Nikon D300S
12.3 megapixels | 3" screen | APS-C sensor
The Nikon D300S is a relatively minor update to the D300 - the leading APS-C DSLR of its day. It's based around an updated, video-capable version of the 12MP CMOS sensor used in its predecessor. It offers a very slightly revised control layout and improved continuous shooting rate. The biggest change is the addition of the ability to shoot 720p24 HD movies (MJPEG). Beyond that it retains the rugged build, excellent 51-point AF system and 100% coverage viewfinder that made the D300 such a pleasure to work with. Improvements in sensor technology and Nikon's re-jigging of its lineup mean it is no longer the stand-out camera it once was.
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*Ease*. I can't put it any clearer than to say that the Nikon D300S is one of a few quintessential photographer's cameras. Even after a few months without shooting a Nikon D300 or D700, I feel right at home when I pick up the Nikon D300S. I flip on the power, press the WB and ISO buttons on the...
*Ease*. I can't put it any clearer than to say that the Nikon D300S is one of a few quintessential photographer's cameras. Even after a few months without shooting a Nikon D300 or D700, I feel right at home when I pick up the Nikon D300S. I flip on the power, press the WB and ISO buttons on the left and verify status of each on the Status LCD, make changes, verify resolution, and start shooting. The buttons are all clearly marked on the back, and the Nikon D300S just feels like a serious camera, as ready to take pictures as I am.
I appreciate a few of the changes Nikon made to the D300S, but just as much I'm thankful for what they didn't change. The grip is fantastic, with a clear indent for my fingertips, and an aggressive thumb grip on the back. I am glad they put a button in the center of the nav disk, and moving Live view to a button instead of the Drive mode dial makes more sense overall. And though it's slower than the CF card slot, I'm glad Nikon added an SD-card slot.
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The Nikon D300s is a powerful semi-pro DSLR which builds upon the already highly capable D300. In use the camera exudes confidence with superb build quality and handling. Whatever you’re shooting, the D300s feels utterly at ease, whether working in a studio, grabbing portraits of kids in ...
The Nikon D300s is a powerful semi-pro DSLR which builds upon the already highly capable D300. In use the camera exudes confidence with superb build quality and handling. Whatever you’re shooting, the D300s feels utterly at ease, whether working in a studio, grabbing portraits of kids in constant motion, or capturing fast action in challenging conditions.
Like its predecessor the build quality and ergonomics are excellent, and while the look and feel are subjective, we’d say Nikon...
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