Nikon D300

Latest - Review by Tea Leaves (added 13 September’08)

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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PCAuthority
“It’s fair to expect excellent image quality from such expensive hardware, and the D300 doesn’t disappoint. Our test shots produced superb colours and fabulously low noise. In the dark it was revolutionary: shooting people and places at ISO 3200 with no flash produced impressively sharp images.”
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PCWorld has reviewed the Nikon D300 and they write -
“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 should fare well against its two strongest competitors, Sony’s Alpha 700 and Olympus’ E3.”

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Photoxels has reviewed the Nikon D300 and they write -
“The Nikon D300 is a professional-grade DSLR with lots of exposure flexibility and excellent image quality up to ISO 800. The 421 pages of the User’s Manual give you an indication as to the complexity and versatility you can look forward to with the D300. Anyone thinking to “move up” to a DSLR from the world of compact non-DSLR digital cameras may want to consider carefully if they are willing to invest the time and effort required to learn and thoroughly master this camera. If they are, the Nikon D300 promises to reward them with excellent images and a world of digital photography to enjoy for years to come. It is as close as they will ever come to affordably enjoy a slice of pure DSLR heaven.”

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StevesDigicams has reviewed the Nikon D300 and they write -
“Nikon’s new D300 further raises the bar in the enthusiasts dSLR category. Offering a wealth of features, plenty of customization options, 12.3 megapixels of resolution, upgraded 51-point Autofocus System, a fast frame rate (when using a recommend 266x CF card) and excellent image quality, this model represents Nikon’s best effort so far in this market niche. At a price of approximately US$1799, it’s not inexpensive, but the D300’s features and image quality justify the lofty price. We have no issues giving this camera our highest recommendation; Well done Nikon.”

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DigitalCameraInfo has reviewed the Nikon D300 and they write -
“The Nikon D300 isn’t the perfect camera, but it’s close. It includes a dust reduction system but skimps on the in-body image stabilization many other manufacturers are now offering. Image stabilization is included on individual lenses, but that drives up the cost of the glass. The included software is also insufficient for any real editing, so owners will have to invest in something other than what’s on the CD-ROM. But the users who want to take advantage of these features will probably already have a copy of Photoshop, so that’s not a major problem. And while the D300 is expensive at $1,799, it’s a bargain for all the performance it offers.”

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ThinkCamera has reviewed the Nikon D300 and they write -
“In terms of autofocus, there’s practically nothing that can fox the Nikon D300. It’ll focus more accurately, faster and in a darker places than almost any other camera around (the D3 has the same AF system). The 51-point tracking system is remarkable for those events where the field of view is organised chaos, while the other focusing modes really do cover almost all the bases. And this just scratches the surface of the D300.”

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LapTopMag - 01 April’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and thinks it has a steep learning curve. Review summary follows -
“This is the all-around best camera for image quality, speed, durability, and features. Image quality could be qualified as high class and low light high ISO images were among the cleanest the reviewer has seen in this class. The reviewer admitted to stumbling a bit with the D300’s Live View feature and felt it was better suited for still life and landscape shots.

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PhotographyReview - 31 March’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and feels the auto focus system alone is more than worth the upgrade from the D200. Review summary follows -
“The D300 delivers superb images and a very ling list of features. If you add the MB-D10 grip the D300 feels a lot like the D3 and it almost has the same amount of features. Yet, take the MB-D10 grip off and you have a striped down semi-compact DSLR. Image performance is superior with lower level ISO absolutely stunning. On the ISO low light competition Nikon has not only caught Canon it has surpassed it.

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NeoCamera - 29 March’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and thought it was hard to fault this camera. Review summary follows -
“Smooth low-noise images at high ISOs is what this camera is all about. This is one fast camera with spot on exposures and tons of metering options. Photographic control is endless with the D300, in fact, it’s probably one of the most customizable DSLR’s on the market today. About the only dig was that from the reviewers perspective colors and white balance looked a little over saturated and warm with the default settings.

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LetsGoDigital - 24 March’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and felt it was the most important camera of 2007. Review summary follows -
“If evert there were a camera that would cause people to switch brands this would be the camera. Nikon’s new AF system is one of the coolest features primarily because it works in conjunction with the color data of the 3D matrix metering. It impressed the reviewer as the looked through the viewfinder and watched the focus areas change with their subject. Image quality was outstanding and even at higher ISOs lack of noise was impressive and color and white balance were right on the mark.

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Macworld - 19 March’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and thought the menu system required a lot of scrolling. Review summary follows -
“Nikon’s menu system was found to be difficult to navigate. One courtesy Nikon has placed on the D300 is the customizable menu page where you can group commonly accessed functions. One feature really appreciated the contrast-detecting autofocus which lets you choose any point on the screen as your focus point, VERY NICE. It’s fast, has a huge feature set and arrives with a market leading LCD screen.

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DPReview - 13 March’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and feels almost everything about this camera has been approved. Review summary follows -
“It’s tough to throw arrows at the D300 but the reviewer does note that an articulating LCD monitor would make Live View more useful. He also felt the auto white balance was not very good in artificial light. Finally there is no true mirror lock up capability. Boy, that’s only three arrows which in my book means the D300 is one sweet camera.

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ByTom - 12 March’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and thinks it has more dynamic range than the D200 and D2xs. Review summary follows -
“This is a state-of-the-art camera. Auto focus is lightning fast and it does really well with erratically moving objects. The D300s dynamic range weighs in at 8 stops and perhaps more if you’re shooting in NEF. While it’s not as good as the Fujifilm S3/S5 it is clearly better than the D200. color was rendered accurately but with more saturation than the reviewer would have like to have seen.

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Creative Pro - 11 March’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and thinks its LCD is best of the class. Review summary follows -
“It’s hard to throw stones at the D300 but here are a couple. The camera is a beast and it’s really hard to shoot with just one hand. Plus it’s really hard to make critical adjustments while looking through the viewfinder. On the positive side, whatever low light challenges =faced the D200 Nikon solved the issue with the D300. Its low light capability is flawless, in fact the D300 is quite at home in ISO levels up to 3200. It jumps to life almost instantly and shutter lag is around 0. this camera is a pro through and through.

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PCAdvisor - 10 March’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and feels it’s built like a tank. Review summary -
“This camera is simply superb and is definitely a studio and on location workhorse. Its 51 auto focus makes critical focusing incredibly fast and accurate. And with the new Nikon ’scene recognition’ system white balance it next to impossible to fool. About the only critical comment was the reviewer would have really liked to have seen a built in image stabilization system.

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DaveBlackPhotography - 09 March’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and thinks the camera is perfect for photographers who need to travel lighter. Here’s a summary of their review -
“The reviewer notes that if you are a sports photographer and shoot primarily in the day then the D300 will be great but if your shooting goes into the night then the D3 will serve you better. So if you don’t require high ISO but need high frames per second shooting the optional MB-D10 Battery grip allows the D300 to shoot 8 frames per second at 12 bit depth. If weight is an issue the D300 weighs 1.8 lbs and the D3 is 2.7 lbs.”

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Shutterbug - 06 March’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and feels it can handle any lighting situation you throw at it. Here’s a summary of their review -
“Don’t be fooled, it will take a new owner a fair amount of time to get accustomed to all the options. At the very core this camera is capable of taking great shots with lightning fast focus. One particular cool feature is Nikon allows you to save the “Picture Control” setup to a memory card making that card essentially a type of “film” that has a specific set of parameters. Which means the next time you put the card in the D300 and select that Picture Control, bam, it’s set to go. Nice!”

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DPExpert - 22 February’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and thinks it’s one of the most responsive cameras they have ever used. Here’s a summary of their review -
“It’s hard to find any fault with images straight for the camera, they are simply superb. For high dynamic range (HDR) shooters the D300’s auto exposure bracket can take a set of 5 exposures instead of 3 like most other DSLRs. Nice! There are other cameras that come close like the sony A700 that uses the same CMOS sensor but if you’re looking for polish and perfection the D300 stands alone.”

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TrustedReviews - 19 February’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and noted that using the default settings produce slightly soft images. Here’s a summary of their review -
“The D300 is a great alternative to the D3 for a wide range photographers mainly because of price. Reason being this camera offers ultra fast performance and a list of features that could give you a headache. As the reviewer comments it’s one of the best 4 or 5 best cameras on the market right now with the Sony A700 is hot on its heels.”

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ConsumerElectronicsNet - 13 February’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and was impressed with the lateral chromatic aberration reduction feature. Here’s a summary of their review -
“Images from this camera are tack sharp. Another appreciate feature was the 100% accurate viewfinder. The D300’s scene recognition system is part of a system gives the D300 perhaps one of the best auto white balancing capabilities ever put into a digital camera”

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ImagingResource - 07 February’08 - reviews the Nikon D300 and feels if you’re into dabbling in photography this is probably not your camera. Here’s a summary of his review -
“Along with fixing normal photographic problems on the fly the D300 just out performs any previous cameras. When is comes to ISO performance there is no contest. Even cranking the camera to ISO 800 shows no difference than at 100, now that’s remarkable. This camera will surpass most photographers expectations, yet if you need faster frame rate and better autofocus speed you might want to consider a D3.”

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T3 - 31 January’08 - compares the Nikon D300 and notes there is no lack of manual controls on this camera. Here’s a summary of their review -
“Talk about a tough camera, this thing is so well built it could take a direct nuclear hit and it would probably survive. The reviewer was particularly impressed with the 3D tracking system, which keeps moving subjects focused even if there wiggly and are in constant motion. Nikon has delivered an absolutely stunning camera with low light capability that is second to known.”

About the only things these guys did not like about the D300 were the high price tag and that it’s a little beastly because of weight and size.

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DigitalCameraReview - 30 January’08 - compares the Nikon D300 and and thought the camera’s images were a little warm when using auto white balance in incandescent light. Here’s a summary of their review -
“D200 shooters are generally content not upgrading to the D300. For approximately $400 there don’t seem to be enough improvements to warrant upgrading. However, to those that look really closely the D300 does offer better ISO performance, better color and better continuous shooting compared to the D200. the question becomes, is it worth the extra money?”

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CNET - 29 January’08 - compares the Nikon D300 and feels it’s a significant upgrade from the D200. Here’s a summary of their review -
“Visibly better photo quality than the D200 and in the area of low light there’s no competition the D300 smashes the D200. Lack of in-body image stabilization is a bit of a nuisance but considering the overall performance and photo quality who cares. “

CNET was so impressed with the D300 it earned their Editors Choice, yet, they score it at 84 our 100…

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CNET.co.uk - 28 January’08 - compares the Nikon D300 and thinks it’s heavy and expensive. Here’s a summary of their review -
“CNET’s reviewer states that while the D300 does not have any new revolutionary features it does have some pretty cool technologies that make it stand out in the crowd. What really knocked their socks off was the low light performance. White balance in these challenging lighting situations was spot on enabling the camera to produce beautiful and almost noiseless images up to ISO 800.”

PhotographyBlog - 22 January’08 - compares the Nikon D300 and warns that to get the full use of this camera be prepared to spend a lot of time with the manual. Here’s a summary of their review -
“One of the main complaints of the review is the missing sensor-shift image stabilization system. Noise is so well handled even up to ISO 1600 the reviewer had to double check his Photoshop file info to confirm those clean looking pictures were indeed ISO 1600. Unless you need humongous file sizes the reviewer opinion is the D300 for most people will be the DSLR they will ever need.”

ePhotographia - 12 January’08 - ran a shutter time accuracy test on the Nikon D300 and in an effort to keep Nikon honest about their accuracy claims tested the D300 with a Fluke Scopometer 105. Here’s a summary of their review -
“Talk about an accurate shutter system the D300 has it, in spades. A mechanical error of less than 3% is great. But you know what? Anything under 10% is good, anything under 5% is excellent, but with the D300 most errors are within 1%. Talk about fantastic, this is ONE accurate camera. “

Pocket-lint - 15 January’08 - compares the Nikon D300 and was impressed with the dust removal/reduction system’s four different frequencies, nice idea. Gives the user a lot of additional control. Here’s a summary of their review -
“Leave your wallet/purse at home if you’re going to go look at the D300, it’s a pretty tempting and impressive piece of photographic gear. Only the gloomiest of lighting conditions forced the photographer to monkey with the exposure controls, otherwise the camera was spot on and almost impossible to fool. Color control was a tiny bit vivid by default but as you would expected outstanding overall.”

LuminousLandscape - 05 January’08 - compares the Nikon D300 and admits the D3’s larger sensor is what account for the almost 3x price difference. Here’s a summary from that review -
“The D300 offers people a more affordable way to enter the Nikon line, in fact, the D300s features offer photographers are more advanced than Canon offers in the same price range. In addition, the D300 is even a much better camera than its predecessor the D200 mainly due to the superior sensor, and once again Canons offerings simply can’t compare. “

GoodGearGuide - 26 December’07 - reviews the Nikon D300 and noticed the camera has made huge improvements in high contrast shooting situations. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“This is Nikon’s first camera with built-in dust reduction. It operates in much the same way as Olympus’s system, vibrating a panel in front of the sensor at power up; however, we didn’t find it quite as effective. What did impress us was the live view implementation on the D300, which manages to focus a little more speedily than its competitors.”

Imaging-Resource - 14 December’07 - has a review “taster” of the Nikon D300 and appreciates the self-cleaning sensor unit for dust removal. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“Nikon’s D300 is has some very promising new features, all built into a proven camera design. The D200 has quite a following, and for good reason. The D300’s improvements will be well-received by both existing D200 owners and those looking to upgrade to a serious digital SLR. If noise is kept under control with the increase in resolution, the D300 should be a strong contender against the Canon 40D, even at a higher price.”

DCResource - 14 December’07 - has a review “taster” of the Nikon D300 and wrote the camera tends to produce soft images in the default settings. Here’s an excerpt from their review conclusion -
“Camera performance was first-rate. The D300 is ready to start up as soon as you hit the power switch (if dust reduction at startup is turned on, it slows things down by around half a second). The camera focuses extremely quickly, usually between 0.1 and 0.3 seconds, even in more difficult focusing situations. The only time focusing is slow is when you’re using contrast detect AF in the tripod live view mode — it can take well over a second. Shutter lag was minimal, except for a slight delay in live view mode while the mirror does some gymnastics. Shot-to-shot delays were as fast as you’d expect on a D-SLR, allowing you to shoot as fast as you can line up the next shot. The D300’s continuous shooting mode is very good, though you’ll need the optional battery grip (and proper battery) in order to hit the 8 frame/second number that Nikon advertisers. Without it, the camera will take 13 RAW+JPEG, 15 RAW, or 37 Large/Fine JPEGs in a row at just under 6 frames/second. The one exception to this rule is if you’re shooting 14-bit NEF (RAW) images, where the frame rate drops to 2.5 fps. While the D300 isn’t the fastest camera in its class at continuous shooting (the 40D wins by a nose), it easily takes the award for best battery life.”

PopPhoto - 13 December’07 - has reviewed the Nikon D300 and indicated the camera focused faster than the EOS 40D, but not as quick as the Sony A700 or Olympus E-3. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“Our field tests confirmed the accuracy of the metering and white balance systems. If you’ve shot with Nikons before, you’ll find the external controls easy to master while looking through the viewfinder. And the number of setting variations is astounding. That’s one reason the D300’s manual is so thick.

Of course, we doubt that most photographers will read all the way through the manual before firing up the D300. Taking pictures with this camera is simply irresistible.”

DigitalJournalist - 12 December’07 - has a High ISO test of the Nikon D300 and wrote that the high ISO pictures were the best he has seen. Here’s an excerpt from his high ISO test -
“My first try was a walk around San Francisco’s Union Square snapping away at the Christmas decorations at twilight with the camera set at ISO 1600. It produced beautiful, almost noiseless hand-held images easily and the same held true for the picture of members of the Calistoga Camera Club getting ready for their fall slide show under less than perfect available light.”

luminous-landscape - 07 December’07 - runs a head to head test of the Nikon D3 - Canon 1Ds - MKIII - Nikon D300 and points out that the cameras expense is justified by its top notch performance. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“As I wrote a little while earlier, based on initial impressions of the D300, and now their first full-frame CMOS camera, the D3, Nikon is now back in the IQ game. Canon has enjoyed a deserved reputation for high image quality, especially at high ISO. But now with the D3 Nikon has upped the ante, producing a camera that appears to offer lower noise than Canon (at least against the flagship 1Ds MKIII), and higher available speeds as well.”

CameraLabs - 06 December’07 - has a first impressions review of the Nikon D300 and indicate this is one of the most feature packed DSLRs in its class. Here’s an excerpt from their review verdict -
“The higher price also makes the downsides that bit more annoying, like the lack of a live histogram or self timer in Live View, and the requirement to buy remote control software and a special serial cable for GPS units when Canon includes the former for free and the latter could be solved with a direct USB link. It’s also a shame the anti-dust system didn’t prove effective in our tests.”

ePhotozine - 04 December’07 - has a first impressions review of the Nikon D300 and was impressed with the sophisticated noise handling capability. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“Despite the D300 being a replacement for the semi-pro D200, Nikon’s professional users can rest assured that the camera is also a worthy replacement for the D2 range of DX format professional models and will carry the format well into the future. Build and handling are impressive and that includes the battery/vertical grip which adds good extra capabilities but leaves the choice of its use to the individual. High ISO performance is excellent and extends the capabilities over its predecessors considerably. Considering the capabilities, the price point is commendable despite the extra cash required to add the grip.”

Professional Photographer - 02 December’07 - has a first look review of the Nikon D300 and thinks anyone looking at the D300s LCD will be impressed”. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“Overall, the Nikon D300 is a winner. If you couldn’t bear to be parted from your D200, you’ll have a hard time not putting the D300 under your pillow at night so it’ll be right there when you start your day.”

Prophotohome - 29 November’07 - has a first impressions review of the Nikon D300 and asks the question, “Is this the new budget king of autofocus?”. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“There is a lot more to talk about in regards to autofocus and the Nikon D300. So far, however, this “mid-range” camera is shaping up to be a lot more than just a poor-man’s MKIII. Is it as good as the MKIII? No, but it is getting within spitting distance. In terms of autofocus performance, Nikon has decided to put almost all the goods into this inexpensive body.”

Digitalrev - 27 November’07 - has a first impressions review of the Nikon D300 and were not impressed with the in camera editing features. Here’s an excerpt from their review -
“Looking back at the day, we’ve definitely done the rounds with the D300. While some features are yet to be covered in more detail in the second part of this review, we are already very confident in the performance of the Nikon D300. Not just a mere upgrade to the D200, in many aspects, it feels like a whole new camera and a damn good one at that.”

PhotoReview - 27 November’07 - has a first impressions review of the Nikon D300 and notes the low light performance was wonderful. Here’s an excerpt from their review conclusion -
“The D300 is not a huge step up from the already very capable D200 - unless you require live viewing and the other improvements the new model provides. In terms of resolution alone, 10 megapixels is more than enough for top-quality A3+ prints. An extra two megapixels provides little in the way of noticeable improvements. Both cameras are beautifully constructed with well-designed and comprehensive control suites. Both are a pleasure to use and will deliver excellent results for knowledgeable photographers.”

e-PhotoGraphia - 04 October’07 - has a first impressions review of the Nikon D300 and thinks it’s an improvement over the D200 but you’ll probably lose money by selling your D200 and buying the new D300. Here’s an excerpt from their review;
“When it comes to high ISO performance, the Nikon D3 is a real champ. Even at ISO 1600, the advantage compared to D2Xs and D300 is marked. The D2Xs has incredibly strong noise reduction, which obliterates fine detail. The D300 is less heavy handed in this regard, but still, detail is lacking.

Another thing I noticed: The preproduction Nikon D300 was underexposing by about 0.5 stops compared to the D200 and the D3. Either the metering is off or the sensor is less sensitive. Nevertheless, this is a preproduction camera, so I’m not worried. When it comes to noise, well, on first impression, there’s more of it than with the D200, but at the same time, the detail is better preserved and the colors are better.”

DPReview previews the Nikon D300 and writes;
“The D300 design is very similar to the D200, that’s no bad thing, it’s virtually the same size (very slightly taller), at the front there are new covers over the remote and PC sync terminals, at the rear a larger AF-ON button and a subtle re-arrange of the buttons down the left of the now larger LCD monitor. Build quality is just as good as the D200 (if not slightly better) and certainly in line with its ‘bigger brother’ the D3. The body is constructed from magnesium alloy, soft rubber is used on the grips both front and back as well as environmental seals on compartment doors. Just like the rest of the family he D300 features oversized buttons on the rear of the camera which are easier to use when wearing gloves.”

ePhotozine has a hands on preview of the new Nikon D300 and notes that most of the upgrades are not cosmetic. The near full frame 12.3 megapixel CMOS DX sensor and the world’s first 51 focus points and 4 active vibration points are part of the new camera’s arsenal. The reviewer noted the camera feels like a “beast” but that you just know it can produce great results. Worth noting is the major improvement of the ground breaking 51 point focusing system. As the camera focuses the center of the focusing screen glows red to inform the user the subject is in focus.

Bottom Line: The D300 is a dream to use and hold.

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e-Photographia has an exclusive preview of the new Nikon D300 which replaces the D200. This preview took place in Japan as Nikon rolled out the new cameras. According to the reviewer the D300 is not a revolutionary step above the D200. He points out that the front of the camera has changed considerably while the back has remained almost unchanged other than the larger 3 inch LCD. Although the D300 has a CMOS cleaning system it also has a software dust removal system and according to the reviewer this is a pretty good sign the hardware cleaning system is not 100 percent effective.

Bottom Line: Not a big leap forward for Nikon D200 users looking to upgrade.

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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

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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.