Nikon D300

On August 23rd, 2007, Nikon announced their upcoming release of their consumer DSLR Nikon D300, the big brother of the Nikon D200. The D300 has a 12.3 MP DX format CMOS sensor measuring 24mm x 16mm. It features a very large 3" LCD with 920,000 pixels. The D300 offers upgrades over the D200, however, also announced was the upcoming Nikon D3 that boasts superior specifications over the D300.

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Nikon D300
MSRP $1,800.00
Release date November, 2007
Brand Nikon
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At $1800 it has good specs relative to the $5000 D3
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Large 3" LCD with Live view
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HDMI video output - 1080i
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Expensive
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Specifications

  • 12.1 mpx DX format CMOS (24 mm x 16 mm)
  • Continuous shooting at 6 fps
  • 3" LCD with 920,000 pixels and Live View feature
  • 51 point Auto-Focus
  • Sensitivity ranging from ISO 200 to ISO 3,200
  • Extends to Hi-1 (ISO 6,400 equiv.) and Lo-1 (ISO 100 equiv.) sensitivity modes
  • 14 bit A/D conversion
  • 150,000 shutter cycle durability
  • 100% coverage in viewfinder (0.94X magnification)
  • 6 fps (Frames Per Second)
  • 1.5X focal-length multiplier

The Nikon D300 will be available to consumers in November, 2007 and will retail for $1800.

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  • LiveView
  • Great Price for the amount of style to this camera!
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Comments

1.  avatar rapidronnie said:

Has anyone else figured out you don't need a 24x36 sensor because the 2:3 aspect ratio is not really needed? I'd be happy with 24 square, 24x30, or 24x32-or even 20x24.
Aug 25, 2007 8:59pm
2.  avatar tvaughn said:

I have a D-200 and a Fuji S-3 Pro.
Aug 28, 2007 8:44pm
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the3stars

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November 20, 2008
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Pros

  • At $1800 it has good specs relative to the $5000 D3
  • Large 3" LCD with Live view
  • HDMI video output - 1080i

Cons

  • Expensive

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Erik

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August 23, 2007
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Pros

  • At $1800 it has good specs relative to the $5000 D3
  • Large 3" LCD with Live view
  • HDMI video output - 1080i

Cons

  • Expensive

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willoneal

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November 29, 2007
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Pros

  • At $1800 it has good specs relative to the $5000 D3
  • Large 3" LCD with Live view
  • HDMI video output - 1080i

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V-Dawg

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September 11, 2007
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Pros

  • At $1800 it has good specs relative to the $5000 D3
  • Large 3" LCD with Live view

Cons

  • Expensive

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trueman12345

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May 23, 2008
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  • At $1800 it has good specs relative to the $5000 D3

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sebasg

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March 19, 2008
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  • At $1800 it has good specs relative to the $5000 D3

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