Nikon D300 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A monster truck of a camera for less than you might expect to pay. The D300 gets almo

Verdict: One of the first things is some serious mass. The D300 is built like a tank, and its magnesium-alloy body shell is environmentally sealed against dust and moisture. And with mass comes size: put it next to the diminutive Olympus E-420 and the D300 ...

Review summary: Nikon has stepped up its game with this excellent mid-level digital SLR.

Pros: Sophisticated feature set ; excellent AF performance ; responsive 3D tracking AF system ; incredibly vibrant 3-inch LCD ; good low light/high ISO capabilities (with limitations-see Cons) ; custom Picture Control settings can be saved and shared ; ...

Cons: Manual noise reduction produces overly soft images at "Normal" and "High" settings ; 3D tracking can work against itself when the subject and background colors are similar ; 8fps continuous shooting available only with optional battery grip ; learning ...

Verdict: Despite some minor quibbles, the Nikon D300 proves that it's not only a highly capable camera but one that has raised the bar for next generation mid-level DSLRs. When it comes to digital cameras, competition may be a photographer's best friend

Review summary: Nikon's new D300 DSLR camera slots in above the D200 'pro-sumer' model but does not replace it. Although five grams lighter, the new model has essentially the same sturdy body as the D200, with a magnesium alloy chassis and dust- and moisture-proof ...

Verdict: Other third-party converters can't be far behind, although they will have to contend with Nikon's new NEF format. Nikon's track record for supporting third-party developers is far from good, so it's to Adobe's credit that they managed to 'crack' the ...

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: An expensive camera, but one offering superb image quality, features and handling

Verdict: Instead, it's Nikon's DX format, which at 23.6 x 15.8mm is almost exactly the same size as the APS-C sensors found in Canon's consumer range and the Sony A700. But, like Nikon's professional range, the D300's body is magnesium alloy and weighs 964g ...

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: Visibly better photo quality and slightly improved performance make the Nikon D300 a significant upgrade over the D200 and an excellent all-around choice.

Pros: Excellent performance and photo quality; solidly built; extremely flexible custom settings architecture; onboard wireless flash controller

Cons: A bit too expensive, given the competition

Verdict: For the most part, Nikon sticks with the tried-and-true body design and interface of the D200, with its intelligently laid out controls. The dust- and weatherproof body weighs a hair over 825g, and feels as solid as a little tank. The viewfinder is ...