Nikon D300S review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rod Lawton

Reviewed on: 21 September 2009

Tags: Nikon, Nikon D300S, battery pack, digital SLR, continuous shooting

We like:

Super-tough build; great high-ISO picture quality; excellent HD movie mode; 7 or 8 frames per second continuous shooting

We don't like:

Steep price; DX sensor format; occasionally overexposed pictures

CNET UK judgement:

Camera prices have been rising, but £1,350 still seems pretty rich for a 12-megapixel dSLR, even one with an HD movie mode. And don't forget that's the body-only price. The Nikon D300S remains a smart buy for professionals with numerous DX lenses or who need a fast, flexible second body for their system, but it's no bargain

Full review:

The 12-megapixel D300S could be seen as a 'maintenance release' for Nikon's pro-specified D300. The main addition is a high-definition movie mode, although other enhancements have also been made. The continuous shooting speed, for example, has risen to 7 or 8 frames per second with the optional battery pack. The D300S is no bargain, though, at around £1,350 for the body alone. Continue Reading...