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Nikon D300 (w/ 18mm-200mm lens)

Manufacturer: Nikon Part number: 9481

$1,948.80 - $2,539.99at 7 online stores.

CNET Editors' rating: 8.4 out of 10
Average user rating: 8.9 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - Nikon D300 (w/ 18mm-200mm lens)

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CNET Editors' review - Nikon D300 (w/ 18mm-200mm lens)

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Excellent

8.4

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CNET Editor's rating: 8.4 out of 10
Reviewed by Lori Grunin
Review date: 1/28/08
Release date: 11/28/07

The good: Excellent performance and photo quality; solidly built; extremely flexible custom settings architecture; onboard wireless flash controller.

The bad: A bit too expensive, given the competition.

The bottom line: Visibly better photo quality and slightly improved performance make the Nikon D300 a significant upgrade over the D200 and an excellent all-around choice.

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User opinions - Nikon D300 (w/ 18mm-200mm lens)

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Excellent

8.9

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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Move over Canon... the KING is here...
Move over Canon, the KING is here. After playing with the D300 at an Asian trade show I must say... Read more
by jessiethe3rd (see profile) - August 31, 2007

40 out of 56 users found this user opinion helpful.
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2 out of 10 - Terrible
Quality control non-existent? Never tested at factory or during repair?
I'm sure many people will love this camera, but I've found Nikon's quality control to be very... Read more
by Ty Durden (see profile) - February 2, 2008

37 out of 87 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
SAMPLE OF PHOTOS TAKEN WITH NIKON D300
I just bought my Nikon d300 w/ 18-200mm VR AFS lens and I'm still testing my new camera out. ... Read more
by henryrocket (see profile) - January 27, 2008

12 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
too expensive
It is a nice invention however the demand probably won't be there cuz the price is too high for... Read more
by rick_snelting (see profile) - February 5, 2008

10 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Top flight
Nikon again proves it is the top of the line. Read more
by riteon (see profile) - February 11, 2008

6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
The amazing Nikon D3 -- but smaller!
Just to get to the point: this is hands down the BEST DSLR for almost all enthousiast... Read more
by mentalman1369 (see profile) - April 4, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Awesome Camera
I played with the Sony a700 and overall, the D300 was easy to use and the image quality, awesome. ... Read more
by salockhart (see profile) - July 8, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Camera and lens is a very fine combination
After my Nikon D70 I bought the D300 and used the "old lenses" with the new D300 camera. I have... Read more
by ole byskov (see profile) - June 25, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Finally a digital camera that performs better than film.
The Nikon D300 performs like my 35mm film camera. Its fast, clear and sharp. The focas is quick to... Read more
by rdpate (see profile) - June 15, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Nikon D300 Worth every penny?
Got this Camera 3 weeks ago and debated over the 40D.
This camera is just very pleasant to use... Read more
by jolen1aub (see profile) - June 10, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

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Full specifications - Nikon D300 (w/ 18mm-200mm lens)

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Manufacturer: Nikon
Part number: 9481

General
Product Type	Digital camera - SLR
Weight	1.8 lbs
Width	5.8 in
Depth	2.9 in
Height	4.5 in
Body Material	Magnesium alloy

Main Features
Resolution	12.3 megapixels
Sensor resolution	12.3 megapixels
Optical Sensor Type	CMOS
Effective Sensor Resolution	12,300,000 pixels
Total Pixels	13,100,000 pixels
Light Sensitivity	ISO 200-3200
Special effects	Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome
Field of View Crop Factor	1.5
Max Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec
Sensor Dust Reduction	Yes
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec
Sensor Features	Anti-Dust technology
X-sync Speed	1/250 sec
Exposure Metering	Spot, Center-weighted, 3D color matrix II
Exposure Modes	Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
White Balance	Custom, Presets, Automatic
Still Image Format	JPEG, TIFF, NEF (RAW)
Continuous Shooting Speed	6 frames per second
Color support	Color
Exposure Range	EV 0-20
White Balance Bracketing	Yes
Remote Control	Optional
TV Tuner	None

Memory / Storage
Floppy Drive	None
Image Storage	4288 x 2848, 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
Supported Flash Memory	Microdrive, CompactFlash

Lens System
Lens System Mounting	Nikon F

Additional Features
Self Timer	Yes
Self Timer Delay	2 - 20 sec
Flash Terminal	Hot shoe
Additional Features	AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Dust resistant, Auto power save, Histogram display, LCD live view mode, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Text input to Exif header, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button, Scene Recognition System (SRS)

Camera Flash
Type	Pop-up flash
Flash Modes	Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction	Yes
Features	AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Flash exposure bracketing
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)	18

Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type	Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
Field Coverage	100%
Magnification	0.94x
Dioptric Correction Range	-2 to +1
Frames	Autofocus frame

Display
Type	LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
Mounting	Built-in
Resolution	920,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)
Type	None

Connections
Connector Type	1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Remote control, 1 x HDMI output
Expansion Slot(s)	1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II

Lens Systems
Auto Focus	TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)	51

Miscellaneous
Carrying Case	None
Cables Included	Video cable, USB cable
Included Accessories	Body cap, Eyepiece cover, Shoulder strap, LCD display cover
Min Operating Temperature	32 °F
Max Operating Temperature	104 °F