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The Nikon D300 is, admittedly, outdated in some respects to the newest DSLR's. However, for someone going from a D80, like myself, who is looking for a significant upgrade in camera capability and who is on a budget it is a good choice. The step up is made easier using Program Priority mode which functions somewhat like Auto mode on consumer level cameras. This way the camera does most of the work and this is a pretty smart camera. I am still learning how the D300 works so I am not qualified to do an in depth review, but for someone who was really happy with their older D80 (it finally gave out on me after 13 years) this is one heck on a good camera.
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Being from the Old School Days...............I like Small and heavy duty equipment. This camera is a true work horse.........and it take great photos. It's Nothing Plastic about it. It's has weight of the Nikon top 3 cameras........plus it has a PC connector for studio flash system......which I like. You can shoot Black and white or shoot color, and do color correction within the camera system it self . This is a Great Wedding Camera, Family Portraits Camera, Model Portfolio Camera, and General Use Camera......May Not be the Best Sport Action Camera......but it dose Okay in that Area. Steve / Memphis. TN
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The d300 is not the cutting edge technology it used to be, but it's still a camera that's more than capable of creating good images. It's autofocus system is still viable although nowhere near the AF of mirror flagships- but at 5% of the cost, it gives some serious bang for the buck. Well, at least if you're operating in good light. The D300's 12 MP sensor will make you fill the frame, and it will definitely have you watching your ISO. This is not a low light camera, but it's a fun camera to shoot. It is well laid out and easy to adjust the settings. There's no need to go into the menu, most of the adjusting can be done through the various switches and buttons. The d300 is built like a tank. Even the shutter sounds strong and robust. This is a great camera to get on the cheap and play around with. Read full review
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I am an advanced, non-professional photographer on a budget and have used Nikons since the early 70s. I wanted to upgrade and selected the D300 because of its greatly enhanced focusing capabilities, 6400 ISO sensitivity (high enough for my needs), rugged build (magnesium, weather-sealed body), and an improved viewfinder with a 3" screen. It has a reputation as a workhorse camera that was state-of-the-art not many years ago and can now be purchased at a very reasonable price. I bought my D300 body with 7K actuations and all accessories for $275. It came looking like it was new! I also purchased a nice used MB-D10 battery grip. Although a 12 megapixel sensor isn't that much by today's fast-moving technology and marketing standards, it produces photos with outstanding detail and color. I shoot mostly nature (birds, landscapes), race cars, various scenes of interest, and some macro work. I actually prefer the crop sensor (DX) over full frame (FX) because my collection of non-DX lenses gives me 1.5 times more reach, like pushing my 300mm telephoto out to 450mm. For wide-angles, my 18mm becomes 27mm and that works fine for me. I will never be enlarging to poster-size where one can see a loss of detail because of 12 megapixels or the crop sensor. And for those with DX lenses, this is a DX camera. The D300 is a really rugged camera (a little heavy but I like that feel) loaded with professional features and versatility. If you're on a budget but want a terrific high-level camera, the D300 should make you happy. Just take your time to look for a fairly low shutter count, gently-used camera -- and ask questions. Hope this helps... Read full review
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Even though Nikon no longer makes this camera, it has all of the features that I want and not a bunch of stuff that I don't want. It works flawlessly with my extensive collection of F mount lenses dating back to the 70's giving me focus confirmation on the manual focus ones. It's a convenient size and has built in flash. When you add the supplemental battery grip it is about the same size as my D1x and it will run on AA batteries, good in a pinch.
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