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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $1,448.99
New (22) Used (4) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  189 reviews
Sales Rank: 228
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 1
Display Size: 3
Continuous Shooting Speed: 5
Maximum Resolution: 12
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
nv:Sensor: 12.3 Megapixel
Image Resolution: 4288 x 2848
Storage Media: Compact Flash
Compressed Format: JPEG
LCD Monitor: 3.0-inches
LCD Pixels: 921,600 pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%
Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/8000 sec.
Light Metering Method: Spot AF
Light Metering Method: Center Weighted
Exposure Modes: Manual
Exposure Modes: shutter priority
Exposure Modes: Aperture-priority Auto
Exposure Modes: Program Auto
ISO Speed Range: Auto 200/400/800/1600/3200
Flash Mode: Rear-Curtain Sync
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 25432
Model: 25432
UPC: 018208254323
EAN: 0018208254323
ASIN: B000VJX7DW
Release Date: February 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Returned D200 and got this...YAY! December 19, 2007
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
After much research, I bought the D200, and I was thrilled. A new digital SLR was going to have to last me for a long time, and I had decided that the D200 would be the camera for me. However, after a couple of months the D300 was announced. Fortunately, I purchased the D200 from a company with a liberal return policy; otherwise, I would have been banging my head against the wall every time that I read another glowing review of the D300.
The 3" high res screen alone makes the extra $300 worth it. I can't believe that I have LiveView as well. It's amazing to get good photos in a darkened auditorium without using a flash. And what vibrant, saturated colors!
I love this camera.
D300- Beautiful low light photography and blazing fast auto focus December 18, 2007
65 out of 68 found this review helpful
I couldn't resist the temptation to purchase the D300 as a upgrade for my D200. However, I told myself that I would return the D300 if I felt it wasn't a huge improvement over the D200. I was able to make that determination within minutes of opening the box. As soon as the D300 arrived I opened the box and inserted a freshly charged battery, a high speed CF card, and screwed on my Sigma 10-20 mm lens. Since this is a relatively slow lens (F4 to F5.6) I cranked up the ISO to 1600 and started shooting indoors. My impressions within 5 minutes of using the D300:
1. Low light auto focusing and overall capability is a significant improvement over the D200. With ISO at 1600 and using no flash, my Sigma 10-20 mm lens focused very quickly. My D200 would often hunt in low light, resulting in blurry shots. The contrast between light and dark areas is stunning!
2. Tremendous improvement over the D200 in overall noise. ISO 1600 is usable. I viewed images on my 20" Imac at full screen and noise was very minimal. My D200 maxes out at a noisy 800. I can now take usable flash free pics indoors and not have to worry about using flash
3. 3" LCD- Finally, an LCD lens that actually big enough and clear enough to display pics.
4. Viewfinder- A definite improvement over the D200. I love having a 100% viewfinder
5. Colors- Even without messing with any of the custom controls, colors are more vivid. The D200 is a bit washed out in comparison.
6. Build quality- I had no complaints w/ my D200 and it is nice to see that Nikon did not skimp with the D300.
Conclusion: The D300 is a remarkable improvement over the D200. Is it worth the price? For $1,799, I don't think the D300 has any competition. Is it worth upgrading from to the D300 from the D200? To me, the blazing quick auto focus and outstanding low light capability alone are worth the price. The LCD screen and 100% viewfinder are icing on the cake. This is very likely the best DX format SLR available today.
More options than you can dream of ! December 15, 2007
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
I've been a reviewer and beta tester for Adobe, Microsoft and a few more. I bought this camera blindfolded, after using the D40, D40x and the D80. Never saw or touched it! It's like buying a new model Mercedes: you just KNOW it will be good. And I have no regrets at all. I won't bore you with the same things others write: yes, it's amazing sharp, crisp and smooth operation. Almost anything you can thing of, can be changed or tweaked. The front and rear dials, the preview and function button, etc. Liveview is and understatement: it really is Live PREVIEW! Or you could call it WYSISYG (what you see is what you get). This is not even covered in the manual! In both liveview modes you see the change in White balance, but also any filters, sharpness and any other things you apply, right away, before you even take a picture. The only thing you, obviously, don't see, is the effect of aperture and shutter speed. Picture control is fantastic: you can use standard or vivid, but these can be adjusted also and you can preview it in liveview.
A lot of color filters that can also be adjusted, so you can make a "midnight" picture in the sunshine! I'm still learning about the focus system, which is ahead of it's time. Finally I can track birds in flight and get sharp pictures without the focus system going "on a search".
Minuses? I only found a few: the battery indicator is not reliable with 3d party batteries. It was on "empty, 2 %" after which I could still shoot about 150 pictures! But maybe the battery needs to be charged a few times. The NX software is very, very good, but also very slow. It easily outperforms Photoshop in quality, but go have some coffee if you plan to do Noise reduction in better quality! 10 minutes is nothing. The NX Transfer software is not tested or not enough: it crashes regularly. Camera Control Pro 2.0 is not only very overpriced (it should have come for free); it was increased in price from about $60.- to $180.-, just because of the D3 and D300 Liveview modes. This is very bad, since both the Liveview modes still should be in BETA testing! Th picture is horrible, unstable and shakes and jitters like an amateur wrote it. Shame on Nikon about that. I would be ashamed if I gave it away for free!
Go to a store and pick it up, hold it, play with the controls. Then do the same with other brands. If you want the best camera under $2000.-, this is it. You'll never look back; you'll be too busy having fun shooting this fabulous machine!
I predict a lot of awards and a steep increase in sales. It wouldn't surprise me, if Nikon was unable to keep up with the demand. On Amazon it's already outselling the Canon 40D !!!
great Camera, Vivid color December 14, 2007
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
I had a Nikon D 70S and really liked it, but there is no comparison to the D 300. The colors are extremely vivid. I find the camera very easy to use; it can be used by anyone.
Very well made. I love it! I got mine from Amazon, and as usual they were fantastic!
 Simply Outstanding December 14, 2007
19 out of 31 found this review helpful
The Good:
For as many features as they packed into the camera...it is incredibly easy to use. Active D-lighting is nice and the color space adds depth and saturation to the images. Speed is incredible: 2.5fps in RAW, 6fps in TIFF or JPG Fine/Large. Live view is easier to use than the manual makes it out to be, and a nice addition for tripod/studio work (no kneeling or step stool to run the camera when its mounted.) My Menu personalization is great...I can pick the features I use the most, put them in one place and organize them how I want. No more digging through 4 pages of CSM to change the self timer etc.
The not quite as good:
I don't care for the release mode dial...a bit hard to manipulate using one hand with the lock, but it did not take much to get used to it.
Software wise...Capture NX is good, but cumbersome to use. My advice is use it if it is free, but if you already have PS Lightroom or CS3 they are still the better choice. Capture NX and Camera Control are nice for the camera enhancements they add, but I am not sure how much I will use them.
Of course the price is high as is the price for almost all accessories (hence the 4 stars vice 5), but you get what you pay for. And, with the D300...you get a lot. It will make a great primary camera for any user as well as a better-than-your-normal-secondary camera for professional shooters using it as a backup to the D3!
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