Nikon D300 with 18-200mm lens

Rewarding camera but you've got to earn it

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Pros: build quality, professional features, ergonomics, picture quality, almost endlessly flexibile and customisable

Cons: weight, cost, learning curve

Bottom Line:
All the camera the keen amatuer will ever need. it asks a lot, but gives a great deal. Read More

The Nikon Revolution

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Pros: Speed and more speed, value, improved low noise, pro everything

Cons: Very expensive and complex for the inexperienced.

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This is the best crop sensor DSLR currently on the market, Read More

Great 'Feel'

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Pros: D lighting, fantastic metering and dust protected sensor.

Cons: It does weigh a few pounds.

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This is a pro camera that will function well after serious abuse. Read More

Noticeably better than D200

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Pros: Truly great looking shots right out of the box. Rich, vibrant colors and accurate focus.

Cons: Cost, no scene modes

Bottom Line:
Upgrade if you can. Because of its great performance in automatic mode you can get great photos while learning the nuances of your camera. Read More

Nikon D300: Performance

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Pros: Viewfinder, photo quality: focus quality; continuous mode; color; new menu system; boot-up speed

Cons: Still spendy, but no design flaws observed

test of the new Nikon D300 SLR

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Pros: Great pro features at a reasonable price (for a pro camera).

Cons: A lengthy owners manual.

Best value for the features!

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Pros: Amazing 51-point 3D autofocus function!

Cons: None actually. Wishlist: Will be great if its full-frame at the same cost!

Love my Walkman

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Pros: good looking, great tone, easy to use, long battery life.

Cons: ear buds wires tangle easily;

The D300 is Excellent and Fun to Use!

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Pros: 12.3 Mpixel, image quality, metering system, AF action, AF-MF lens compatibility; excellent overall operation

Cons: a few minor drawback, no arrow-assist focus indicator

Bottom Line:
Quite a formidable D-SLR camera I own thus far. Almost as good as my favorite slide film. A very flexible and customizable digital SLR camera!
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Nikon D300 -- Almost worth the hype

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Pros: Ultimately capable with a feature set approaching that of the Pro D3.

Cons: Some mechanical design misses that detract from an otherwise superb camera.

Bottom Line:
With a fabulous feature set, mostly solid mechanical design, the D300 is the ultimate advanced amateur camera on the market today. Read More