Nikon D300 Expert Reviews

The 12.3-megapixel Nikon D300 updates the older D200 with more resolution on a new CMOS sensor that promises improved noise control. The D300 is the first DSLR in Nikon's line to include dust reduction, and sits between the $999 D80 and the $3,499 ...

- Great handling - Clear, bright viewfinder - Fast autofocus - High-res LCD - Fast Burst mode - Manual focus in the live view - Excellent image quality

- No in-camera image stabilization - Heavy - Break in the live view for AF - Overly basic included software

The 12.3-megapixel Nikon D300 is a fine upgrade to its predecessor, adding a huge range of features to the popular D200. The Nikon D100 was introduced in 2002 with 6.1 megapixels and a 5-point autofocus system. The D200 improved that to 10.2 ...

The 12.3-megapixel Nikon D300 updates the older D200 with more resolution on a new CMOS sensor that promises improved noise control. The D300 is the first DSLR in Nikon's line to include dust reduction, and sits between the $999 D80 and the $3,499 ...

- Great handling - Clear, bright viewfinder - Fast autofocus - High-res LCD - Fast Burst mode - Manual focus in the live view - Excellent image quality

- No in-camera image stabilization - Heavy - Break in the live view for AF - Overly basic included software

The 12.3-megapixel Nikon D300 is a fine upgrade to its predecessor, adding a huge range of features to the popular D200. The Nikon D100 was introduced in 2002 with 6.1 megapixels and a 5-point autofocus system. The D200 improved that to 10.2 ...

Big, heavy and laden with features, Nikon's 12.3-megapixel D300 is also the best digi-SLR for under three grand we've seen yet. All told, it comes as close to the highest-end Nikons or Canons on the market for thousands less. The three-inch LCD is the ...

Brightest, sharpest LCD we've seen. HDMI port for straight-to-big-screen viewing. Most comfortable and ergonomic of the quartet.

CF memory card only. Biggest and heaviest of the quartet.

Nikon's successor to the D200 DSLR is a winner. The D300 is full of features to satisfy demanding photographers, while taking great pictures, even at high ISO settings.

Excellent image quality, high ISO performance, and lens selection ; market-leading LCD screen ; huge feature set

Menu system requires a lot of scrolling ; ISO control is difficult to reach ; limited customization

Nikon's D300 is available has some button placement that's different from its predecessor, the D200

My first impressions of the Nikon D300 digital SLR camera may rekindle my fondness for Nikon SLRs. It's not a perfect 10, but it's interesting and nicely built, and it performed better than I expected.

Large, live-view LCD Extensive custom modes

Live view isn't as easy to use as others Menu system is complicated

The Nikon D300 is not a camera that you can simply pick up and run with. Its high resolution, exceptional flexibility, excellent exposure accuracy, and useful Live View function make it worth the effort of working through a longish learning stage. It ...

If you can afford it, Nikon's high-end DSLR offers superior image quality and speed.

>Superb overall picture quality, Low-noise images even at high ISOs, Very fast start-up time with no shutter lag, Water- and dust-resistant

>Expensive even for its class, Steep learning curve, No in-camera image stabilization, Erratic 3D Focus Tracking system, Resolution: 12.3 MP (4288 x 2848 pixels), Size: 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 inches, Weight: 1.9 pounds (with CF card and battery), , , , , , ...

If you're serious about photography and don't mind spending extra money to upgrade to a serious DSLR, the Nikon D300 is about the best investment you can make. While the 10.1-megapixel Canon EOS 40D and the 12.2-megapixel Sony Alpha A700 are good (and ...

With a stunningly sharp LCD, excellent image quality, and interface improvements, the D300 is a top contender in the mid-range digital SLR market.

Great review--for someone who is still hanging on to film photography, rangefinder cameras, lens, etc. and is reticent to give up on it, the info was spot on. Possibly more $$$ than I would drop on a new digital, but many of the newer, smaller cameras ...

The new flagship model of the Nikon advanced amateur (or semi-pro, if you will) line-up, the 12.3-megapixel DX-sensor (1.5x multiplication factor) D300 incorporates all the latest features in the D-SLR realm, and then some. Sporting a new digital ...

To test out the newest features on the D300 I spent a few weeks shooting it under various lighting conditions and settings. I was impressed with what Nikon calls Scene Recognition System, a somewhat cryptic name that makes Matrix metering a even more ...

In late August 2007, Nikon made a set of groundbreaking announcements. The D3 had been highly anticipated and the subject of rumors for some time. What most did not expect was an update to the D200, much less a full replacement. At first glance the ...

Class leading image quality, Highly innovative and advanced 51-point auto focus system, Six frames-per-second continuous shooting; up to eight with MB-D10 battery grip, 14-bit RAW modes, Best-yet Auto ISO implementation, 3D Color Matrix Metering II, ...

14-bit RAW slows shooting speed to 2.5 fps, Grip must be removed to replace camera battery, Live view does not display histogram or aperture changes, Top status LCD shows only the dynamic mode, not the active focus point, Multi-selector does not have ...

The D200 was designed to be a "baby" D2X. The D300 was designed to be a better D2X at a third of the cost. Nikon succeeded admirably in this design goal. The D300 delivers superb image quality along with worthwhile feature and functionality ...

The Nikon D300 is a DX format DSLR (1.5x crop factor) has a 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, ISO range of up to 6400, 51 point AF sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, six frames per second shooting speed (upgradable with the addition of a battery grip), self ...