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12.3 megapixel, 1x optical zoom, 1x digital zoom, USB, CompactFlash I/ll, Microdrive, 825 gram, 3 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 22 expert reviews, the average rating for Nikon D300 Black is 4.5/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Nikon D300

(04/09/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 89/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 43016 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
99.0 / 100.0
Digital Photography Review Title:

Nikon D300

(03/12/08)
Summary: The D200 was a big step forward for Nikon, the 'baby D2X' certainly gave the competition a thing or two to think about. Its big problem was the fact that Canon was still a generation ahead in the noise stakes, managing to consistently deliver clean images despite megapixel jumps. With the advent of the D300 however Nikon has conclusively... Read the full review
Pros: ; Built-in AF assist lamp (white light); High ISO 3200 perfectly usable (if slightly softer due to NR), ISO 6400 usable for small output; Live view with up to 1:1 pixel view, contrast detect AF as well as passive (mirror flip) AF; Nikon's excellent 1005 pixel RGB metering sensor; Highly configurable via custom functions (6 configurable
Cons: ; Non-articulating LCD (increases the usefulness of Live View considerably); No timed mirror lock-up function (could be automatic with self-timer); Average automatic white balance performance, still very poor under incandescent light
Country: US
Highly Recommended
Testseek Title:

Nikon D300

(26/06/08)
Summary: 70 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 88 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
88.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Nikon D300 Black

(06/06/08)
Summary: 7 experts have reviewed the Nikon D300 Black, giving it an average score of 87 out of 100 and a total of 2 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: UK
87.0 / 100.0
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(01/05/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US
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PC Magazine Title:

Nikon D300

(19/03/08)
Summary: The Nikon D300 delivers the entire package with an overabundance of well-executed features, stellar performance, and excellent-quality shots. Read the full review
Pros: ; Outstanding image quality and features. 3-inch LCD. 51-point autofocus. Active D-lighting. Two live view modes.
Cons: ; Expensive. No self-timer in live view mode.
Country: US
4.5 / 5.0
IT Reviews Title:

Nikon - D300

(18/03/08)
Summary: The Nikon D300 is probably one of the most important releases for Nikon so far. Not only does it have a lot to live up to, replacing the much loved and respected Nikon D200, it also ... Read the full review
Country: UK
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PC Pro Title:

Nikon D300

(01/03/08)
Summary: ) offer an excellent route into serious digital photography but, after a certain amount of time, users are likely to outgrow their entry-level equipment. This is where DSLRs like the D300 step in: it's a marked step above the D40x, but any lenses Nikon users have bought will still be compatible. Read the full review
Country: UK
5.0 / 6.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Nikon D300 Digital SLR

(19/02/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Start saving now, because you know you're going to want one.
Country: UK
10.0 / 10.0
Stuff.tv Title:

Nikon D300

(06/02/08)
Summary: There's nothing semi-pro about Nikon's D300 ¿ it's a heavy hitter that even the best would be happy with... Read the full review
Verdict: A great value DSLR that excels in low light conditions. Only the lack of image stabilisation irks
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
T3 Title:

Nikon D300

(29/01/08)
Summary: For decades,Canon and Nikon have been tussling over market share like Kate Moss and Pete Doherty over a rolled-up tenner. Read the full review
Verdict: A dream for aspiring pros, a nightmare for the button-phobic, but perhaps few hundred quid too expensive, even for the amazing images it produces
Pros: ; Smart shooting; Top tech features; Image quality
Cons: ; Four figure price-tag; Weight
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
I4U Title:

Nikon D300

(29/01/08)
Summary: The D300 features Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing System that is central to driving the speed and processing power needed for many of the camera's new features. The D300 features a new... Read the full review
Country: US
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Camera Labs Title:

Nikon D300 Gordon Laing, December 2007

(01/12/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Tough build and superb ergonomics. * Quick 51-point AF and 6fps shooting. * 3in VGA screen with Live View. * 14-bit RAW and broad customisation.
Cons: ; 12 Mpixels not a major boost over 10. * No self-timer or histogram in Live View. * Anti-dust not effective in our tests. * PC control software not bundled.
Country: US
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LetsGoDigital reviews Title:

Nikon D300 Review


Summary: Read the full review
Country: UK
87.0 / 100.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Nikon D300


Summary: The year's most eagerly awaited DSLR is here, but how does the D300 improve on the acclaimed D200?... Read the full review
Country: UK
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CNET.co.uk Title:

Nikon D300 review


Summary: : A perfect, if pricey, balance of digital innovation and imaging excellence... Read the full review
Verdict: While it doesn't have any truly revolutionary features, the Nikon D300 incorporates hot new technologies -- a stunning Live View screen, advanced autofocusing, digital lighting -- and faultless image quality into a rock solid, high speed shell. The result is a camera that, although a touch expensive, is capable of taking on rivals both
Pros: ; Huge Live View LCD with 920,000 pixels; high speed focusing and shooting; impeccable 12-megapixel photos; built to last
Cons: ; Heavy; expensive
Country: UK
8.7 / 10.0
Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

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Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Excellent image quality, excellent ergonomics, great design and control layout, menu system, good combination of usability, control and custom modes plus value for money
Cons: ; Slight issues over white balance control but otherwise, well, nothing really
Country: UK
9.0 / 10.0
PC Advisor Title:

Nikon D300 digital SLR camera review


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: While pictures are stunning, there's no getting away from the fact that while to a professional the Nikon D300 is a budget buy, to the average consumer it's a wallet-battering investment. Still, you get what you pay for and, having also taken the D300 along to a studio shoot as part of our test, we can vouch that its results and
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

DCRP Review: Nikon D300


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Excellent continuous shooting mode, especially with battery grip (see below); Extensive white balance controls; Supports UDMA CompactFlash cards; Built like a brick (though see issue below); Live view on a stunning, ultra-sharp 3-inch LCD display; Excellent photo quality (after some setting tweaks); Dust reduction system; Better high
Cons: ; Remote capture software not included (Canon and Sony bundle theirs); Images are soft at default settings; camera tends to overexpose; Sluggish contrast detect AF in tripod live view mode; Battery grip (and proper battery configuration) required for 8 fps continuous shooting; Continuous shooting burst rate drops to 2.5 fps when shooting
Country: US
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PCPhoto Magazine Title:

First Look: Nikon D300


Summary: Read the full review
Country: US
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PopPhoto.com Title:

Camera Test: Nikon D300


Summary: From the outside, the D300 looks a lot like the D200. But what's on the inside pushed the D300 to new performance records in the Pop Photo Lab. Read the full review
Country: US
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PopPhoto.com Title:

Camera of the Year 2007: Nikon D300


Summary: Nikon's newest digital SLR is chosen as the camera that best refined or redefined photography in 2007. Read the full review
Country: US
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