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Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
 List Price: $1,799.99
Our Price: $1,558.00
Your Save: $ 241.99 ( 13% )
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Manufacturer: Nikon
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 5.0/5Average rating of 5.0/5Average rating of 5.0/5Average rating of 5.0/5Average rating of 5.0/5

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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Nikon
Continuous Shooting Speed: 5
Display Size: 3
EAN: 0018208254323
Feature: 12.3-megapixel captures enough detail for poster-size photo-quality prints
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Included Software: Yes
Label: Nikon
Manufacturer: Nikon
Maximum Resolution: 12300000
Model: 25432
Optical Zoom: 1
Publisher: Nikon
Release Date: 2008-02-18
Special Features: nv:Sensor^12.3 Megapixel|Image Resolution^4288 x 2848|Storage Media^Compact Flash|Compressed Format^JPEG|LCD Monitor^3.0-inches|LCD Pixels^921,600 pixels|LCD Coverage^100%|Shutter Speed^30 - 1/8000 sec.|Light Metering Method^Spot AF|Light Metering Method^Center Weighted|Exposure Modes^Manual|Exposure Modes^shutter priority|Exposure Modes^Aperture-priority Auto|Exposure Modes^Program Auto|ISO Speed Range^Auto 200/400/800/1600/3200|Flash Mode^Rear-Curtain Sync
Studio: Nikon
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features
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
Accessories
Joby Gorillapod Focus GP8 Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO HSM IF Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR
Metz 48 AF-1 Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon i-TTL Digital Cameras, Guide Number 158'
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Summary: A wonderful camera, BUT.
Comment: A wonderful camera, super fast responsive and flexible: however I have to agree with other reviewers, this thing is a behemoth. So much so that I had to go out and also purchase a D60 body for "everyday use". I can't lug around the heavy D300 for very long, especially on a hot sunny day outdoors!

Also, will someone explain to me why they had to put a reflex mirror in this thing? The Live-view function is such a "klugey" pain to invoke that it might as well not be there. Why don't they dispense with the mirror altogether and employ the joy-to-use electronic viewfinders found in the plain vanilla point and shoot cameras? All I want is a body where I can swap lenses, coupled with an electronic viewfinder so that I can rapidly switch from LCD screen to viewfinder. I hope they someday come out with an ALL digital SLR, one that doesn't need a 1930's vintage mechanical mirror to make it work! Don't you?


Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: Excellent
Comment: great camera. get the 8gb udma transcend cf card. u'll have plenty of space shooting raw with a fast card.
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Summary: Excellent Camera!!
Comment: The Nikon D300 is one of the most versatile advanced amateur DSLRs on the market. In fact, I have built most of my wedding photography business around this camera and its extraordinary potential. At this time, the Nikon D90 has lowered the demand for the D300 which means that its cost has gone down a few hundred dollars from when I purchased it. What a great time to buy!

Similarities to the D3:
1. 51 autofocus points.
2. 8 frames per second (with the battery grip; 6.5 fps without)
3. Customization of features for quick changes in camera settings in the field
4. Excellent weatherproofing
5. Active D-LIghting

Advancements over the D90:
1. D90 features 4.5 fps versus 6.5 on D300
2. D90 cannot meter with old manual focus lenses
3. D90 is not weather-sealed
4. D90 has 11 autofocus points versus 51 on D300
5. D90's fastest shutter speed is 1/4000 vs 1/8000 with D300
6. D90's viewfinder offers only 96% coverage vs. D300's 100%
7. D90 has a 100,000 shutter cycle vs. the D300's 150,000
8. D90 is limited in customization
9. D90's max flash sync speed is 1/250 vs D300's 1/320
10. D90 does not use the professional speed CF Cards.

Are these features enough to convince you to go for this camera? That is up to you, but for me, they are plenty to keep me using this DSLR as my primary camera for (maybe) years to come!

Best-
Jason
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Summary: Nikon DX300
Comment: Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
This camera is everything it's cracked up to be. It was missing the eye piece cover for timed shots; Amazon made good on it immediatly.
Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: Buy It On Amazon
Comment: I researched this camera on Amazon, but because it was so complex, I bought it at my local camera store (Shutterbug), paying full retail for the "customer support". BIG MISTAKE. They don't help you at all! They don't even put in the battery or show you anything. I got much more and better support for this when I bought my lenses and extra's from Amazon and it's partners. They will spend an hour with you on the phone talking you through setting it up, even though you didn't buy it from them. Cameta and Adorama are especially good. So, save some money, don't be a sucker like me, and buy your camera from Amazon! BTW, this is one great camera. Really complex, but wonderful. Buy the book "Nikon D300 Digital Field Guide" by J. Dennis Thomas with it!
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