Comments on: Nikon D300 Review and Photos - Dave’s first thoughts on his new toy!

By: Dennis Jaravata

Dennis Jaravata — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:54:46 +0000

FYI, the reason why D300 could take good pictures at lowlight, which mainly differentiates it with D200, is Nikon’s move to switch to a CMOS sensor (previously CCD).

Not only that, both dynamic range and color response has dramatically improved which leaves the D200 and D80 far behind.

For best indoor and night-time quality however, forget zoom lenses, I suggest you use a 50mm, f1.4 if you could afford to move close or far from your subjects. You will be surprised at the quality level of low light shots your built-in flash could provide you with this lens. Wedding and party photos are great because with low flash, you won’t be emphasizing the shine of your subjects oily skins.

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By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:52:59 +0000

Nice unbiased review, Dave! A friend at work uses the bracket button on his D200 all the time and at first was surprised Nikon moved it! Do you bracket much? I was curious how it works on the D300 compared to the D200.

Thanks for the review, and have fun with that camera!

By: Photographer Italy

Photographer Italy — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:15:41 +0000

I will try this new nikon body. I hope that it has good high iso performance.

By: meneklis michael

meneklis michael — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:52:50 +0000

Dave thank you very much for your review. I own D200 and D80 and I have a very little experience from D300 from a camera of a friend. My first impression is exactly what you say. I believe you did the most fair review I have seen. This is a review from a photographer and not a parrot. Congratulations.

By: Shutter Box Philippines

Shutter Box Philippines — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:18:25 +0000

Great review Dave!

Thanks for sharing this Anton

Nikon D3 and D300 owners might want to check out Nikon Gives D2X Picture Controls Feature to D3 and D300

By: Simon P

Simon P — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:13:19 +0000

My D300 arrived yesterday - initial impressions are that I’ve wasted a fairly significant investment in Speedlights over the last few years! Its ability to take clear sharp images in low artificial light conditions at high ISO values, with virtually no hint of colour cast (even relying on Auto WB to take care of business), is phenomenal.

I really bought the camera believing it would be simply a mild upgrade of the D200, but with a better viewfinder. But even in the course of my so far brief acquaintance, I can see that it’s a significant step ahead (as you say, there’s a reason why the manual has doubled in thickness).

I just now need for my MB-D10 to arrive, and then it’ll be a proper 8fps monster.

Well done Nikon, first class!

By: peterg22

peterg22 — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:29:19 +0000

Dave,

You are in fact an eminently credible author - after all, you went out and bought the camera, then quietly mentioned about the ISO 3200 images being prepped for the web. Funny how I’ve never seen that before Enjoy your investment and thanks for sharing!

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Nikon Watch » Blog Archive » Regular Guy Reviews the D300 — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:47:00 +0000

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