Typical price: £1,050
What is it: Pro-quality 12-megapixel dSLR with high-tech extras
What we think: A perfect, if pricey, balance of digital innovation and imaging excellence
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Nikon D300 compared to other digital SLRs
 Nikon D300 |
 Nikon D3 |
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
 Pentax K100D Super |
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| Review date | 1 Feb 08 | 24 Sep 08 | 5 Jul 07 | 16 Oct 07 |
| Editor's rating |
8.7
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9.3
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9.3
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9.0
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| Price range | £1,050 | |||
| Review summary | 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 Read full review |
Nikon's flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture. As long as you can get used to this camera's solid weight, it's a definite step up from the D2Xs and produces high-quality photography. This one is definitely aimed at the pros, so amateurs beware Read full review |
Canon's EOS-1D Mark III offers a luxurious cocktail of high-resolution, extremely low noise, blazingly fast burst shooting, abundant customisation and a build quality and ergonomic design among the best you'll find in today's camera market Read full review |
In many ways, the operation and performance of the Pentax K100D Super exceeds expectations, given both its price and 'mere' 6-megapixel resolution. For just £370, it represents one of the biggest dSLR bargains out there for anyone looking to make the trade up from a compact or swap from a film SLR Read full review |
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