Honest opinion from a primary Canon shooter I own a Canon EOS 5D, 40D and 30D so this is my first Nikon DSLR. Being primarily a Canon photographer I always wondered what shooting with Nikon would be like.
Let me just say, this Nikon is an absolute gem and pleasure to shoot with. The technology packed into this product is definitely a jump in quality making it worthy of being called a "next generation" DSLR.
I could tell you about all the fancy specs, its abilities, and why people think it's better than Canon, but the...
[Nikon D300 SLR 12.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Body review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 01/19/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
100% (45 of 45) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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The D300 is Professional quality camera at reasonable price. As a professional wedding photographer in today's marketplace it is difficult to keep pace with technological improvements and remain profitable. Not many of us can afford to replace a $5,000- $8,000 camera annually.
I have used Nikon Cameras since the NIKON F was introduced. We use multiple photographers in my wedding business and I have never been happy with our photo sharpness and quality since we migrated from the medium format Hasselblad film cameras to the Nikon D100, D70, D...
[Nikon D300 SLR 12.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Body review by J. F. Jones can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | J. F. Jones | | Review Date: | 05/31/2008 | | User Location: | Cincinnati, OH | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (16 of 16) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Excellent workhorse I am an amateur with experience (meaning I don't pay my bills through photography). I previously owned a D70 and an EOS for 35mm film.
Thing is, I wanted to upgrade the digital system I had with the D300 and, in summary, the camera is SO BEAUTIFUL, SO RELIABLE, INCREDIBLE PICTURES, etc etc... it's a dead-on choice for a digital SLR!!
This camera has many pluses:
-Many pro's says 12Mpx for an APS sensor (= sensor with a conversion factor, smaller than a 35mm film'...
[Nikon D300 SLR 12.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Body review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/13/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (14 of 14) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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The perfect photographer's camera This is the perfect camera for an advanced amateur.
The main strengths are:
(1) the excellent ergonomics and design: the camera controls are perfectly laid out. This makes the camera feel very fast and responsive. Everything about the camera is designed to allow you to change settings quickly and effortlessly. An example: the auto-ISO feature changes completely how you shoot in quickly changing lighting. Think about shooting sports in a stadium where half the field is cover...
[Nikon D300 SLR 12.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Body review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 06/19/2008 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (12 of 12) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Went from Canon, to Leica to THIS! I am one of those guys who finds a brand and sticks with it. I have been using Canon's for 12 years. I have had everything from a Canon EOS 1N, to a 1V, 1D, 1D Mark IIN, etc. But I gave up on Canon because they didn't have camera bodies that were light, or small enough but also took amazing photos. I switched from Canon to Leica and bought the $5,000 M8. A truly incredible machine worthy of the high price tag. But it was limited. I found after using it for several months that I had gotten...
[Nikon D300 SLR 12.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Body review by T. Young "Know it all" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | T. Young "Know it all" | | Review Date: | 08/01/2008 | | User Location: | New York | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (11 of 11) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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One small step for Nikon... one giant step for mankind! I've been holding back from buying the D300 since the launch because I own a D200, but when my wife came home and surprised me with one... not only was I surprised by her gift, but also by what Nikon has packed inside this camera. I will try not to write on what others have already said, but I'll point us to some areas which are new and may not have gotten enough attention towards.
1. AF Fine Tuning - this is a great feature that puts in the user's hands the power to calibrate a lens...
[Nikon D300 SLR 12.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Body review by Gerald Khoo can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Gerald Khoo | | Review Date: | 01/23/2008 | | User Location: | Singapore | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
97% (44 of 45) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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More options than you can dream of ! I've been a reviewer and beta tester for Adobe, Microsoft and a few more. I bought this camera blindfolded, after using the D40, D40x and the D80. Never saw or touched it! It's like buying a new model Mercedes: you just KNOW it will be good. And I have no regrets at all. I won't bore you with the same things others write: yes, it's amazing sharp, crisp and smooth operation. Almost anything you can thing of, can be changed or tweaked. The front and rear dials, the preview and function button, etc...
[Nikon D300 SLR 12.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Body review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 12/14/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
96% (24 of 25) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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This Camera Is What I have Been Waiting For! After weeks on a waiting list, I finally got the D300. I have done 2 photo shoots in studio and 1 on a stage set, and I absolutely love this camera.
I attached my new Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S lens to it, and all I can say is that this is a marriage made in photo heaven. I also attached the Nikon MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack for best performance.
The studio shots are tack sharp, have flawless color, and have everything I ever dreamed of a studio shot. Dynamic rang...
[Nikon D300 SLR 12.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Body review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 12/01/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
95% (47 of 49) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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The camera I waited for Until recently I had a D80 and I also wrote a review about it. So I think it would be useful for you, D80 owners and D300 prospect buyers, to have some clues about what this D300 is about from a former D80 user. I will update my review as I'll be getting into more and more of this camera.
First noticeable difference is the size. The D300 is bigger and heavier than the D80, but the size it is not a problem for mid-sized hands like mine are. About weight: I bought a neoprene strap some ...
[Nikon D300 SLR 12.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Body review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 11/29/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
95% (277 of 289) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Incredible color, tone, highlights/shadow rendition: this Nikon is best of breed! Since 2006 I have owned a D200 for serious shooting situations and I got a D40 in early '07 for everyday shots (an awesome camera - I give it SIX stars! - a whole separate review is needed!), and after hearing about the D300 release in late 2007 I debated over whether to get one. I was really happy with my D200, which I took on some overseas trips and it performed perfectly. After demo-ing a D300 in stores and reading some online reviews, I decided to take the plunge. It was a big investment ...
[Nikon D300 SLR 12.3 Megapixel Digital Camera Body review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 11/29/2007 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
95% (609 of 637) Users Found This Review Helpful |