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Nikon D300


(4 out of 5)

MSRP: $1,799


If you can afford it, Nikon’s high-end DSLR offers superior image quality and speed.

Review date: Mar 11, 2008

Aspiring photographers looking to make the jump from an entry-level digital SLR to something more professional have a lot of good options these days. But the best camera we’ve seen so far in the so-called “semi-pro” DSLR category also happens to be the most expensive: the 12.3-megapixel Nikon D300, which retails for $1,799—and that doesn’t even include a lens. Though your wallet might not appreciate it, the photography lover inside you definitely will, as Nikon has developed a worthy upgrade to its popular D200 DSLR. Professional Look & Feel Just pick up the D300 and you’ll know you have a serious machine in your hands. Weighing about 2 pounds without a lens, the D300 has a tough magnesium alloy chassis while its exterior is made of polycarbonate with a rubberized front section that wraps around the handgrip to the thumbrest on the back. It’s hefty, but well balanced with good ergonomics that makes the camera feel great. The entire body is gasketed and sealed to prevent dust and moisture from seeping in.

ProsCons
  • Superb overall picture qualityLow-noise images even at high ISOsVery fast start-up time with no shutter lagWater- and dust-resistant
  • Expensive even for its classSteep learning curveNo in-camera image stabilizationErratic 3D Focus Tracking system

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