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Nikon D300
Max. Megapixels: 12.3
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Optical Zoom: 5X
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Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28
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Zoom Range Max. (mm): 200
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Weight (ounces): 47.2
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Media Slots: CompactFlash
• Price When Reviewed: $2200
Last updated
June 06, 2008
June 06, 2008
Reviewed byTracey Capen
Pros
Cons
- Pricing:Very Expensive: $2200 (6/10/2008)
- Performance:Superior: 90
- Features:Very Good: 88
- Design:Superior: 90
Pricing Very Expensive: $2200
Very Expensive: $2200| Price Without Lens - $1800 |
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Performance Superior: 90
Superior: 90| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life Score | Superior |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Number of Shots | 500 |
| Battery Life | 273.5 |
| Image Quality Tests (Max. points = 100) | |
|---|---|
| Image Quality Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Color | 52.6 |
| Image Quality, Color--Auto | 43.6 |
| Image Quality, Color--Adjusted | 61.5 |
| Image Quality, Exposure | 46.9 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 39.7 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 49.9 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 54.1 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 66.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise | 70.9 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction | 72.3 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation | 58.9 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 48 |
Features Very Good: 88
Very Good: 88| Imaging | |
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| Max. Megapixels | 12.3 |
| Maximum Resolution | 4288 by 2848 |
| Optical Zoom | 5X |
| Zoom Range Min. (mm) | 28 |
| Zoom Range Max. (mm) | 200 |
| Highest Shutter Speed | 8000 |
| Lowest Shutter Speed | 30 |
| Wide-Angle Aperture Maximum | 3.5 |
| Telephoto Aperture Maximum | 5.6 |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Interchangeable Lens | Yes |
| Lens Model | 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor ED lens |
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| LCD Screen Size (inches) | 3 |
| Dimensions | 5.8 by 4.5 by 2.9 |
| Weight (ounces) | 47.2 |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Image Stabilization | Lens-dependent |
| Media Slots | CompactFlash |
| Starter Media or Internal RAM | No |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium ion |
| Charging Dock | No |
| Remote Control | Optional |
| Flash Shoe | Yes |
| Controls | |
|---|---|
| Scene Modes | 0 |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure Control | Yes |
| White-Balance Calibration | Yes |
| White-Balance Bracketing | Yes |
| Exposure Bracketing | Yes |
| ISO Range | ISO 200 to ISO 3200 |
| Flash Slow Sync | Yes |
| File & Printing Formats | |
|---|---|
| Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) | Yes |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| File Formats | JPEG, TIFF, RAW |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Included Hardware | EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D100 Video Cable, AN-D300 Strap, BM-8 LCD monitor cover, Body cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-23 Rubber Eyecup |
| Included Software | Capture NX software |
| Warranty & Support | |
|---|---|
| Labor Warranty (years) | One |
| Parts Warranty (years) | One |
| Weekday Support Hours | 24 |
| Saturday Support Hours | 24 |
| Sunday Support Hours | 24 |
| Toll-Free Support | Yes |
| Reliability & Service | |
|---|---|
| Summary of results for all of brand's products in this category | A roller-coaster ride for this camera maker: Top-notch support, readers say, and above-average overall reliability coexist with subpar grades for severe problems and ease of use. |
| Reliability of brand's products in this category | |
|---|---|
| Reports of product arriving with problems | Average |
| Reports of products with any significant problems | Average |
| Reports of problems that render a product unusable | Worse than Average |
| Buyers' rating of product's | Worse than Average |
| Overall satisfaction with reliability of brand's products in category | Better than Average |
| Service & Support Quality | |
|---|---|
| Time spent holding for phone support | Average |
| Overall quality of vendor's phone support | Better than Average |
| Reports of problems unresolved after contacting service | Better than Average |
| Overall quality of service | Better than Average |
Design Superior: 90
Superior: 90
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