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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.
MSRP $1,800.00
Release date November, 2007
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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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Pros
- ruggedized - fully sealed body
- quiet shutter
- quality construction
Cons
- video is manual focus only - difficult to change focus, pan or zoom
- not many current options for super-fast tele lenses
- noise begins to get noticeable at lower ISO levels than competing options
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MSRP $1,199.95
Released June, 2008
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- Weatherproof
- CMOS Sensor
- Fits any Pentax Lens
- LiveView
- Great Price for the amount of style to this camera!
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November 20, 2008
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- 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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August 23, 2007
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- 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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November 29, 2007
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- 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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September 11, 2007
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- At $1800 it has good specs relative to the $5000 D3
- Large 3" LCD with Live view
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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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March 19, 2008
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- At $1800 it has good specs relative to the $5000 D3
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