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September 2009
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The editors liked
It’s very fast to operate and offers the fastest continuousshooting mode this side of £3
000. It’s the perfect stepping stone between an amateur and professional DSLR. It’s more expensive than the Canon 50D
But it’s also fast...
Great ergonomics
Buttons and dials well placed and easy to operate
Excellent low light capability with large ISO range
Fast 78fps continuous shooting speed
Extremely customizable
Good performance
Dual card slots with flexible options
Solid feature set
Great image quality (especially with higher end glass)
Excellent low light capabilities
HD video
Fantastic image quality and performance
HD video capability
Unbeatable build quality
Rugged construction
Mag-alloy body and full environmental sealing
Low noise levels and excellent sharpness/detail up to ISO 800
Very good images at ISO 1
600+
Automatic correction for chromatic aberration works very well
Improves image quality wit...
A 12.3MP (megapixel) resolution is a standout feature on this Nikon model
Top-notch image quality. Fast
7-frames-per-second image capture. Extremely accurate 51-point autofocus system. HD video capture.
Outstanding performance for its class
Excellent photo quality
Solidly built
Flexible custom settings architecture
Video capture
Onboard wireless flash controller
Dual card slots.
Highly competitive image quality at all ISO settings
Excellent high ISO performance with low noise and good levels of detail
Highly configurable Auto ISO function (can set maximum ISO and minimum shutter speed)
7 frames per second continuous shooting s...
Tough build and superb ergonomics
Quick 51-point AF and burst shooting
3in VGA screen with Live View
720p HD movies with microphone input.
Image quality
Large and clear viewfinder
Featurepacked
Ergonomics
Superb AF system
The editors didn't like
In terms of absolute image quality the D300S doesn’t offer much improvement over older models such as the Nikon D200 or D300. Its noise performance is good
But not as good as fullframe cameras such as the D700 or Canon 5D MK II. But it will probabl...
Continuous autofocus not available during movie recording
Movie recording clips limited to 5 minute duration with 720p resolution
Autofocus groups not visible in viewfinder at all times
Exposure meter and histogram not available on LCD monitor during Live View.
HD video AF available only in tripod mode and is slow
Only minor updates to D300
HD video time limited
No AF for video
Basically a minor update to the D300
JPEGs at default settings are slightly soft-looking
14-bit RAW mode shows continuous shooting from 7 fps to 2.7 fps
Auto white balance has trouble with household incandescent lighting (not unusual
Unfortunately)
Default noise processing takes a gre...
With all the features available
You will want a strong lens to reap the benefits on this camera.
Low-ISO images are softer than those from competing cameras. Limited HD video recording options.
Some annoying design and interface quirks
No significant improvements in high ISO noise performance.
Unreliable white balance under artificial lighting
Slight tendency to overexpose in contrasty conditions
There’s something about the shutter sound of Nikons, they just seem more positive and tighter. This, combined with the magnesium alloy chassis, makes the D300s reminiscent of some of those tanks like the F3, from a bygone film age. Indeed, the D300s...
Abstract: This is very close to what a professional photographer will use. In fact from my very amateur status it was rather frightening to review, mainly because most of the time I was hitting – if not passing – my knowledge levels....
Abstract: If I had to pick my favourite camera from last year, it would probably be the Nikon D300 digital SLR which I reviewed last February. Not only did it score a perfect 10/10 and a well-deserved Editor's Choice award, it was also my choice for Digital SLR of ...
Abstract: A good value semi-pro/serious enthusiast SLR with the added bonus of HD movie capture and some nifty aids for making impressive photography less demanding. Aside from the video features, the D300s isn't radically different to its predecessor, the D300...
This isn’t a camera made for wedding snappers - it’s designed for the last journalist out of a warzone or the first into a street riot. Crafted from magnesium alloy (and possibly kryptonite), the water- and dust-resistant D300S is utterly reli...
Is the HD video upgrade really worth an extra £200 over the movie-less D300? Clips, while sharp and colourful, are only 720p, you have to pre-focus before recording, and you’ll need an external microphone to record stereo sound. And while we&rs...
The moment when amateurs sensibly put their cameras away and retire for a cuppa, is the exact moment pro photographers leap into action. The D300S is smart, sharp and tough enough for any situation – except facing your bank manager.Nikon D300S is ta...
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 w...
Abstract: Launched in 2007, the 12 million pixel D300 quickly became one of Nikon’s most popular DSLRs. However, a lot can happen in two years. Remember how we used to consider live view to be an exotic new function? Ah, those were the days… In the past 12 month...
Abstract: The Nikon D300S sits at the very top of Nikons range of consumer-level DSLRs. In fact, that may be stretching the facts a little: there are presumably only a small number of consumers who will be prepared to pay £1500 for a DSLR....
