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Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-135mm AF-S DX f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF Nikkor Zoom Lens | 
| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy Used: $1,495.00
New (15) Used (3) from $1,495.00
Rating:  202 reviews
Sales Rank: 11164
Media: Electronics
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 8
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 35
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 12300000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 12 x 14 x 9
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 9482
Model: 9482
UPC: 018208094820
EAN: 0018208094820
ASIN: B000VR9V3E
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12.3-megapixel captures enough detail for poster-size photo-quality prints | | • | Kit includes 18-135mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED-IF Nikkor zoom lens | | • | 3.0-inch LiveView LCD display; new 51-point AF system | | • | In burst mode, shoots up to 100 shots at full 12.3-megapixel resolution | | • | Self-cleaning sensor unit; magnesium alloy construction with rubber gaskets and seals |
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Product Description
Includes Nikon 18-135 Zoom Lens / Auto and Manual Focus and Exposure Modes / CompactFlash Memory Card Slot / Video HDMI and USB outputs TTL full-aperture exposure metering Integrated Dust Reduction System with self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit minimizes degradation of image quality due to dust particles Two LiveView shooting modes, Hand-held or Tripod is perfect when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles Picture Control settings give photographers dramatically advanced color control with 4 preset options - Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings Rugged magnesium-alloy construction and durable shutter mechanism Edit Delete Function - - Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete Sensitivity - ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV HDMI 1.3 - Composite A/V - USB connectivity ports Text Input - Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text Lens Mount - Nikon F Mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Built-in Speedlight - Manual pop-up with button release Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx. 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm); Weight - Approx. 1.82 lbs. (825 g) without battery Supplied Accessories* - EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D100 Video Cable, AN-D300 Strap, BM-8 LCD monitor cover, Body cap, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-23 Rubber Eyecup, Software Suite CD-ROM; *May vary
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| Customer Reviews: Read 80 more reviews...
A big step up, but worth every penny January 3, 2009
Avid Reader (Memphis)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I finally took the leap into the higher price points and picked this camera up. For indoor shots I use the sigma 30mm f1.4, for the outdoor zoom pictures I use the sigma 50-150mm f2.8. I found the best approach for me is to use it in standard mode with +1 saturation.
In summation, this camera takes amazing crisp photos. The clarity and vivid colors are no less than stunning. The numerous tweakings will take some time to experiment with, but for point and click I'm very happy with the results so far. 51-points of autofocus - also the 3" LCD viewfinder is glass, and has 920,000 pixels of resolution vs. 230,000 for lesser models. It gives you a far superior image, and thus very accurate information for adjusting your pics.
Image-maker par excellence, the Nikon D300 December 30, 2008
Richard P. Lussier (Denton, TX USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've been using Nikon DSLR's since 2005 for my "paying hobby". Officially, I created a photography side-business in early 2005 using a Nikon D70s (great camera). This was after a couple of years of ramping up my photography interests from an occasional point-and-clicker to a very serious hobbyist. I very quickly upgraded to the D200 (better camera), using the D70s as a backup. And, in early 2008 upgraded to the D300 (best camera), selling the D70s , leaving the D200 as my backup. I've captured around 15000 images with the D200, and am currently up to about 8000 clicks with the D300. I shoot all types of photography: wildlife, landscape, portraitature, architectural, wedding & other misc. events. I do not consider myself a Pro (only about 10% of my current income comes from photography), but I would like it to evolve into my full time career, someday. :)
In my opinion, the Nikon D300 is easily Nikon's best DX format (not comparing to FX formats, like the D700, etc.) DSLR out to date. And, currently, the best in its class compared to other brands. Please keep in mind that the latter statement (my opinion) is only based on much reading-on & a little hands-on experience with some of the rivaling Canon DSLR's. I am not discounting Canon's great line of photographic equipment (or other brands) at all, just comparing current models with closely related price range and feature set. As a matter of fact, to this day, I still advise all who ask that since the quality of the top brands is so close, that the most important thing to do before making a decision on your first DSLR purchase is to personally handle several models of several brands, and choose the one most comfortable and easiest to understand; it's all about individual user preference. I DO tell them that I am MOST familiar with the Nikon line, and will be better able to "assist" them, if they get Nikon.
Here are a few features that I find useful and that I have not found repeated hundreds of times over in hundreds of other reviews (like excellent focusing, vivid colors, noise handling, etc.):
- One of the in-camera editing tools, the Crop tool, allows me to simulate a 4x5 crop (8x10) when taking group portraits. This enables me to make sure that I'm not cutting off people parts when clients will invariably order 8x10's of large group shots. I wish the largest cropping boundary would start at the outer most edge of the image, but that's really nit picking a good feature.
- The D-light edit allows me to quickly see how an image looks with the shadows brightened up a bit, even though I only shoot RAW. I will end up deleting this jpg copy when I copy images to the PC, and post-edit the exposure, but I can immediately see if the image still looks good with a brighter exposure adjustment.
- The My Menu feature is GREAT for quickly accessing my most accessed settings. With the latest firmware update, you have a choice to use the My Menu or a Recent tab (like the D200 has).
Little things about the D300 that are different from the D200 (that haven't been mentioned hundreds of times):
- D300 Command and Sub dials are more recessed in, so they are not as easy to accidentally spin.
- The D300 lens mount seems to lend a tighter connection.
- The D300 shutter release sounds "tighter", does not have the slight echo/vibration sound at the end of the click, like the D200 does.
- One small feature that I actually do NOT like better on the D300 is the highlights display feature. It blinks on the most uncluttered display page, not on the cluttered data page that has the image as a thumbnail, but that's nit-picking really.
Another good thing is that I'm not at all tempted to upgrade since the D700 would mean getting at least two more fast/pro lenses to take advantage of the full size sensor, leaving all but one of my lenses (Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR V beautiful lens!!) "out of the picture" (I know that I could still use them at 5 megapixels, but that doesn't count for me). And, I don't need the video feature of the D700 at all. The D700's much better noise handling at high ISO's would be nice, but the D300's noise handling works really well with 99% of my shots. In fact, thanks to the D700, at least in part, the price of the D300 is much more affordable!
Also, I highly recommend David Busch's Nikon D300 Guide book. I was very familiar with Nikon DSLR's already, but his book really helped fill in the gaps, and helped me take advantage of all of the D300's excellent features.
The photographer IS still the most important part of the image capturing equation, but I truly believe that overall the D300 delivers better looking images than the D200, and all earlier DSLR models (even considering identical lens, technique, and minor settings differences to take advantage of individual camera body's features), and is well worth the extra expense of a new body purchase.
I love this camera! December 30, 2008
B. Hurrell (San Francisco, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had this camera for 8 months now and it is absolutely fantastic. I have done landscape, head shots, interiors and macro, the results are outstanding. The lens on my camera 99% of the time is the 17-55mm f/2.8 and with this combo, I can about conquer the world. If you get this camera, please put good glass on it and you will not be sorry.
I have not had any issues as of yet with this camera and I plan on keeping for a long long time!
Happy shooting.
probablt the best APC sensor camera to date. December 27, 2008
Gyong (United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've used Nikon for over 25years and past 10 yrs or so it's amazing how Nikon has become humble (thanks to Canon). I remember Nikon charging for every single thing (nothing was for free), but now they put in all those top of the line features in semi-pro camera.
I love everything about this camera, the AF, Flash system, ergo, built quality, LCD, battery life (~1000 shots in one single charge).... once you start using it you can't let it go. on the low side, it's bit heavy (expected), High ISO isn't as good as D700 ;).
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