Nikon D300S Expert Reviews

Keeping technology advancements under wraps is hard enough with the speed information travels today, so Nikon have really managed to surprise the industry when introducing the D300s as a result. Keeping their ergonomic design of previous models and ...

720p/24fps HD Recording, External Mic Input, 920k Pixel Screen, Professional Performance, Comfortable design

Nikon's D300S is a step ahead for Digital SLR cameras, with the...

Highly competitive image quality at all ISO settings, Excellent high ISO performance with low noise and good levels of detail, Highly configurable Auto ISO function (can set maximum ISO and minimum shutter speed), 7 frames per second continuous ...

Unreliable white balance under artificial lighting, Slight tendency to overexpose in contrasty conditions, Rolling shutter effect when shooting video, Occasional 'grain' in blue skies, even at base ISO, Contrast detection AF is slow (as it is on all ...

Mid-Level pro DSLR from Nikon adds HD video along with several small but significant upgrades.

Physically, the D300s has the same look and feel as the D300. At 1 lb. 13 ounces, there's only a negligible weight increase and the body -with its solid magnesium alloy construction-remains at a comfortable-to-hold 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 inches

Nikon's D300s is the very same camera we loved two years ago, but with a few new tricks to try to stay relevant in this crazy video-shootin' DSLR world we live in. Namely, 720p video.

(and had a similar 12.3MP sensor). But, there's stereo input, and you can autofocus during recording—it's god-awful slow, so you're better off doing it your own damn self. Not to mention movies are capped at 5 measly minutes. And if you're still in ...

The Nikon D300s adds 720p video and dual-memory recording to last year's D300. See what else is new in our full scoop.

video performance, so we can expect the same with the new Nikon D300s. We get three resolutions to choose from: 1,280 x 720/24 fps, 640 x 424/24 fps, 320 x 216/24 fps, and videos will be recorded in the Motion JPEG AVI format. We'll be able to ...

As well as inheriting the finest features of the highly acclaimed D300, the D300S boasts many innovative enhancements and is designed to meet an even broader scope of creative demands from serious photographers

The Nikon D300s is Nikon's upgrade to their D300 model. The D300s adds the capability of capturing 720p video at 24 frames per second with stereo input. The D300s keeps the same 12.3...

Nikon's D300s is the new flagship in the company's DX-format range. Announced in July 2009, it inherits a great deal from the earlier D300, including its 12.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor, tough body, large viewfinder, 3in VGA screen, powerful 51-point AF ...

Tough build and superb ergonomics.; Quick 51-point AF and burst shooting.; 3in VGA screen with Live View.; 720p HD movies with microphone input.; Tough build and superb ergonomics.; Quick 51-point AF and burst shooting.; 3in VGA screen with Live ...

12 Mpixels looking low next to EOS 7D.; No 1080p video or live histogram.; PC control software not bundled.; Continuous shooting same as D300 in our tests.; 12 Mpixels looking low next to EOS 7D.; No 1080p video or live histogram.; PC control ...

Overall Nikon has packed even more features into what was an already a very powerful model, making it even more attractive, although as discussed above, many will still find the D300 more than sufficient for their needs - and a potential discounted ...

Aimed at professionals, the 12-megapixel D300S is a great digital SLR. It offers fantastic picture quality, excellent high-definition movies, a super-tough body that feels like it's been hewn from granite, and some top-notch features. Its price tag ...

Super-tough build ; great high-ISO picture quality ; excellent HD movie mode ; 7 or 8 frames per second continuous shooting

Steep price ; DX sensor format ; occasionally overexposed pictures

Camera prices have been rising, but £1,350 still seems pretty rich for a 12-megapixel dSLR, even one with an HD movie mode. And don't forget that's the body-only price. The Nikon D300S remains a smart buy for professionals with numerous DX lenses or ...