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 D2Hs. I...

- 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 popualr 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 megapixels. T...

Stellar Shooter

Great image quality. Substantial, comfortable body. Snappy response time. Live-view LCD mode. Gives complete image control. Good high-ISO performance. Useful stabilizer in bundled lens.

Every surface seems covered with buttons.

. The D300 fits nicely between professional and beginner digital cameras. Complete manual control and excellent images make it a great backup for pros or an upgrade after intermediates outgrow their starter DSLRs.

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

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 che...

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

This digital SLR camera has high resolution, a very fast burst-shooting capability, and exceptional flexibility, but it's quite complex.

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 shou...

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 sha...

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.

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 are...

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-cleaning

The new flagship model of the Nikon advanced amateur (or semi-pro, if you will) line-up, the 12.