Last update 17 April’09 – As Compared to the Canon 50D by ProPhoto
Nikon D300 features:
- 12.3 megapixels
- 51-point AF system
- 3 inch LCD, ISO range of 200 to 3200
- 6 fps shooting speed, scene recognition system
- Two live view modes
- Active D-lighting
- Self cleaning sensor
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ProPhoto
“Bottom line is if I had to buy only one or the other, I would easily choose the D300. This doesn’t make the 50D a bad camera, in fact it is quite a hot selling camera, but that would be my choice and recommendation. I can’t wait to see what Nikon does with the rumored D400 camera. Canon is also rumored to be coming up with a brand new focus system and as Canon has shocked and awed in the past, I eagerly await to see what happens there too.”
DevHardware
“Images are sharp and crisp, with good exposure, excellent definition in areas of shadow, and good balance across the tonal range. Sharpness is noticeably improved by turning it up a step or two from the default, but when set properly it shows almost-perfect resolution of fine details with no noticeable aliasing artifacts.”
Tea Leaves
“The other aspect of the D300 that hits you in the face, literally, is the superb viewfinder. Both Canon and Nikon have been guilty of creating cameras with viewfinders that were so bad that you were better off just vaguely pointing the camera in the direction you wanted to shoot and firing blindly.”
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Actual Owner Feedback
“Since 2006 I have owned a D200 for serious shooting situations and I got a D40 in early ’07 for everyday shots (an awesome camera – I give it SIX stars!”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“The noise at high ISO is outstanding. When I purchased the D80 I found myself very often wanting to shoot in lowlight conditions and I got a Nikon SB800 for that. However, using flash to some extent annoys people and high ISO was mandatory in such situations.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“First impression? The D300 is anything but evolutionary–it’s a full-scale revolution for Nikon, and it’s forever banished thoughts of Canon from my mind.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“When shooting in a well-lit outdoor scenario, the D300 performs very well. Focusing is fast, sharp, and auto-ISO works well too. Most of my issue arise when shooting indoors with difficult lighting… and the following points have all to do with indoor shooting.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
Sample Photos
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[All Photos Tagged D300 at Flickr]
[Sample ISO Test Shots at Professional Photographers Magazine]
[Sample Test Photos at OutbackPhoto]
[Sample Test Photos at Imaging-Resource]
[Sample Test Photos at e-PhotoGraphia]
[Sample Test Photos at Masterchong]
Videos
Specifications
[Overview at Nikon]
[Official Nikon Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Excerpt
TOKYO Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the new DX-format digital SLR, Nikon D300. Combining innovative Nikon technologies with advanced new features and precision engineering, the D300 delivers the ultimate blend of DX-format performance.
The sheer imaging power of a new 12.3 effective-megapixel DX Format CMOS image sensor with integrated A/D converter; the precision processing and astounding speed of Nikon’s original EXPEED digital image processing concept; the unprecedented focusing speed and precision of a new 51-point AF system; Nikon’s innovative new Scene Recognition System for optimal autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance; the composition and focusing ease of a large new pentaprism viewfinder that provides full 100% frame coverage; an expansive 920,000-dot, high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle; near-instant power-up and immediate response; all with the advantages of Nikon DX-format agility and system expandability. Meet the new generation digital SLR camera that blends all these advanced features into one fine package the Nikon D300.
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When my boss brought his Nikon D300 into the office. I was hooked! He had this HUGE zoom lens on and I was able to pull in his shack that’s about 1/4 of a mile away!
what is the best nikkor lense for d300s? pls……