Nikon D300

Résumé : Nikon has today announced a firmware update for the Nikon D300 digital SLR (Version 1.10). The upgrade offers improvements related to auto focus acquisition and white balance, and provides a number of other enhancements to the performance of the Nikon ...

Résumé : The Gadget: Nikon's D300 is a 12.3MP camera with 200-6400 (hi mode) ISO, a 3-inch LCD, 51 autofocus points and a prosumer magnesium body on the fence, but teetering more towards pro than consumer. Inside is a DX-sensor, not quite the FX sensor found ...

Résumé : A monster truck of a camera for less than you might expect to pay. The D300 gets almo

Conclusion : One of the first things is some serious mass. The D300 is built like a tank, and its magnesium-alloy body shell is environmentally sealed against dust and moisture. And with mass comes size: put it next to the diminutive Olympus E-420 and the D300 ...

Résumé : Nikon has stepped up its game with this excellent mid-level digital SLR.

Points forts : Sophisticated feature set ; excellent AF performance ; responsive 3D tracking AF system ; incredibly vibrant 3-inch LCD ; good low light/high ISO capabilities (with limitations-see Cons) ; custom Picture Control settings can be saved and shared ; ...

Points faibles : Manual noise reduction produces overly soft images at "Normal" and "High" settings ; 3D tracking can work against itself when the subject and background colors are similar ; 8fps continuous shooting available only with optional battery grip ; learning ...

Conclusion : Despite some minor quibbles, the Nikon D300 proves that it's not only a highly capable camera but one that has raised the bar for next generation mid-level DSLRs. When it comes to digital cameras, competition may be a photographer's best friend

Résumé : Nikon's new D300 DSLR camera slots in above the D200 'pro-sumer' model but does not replace it. Although five grams lighter, the new model has essentially the same sturdy body as the D200, with a magnesium alloy chassis and dust- and moisture-proof ...

Conclusion : Other third-party converters can't be far behind, although they will have to contend with Nikon's new NEF format. Nikon's track record for supporting third-party developers is far from good, so it's to Adobe's credit that they managed to 'crack' the ...