The D300 is a Pro-level D-SLR with a 12.3-MP DX-format CMOS sensor with Nikon EXPEED Image Processing System and large, 3-inch 921,000-dot color LCD.
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
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
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Industry Recognition
Award Winner
March 2008, D300 Review & Editors’ Choice Award
PC Magazine’s David Gussman praised the D300 in his recent glowing review, bestowing not only an unheard of four-and-a-half stars, but also a coveted Editors’ Choice award! Gussman raved about the D300’s exceptional image quality, expansive 3-inch LCD and myriad new features, saying it stands out as “one of the best D-SLRs you can buy.”
Award Winner
Camera of the Year 2007
Popular Photography & Imaging bestowed a great honor upon the D300 D-SLR, granting it the “2007 Camera of the Year Award”. The magazine’s editors swooned over the D300’s design and performance, touting that it “refines and redefines digital photography,” and ultimately “raises the benchmark for every camera maker”. The editors praised the D300 for its incredible lowlight performance, “sophisticated” 51-point autofocus, and lightning quick burst mode. What’s more, Popular Photography & Imaging’s editorial staff applauded the D300’s “astoundingly sharp” LCD display and live view focus modes. The D300 was chosen over seven other cameras from various manufacturers as the recipient of this prestigious award.
Review
July/August 2008, Nikon D300, Top Cameras
by Russell Hart and Jonathan BarkeyPraised by editors, the Nikon D300 was named one of American PHOTO’s top cameras. Editors applauded many of its features including its high ISO output and its weather-resistant magnesium-alloy body. They also featured the D300’s self-cleaning sensor and wireless Live View remote shooting capabilities.
Review
March 2008, D300 In-depth Review
by Phil AskeyDPReview.com's Phil Askey gave the D300 a celebrated nod of approval in his recent review, claiming there was “no better” non-professional camera on the market. Amazed by the D300’s lightning-quick response and impeccable performance in low light, Askey reveled in the D300’s innovative technology and high quality results.
Review
February 2008, Nikon D300
by Mike McNamaraThe D300 was also crowned Camera of the Year by Popular Photography & Imaging in 2007. Popular Photography & Imaging’s Mike McNamara pushed the D300 to new limits setting new performance records for the Pop Photo lab in the process. Among its successes, the D300 touted the fastest autofocus and was the first DSLR to earn Pop Photo’s “Excellent image quality” rating from ISO 200 to ISO 3200.
Review
February 2008, Nikon D300
by Laurie ExcellPhotoshop User’s Laurie Excell delved into the D300 and quickly learned that the D300 was a professional camera in every sense of the word. The D300’s agility in high-speed shooting situations, Picture Control Settings, and ability to shoot at high ISO's spoke volumes while capturing birds in flight at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.
Review
October 7, 2007, Nikon D300 Review
by Joey ArakJoey Arak from the New York Post said that the D300 was the perfect camera for users trying to catch the perfect shot of their favorite celebrities. Praising the instant start-up and lightning-quick shooting abilities, Arak noted the D300 will make capturing those moments a whole lot easier. Additionally, Arak assured users that focusing on their favorite features of their subjects would not be a problem, thanks to the camera's 51-point autofocus system.
Review
November 25, 2007, Nikon D300 Review
by Dave EtchellsImaging-Resource's Dave Etchells raved about Nikon's D300, applauding the D300's advanced autofocus system and noting the Scene Recognition System's contribution to enhanced focus tracking. Additionally, Etchells favored the ergonomic design and reconfiguration over control buttons. Etchells was also impressed by the D300's options in Live View concerning autofocus, giving photographers more control over competitors, thanks to contrast-based autofocusing in Tripod Live View mode.
Review
November/December 2007, Nikon D300 Review
by Jonathan BarkeyAmerican Photo's Jonathan Barkey bestowed great honors upon the D300 for all its power and capability. Applauding the D300's low-noise, self-cleaning, 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and ability to shoot at up to 6 or 8 fps, Barkey praised the D300 for having professional performance in a non-professional body.
