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Nikon just announced on August 23rd, 2007 the upcoming release of their prosumer 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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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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2 comments about Nikon D 300

1.  avatar rapidronnie  Aug 25, 2007 8:59pm

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.
2.  avatar tvaughn  Aug 28, 2007 8:44pm

I have a D-200 and a Fuji S-3 Pro.
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    Key Features:

    Camera Type SLR
    Manufacturer Nikon
    Price $1,800.00
    Product Line D Series
    Release Date Nov. 1, 2007
    Resolution 12.1 Mpx

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    1534 views and 25 edits (see all)
    Created: 08/23/2007 - 10:30
    Modified: 06/26/2008 - 10:11
    Model # variations:

    D, 300, D300