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- 12.3-megapixel captures enough detail for poster-size photo-quality prints- 3.0-inch LiveView LCD display; new 51-point AF system
- In burst mode, shoots up to 100 shots at full 12.3-megapixel resolution
- EXPEED Image Processing System and similar Scene Recognition System to that found in the D3
- Self-cleaning sensor unit; magnesium alloy construction with rubber gaskets and seals
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By Rodolfo
Well Im from COSTA RICA, in the tropics the dream of any fotografer is to have a camera like this...it works fantastic... Wow!!!
By J. Childs (Southern Calif)
I am not a professional photographer or a techie, but I do appreciate good photography and good quality photographic equipment. I wasn't that thrilled with my Nikon D80 and I was very pleased with my Nikon D200 which I was able to buy new for $720.00 (What a deal!.) BUT the desire for this Nikon D300 kept nagging at me as I read more and more reviews. The best review ever is from The Imaging Resource (google it). So, I sold my Nikon D80, Nikon D200, and 3 prime lenses to pay for this new camera. I also purchased David Busch's Nikon D300 Digital Field Guide, which is very helpful. You will read all about this camera in many other reviews. I just want to say that color is accurate, Build quality is awesome, User friendly. Very little nose at high ISO. I think my favorite aspect is the four separate shooting menus. They are very user friendly (even for me), independent of each other, and you can always reset it to default if you think you are getting lost. I felt very safe navigating through all the menus. I use it with the Nikon 16-85mm VR lens (approx $600). Yes, you can take good photos with it right out of the box. Of course, you have more control over exposure, depth of field etc as you learn more about the camera. This is my advice. If you have the money, $1700 approx, buy this camera body! It is the finest camera body you can buy without going to full frame, which is immensely more expensive. Go ahead and buy Nikon kit zoom lens and upgrade to a more expensive lens down the road if you want to. In the digital world, it is the camera body that is crucial for accurate color rendition etc. As far as the lens goes, Nikon doesn't make a crappy lens. I find the VR (vibration reduction) lens very helpful because I don't like to use tripods. It is a bit on the heavy side compared to D80 because it is solid Magnesium Alloy body. If you want light weight, buy a compact. In the Nikon D300 manual, Nikon clearly states to never touch the sensor at all in any way. If you can't get the sensor dust off by blowing or by the built in dust vibration system, than make sure that a very qualified Nikon authorized person does it. (this goes for all digital SLR cameras). My previous film cameras were Minolta SRT 102, Leica Rangefinder M2, Contax with Zeiss lens, so I have owned some of the best. This new Nikon D300 DX digital camera does not disappoint me. I am going to get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Jean
By jcsthree (Los Angeles)
Prior to buying the D300, I was very familiar with film SLR's and had quite a bit of experience with digital imagery, but this was my first DSLR. I estimated that I was probably over the hump in the learning curve when I purchased this camera. BOY I WAS WRONG!
It turns out that wasn't such a bad thing. I've enjoyed the challenge, and the more I discover about this camera, the more I love it.
Unfortunately the user's manual that comes with the camera (400 pages), doesn't do a good job of coalescing the camera's individual features into useful information. There are A LOT of features and most of them have variable settings. Is it intimidating to think about all these variables every time you want to take a picture? You bet! Don't worry, Nikon has thought of this. By selecting between Shooting Menu and Custom banks allows you to change dozens of settings all at once.
I eventually bought a book on the D300 which covers everything in the manual but makes all the necessary connections between features and gives you a thorough understanding of how to effectively apply them (the author's name is Busch). I only wish I had bought the book when I bought the camera. It would've saved me a lot of time.
I'm happy to say that my D300 is now configured for nearly any photo situation I might encounter.
By Skip Motes (DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA United States)
I have been waiting to write a review about this camera! Amazon does not always ask for a review on some items & others they ask for a revie before you get the product. I just can't wait! I have several nikon cameras. N90 (Film) A Nikon Coolpic Nikon D2H & a Nikon D90! I'm so Happy with the D300 I find myself using this camera & not the others! I can't wait to get to Jamaica again & start shooting. I recommend this camera to everyone. There coming out with a new D300 soon!
By ComputerExpert (Idaho)
So far so good. I think this may be the most reviewed camera ever so I'm not going to repeat what has already been said, both pros and cons. I will say that my experience has been over all positive although I haven't used the camera much yet. I keep justifying using the D40 with the Nikon 18-200 lens. The shutter is a little louder than I would want it to be, not sure why more haven't commented on this but it's not a deal breaker by any means. Overall, I would recommend this camera to others.
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