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| Based on 29 expert reviews, the average rating for Nikon D300 Black is 4.4/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below. |
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Title: Review summary of Nikon D300(11/22/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 94/100. Comparing these reviews to 54953 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent. Country: 
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| Digital Photography Review |
Title: Nikon D300(12/3/08)Summary: The D200 was a big step forward for Nikon, the 'baby D2X' certainly gave the competition a thing or two to think about. Its big problem was the fact that Canon was still a generation ahead in the noise stakes, managing to consistently deliver clean images despite megapixel jumps. With the advent of the D300 however Nikon has conclusively... Read the full review Pros: ; Compact, solid body design with environmental sealing; Superb large, high resolution LCD (delivers full-color VGA; 640xRGB x 480); Now Nikon standard range of image parameter presets, addition of brightness adjustment; Menu system is a pleasure to use, attractive, logical and built-in help; High ISO 3200 perfectly usable (if slightly Cons: ; Non-articulating LCD (increases the usefulness of Live View considerably); No timed mirror lock-up function (could be automatic with self-timer); Average automatic white balance performance, still very poor under incandescent light Country:
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Highly Recommended |
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Title: Nikon D300 Black(10/28/08)Summary: 11 experts have reviewed the Nikon D300 Black, giving it an average score of 86 out of 100 and a total of 5 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review Country: 
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86.0 / 100.0 |
| Steve's DigiCams |
Title: Steve's DigiCams(5/1/08)Summary: Read the full review Country:
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| Think Camera |
Title: Nikon D300: Review(4/11/08)Summary: Read the full review Country:
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9.0 / 10.0 |
| PC Magazine |
Title: Nikon D300(3/19/08)Summary: The Nikon D300 delivers the entire package with an overabundance of well-executed features, stellar performance, and excellent-quality shots. Read the full review Pros: ; Outstanding image quality and features. 3-inch LCD. 51-point autofocus. Active D-lighting. Two live view modes. Cons: ; Expensive. No self-timer in live view mode. Country:
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| IT Reviews |
Title: Nikon - D300(3/18/08)Summary: The Nikon D300 is probably one of the most important releases for Nikon so far. Not only does it have a lot to live up to, replacing the much loved and respected Nikon D200, it also ... Read the full review Country:
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| Laptop Magazine |
Title: Nikon D300(3/11/08)Summary: Aspiring photographers looking to make the jump from an entry-level digital SLR to something more professional have a lot of good options these days. But the best camera weżve seen so far in the so-called żsemi-proż DSLR category also happens to be the most expensive: the 12.3-megapixel Nikon D300, which retails for $1,799żand that... Read the full review Pros: ; Superb overall picture quality Low-noise images even at high ISOs Very fast start-up time with no shutter lag Water- and dust-resistant Cons: ; Expensive even for its class Steep learning curve No in-camera image stabilization Erratic 3D Focus Tracking system Country:
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4.0 / 5.0 |
| PC Pro |
Title: Nikon D300(3/1/08)Summary: ) offer an excellent route into serious digital photography but, after a certain amount of time, users are likely to outgrow their entry-level equipment. This is where DSLRs like the D300 step in: it's a marked step above the D40x, but any lenses Nikon users have bought will still be compatible. Read the full review Country:
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5.0 / 6.0 |
| TrustedReviews |
Title: Nikon D300 Digital SLR(2/19/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Start saving now, because you know you're going to want one. Country:
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10.0 / 10.0 |
| digitalcamerareview.com |
Title: Nikon D300 Review(1/30/08)Summary: While it seemed everyone was fixated on the arrival of the D3 in the weeks leading up to the August Nikon announcement, the D300 sort of slipped in under the radar. But any aspirations to being a Nikon stealth camera have been pretty much laid to rest now that folks have had their hands on the D300 for a while. With the D3 packing a... Read the full review Country:
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| T3 |
Title: Nikon D300(1/29/08)Summary: For decades,Canon and Nikon have been tussling over market share like Kate Moss and Pete Doherty over a rolled-up tenner. Read the full review Verdict: A dream for aspiring pros, a nightmare for the button-phobic, but perhaps few hundred quid too expensive, even for the amazing images it produces Pros: ; Smart shooting; Top tech features; Image quality Cons: ; Four figure price-tag; Weight Country:
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| I4U |
Title: Nikon D300(1/29/08)Summary: The D300 features Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing System that is central to driving the speed and processing power needed for many of the camera's new features. The D300 features a new... Read the full review Country:
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| CNET.com |
Title: Nikon D300 (w/ 18mm-200mm lens)(1/28/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Visibly better photo quality and slightly improved performance make the Nikon D300 a significant upgrade over the D200 and an excellent all-around choice. Pros: ; Excellent performance and photo quality; solidly built; extremely flexible custom settings architecture; onboard wireless flash controller. Cons: ; A bit too expensive, given the competition. Country:
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8.4 / 10.0 |
| Camera Labs |
Title: Nikon D300 Gordon Laing, December 2007(12/1/07)Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Tough build and superb ergonomics. * Quick 51-point AF and 6fps shooting. * 3in VGA screen with Live View. * 14-bit RAW and broad customisation. Cons: ; 12 Mpixels not a major boost over 10. * No self-timer or histogram in Live View. * Anti-dust not effective in our tests. * PC control software not bundled. Country:
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| Pocket-lint.co.uk |
Title: Nikon D300 DSLR cameraSummary: Read the full review Verdict: Billed as a professional model by Nikon it looks set to capture a big slice of the market Pros: ; Excellent image quality, excellent ergonomics, great design and control layout, menu system, good combination of usability, control and custom modes plus value for money Cons: ; Slight issues over white balance control but otherwise, well, nothing really Country:
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9.0 / 10.0 |
| ephotozine.com |
Title: Nikon D300 hands on first look reviewSummary: Read the full review Country:
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| CNET.co.uk |
Title: Nikon D300 reviewSummary: : A perfect, if pricey, balance of digital innovation and imaging excellence... Read the full review Verdict: While it doesn't have any truly revolutionary features, the Nikon D300 incorporates hot new technologies -- a stunning Live View screen, advanced autofocusing, digital lighting -- and faultless image quality into a rock solid, high speed shell. The result is a camera that, although a touch expensive, is capable of taking on rivals both Pros: ; Huge Live View LCD with 920,000 pixels; high speed focusing and shooting; impeccable 12-megapixel photos; built to last Cons: ; Heavy; expensive Country:
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8.7 / 10.0 |
| What Digital Camera |
Title: Nikon D300Summary: The year's most eagerly awaited DSLR is here, but how does the D300 improve on the acclaimed D200?... Read the full review Country:
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| PC Advisor |
Title: Nikon D300 digital SLR camera reviewSummary: Read the full review Verdict: While pictures are stunning, there's no getting away from the fact that while to a professional the Nikon D300 is a budget buy, to the average consumer it's a wallet-battering investment. Still, you get what you pay for and, having also taken the D300 along to a studio shoot as part of our test, we can vouch that its results and Country:
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4.0 / 5.0 |
| LetsGoDigital reviews |
Title: Nikon D300 ReviewSummary: Read the full review Country:
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87.0 / 100.0 |
| HowStuffWorks |
Title: Nikon D300 digital cameraSummary: Experienced photographers will love the high-end feature set of the Nikon D300. Find out more in the full review from Consumer Guide.... Read the full review Country:
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4.0 / 5.0 |
| PopPhoto.com |
Title: Camera Test: Nikon D300Summary: From the outside, the D300 looks a lot like the D200. But what's on the inside pushed the D300 to new performance records in the Pop Photo Lab. Read the full review Country:
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| Digital Camera Resource Page |
Title: DCRP Review: Nikon D300Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; USB 2.0 High Speed support; Best-in-class battery life; Excellent continuous shooting mode, especially with battery grip (see below); Very quick 51-point autofocus system; Better high ISO performance than the 40D, A700; Excellent photo quality (after some setting tweaks); Dust reduction system; Customizable menus and buttons; almost Cons: ; Sluggish contrast detect AF in tripod live view mode; Continuous shooting burst rate drops to 2.5 fps when shooting 14-bit NEFs; Most expensive midrange D-SLR; No exposure preview, live histogram, or self-timer in live view mode; Images are soft at default settings; camera tends to overexpose; Battery grip (and proper battery Country:
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| Macworld |
Title: Review: Nikon D300Summary: Nikon's successor to the D200 DSLR is a winner. The D300 is full of features to satisfy demanding photographers, while taking great pictures, even at high ISO settings. Read the full review Pros: ; Excellent image quality, high ISO performance, and lens selection; market-leading LCD screen; huge feature set. Cons: ; Menu system requires a lot of scrolling; ISO control is difficult to reach; limited customization. Country:
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4.5 / 5.0 |
| PCPhoto Magazine |
Title: First Look: Nikon D300Summary: Read the full review Country:
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