Nikon D300

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Pros
Large, live-view LCD
Extensive custom modes
Cons
Live view isn't as easy to use as others
Menu system is complicated

$2,499.00
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User Reviews for Nikon D300

Reviewed by: SuzanaSrb

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: ???

Weaknesses: is it to heavy?

Overall Evaluation: i want to have this camera, but i just want to know how is it in the night? is it hard to injust the camera to have fine night pictures? does it take longer time to the camera to take one night picture then a day pic? i want one to be fast. and how long time does it take to the camera to take one day-light picture? thanks :)
Reviewed by: how

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: High ISO, 3" LCD screen, 51 point autofocus and Live view, longer life battery

Weaknesses: A bit heavy with the bigger lenses, need to hold lens if shooting down otherwise the lens (18-200mm) slips out

Overall Evaluation: Contemplated the upgrade from the D200 but after comparing the pictures at higher ISO settings the decision was easy. The more I shoot with this camera the more I like it over the D200. The feel, weight and quality are similar. There are many little things that make it overall a much better camera. Once you learn how to tweak all the light settings for different situations, it takes much better pictures. Not much more to say about the camera that hasn't already been said. The 18-200mm VR Zoom lens is the best "one" lens to have. I travel a lot and I don't need anything else to carry. The only drawback with this is that I would have liked the lens to be faster than the 3.5 but with the higher ISO of the camera it's not bad. The glass is typical of Nikon, great quality. Of course, for specialty shots you do need other lenses to compliment the situations.If you just point and shoot on automatic, you don't get the "best" out of this camera. For those that take the time to learn this camera, it's worth the investment and I would highly recommend it.
Reviewed by: jgrees

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Low price, high quality and ease of use.

Weaknesses: I little heavy but doable.

Overall Evaluation: Great camera for the price. Fast shutter speed allowing to take pictures at the right time. The lens is great with the VR option and it takes very sharp pictures. The colors in raw mode are fantastic! I recommend this camera to pros as well as amateurs. The menus are easy to read and scroll through. A great camera for the price!
Reviewed by: msapute

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: - Large 3" very sharp LCD - Live view- Ultrasonic Sensor Cleaner - Capture NX software is included

Weaknesses: It's hard to find what not to like from this camera/lens combo, but here it is:- I do notice some vignetting at 18mm- limited solution on wired/wireless shutter release- Expensive

Overall Evaluation: I bought this Kit with $300 instant rebate on April. Really notice significant upgrade from my D70s that I've used for 2 yrs. 51 AF points does help in getting better focus point. I immediately loaded D2XMODE 1, 2 and 3 that improve color setting.
Reviewed by: zumike

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: many features are packed into the camera and it's incredibly easy to use

Weaknesses: a little heavy and so is the Price

Overall Evaluation: well I've owned Canon Digital Rebel for a few yearsand learned on it,so I and decided to step up to a D300Whoa! what a difference like night and day, so many features, The ergonomics of a camera are fantasic,a beautiful 3 inch LCD screen,and able to shoot great pictures in low light,also great for portrait photographsI have only been using this camera for 3 days now and I have taken dozens of pictures and I'm truly amazed at the quality and color of my pictures the D300 along with the 18-200 VR lens in my book is a winning combination. and as prices are falling as usually do and the ratings stay high on this camera it becomes more of great buy!I'm truly enjoying this Camera.more fun days to come!

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