Manufacturer: Nikon Inc. Part number: CNETNIKOND300BODY
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CNET editors' rating:
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Excellent
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Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Image quality: 9.0
Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Nikon D300 (body only)
price range: $2,299.95
Visibly better photo quality and slightly improved performance make the Nikon D300 a significant upgrade over the D200 and an excellent all-around choice.
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- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
"Best Camera Ever Upgraded from D200"
by McKenzie1 on December 16, 2007
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
"Amazing Low light ability, superior resolution, great feature set."
by pixeleyz on December 6, 2007
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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
by yesmate on January 10, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part Number: CNETNIKOND300BODY
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
- Width 5.8 in
- Depth 2.9 in
- Height 4.5 in
- Weight 1.8 lbs
- Body Material Magnesium alloy
Main Features
- Resolution 12.3 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 13,100,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,300,000 pixels
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Sensor Features Anti-Dust technology
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200-3200
- Special Effects Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/250 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Center-weighted, 3D color matrix II
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
- Exposure Range EV 0-20
- Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG, TIFF, NEF (RAW)
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage 4288 x 2848, 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 18
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Flash exposure bracketing
Lens System
- Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 51
- Lens System Mounting Nikon F
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 - 20 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Dust resistant, Auto power save, Histogram display, LCD live view mode, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Text input to Exif header, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button, Scene Recognition System (SRS)
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Field Coverage 100%
- Magnification 0.94x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 920,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Remote control, 1 x HDMI output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Body cap, Eyepiece cover, Shoulder strap, LCD display cover
- Cables Included Video cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL3e
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Nikon D300 (with 18mm-200mm lens)
Price: $2,248.88 - $2,499.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 12.3 megapixels, 11.1 x, 3 in LCD display
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Price: $2,299.95
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 12.3 megapixels, 3 in LCD display
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Nikon D300 (w/ 18mm-135mm lens)
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR, 12.3 megapixels, 7.5 x, 3 in LCD display
Manufacturer info
- Nikon Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
- Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY. 11747-3064
- Phone: 1-631-547-4200
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