At A Glance

The D300 has high resolution, a very fast burst-shooting capability, and exceptional flexibility, though it's quite complex.

Manufacturer’s Description

12.3 Megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor The 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor Continuous shooting from 6 fps up to 8 fps Low-Noise ISO from 200-3200 Fast, accurate 51-point auto focus with 3D focus tracking and three dynamic AF modes Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System Nikon's Active D-Lighting Image enhancement

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Storage
Other storage Microdrive
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 5.8 inches
Depth 4.5 inches
Height 2.9 inches
Weight 2.95 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 18.0 mm
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features Yes
Storage Media
Compact flash Yes
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Good
Color Good
Sharpness Very Good
Distortion Good
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 46.9
Number of Shots 500
Battery Life (minutes) 273.5
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise 70.9
Image Quality, Sharpness 54.1
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 39.7
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted 61.5
Image Quality, Color--Auto 43.6
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation 58.9
Image Quality, Color 52.6
Image Quality, Overall 48
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 49.9
Image Quality, Distortion 66.5
Image Quality Score Good
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction 72.3