Posts about the Nikon D300 (with 18mm-200mm lens)
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Is the new Canon EOS 7D a Nikon D300s killer?
With no real direct competitors, the Nikon D300 has dominated the mid-range digital SLR market for years and its recently released successor, the Nikon D300s looked poised to inherit its ...
Reviews of the Nikon D300 (with 18mm-200mm lens)
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 89/100 and users 95/100. Comparing these reviews to 128960 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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electronicsme.com
Review Summary: The Nikon D300 Digital SLR is a new pro-level camera from Nikon that...
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No Rating
pcworld.ca
Review Summary: (as of 07/13/09) without a lens. It's also a complex camera that offers 12.3-megapixel imaging and straddles the line between professional and consumer
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dcresource.com
Review Summary: If you buy either of the lens kits, then you're ready to go right away. If you didn't, then you should know that you can attach nearly any F-mount Nikkor lens in existence. There is a 1.5X focal length conversion ratio here, so a 50 mm lens will have ...
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Part number: 9481
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
- Width 5.8 in
- Depth 2.9 in
- Height 4.5 in
- Weight 1.8 lbs
- Body Material Magnesium alloy
Main Features
- Resolution 12.3 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 13,100,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,300,000 pixels
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Sensor Features Anti-Dust technology
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200-3200
- Special Effects Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- 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 Range EV 0-20
- Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG, TIFF, NEF (RAW)
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage 4288 x 2848, 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 18
- 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
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G IF-ED Nikon AF-S DX VR
- Focal Length 18 mm - 200 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 300 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 51
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 11.1 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 12 group(s) / 16 element(s)
- Filter Size 72 mm
- Lens System Mounting Nikon F
- Features ED glass, Aspherical lens, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), Internal focusing system, VR (Vibration Reduction)
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)
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Field Coverage 100%
- Magnification 0.94x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 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
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Body cap, Lens cap, Eyepiece cover, Shoulder strap, LCD display cover
- Cables Included Video cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL3e
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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