I got D300S with flash issues for very cheap. I was using D7100. D300S is an upgrade for me. I only use P, A, S or M mode with custom settings. I need to change iso constantly to get the best combination of speed and aperture. D300S makes it much quicker to set and no need to go the menu. I also found that direct output pictures of D300S seem better than D7100. My personal lightroom settings has less impact on the pictures from D300S. Prior to D7100 my camera was D200. The 3 digits Nikon bodies are in the same tier. The 4 digits Nikon bodies are still consumer level bodies. They mainly lacking on the controls and direct output picture quality. That's my 2 cents,
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Overall very happy with the product. The description and images made it look like the camera had normal wear (rubber slightly stretched out which is perfectly fine and a few dings). It looks like the prior owner tried reattaching the rubber themselves with super glue which is fine but they glued the autofucus switch into continuous mode which makes using D lenses nearly impossible. I've fixed this and it works properly now and i am more than happy but in the future be more careful.
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This body has 12.1 megapixels.. This is considered small by some standards. They crammed so many megapixels on the sensor that the software had trouble controlling things. Some photographers say that 12 megapixels is the best size for the money. 1080p is only 5megapixels. This camera requires a lot of study. Its programmable and resulting program can be saved to computer. The lenses can be calibrated like gun is zeroed. The light meter can work with old lenses that only work manually. Those are the features that I like the most.
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It is extremely well built and a Pro DX model! Pro features like quick button and dial adjustments vs the menu only adjustments of cheaper quality! It takes great quality photos even though it is lower MPs! It is a blast to use and I chose it over consumer models. In some ways it is even better than some prosumer models like the D7100. For me it is a very great value, and affordable. In Nikon the only "pro" DX model above this one is the D500! So this camera is a great value for the prices they are going for now!
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Very capable, well built pro quality crop sensor body with HD video as a bonus. Great Nikon lens platform for value oriented serious shooter on a budget. Accurate exposure, reasonably fast AF, and higher usable ISO for a low cost, plus the display is large and accurate enough to help use Nixon's image processing features.
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I carry this camera on hikes and find that the quality of the pictures is comparable to the more expensive cameras that I have and since I got it at a great price I don’t worry that much about damaging it I am going to look for another one soon but so far this one has done everything I wanted if you’re looking for a walkabout camera you can’t beat the price it’s older tech but still great
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought the D300S to get into the digital age from my F2AS purchased back in the late 70's. Wanted a Nikon and found that this body was compatible with my old AI lenses, although not auto-focus. Price was right, features were all there. A win-win situation! The body is a bit heavy but that's to be expected with all the capabilities it has. My old camera was heavy as well so no big deal. I bought a 18-200MM Nikkor auto-focus lens so I'd have that capability with one multi-purpose lens but am thrilled that my old lenses work fine with this body. I won't have to replace my entire camera bag full of lenses! It does take some studying to learn all the controls and capabilities on the D300S body but it will be worth the effort.
I use this for sports - get great pics that stop action that can be used for posters. I would highly recommend. I am not a techie person and I can use this with ease - (not using program mode). I love it... this is my 5th one - typically get almost 100k over shutter life expectancy.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The camera is nice. Works as I expected it to. The battery wasn't any good, though, so I had to buy a new battery. The only feedback I have is this should have been tested. I am shooting a wedding on Saturday so I am looking forward to using it full on at that time.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I have been using NIKON cameras and LENSES for over 40 yrs... I have owned FE's , FE-2's, F3's, F4's, D200's, D2h's and a D700 I now have only my 3 D-300's and I love them... They are light and have good quality sensors ... I would highly recommend them to anyone... And right now used they are a great value ...
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