Nikon D300 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Ellis Benton

Reviewed on: 28 January 2008

Tags: Nikon, Nikon D300, hi-def, high resolution, lag

We like:

Huge Live View LCD with 920,000 pixels; high speed focusing and shooting; impeccable 12-megapixel photos; built to last

We don't like:

Heavy; expensive

You might also need:

Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G lens; several 2GB memory cards; Nikon SB-800 Speedlight flash

CNET UK judgement:

While it doesn't have any truly revolutionary features, the Nikon D300 incorporates hot new technologies -- a stunning Live View screen, advanced autofocusing, digital lighting -- and faultless image quality into a rock solid, high speed shell. The result is a camera that, although a touch expensive, is capable of taking on rivals both more and less sophisticated

Full review:

The digital SLR market is getting pretty crowded these days, with electronics companies muscling in on territory that once belonged to a handful of optical specialists. But although Sony and Samsung are producing increasingly competent budget and even enthusiast level cameras, the top-end prosumer field still belongs to Canon, Nikon and Olympus. Continue Reading...