, and my family growing up on Canon it was somewhat a big thing for me to switch. Now that the switch is complete, I will raise my family on Nikon, lol. I have nothing but great things to say about this camera. I used to use a 40D with a 70-200 f/2.8 IS and switched to a D300 with a 70-200 f/2.8 VR. I didn't think Nikons 70-200 could be sharper than my previous lens, but bo... Read more
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Great Camera
Reviewer: Digitalcamera HQ01 March 2008- Overall 10
The D 300 takes Pix's like I have never seen, I had a D 70's Nikon before I went to the D 300, and the D 300 compared to my buddys D 80 and my old D 70's, is like driving a 1940 Ford to a 2008 Cadillac. Now I know why it was named the 2008 Camera of the year. If U buy this camera U won't be sorry and its worth every penny! Read more
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Reviewer: dougmorrill, PC World25 February 2008
- Overall 10
I have only had the camera for a week, but it has already supplied noticeable improved performance over my D70 which I really liked as well. I used it last weekend at the state wrestling championships and it worked better than I could have expected. I have always used single point focus when taking pictures of wrestling because the more automated focusing systems would get confused. The D300 supplied improvement here when using the single point because I could place t... Read more
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Reviewer: John Bakker - The Netherlands, Let's go digital31 January 2008
- Overall 10
The Nikon D300 is very solid built, but not too heavy. I enjoy the new Live View feature and high resolution LCD screen. Also the AF system is a big plus. I bought the Nikon D300 with a 24-70mm Nikkor lens. I can only conclude one thing; all images I shoot come out great! Read more
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Best Advanced Amateur Camera
Nikon D300........No compromises. Quote this post ·
forum.ephotozine.com: 20 November 2007 Read more
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Canon 40d and live view
Get a Nikon D300! Quote this post ·
forum.ephotozine.com: 27 November 2007 Read more
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Nikon D300 reviewed!!
And on the Nikon D300 (according to DPR): Quote this post ·
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D2x too heavy for me what do I switch to
I think you should switch to the Nikon D300
forum.photo.net: 05 January 2008 Read more
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What DSLR focus better for a prescripti...
Nikon D300: 19.5mm eyepoint
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