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Certified Keeper Nikon D300
90 PixelMeter Score 19 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Advanced 51-point autofocus system with rapid tracking
  • Sharp, high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor
  • Excellent color reproduction and high ISO performance
  • Efficient battery life and fast continuous shooting
  • Highly durable magnesium alloy body with environmental sealing
Cons Cons
  • Heavy and bulky physical design
  • Inconsistent auto white balance under artificial lighting
  • Reduced performance when using 14-bit RAW or noise reduction
  • Complex menu system and steep learning curve
  • Lack of in-body image stabilization

Announcement date Announcement date August 23, 2007
Launch price Launch price $1,799.95
Sensor Sensor 12.3MP CMOS
Burst Burst 6 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date August 23, 2007
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,799.95
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 12.3MP
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Native ISO range Native ISO range 200-3,200
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 100-6,400
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 6fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW
Other still formats Other still formats RAW, TIFF, JPEG
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 42-bit
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 17 m at ISO 200

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View

Focus range Focus range N/A

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250s
Metering modes Metering modes Matrix, Center-weighted Average, Spot

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

360 video recording 360 video recording No
Internal Recording Internal Recording N/A
Audio recording Audio recording N/A

Card slots Card slots 1

USB USB USB 2.0 (mini-B)
Hot shoe Hot shoe Hotshoe, PC terminal

Battery Battery EN-EL3E
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 1000 shots

Weight Weight 825g (1 lb 13.1 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91 in)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None