Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body)

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4.8

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★★★★★
4.7

 

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Pros

  • Bright lcd (544)
  • Comfortable controls (543)
  • Quality construction (526)
  • Short lag time (312)
  • Quiet (232)
  • Great picture quality (149)
  • Fast shutter speed (128)
  • Easy to use (126)
  • Image stabilization (55)
  • Fast focus (7)
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Cons

  • Heavy (54)
  • Noisy (33)
  • Exposed lcd (10)
  • Weight (8)
  • Pricey (5)
  • Poor battery life (3)
  • Shaky operation (3)
  • Complex (2)
  • Cost (2)

Best Uses

  • Travel (409)
  • Fun (360)
  • Photojournalism (333)
  • Art (304)
  • Documentary (212)
  • Portraits (151)
  • Sports (138)
  • Landscapes (121)
  • Weddings (23)
  • Wildlife (21)
 
 
 

Provided by B&H Photo Video

The Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera offers outstanding image quality multi-functional technologies and fast response with an impressive resolution of 12.3 megapixels speedy 6 fps frame advance self-cleaning sensor unit and high definition 3 VGA LCD display combined with Nikon's legendary durability. The Camera also features Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing System that is central to driving the speed and processing power needed for many of the camera's features; such as the 51-point auto focus system with Nikon's 3D Focus Tracking feature and two LiveView shooting modes that allow users to frame a photograph using the camera's high-resolution LCD monitor.

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Last update: Sep 18, 2009

Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body) Reviews

 
 
 

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[15 of 16 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
It's a Precision Instrument!

"I've had my D300 (my second) for a few months now, and I'm still plumbing the depths of what it is truly capable of! This baby is more than a camera body... it's a precision instrument! Recording great images is really what this camera is all about! As complex a machine as it is, it is generally simple and very intuitive to use. Almost every important setting is directly accessible from a button on the body..." Read Full Review »

Apr 14, 2008 by Jittoku

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
I really want to like this camera

"I received my D300 body & lenses from B&H on 8-28-08; upon arival the body had a stuck pixel and a spot in the finder. Propular forum opinion led me to believe that this is no big thing and that Nikon in El Segundo (CA) could easily re-map the sensor and take care of the viewfinder. I was going for a trip to the L.A. area anyway, so on 9-9-08 I left the D300 body at the Nikon service center in El Segundo; and ..." Read Full Review »

Sep 23, 2008 by jonpaul

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[15 of 16 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body) Review

It's a Precision Instrument!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Flexible
  • Highly Customizable
  • Intuitive interface
  • More »

    Cons

  • Nothing very serious

    Best Uses

  • Unlimited Potential
 

"I've had my D300 (my second) for a few months now, and I'm still plumbing the depths of what it is truly capable of!

This baby is more than a camera body... it's a precision instrument!

Recording great images is really what this camera is all about!



As complex a machine as it is, it is gener …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 14 2008
Jittoku
Long Island, NY
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body) Review

A genuine pleasure - but update firmware

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Small Lag Time
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Fun
  • Landscape
  • Macro Photography
  • Portraits
  • More »
 

"Let me preface my review with the caveat that I have 50 years of shooting for pay under my belt - and I'm a very demanding guy.The D300 represents a major advance in digital photography. It's a superb instrument. The CMOS imaging chip has great ability to "see into" shadows yet maintain highlight de …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 15 2008
Mel
Stoneham, MA
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body) Review

Serious hardware. Serious fun

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Quiet
  • Small Lag Time
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Nothing worth mentioning

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Documentary
  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"I shoot a lot of action. Boat races, air shows, auto races. And I do a lot of aerials. Skimming a lake at 100kts hanging out on the skid of a JetRanger chasing powerboats makes for some difficult handling, between the wind and the motion. Things happen FAST. So a high burst rate is not just a good i …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 8 2008
Redd Watt
Chicago
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  • Pro Photographer
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body) Review

Awesome right out of the box.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Quiet
  • Small Lag Time
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Documentary
  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"As a longtime user of Nikon digital cameras I just purchased and used the D300 for the first time. I was very excited about using the camera as I had read great reviews about the camera and its enhanced capabilities. I've owned and used the D100, D200 and the D2X.



I was in southern California on …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 17 2008
RandyHarrisPhoto.com
Bellevue, WA
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  • Professional
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera (Camera Body) Review

D300 great upgrade from D200!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Great Image Quality

    Cons

  • Loud

    Best Uses

  • Landscape
  • Photojournalism
  • Portraits
  • Travel
 

"I've been using a D200 for the last two years and have been very pleased with its performance. Since I've started concentrating on hummingbird photography out in the field primarily using the Nikkor 200-400 f/4 VR & teleconverters, I decided I needed a camera that provides a faster frame advance rat …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 25 2009
forestcat
Santa Cruz, CA
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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