Nikon D300 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: In the D300, Nikon have created a worthy successor to the widely respected D200 professional Digital SLR camera. Wisely retaining the most valued features of its predecessor, such as the weather-sealed metal chassis and extensively backward-compatible ...

Verdict: The top of the camera also accommodates the serviceable if limited popup flash unit, which can function as a controller for Nikon's Creative Lighting System external flash units when these are available. The limitations of the flash aren't as severe ...

Review summary: Nikon has started 2008 with a brace of 12-megapixel DSLRs; the pro-spec D3 and this, the D300, for the semi-pro and enthusiast markets

Pros: Handling and build quality, high ISO performance range of features and overrides, focusing and metering performance

Cons: Price (for some, but not me and I'm poorer than a church mouse), weight, some switchgear could be better

Verdict: Every now and again, a camera comes along that redefines the market it serves. The D300 is just such a camera. It is a superb piece of kit that never fails to impress. While some may find the £1300 body only price tag hefty, I can only wonder how ...

Review summary: The D300 from Nikon updates the successful D200 design with a new 12.3-megapixel sensor, improved auto focus, and a 3-inch LCD with razor-sharp , 921,000-pixel resolution for $1799 (lens not included). This camera is aimed at the serious amateur and ...

Verdict: The D300 camera body is evidence of its serious nature. Festooned with buttons, the complex play of dials, switches and controls will be off-putting to the uninitiated. It's also a large, quite heavy camera (1.82 lbs/ 825 grams), built with robust ...

Review summary: Nikon has today announced a firmware update for the Nikon D300 digital SLR (Version 1.10). The upgrade offers improvements related to auto focus acquisition and white balance, and provides a number of other enhancements to the performance of the Nikon ...

Review summary: The Gadget: Nikon's D300 is a 12.3MP camera with 200-6400 (hi mode) ISO, a 3-inch LCD, 51 autofocus points and a prosumer magnesium body on the fence, but teetering more towards pro than consumer. Inside is a DX-sensor, not quite the FX sensor found ...