| Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $1,454.99
New (22) Used (7) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  180 reviews
Sales Rank: 149
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 1
Display Size: 3
Continuous Shooting Speed: 5
Maximum Resolution: 12
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
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
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 25432
Model: 25432
UPC: 018208254323
EAN: 0018208254323
ASIN: B000VJX7DW
Release Date: February 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new , shipping same business day.
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| Customer Reviews:
The best camera I know of October 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought the camera off Amazon after weeks of research. Its the finest camera I've ever used. The control I have over the camera and its intuitive controls are incredible. Invest in a decent book (e.g. Busch) as the manual is complete but very poorly written. I bought mine with the Nikkor 70-300mm lens. The lens/body combo is unbeatable.
What else can I say? The D300 ROCKS! October 24, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
After researching DSLRs week after week and reading hundreds of reviews, I know there isn't much I can say about this camera that hasn't already been said! So here's my own personal spin (non-technical): my first DSLR was a Sony A100. After being frustrated with the autofocus and wanting to upgrade lenses, yet finding them expensive and hard-to-find, I decided it was time to jump ship and go with either Nikon or Canon from this day forward. I was completely torn between choosing the Nikon D90, the D300 or going with the new Canon 50D. Choosing a brand for lenses seemed almost more crucial to me than the camera itself! In the end, I came to the conclusion that ANY one of these cameras or brands would be completely fantastic in it's own special way. Compare all you want, but they each have something unique that sets them aside and made them a draw in my mind; as a bonus, all were within my price range. The dealbreaker came when I finally got a hold of a Canon 50D in my hands and found that as much as I LOVED the feel of the camera, the menu navigation just didn't click with me as much as Nikon's menu (complete personal preference here). So that made it easier to choose Nikon. Having held both (which I HIGHLY recommend), the D300 felt more solid and secure in my hands. I was hesitant because it does lack the "cheater" settings as I call them, but I took the leap anyways. I have not looked back for a moment! If I didn't have the extra money to spare OR if I wasn't comfortable with my own settings, the D90 would have been just as fantastic! But to me, the D300 is a camera with a lot more potential to learn and expand over the years. I see myself keeping it for many, many years and only ever spending my money on lenses anymore. With the D90, I fear I would have wanted to upgrade the camera again in a few years to something more professional, consequently cutting into my lens fund!
Conclusion: pick a camera today that you would like to keep and grow with; then use all your money in the future for better and better lenses, regardless of what new camera is announced. For me, the D300 is definitely the one: this camera is a keeper so now I can focus the rest of my time and money on building my glass collection!
Perfect sports shooter! October 24, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I shoot a lot of sports and the improved auto-focus, high iso performance and 8fps (with the vertical grip and AA batteries) makes me want to sell my D-200 and get another D-300. Be sure to get bigger faster CF cards so you don't have to worry about changing during the game. I got a pair of 8 gb cards and love them. I used to fill up a 2 gb card in the first half of a football game. Oh, and the lcd is "to-die-for" as well. Another surprise I got was that the flash would sync at 1/320. I shoot under crappy high school field lights and get great results. Give me a little daylight and I get unbelievable results.
nikon's high-end DX format body October 15, 2008
if you're heavily invested in DX lenses w/ nikon and looking for a fast, high-end body look no further. this is the best DX camera from nikon. a lot has been said about this body already, so no more comments from me!
A camera that allows you to hold it October 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Since I moved from the D70s to D300 it has further increased my pleasure to press the gentle button to capture a moment. This camera is extremely stable, especially with the VR function in the Nikon Lens. The menu has many choices to enable specific photography. Also the continuous shooting is a real improvement and makes very beautiful action-pictures. Very pleasant is its LED matrix focus device that can be seen in the viewer. Real super technology for the amateur/professional photographer.
Amazon.com is giving the best price/package ratio, after my search on both the web and specialized shops in the DC area.
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