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Nikon D300 DSLR Camera User Review

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From NightTrain_09

Nikon D300 DSLR Camera User Review

FAVORITE PHOTO TAKEN WITH THIS CAMERA: Sunrise over Phantom Lake, Wis.

Name of product: 

Nikon D300s

Approximate date of purchase: 

January 2010

My Review 

After using a Nikon D60 for about a year, I decided it was time to move to a more professional camera. I chose the Nikon D300s because I could still use my DX lenses from the D60, and for the video feature, which is really becoming popular. This camera has a steep learning curve, and, if you are looking for an upgrade from a "point and shoot" camera, it can be daunting. However, having said that, it does give the photographer an amazing amount of creative ability. I have shot with Nikon products for over 40 years, having started with a Nikon F Photomic FTN, and the D300s is one of the best I've ever used, and by far the best DX format digital camera on the market.

Camera "pros" 

51-point auto focus sensors

"Live view" mode for composition and tripod work

High ISO of 6400 with little if any noise

Weather seals

Assignable buttons, instead of going through the menus for changes

Rugged build

Camera "cons" 

It's a little heavy

Is this camera easy to use? 

About average

How is the image quality in good lighting? 

Shoots great photos

How is the image quality when using the flash? 

Shoots great photos

Do you like the camera's style and feel? 

Yes

How is the camera's LCD screen? 

Very sharp and bright

Do you feel like the camera is/was a good value? 

Yes

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says:

Thanks for the advice, you make some very good observations!

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