Thoughtful major tweak of the well-regarded D300 adds video (we wish it did 1080p at 30 fps) and increases native burst rate to 7 fps. Very competitive with the current state of the midrange art, but that battle keeps on smokin’.
When Nikon's D300 hit stores about two years ago, it wowed everyone with its high-resolution LCD, 14-bit RAW capture, and sophisticated AF and metering systems that combined to precisely track moving subjects.
But now many DSLRs have big LCDs, 14-bit RAW, and video capture, too-witness the new Canon EOS 7D previewed on page 71. Not to be outdone, Nikon launched a "refinement," the D300s ($1,800 street, body only; $2,650 with AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED-IF VR II lens), which will soon replace the D300.
Unsurprising Test Results
Read more| Camera Category: | Prosumer DSLR |
| Sensor Size: | APS-C |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Megapixels: | 12.3 |
| Fastest Shutter Speed: | 1/8000 second |
| Slowest Shutter Speed: | 30 seconds |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Live View: | Yes |
| Image Processor: | Expeed |
| Viewfinder Coverage: | 100% |
| AF Points: | 51 |
| Display Type: | LCD |
| Display Size: | 3.0 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 921000 pixels |
| Articulating Display: | No |
| Minimum ISO: | 200 ISO |
| Maximum ISO: | 3200 ISO |
| Burst Rate: | 7.00fps |
| Self-Cleaning Sensor: | Yes |
| In-Body Image Stablization: | No |
| Pop-Up Flash: | Yes |
| Media Type: | Compact Flash Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) |
| Video Capture: | Yes |
| Maximum Video Resolution: | 720p |
| AF in Video Mode: | No |
| HDMI Port: | Yes |
| Wireless Flash Trigger: | Yes |
| Remote Capture: | Yes |
| Height: | 4.5 inches |
| Depth: | 2.9 inches |
| Width: | 5.8 inches |
| Weight: | 30 ounces |
| Price: | $1545.00 |
| Touch Screen: | No |
| Model Number: | D300s |
| SKU: | 25464 |
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