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Nikon D300

Nikon D300

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A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 2 out of 5
"Won't autofocus"
  • 5 out of 5
"The Best"
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Nikon's D300 is meant to be a more affordable, more approachable version of its superlative D3 digital SLR, but that doesn't mean it's not a great camera in its own right. Like its big brother, the D300 supports "Live View," meaning users can preview and set-up their shots on the LCD display rather than through the viewfinder, a feature which has... read more

Specifications

  • 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
  • Nikon EXPEED Image Processor
  • Live View LCD display
  • JPEG, TIFF, NEF (RAW) file formats
  • Nikon F lens mount
  • 51 point auto focus
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Answered Questions for the D300

Q: will lenses from a D70s work with the D300
A: The nice thing about Nikon's are that you can use lenses from 40 or 50 years ago. It uses the... read more
Q: continuous frame shooting
A: Hi there,On the top left of the camera is the mode dial, and you should be able to turn this... read more
Q: D300 Why Such a Price Range?
A: I too experience the same challenge. I found a site: bestpricecameras.com that has packages with 2 lenses and a D300... read more

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Open Questions for the D300

Q: is the D300 a good camera for a photography major?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Can an external flash be mounted from the bottom of the camera?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: I am looking to purchase a good camera for "flora & fauna".
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  • 4.84 out of 5

Average rating based on 254 total reviews: 4.84/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Won't autofocus (joe - 8/24/08)

I like Nikons, but this one is a dud—at least the one I purchased. Brand new out of the box, never would auto-focus properly. All... read more

  • 5 out of 5
The Best (asody2@hotmail.com - 8/23/08)

I have been shooting with the D 300 for the last 3 months or so and it is the best camera I have owned by... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Glad I waited for the Nikon D300 before deciding on purchase SLR Pro camera (Donna Molinari - 5/10/08)

I am very pleased with the quality of the pictures. This is the best purchase I made. I bought it with a 18-200mm VR lens... read more

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