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Top Shutter Speed (1/8000 vs. If you've been contemplating buying one, the best time is when the used prices go down by about a third of the original MSRP (my experience anyway; you are more likely to get a camera still at the peak of its performance, without biting the bullet too much on cost). It beats the Nikon D90 and D5000 in:1. Since its inception in the summer of 2007, the Nikon D300 has had some of its incredible feature set, like its 12.3mp CMOS sensor, re-appropriated into other less expensive models (D90, D5000; ok, actually they've modified the sensor slightly), and it has even been replaced with a slight upgrade, in the D300s.
1/4000)4. Magnesium Alloy vs. 14-bit NEF vs. Or just buy it. not7. Video Mode4. Slightly better sensor performance (a lot has been made about the subtle improvements made to the original sensor in the later bodies.
No)2. Ability to use older manual focus lenses with metering (also D5000 requires G lenses, or else focusing is all manual)9. Much larger buffer rate (99 vs 22)8. Hardened Plastic, Yes vs. However, this camera still remains an excellent choice for the photographer looking to either build a business or for a capable back-up model, and with the inevitable fall in its used price, due to the introduction of newer models, it looks to be an increasingly better value. Balances larger, heavier, pro lenses much better10. More of the controls are on the surface of the camera rather than hidden in sub-menus11. Better AF Detection (51 points vs.
12-bit NEF RAW3. SDHC5. However, it should be noted that most of the online tests that you read are conducted in jpeg; this defaults the D300's sensor to 12-bit, same as the best capable in the D90 and D5000, in this case, the newer sensors edge it out. The Nikon D300 has been the most cost effective way for a Nikon digital photographer to transition into many of the features of a professional-use camera. 100,000 in D90, maybe less in D5000)Nikon D90 and D5000 beat it in:1.
Shutter life (150, 000 clicks vs. Shooting the camera in 14-bit NEF improves its low-light performance especially in controlling shadow noise, which what most of the tests measure. D5000 has a positionable LCD ScreenAnd that's just the surface. 100% Viewfinder vs. Body build and weather sealing (ie.
Improved Live View3. Compact Flash Cards vs. 11)6. In other words, the tests generally short-change the capability of the D300's sensor in favor of the newer models)2. Best-Jason Gray[.].
I'll keep this review short and sweet:Pro's:-Amazing high-iso performance (low noise)-TONS of the controls that you'd use are on the camera body (rather than having to dig around in menus) such as metering, exposure (obviously) flash, AF area, AF mode, bracketing, etc-12 MP allows for enlargement/creative cropping without requiring absurdly large storage devicesCons:-slightly on the heavy side. it's really not that big of a deal, but don't expect to hold this thing over your head with one hand for an hour :POverall:Buy it.
I like it missing the entry level programs like landscape, portrait etc. Use it with a Nikon 17-55mm 2.8 lens and the Nikon battery grip. I finally got a real DSLR. and I am really crazy about finally having a real lens barrel in my hand to turn when adjusting the zoom.I also like it being a bit heavy, so it balances fabulously in my hands and contributes to reduce camera shake. Picture quality is very good and I still need to figure out how to shoot real excellent shots.Love it though.
I have a Nikon D300. I do professional work. So I bought this one as a backup.
Well Im from COSTA RICA, in the tropics the dream of any fotografer is to have a camera like this.it works fantastic. Wow.
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