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Nikon D300

Thursday June 26, 2008
Written by Dave Stephenson
Tags: Nikon | D300
AUD
$2190
Price at time of review.
An expensive camera, but one offering superb image quality, features and handling
Recommended
Nikon D300 Digital Camera

13.1 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 1.83 lb.

Engineered with pro-level features and performance, the 12.3 effective megapixels D300 combines high technologies with impressive features to offer serious photographers remarkable performance.

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Price: $1687 - $2611
Nikon D300s Body only Digital Camera

13.1 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, With High Definition Video, Weight: 1.88 lb.

The Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera offers outstanding image quality, multi-functional technologies and fast response, with an impressive resolution of 12.3 megapixels, speedy 6 fps frame advance, self-cleaning sensor unit and high definition 3" VGA LCD display, combined with Nikon's legendary durability.

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Price: $1811 - $2189
Nikon D300 Digital Camera with 18-200mm lens

13.1 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, 11.1x Optical Zoom, Weight: 1.83 lb.

The Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera offers outstanding image quality, multi-functional technologies and fast response, with an impressive resolution of 12.3 megapixels, speedy 6 fps frame advance, self-cleaning sensor unit and high definition 3" VGA LCD display, combined with Nikon's legendary durability. The Camera also 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 features; such as the 51-point auto focus system with Nikon's 3D Focus Tracking feature, and two LiveView shooting modes that allow users to frame a photograph using the camera's high-resolution LCD monitor.

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Price: $2950 - $3081
Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-105mm lens

12.9 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, 5.8x Optical Zoom, With Video Capability, Weight: 2.3 lb.

Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose and shoot via the high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor, and an advanced Scene Recognition System and autofocus performance help capture images with astounding accuracy. Movies can be shot in Motion JPEG format using the D-Movie function. The camera’s large image sensor ensures exceptional movie image quality and you can create dramatic effects by shooting with a wide range of interchangeable NIKKOR lenses, from wide-angle to macro to fisheye, or by adjusting the lens aperture and experimenting with depth-of-field. The D90 – designed to fuel your passion for photography.

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Price: $1200 - $2400
Nikon D700 Body only Digital Camera

12.87 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, Weight: 2.19 lb.

The Nikon D700 SLR Digital Camera brings professional imaging with a full frame image sensor to a lightweight yet durable camera body. It features the exclusive 12.1 Megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, measuring 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly identical to the size of a 35mm film frame - thereby eliminating any significant crop factor or focal length multiplier. Images taken with the D700 exhibit exceptional overall quality, broad tonal range and depth, along with extremely low-noise throughout its expansive ISO range of 200 to 6400. Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing System is central to driving the speed and processing power needed for many of the camera's features; such as the 51-point auto focus system and speedy 5 fps frame advance, and the camera incorporates many of the features that have made point-and-shoot digital cameras so popular - such as Live View, Auto ISO, and in-camera image enhancement.

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Price: $2475 - $5290
Nikon D3000 Body only Digital Camera

10.75 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, With Video Capability, Weight: 1.07 lb.

The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon's intelligent Guide Mode offers incredibly user-friendly in-camera assistance, enabling even beginners to capture wonderful images. Perfect for shots that you are not sure how to take, and guide mode will ask you about the image you want to capture and automatically optimize the camera settings for the best possible results. When you want to learn more, you can use Guide Mode to find out how to adjust the settings yourself. The 10.2-megapixel image sensor and fast autofocus performance ensure precise, detailed images. The large, 3-inch LCD screen is highly convenient for composing and reviewing images, and makes it easy to use the in-camera retouch menu that enables you to modify images without a computer. The D3000 - the camera that shows you how to capture stunning shots with ease.

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Price: $500 - $950
Nikon D90 Digital Camera

12.9 Megapixel, SLR Camera, 3 in. LCD Screen, With Video Capability, Weight: 1.37 lb.

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Price: $1090 - $1783
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This article appeared in the April, 2008 issue of PC Authority.
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