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Nikon D300 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 0.71"-5.31"

3" LCD - 7.5x Optical Zoom - 4288 x 2848 Image - HDMI - PictBridge - MPN: 9482 See Product Details

Product Details of Nikon D300 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 0.71"-5.31"

Description

The D300 is a Pro-level D-SLR with a 12.3-MP DX-format CMOS sensor with Nikon EXPEED Image Processing System and large, 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD.

Quick Glance

Memory Type: CompactFlash (CF) Card, Microdrive

LCD Screen Size: 3 in

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Megapixels: 12.3 Megapixel

Lens Mount: Nikon F

Optical Zoom: 7.5

Weight: 29.28

Summary

Product Title: Nikon D300 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 0.71"-5.31"

Manufacturer: Nikon

Power Score: 4.6 | 11 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CMOS

Effective Megapixels: 12.3 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 13100000

Lens Features

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Lens Mount: Nikon F

Optical Zoom: 7.5 X

Max Aperture: 3.5 1/f

Focal Length: 18 mm to 135 mm

Storage

Memory Card Support: CompactFlash (CF) Card, Microdrive

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 3 in

Camera Body Only: Body with Lens Kit

Flash: Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction

Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Video Out, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DC Power In, 1 x 10-pin Remote Control

Dimensions

Height: 4.50 in

Width: 5.80 in

Depth: 2.90 in

Weight: 1.83 lbs

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Sensitivity: ISO 200 to 3200 Menu Languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Dutch English Finnish French German Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish

Software Included: Software Suite

Camera Modes: Exposure Modes: Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program Shutter-Priority Auto [S] Aperture Priority Auto [A] Manual [M]

Viewfinder Type: SLR

Product Series: D

Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 13 Groups

Autofocus Points: 51

Maximum Image Resolution: 4288 x 2848

Number of Batteries Support: 1

Battery Built-in: No

Battery Rechargeable: Yes

Battery Include: Yes

Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/8000 Second

PictBridge: Yes

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Reviews on Nikon D300 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 0.71"-5.31"

  • 5
  By member: dougmorrill - Feb 25, 2008

Great Camera

Strengths: About everything - Lightning fast focus and frame speed, improved auto white balance, crisp pictures at ISO 1600/3200, save multiple manual white balances, effective auto-area focus & the list goes on.

Weakness: High price, Flash sync at 250 instead of 500 like my D70 and my D70 economical wireless remote does not work with D300.

I have only had the camera for a week, but it has already supplied noticeable improved performance over my D70 which I really liked as well. I used it last weekend at the state wrestling championships and it worked better than I could have expected. I have always used single point focus when taking pictures of wrestling because the more automated focusing systems would get confused. The D300...

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  • 4
  By member: savio - Jun 13, 2008

Nikon D300 camera w/ 18-135mm Lens

Strengths: Light weight, not much noise even at ISO 3200, great color and sharpness, battery lasts soooo...long!

Weakness: Portraits with sun set back ground not very good.

I have been using D2x and D70 for few years. The D300 is much lighter than D2x, battery lasts VERY long, not much noise even shooting at ISO 3200 (better than D2x), great color and sharpness. The contrast is good for general shootings but for portraits - might want to decrease a bit. For portraits with sun set back ground it is too much contrast causing the sun set almost being washed out, might...

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  • 5
  By member: jemaerca - Jul 23, 2008

Nikon ups the ante again - best DX camera to date!

Strengths: 12MP, ISO performance, 6fps, 3" hi-res LCD, 51pt AF tracking, Live View

Weakness: Really hard pressed to find one of note - it's that good!

The D300 is at the top of Nikon's DX lineup and as the DX flagship, it does not disappoint. It has a lot of D3 goodies at about 1/3 the price. ISO performance is fantastic - I can use ISO 1600 confident that I can clean up the image in post. Six fps is great for sports (8fps is possible if you use the grip and correct battery). The 3" LCD is gorgeous and 51 AF points nails focus all the time....

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  • 5
  By member: szynda - Jul 19, 2008

Power, Power and More Power

Strengths: Speed, Versatility, Advanced Features, Power, Resolution

Weakness: Lacks the foolproof features of the D80/CoolPix line where you have Theme Modes.

This is a huge leap forward from my D100 and offers higher resolution, more features and many improvements in customization features. However, for when I don't want to think hard about modes and settings, it would be nice that this higher end camera also had the fool proof theme settings for portrait, outdoor, etc. found on D80 and CoolPix cameras.

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  • 4.0
  cnet.com - Jan 28, 2008

Nikon D300 (w/ 18mm-135mm lens)

THE GOOD: Excellent performance and photo quality; solidly built; extremely flexible custom settings architecture; onboard wireless flash controller. THE BAD: A bit too expensive, given the competition. THE BOTTOM LINE: Visibly better photo quality and slightly improved performance make the Nikon D300 a significant upgrade over the D200 and an excellent all-around choice.

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  • 4.5
  testseek.com - Sep 13, 2008

Nikon D300

Testseek.com has collected 90 expert reviews for Nikon D300 and the average expert rating is 89 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 4.5
  letsgodigital.org - Aug 25, 2008

Nikon D300

If you were to ask me what I found the most important camera of 2007 I would definitely place the Nikon D300 at the top, without a single doubt. A spot that the camera could possibly only share with the Nikon D3. The new Nikon D300 is a beautiful work-horse and meets the requirements of the professional photographer. It is an ideal camera for those who find the D3 too big or just too expensive,...

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  • 5.0
  Imaging Resource - Feb 6, 2008

Nikon D300 Review

Nikon's D300 is easily one of the finest digital SLR cameras on the market. Its 12.3-megapixel sensor delivers stunning images up to ISO 6,400, and its 14-bit A/D conversion means you can get better quality in your JPEG and RAW images with the Nikon D300. Out-of-the-box, the Nikon D300 will shoot six frames-per-second, and track a moving subject by combining data from its AF system with...

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  • 4.5
  photographyblog.com - Jan 21, 2008

Nikon D300 Review

The mid-range digital SLR camera market has never been so competitive, with new models recently announced by virtually all the major manufacturers. The Nikon D300 is the latest prosumer model to pass through our review lab. With the highest price-tag of any of the main contenders, it has a lot to live up to, but a quick glance at the spec sheet reveals some impressive features. A new 12.3 APS-C...

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  • 4.5
  DCResource - Dec 14, 2007

DCRP Review: Nikon D300

When Nikon announced the D300, the digital photography world stood up and took notice. When people call the D300 a "baby D3", they're no kidding. The D300 has nearly the exact same feature set, but with an APS-C / DX-format sensor instead of a full-frame one. That means you get the super-fast performance of the EXPEED image processor, live view on a brilliant 3-inch LCD display, a 51-point...

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  • 4.0
  cameralabs.com - Dec 6, 2007

Camera Labs – Nikon D300 review

There’s no denying the Nikon D300 is a highly capable DSLR which will delight enthusiasts and satisfy the demands of pros looking for a backup or ‘budget’ body. Certainly no-one does ergonomics like Nikon and despite a handful of annoyances, it’s also the most feature-packed DSLR of its class. But there’s also no denying it’s comfortably more expensive than many rivals while not...

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