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Nikon D300基礎攝影與播放

開啟相機,拍攝照片之前，請先按照下文所述開啟相機並檢查電池電量級別和拍攝張數。

1 開啟相機。開啟相機，控制面板將開啟且取景器中的顯示將亮起。

2 檢查電池電量級別。檢查控制面板或取景器中顯示的電池電量級別。

3 檢查拍攝張數。控制面板和取景器中顯示的拍攝張數表示當前設定下可拍攝的照片數量。該數值為0時，拍攝張數顯示中0將會閃爍，同時快門速度顯示中將出現一個閃爍的Full或Ful。

當存儲卡中有足夠的存儲空間，在當前設定下可以存儲1,000張甚至更多照片時，拍攝張數將會以千位和百位元數來顯示，而十位元數以下捨棄(例如，如果有可進行大約1,260張拍攝的空間，拍攝張數將顯示為1.2k)。

自動測光關閉

默認設定下，如果大約6秒鐘內未執行任何操作，控制面板和取景器中的快門速度和光圈顯示將關閉(自動測光關閉)，以減少電池電量消耗。半按下快門釋放按鈕即可啟動取景器中的顯示。

曝光測光自動關閉前的時間長度可使用個人設定c2([自動測光關閉延遲])進行調整。

若關閉插有電池和存儲卡的相機，將顯示已拍幅數和拍攝張數(使用某些存儲卡時，僅當相機開啟時才顯示該資訊)。

本指南說明了如何在默認設定下拍攝照片。

1 檢查相機設定

2 選擇曝光模式p。出廠時所選設定為曝光模式p。若選擇了其他曝光模式，按下mode按鈕並旋轉主指令撥盤可選擇曝光模式p。相機將會自動調整快門速度和光圈，以在大多數情況下獲得最佳曝光。

3 選擇單張拍攝模式。出廠時所選設定為s(單張拍攝)模式。若選擇了其他拍攝模式，請按住拍攝模式撥盤鎖定釋放按鈕，然後將拍攝模式撥盤旋轉至s(單張拍攝)位置。在該設定下，每按一次快門釋放按鈕，相機拍攝一張照片。

4 選擇單次伺服自動對焦。出廠時所選設定為s(單次伺服自動對焦)。若選擇了其他對焦模式，請旋轉對焦模式選擇器至s(單次伺服自動對焦)位置，卡入正確位置時將發出哢嗒聲。在該設定下，當半按下快門釋放按鈕時，相機將自動對焦於所選對焦點上的拍攝對象。只有當相機準確對焦時才可以拍攝照片。中國旅遊|物理治療|身體檢查

在取景器中構圖時，請用右手握住相機的操作手柄，用左手托住機身或鏡頭，並用肘部輕貼身體以作支撐，同時一隻腳向前站半步以保持上身的平穩。

當以人像(豎直)方位構圖時，請按照圖所示握住相機。

1 半按下快門釋放按鈕進行對焦。在默認設定下，相機將對焦於中央對焦點上的拍攝對象。將主要拍攝對象置於中央對焦點，通過取景器構圖並半按下快門釋放按鈕。若相機可進行對焦，將會發出蜂鳴音且取景器中將顯示對焦指示(●)。如果拍攝物件較暗，自動對焦輔助照明燈將可能自動點亮以輔助對焦操作。

●：拍攝對象清晰對焦。

●(閃爍)：使用自動對焦時，相機無法對焦於對焦點上的拍攝物件。 有關在自動對焦時相機無法對焦的情況下如何處理的資訊，請參見“利用自動對焦獲取良好拍攝效果”。

2 完全按下快門釋放按鈕進行拍攝。

平穩地完全按下快門釋放按鈕拍攝照片。當正在將照片存儲到存儲卡上時，存儲卡槽蓋旁的存取指示燈將會點亮。存取指示燈熄滅前，請勿彈出存儲卡，關閉相機，也不要取出電池或切斷電源。

相機有一個兩段式快門釋放按鈕。半按下快門釋放按鈕時相機進行對焦。若要拍攝照片，請將其完全按下。

若要結束播放並返回拍攝模式，請半按下快門釋放按鈕。

當在播放功能表的[影像查看]中選擇了[開啟]時，拍攝後照片將自動顯示在螢幕中約20秒(默認設定)。

若要刪除顯示幕中當前顯示的照片，請按下面按鈕。請注意照片一旦被刪除，將不能恢復。

按照前一頁“查看照片”所述顯示您希望刪除的照片。

Nikon D300的相關鏈接

Nikon New Introduce D300 Digital Camera

Nikon D300挑戰市場

Nikon D300挑戰市場

Nikon Corporation is proud to introduce the new DX-format digital SLR, Nikon D300.

The sheer imaging power of a new 12.3 effective-megapixel DX Format CMOS image sensor with integrated A/D converter; the precision processing and astounding speed of Nikon’s original EXPEED digital image processing concept; the unprecedented focusing speed and precision of a new 51-point AF system; Nikon’s innovative new Scene Recognition System for optimal autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance; the composition and focusing ease of a large new pentaprism viewfinder that provides full 100% frame coverage; an expansive 920,000-dot, high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle; near-instant power-up and immediate response; all with the advantages of Nikon DX-format agility and system expandability. Meet the new generation digital SLR camera that blends all these advanced features into one fine package – the Nikon D300 digital camera.

Combining innovative Nikon technologies with advanced new features and precision engineering, the D300 delivers the ultimate blend of DX-format performance.

New DX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels, the D300 features a new 12.3 effective megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor. It not only produces fine details with sharp resolution, but also provides a broad light sensitivity range of ISO 200 to ISO 3200, (plus LO 1 for IS0 100 equivalent and HI 1 for IS0 6400 equivalent settings; Auto ISO control is also available). The CMOS sensor’s integrated A/D converter features the ability to select between 12-bit and 14-bit conversion, making it possible to shoot using high-quality 14-bit NEF (RAW) format. All internal processing is handled in full 16-bit color, color, benefiting from a fine balance between performance with outstanding speed that defies this level of precision and natural-looking images that benefit from faithful color and tone reproduction. Lateral chromatic aberration is also reduced.

The D300 is capable of shooting at a rapid 6 fps*1, and as fast as 8 fps*2 when using the Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10, in continuous bursts of up to 100 shots*3 at full 12.3 megapixel resolution. The Nikon D300 is also the first digital SLR to support next-generation high-speed card UDMA, which enables high speed recording.  When using batteries other than Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e.  When using one EN-EL3e battery installed in the camera.  NORMAL – LARGE image setting, using a SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash 1GB card

As Nikon’s new digital image-processing concept – featuring the core ideas of our image creation and processing – EXPEED incorporates the optimized knowhow and technologies we have accumulated throughout our long history while receiving users’ requirements. It realizes diversified functions to ensure high picture quality and high-speed image processing.

Relative links about Nikon D300

Nikon D300 - A Piece of Art

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Yesterday I spent a whole busy Sunday for test shot of Nikon D300 and editing some files. I’m proud to say that I’m the only  wedding or portrait photographer in the country to have been given this camera to test.  I’ll definitely post a review of the camera in the next few days, but I’ve got clients to take care of before I take the time I need to write it.

My first impressions, as expected, were mind blowing. To be brief, I’m stunned at how responsive this D300 is and I didn’t believe there was  much room for improvement to the way the D2xs handled. I was clearly wrong. The Focus, feel of the shutter, focus point selection, enormous  LCD, auto white balance, dynamic range, color rendition, and a few other things have all been written about and touted, but nothing prepared  me for the incredible quality of the files out of camera. In addition, the high ISO performance, which was also talked about, is nothing short of  revolutionary.

In case anyone was wondering, I’m unable to post full rez files until after Photo-plus and these files were absolutely STRAIGHT OUT OF  CAMERA!!!! In addition, there is no software to open NEF(RAW) files yet so these are all JPG’s with absolutely nothing done to them besides a  reduction in file size for the web. Most images were captured with auto white balance. For the decor photos, I dialed in 2500 K to nail the color  temperature. If these are the JPG’s,
This camera literally changes the rules of photography and will simply allow me to capture things like never before. I’ll post the full review as soon as possible.  I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the new lenses Nikon sent to me. The 14-24mm 2.8 and the 24-70mm 2.8 are amazing pieces of glass. I’ll also  review these as well. In a nutshell, you must handle them at Photo-plus if you go. In any case, I took it for a test drive at yesterday’s wedding.  Cristina and Steven at the Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia. The decorator was the fabulous Evantine Design and the orchestra was The Eddie  Bruce Orchestra. Please keep in mind that I shot this camera quite sparingly. I only had it in my hands for 24 hours before I needed to use it for a  wedding. My obligation was to capture this day for my client, not test a camera. I did, however, find a few parts of the day that screamed for this  camera. The only hard part was putting it down. I love my D2xs, but I’ll be replacing them when I get my D300’s on a permanent basis. I’ll post  some data above the files.

Last night, I input all the images to the computer, turns out those pictures are fantastic, they are just like from a professsional photographer.

Nikon D300 digital camera is definitely a piece of art.

Relative links about Nikon D300

Nikon New Introduce D300 Digital Camera

D300 is a Dream to Use and Hold

Nikon D300’s Day Has Come

The Nikon D300 offers three focus modes selected by using the C,S,M switch located on the front of the camera under the lens release button.

Manual (M) Allows the user to manually focus the lens. 

Single AF (S) In this mode, the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when the focus indicator appears in the viewfinder, and remains locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (focus lock). This mode is best for still subjects such as landscapes.

Continuous-servo AF (C) The camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This mode is best for moving subjects such as with photos of sporting events. If the subject moves while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus will be adjusted to compensate with predictive focus tracking.

The Nikon D300 digital camera incorporates Nikon’s new Multi-CAM3500DX AF sensor module offering improved subject acquisition and tracking performance by working in collaboration with the camera’s scene recognition system.

Primary features of the Multi-CAM3500DX AF sensor include:

1) Subject identification information and subject tracking information acquired from the new scene recognition system allows for improved subject acquisition performance by using color and light information from the D300’s 1005-segment RGB sensor to accurately track the subject.

2) In Dynamic AF area mode you can select to use 51, 21, or 9 focus points.

3) Contrast-detect AF is possible in live view mode (“Tripod” mode).

4) Offers 51 densely packed AF points in roughly the same area containing 11 focus points on the Nikon D200.

5) New 3D-tracking function, which automatically switches the active focus point to follow subject movement and maintain focus on the primary subject. (Action and sports)

6) 15 of the D300’s AF points operate as crosstype sensors when lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster are used.
   
You can manually select one of the 51 focus points and the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. The selected focus point is illuminated in the viewfinder display. When spot metering is used, metering is performed in the selected focus point.

You can manually select one of 51 focus points, although the camera will employ information from multiple focus points to determine focus. Select from 9-, 21-, 51-point, or 51-point with 3D tracking autofocus, depending upon the subject.

Relative links about Nikon D300

 Nikon D300挑戰市場

Nikon New Introduce D300 Digital Camera

D300 is a Dream to Use and Hold

Nikon D300’s Day Has Come

比起中低檔的機型，高端機會更加注意操控方式細節的設計，要麼提供非常靈活的自定義方式，要麼會提供非常優化的設計。Nikon D300在按鈕的操控方式設計上也非常考究，對於同一項功能設置，有些用戶習慣按住按鈕的同時撥輪設置，這樣可以防止不經意的誤操作；而有些用戶則習慣按下按鈕之後，在進行撥輪選擇，這樣不用多處配合操控的方式，則更加易於控制。在這一點上，Nikon D300也仍然為用戶留下了選擇空間。諸如此類的設計，在 D300系統裏多處體現，不僅是按鈕的操控方式，包括各種參數設置的迴圈方式、步長值等，大都可供用戶自定義。所以，從這一點上講，Nikon D300的操控性是很專業的。

在前代機型D200的基礎上, Nikon D300在操控介面設計上有些許的改進，不過大多數平臺還是沿襲了D200的。液晶顯示幕的升級是Nikon D300一處最為明顯的變化，3英寸，92萬顯示圖元所帶來的顯示效果，比起之前的23萬圖元時代有了大幅的飛躍。

Nikon D300的液晶顯示幕也經過了鍍膜處理，顯示圖元數為640X480，給人非常細膩的視覺體驗，顯示色彩準確、亮度較高，水準和垂直方向上幾乎都能達到180度的視角，對於戶外使用和即時取景來說非常有用。不過筆者印象中，它的顯示對比度似乎趕不上SONY A700的顯示幕。

單反相機比起旁軸相機的一個最明顯優勢，便是拍攝者可以從取景器裏得到和最終拍攝畫面幾乎一致的視野範圍。為了充分發揮單反相機的這一優勢，專業的單反相機都會非常重視取景系統的設計，以得到更加接近100%的視野覆蓋率。Nikon D300的取景器標稱視野覆蓋率為100%，以上是取景器試圖和實際拍攝畫面的對比，兩個畫面幾乎沒有可見的差異。取景器內的顯示幕，可以顯示包括曝光參數、對焦指示等非常豐富的資訊。不過跟D200一樣，Nikon D300的取景器目鏡窗仍然較小，這是使用中讓人感覺有些難受的地方。作為定位高端的單反機型，Nikon D300提供了大尺寸的機頂操控屏，可以顯示豐富的控制和狀態參數，通過系統開關，還可以打開背景燈光。

經過一些細節優化之後，Nikon D300的操控性更加專業，用戶只要通過一定時間的使用，就可以達到“盲操作”的狀態，大幅提升工作效率。而且大多數功能都支援靈活的自定義，這種設計盡可能地滿足了不同用戶的使用習慣。Nikon D300的整機“塊頭”較大，無論是手柄體積、機身高度還是重量，都比較適合專業玩家的手感。

曾經Nikon數碼單反在重播狀態下，縮放照片的操作比較繁瑣，如今在Nikon D300上自然已經有所改觀。比起之前的D200，D300取消了“BKT”(曝光包圍)功能按鈕，而新增了一個專門的照片放大按鈕，讓照片重播的操作更加簡潔。  延繼Nikon的傳統，Nikon D300仍然採用前後雙參數撥輪的設計，而且主副關係可以自定義。這對於具有不同使用習慣的用戶，都可以提供很好的操控性。
   
在鏡頭卡口旁邊，Nikon D300提供了光圈預覽按鈕和一個自定義功能按鈕，這個按鈕可以被設置為控制包圍曝光等多種功能。這在固定功能按鈕之外，提供給了拍攝者非常自由的選擇。

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Nikon D300’s Day Has Come

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Nikon D300 Exceed High ISO Shooting

 D300 is a Dream to Use and Hold

Fierce Competitor Nikon D300
 

依然記得那個激動的時刻，到處找參加Nikon D200新品發佈會的資訊，還是柯納提供了精確的指示，趕去現場，拍了N多片子，遺憾的是，最終未買Nikon D200。主要原因在以往的帖子裏都說到了，總體感覺是我從D70升級到D200的動力不是很充沛。

恍如隔世，D200新品發佈會居然已經過去兩年 D300就不同了，在新品上市不足一周，今天，就去買了下來。或許是D70用下來，對自己需要什麼已經非常清楚，當NikonD300上市時，就沒有任何猶豫了。

照理說，我不會在剛剛上市的時候就去買數碼新品，這個價格至少會迅速下個小臺階。只是，對它已瞭解，而且又是拍片的時節，就不在意這個臺階的差價了。

報價是13600左右，今天去看了看價格，實在的店小二一口氣報出了很實在13000的價格，其餘的店裏，一般都虛報，13350元左右，預計價格很快會跌破13000，不過這個價位，還是能接受，所以立刻就決定買了。

尼康還送一個小包。對我來說，這個小包非常實惠，非常低調，一般看不出來是攝影包，裝兩個鏡頭沒問題，正合我意，呵呵，這也是決定購買Nikon D300的一個原因。可見配套服務是非常重要的。

據說Nikon D300 Digital Camera的電池巡航能力也是相當的強，可與D70相媲美，這也是我爆喜歡D70的一個原因。我喜歡D300在高ISO的表現，我已經把它設成自動跟隨，這個功能我在D70上成為必然項目；我也喜歡D300的對焦能力，與D70相比，非常快，非常乾脆，不像D70有一個明顯的滯後，以至於剛剛拍時，經常誤觸發——還沒有完全構好圖，已經觸發快門了。D70給我們帶來了許多樂趣，作為攝影門外漢的我們，妻子和我都因D70獲得了比賽大獎，妻子的作品還被“有關部門”做成2006年的月曆。因此，相信D300會更有力滴繼續拍攝我們的生活，這也是我們毫不猶豫滴買下了D300的原因。

在一堆的嶄新機器裏，都沒有拆過封，其實是沒有什麼好選擇的；所以，我們只是挑了一個自己喜歡的機身號，雖然沒有太大的價值，也是作為頭批擁有者的一種小小的機遇吧。

今後，D70肯定要逐步退出歷史舞臺了，我們不會賣掉它，也不會把它送人，我們永遠珍惜它帶給我們的樂趣，永遠感謝它為我們留下的數萬張美麗的風景。

Nikon D300以高檔品質,低價格挑戰市場,絕對是最具挑戰的數碼相機。

Nikon D300的相關鏈接

Nikon New Introduce D300 Digital Camera

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D300 is a Dream to Use and Hold

Nikon D300 Aggressively Competing in Market

Nikon D300 Exceed High ISO Shooting

Discuss about Nikon D300 Digital Camera

Nikon D300’s Day Has Come

The D300 reacts with lightning speed, powering-up in a mere 0.13 seconds and shooting with an imperceptible 45 millisecond shutter release lag time. The D300 is capable of shooting at a rapid six frames per second and can go as fast as eight frames per second when using the optional MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Pack.  In continuous bursts, the D300 can shoot up to 100 shots at full 12.3 megapixel resolution.
 
Similar to the D3, the Nikon 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 51-point auto focus system with Nikon�s 3D Focus Tracking feature and two new LiveView shooting modes that allow users to frame a photograph using the camera�s high-resolution LCD monitor. The D300 shares a similar Scene Recognition System as found in the D3 that promises to greatly enhance the accuracy of auto focus, auto exposure and auto white balance by recognizing the subject or scene being photographed and applying this information to the calculations for the three functions. 

Nikon D200 digital SLR camera has been a runaway success for us because it embodies everything that performance-conscious photographers demand. With the D300, we’ve raised the bar with remarkable new features, greater resolution and speed, and even higher image quality, said Edward Fasano, general manager for Marketing, SLR Systems Products, at Nikon Inc. The D300 delivers an unmatched combination of quality, performance and value that�s hard for discerning photographers to resist. 

Nikon D300 digital camera also incorporates a range of innovative technologies and features that will significantly improve the accuracy, control and performance photographers can get from their equipment. Its new Scene Recognition System advances the use of Nikon’s acclaimed 1,005-segment sensor to recognize colors and light patterns that help the camera determine the subject and the type of scene being photographed, before a picture is taken.  This information is used to improve the accuracy of auto focus, auto exposure and auto white balance functions in the D300.  For example, the camera can track moving subjects better and by identifying them, it can also automatically select focus points faster and with greater accuracy. It can also analyze highlights and more accurately determine exposure, as well as infer light sources to deliver more accurate white balance detection.

Relative links about Nikon D300

Nikon D300挑戰市場

Fierce Competitor Nikon D300

D300 is a Dream to Use and Hold

Nikon D300 Aggressively Competing in Market

Nikon D300 Exceed High ISO Shooting

Discuss about Nikon D300 Digital Camera

Nikon D300’s Day Has Come

The new Nikon  D300 Digital Camera is now shipping and available in stores. We have had the opportunity to try out a final production Nikon D300, and have just posted an image gallery with links to full resolution sample images from this exciting new camera.

Nikon D300 image samples gallery includes tests taken under a variety of conditions and lighting situations.

The Nikkor 45mm F/2.8P was originally designed as a very compact standard lens (only 17mm thin) to complement the Nikon FM3A, 35mm film camera.

The Nikon 45mm F/2.8P is compatible with all exposure modes of CPU-controlled Nikon SLRs like the Nikon D300.
 
The Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED zoom lens was used for most of the D300 test shots and a couple were taken with the Nikkor AF 50mm F1.8 fixed prime, a lens that offers very good results and excellent value for the money.

To highlight the great versatility and system compatibility of the D300, we decided to see how the Nikon D300 performs with the legacy Manual Focus Nikkor 45mm F/2.8P lens, which has an excellent reputation for sharpness and overall image quality.
 
A host of new Nikon technologies have been implemented in the Nikon D300 including; a newly developed 12.3 effective megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor with up to 3200 ISO sensitivity (+ Hi1 6400), a new precision 51-point AF system, a large 3.0-inch high resolution 920,000 pixel LCD information display supporting Live View Mode.

The D300 also features 6 frames per sec continuous shooting (up to 8 fps with new MB-D10 power grip), Nikon’s new Scene Recognition System and EXPEED image processing concept including “Picture Control” settings, an integrated self cleaning sensor unit, an in camera Retouch Menu (like on the D80), HDMI output and support for the new Nikon Wi-Fi transmitter WT-4.

Figure out Nikon D300 sample image gallery and see how this highly anticipated camera performs. In our opinion the D300 is a real joy to use and delivers the performance professional’s and serious prosumers demand.

Nikon D300 without doubt is a fierce competitor in the digital camera market.
 

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The Nikon D300 Digital Camera is a heavy beast but it makes it feel more of a camera and you know that great things will come of it. The camera has a good grip and feels great in the hands which is to be expected. Two selector dials are situated around the shutter release to control the shutter speed and aperture. The 3in LCD screen dominates the rear of the camera with a separate screen for altering ISO, Resolution and White balance below. The screen is bright and has no motion blur. The Live view feature is not continuous as the camera must first be focused before the screen will enable so it not like a compact where images can be continuously taken with the screen. The camera can be linked up to a PC and the images viewed from its screen too when the camera is in tripod mode.

The D300 has a 6fps capability but that can be pushed to 8fps with the optional battery grip which is an upgrade to the D200’s 5fps.

The sensor of D300 Digital Camera has been redesigned and now the microlenses are gapless on the front which increases the amount of light available to the sensor. Once the brighter image has been captured, it goes to the processor which is an upgraded EXPEED sensor for faster processing and lower power consumption.

The major improvement to the D300 is the ground breaking 51 point Focus area. As the camera is focused, the main centre of the screen gives a satisfying red glow to say it is focused.

The D300 Digital Camera is a dream to use and hold, the download time screams past leaving the camera begging for more. Whilst I used it I was blown away by the performance and sheer colossal power of it. The D300 acted like a Professional DSLR, not the Semi-Pro that Nikon class it as.

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The Nikon D300 is Nikon’s latest semi-professional DSLR. Announced in August 2007, the new D300 comes less than two years after its predecessor, the popular D200 . This is in some contrast to the three and a half year wait between the D100 and D200, and proves Nikon now truly understands what needs to be done to compete aggressively in the current market.

The time-frame between models may have halved, but Nikon’s certainly not skimped on the capabilities of D300 Digital Camera. It features a new 12.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 6fps continuous shooting, a new 51 point AF system, 3in screen with VGA resolution, 100% viewfinder coverage, Live View facilities, the option of 14-bit RAW file recording, anti-dust capabilities and an HDMI port for direct connection to HDTVs. These features are packed into tough body with excellent ergonomics, making it an ideal camera not just for high-end enthusiasts, but also as a backup body for professional photographers.

The D300’s Live View facilities also offer the choice of focusing system: either the traditional phase-change system where the mirror temporarily flips down to take a reading, or a contrast-based system which works like a compact camera without interrupting the view.

It may feature a number of high-tech gadgets, but at its heart the D300 Digital Camera remains a semi-pro workhorse with superb ergonomics and great handling. There’s also a wide range of optional accessories including a battery grip which can boost continuous shooting to 8fps, a cable to directly connect to GPS units, and a Wifi transmitter.

After years of forcing DSLR owners to buy its Capture NX RAW processing program, Nikon has finally relented and includes it free with the D300 – albeit for an initial period only. Other optional software also includes Capture Pro II which allows you to control the camera with a PC and see a live feed on-screen

It’s an impressive specification, but up against tough competition. For a tad less you could buy the flagship Olympus pro camera, the E-3, which claims the world’s fastest AF (with the right lens) and a flip-out screen. For a little more you could go full-frame with Canon’s EOS 5D . Then there’s what are likely to be its two biggest rivals, the Canon EOS 40D  and Sony Alpha A700 . Both models have many features in common with the D300 Digital Camera  along with some key benefits, most notably coming in at a body price of approximately 50% less. Finally there is of course its predecessor the D200, which is also available much cheaper.

In our Nikon D300 Digital Camera review we’ll see how it measures-up against these models, comparing features, handling, usability, and of course will illustrate how the image quality compares against key rivals. There’s no doubt Nikon has built another superbly-featured DSLR, but has its strategy of offering a step-up at higher prices gone a little too far this time? Read on to find out, and as always you can see a demonstration of its key features in our Nikon D300 video tour.

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