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| Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $1,454.99
New (21) Used (8) Refurbished (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  185 reviews
Sales Rank: 192
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:
Excellent value for the $$$! November 26, 2007
56 out of 68 found this review helpful
I had this camera and the D3 on order ever since they were annouced, with my luck the D300 came in first! I just picked it up today! Although I need the D3's full frame more! However, it is an excellent camera for the $$, I only paid $1800+ tax, mind you I spend a lot at my dealer over the years! I owned and still own a couple of Nikons, so for me it was a very easy transition, and finally Nikon has a good comprehensive manual to go wth the camera ifyou need any help. Also, for the first time the Capture NX is included - sort of: Ok I had to download it, and insert the product key, regardless this is a good step by Nikon, and it was about time!!
The focusing screen is much better designed now, and if you get the MD-D10 multi-power battery pack for the built in motor drive, it will be faster than my D2X and also has a lot bigger buffer up to 100 shoots for jpg, vs only 35 on my D2X, and with the right adapter BL-3 it will take the same high capacity battery as my D2X uses! The only drawback is that nobody has the BL-3 adapter in STOCK!
As for image quality, it is excellent even at higher ISO, I tested the D300 at 400, 800 and 1600 ISO, unlike the D2X which is only good up to 320 or maybe 400 before some noise is noticable and gets worse very fast after that as ISO is increased. (I am not talking about for 4x6" prints or just looking on the monitor but for 11x14"prints and up!!)
I highly recommend this camera, it is better than my more expensive D2X or D2Xs, performance and price wise!!! In fact you could buy 2 DX300s for the cost of one D2Xs! Finally Nikon has a winner!
 Don't Buy This Camera March 6, 2008
54 out of 194 found this review helpful
I had the D300 for a little over 3 days and the back LCD Monitor failed - it started flashing and wouldn't quit! Bummer for a $1800 camera.
Over the 3 days the camera had been on for about 5 hours and I had taken about 50 images. I hadn't taken it out of the house.
I had to send the camera back for warranty repair. It has been 12 business days and Nikon can't tell me when it will be shipped back to me. Check the web before you buy. The D300 has lots of problems.
Infant mortality is indicative of manufacturing problems and poor quality control. I replaced my D200 with the D300. The D200 was solid and very reliable. If you can't trust your camera what good is it. What do you do if you're in Africa, Thailand, etc?
RECOMMENDATION: Ignore the hype. Buy a D200 or wait 12 months till Nikon sorts out the bugs in the D300. Or, heaven forbid, buy a Canon.
I bought the D300 through AMAZON - Cameta Camera. They changed their 800 number to an internationl number with a $5 access fee. They were no help with this problem.
RECOMMENDATION: Buy high-end gear and electronics from Adorama or B&H, they will help you - no problem. Just buy books and CDS from Amazon.
Fantastic device, but... June 7, 2008
51 out of 89 found this review helpful
...beware of the dreaded Dead Battery Syndrome (DBS) as experienced and discussed by many affected users. Please check discussion forums at the review site you see here on Amazon, as well as [...] and put pressure on Nikon to remedy the issue soon.
Nikon is an immensely reliable brand and the D300 is a true gem. No argument; and the poor rating is given just to draw attention. There is a huge population of satisfied owners and they may never experience a problem during the first 5000 clicks. Professionals who have been shooting away since November have a different take. If you need to depend on every shot at any moment, "not right now" is not what you'd expect from your gun. I mean tool...you know. My own purchase is contingent on a timely resolution. Otherwise, massive D3 here I come. What's a few grand amongst friends?
Edit (06/11/08): As it turned out, the $5000 Nikon D3 is also having the same DBS problem, only at a lower rate. The issue is serious and what we can hope for is a firmware update as opposed to sending the camera in for repair.
Edit (07/01/08): Nikon just released a firmware update which is supposed to fix the DBS issue. The whole point is moot now but it seems impossible to change the rating.
Side note: The new FX format D700 is announced.
Edit (07/19/08): The firmware results are not all in yet. Read dpreview and see for yourself. There are people who still have the DBS problem after the update. And about the two comments, I updated my review before you posted your nonsense. So, read again: IT IS A HUGE ISSUE AND, YES IT IS WIDESPREAD.
This Camera Is What I have Been Waiting For! December 1, 2007
48 out of 50 found this review helpful
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 range is amazing.
I shot the stage set images under low light and high contrast conditions. Because of the constant motion on the set, I used 2000 ISO to bring up the shutter speed and freeze the shots. The results were amazing! I'd trade a little (and I mean a little) digital noise under these conditions for great shots any day. With any lesser camera, these shots would simply not have been possible.
I could write about the other obvious improvements this camera offers such as screen size, etc, etc; but that has already been covered by other reviewers. To me, the images this camera is capable of taking is the final indicator of its success.
Nikon keeps on ticken November 21, 2007
45 out of 75 found this review helpful
This is up there with Nikons's very best. The holey grail will be the D3, with this one being a close 2nd. Very, very fast focusing, improved focusing screen, very bright viewfinder, good with manual focus lenses, live view LCD, very good for studio photography. Battery is the same one used for the D200 but does not last as long with the D300. Nice size, weight and balance. Camera body fits "just right" in your hand. All of the controls are in just the right places. This one is a keeper.
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