Extraordinary still and HD video imaging performance converge in the fast and agile 12.3-megapixel, DX-format D300S, delivering D-SLR versatility.
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Typical Nikon excellence
I've been with Nikon for 30+ years: an F3, F4S a compact Coolpix 900. I have a Leica M7 and a Hassy 503cx. Painfully slow in accepting digital, I believe traditional photography can co-exist with digital.
I bought a D300S a few weeks ago along with an SB900 flash and a 18-200mm lens.
The results are stunning and in particular low light capabilities.
September 26, 2010
Great !!!
Been using this camera since November 2009 & love it since then... Previously using Canon 40D, when my 40D broke, my friend told me buy D90. When we testing D90 & D300s, instantly fall in love with this camera... :)
September 24, 2010
Likn between amateur and pro
My first experience with Nikon was with the Nikonos III which I logically used for underwater photography and some old film SLRs. Then it was a big stop. I turned to point and shoot but in April I decided to turn back to my roots, I bought my first D-SLR, the D300s.
It's simply superb. Everyday when I go to school I make sure to bring my D300s. The controls are so easy to use and thanks to this beast and along with my Sigma 18-250mm (Don't worry I also use some old nikkor lenses) I got some really nice shots. I highly recommend the D300s to both professionals and advanced amateurs.
September 23, 2010
Excellent product producing stunning results!
I've only had my D300s for a week, and I'm stunned by it's performance! I enjoyed using a D-80 for several years, but felt I could use a step up, and couldn't be happier! My AF-S Nikkor 70-300 VR locks onto a target in the blink of an eye with no searching. I've got a lot more to learn, but this first impression is this is worth every penny!
September 19, 2010
Great camera for advanced amateurs and pros.
Having decided to get back into pro photography after almost twenty years I decided to go with the D300S as the first digital camera in my arsenal. I have not been disappointed. the pictures are great and the thing I like most is that I can use my Nikon AF Lenses which I purchased in 1992 and they are as sharp as ever and almost all the features work with them. I have concentrated on product and scenic photography and like the results so far. The combination of controls and possible settings can appear to be overwhelming at first but my advice is to take a couple hours each day for a week or so and experiment with them so they become easy. I bought the package with the 18-200mm lens which is a good lens but not as sharp as I need. I also added the MB-D10 which gives the camera a better feel and can triple battery power. I am usually a whiz when it comes to learning software but have found the Nikon Capture NX2 somewhat cumbersome to learn - it must be really good? I shot medium format in the past and must say that some of my best shots with the D300s so far are on par with my pictures from my medium format years.
September 15, 2010
Nikon win!
I've been a Canon shooter for my entire career as a photojournalist for a 25k circulation newspaper and throughout college. After my Canon 40D broke, not even being a year old, and a week before I was flying across the country for an assignment I picked up the 50D. A few months later, I had problems with that as well. The final straw was when I bought a wireless flash transmitter from Canon that worked very poorly.
I decided it was time to stop wasting money in equipment that wasn't working as hard as I do. So I sold all my Canon gear and picked up the D300s as my first Nikon camera. So far it has been a much needed improvement for my work. The camera is a solid build and shoots solid pictures and video, I could not ask for a better DX-format camera. I especially enjoy spending less time in the menu, since it seems Nikon has a dial or button for everything setting you would have to quickly change while shooting. I am now a Nikon shooter!
August 26, 2010
Great picture quality, speed and focus
Bought the D300s after owning a D90 and D5000. Definately a professional feel to it in comparison. Love this camera, just can't use it enough!
August 17, 2010
Rediscovering the joys of photography.
In 1965 I bought a Nikon F SLR camera with an 85mm, f1.8 lens and a 35mm, f3.5 Perspective Control lens. Armed with a reconditioned Gossen Lunasix light meter, during the next couple of decades I shot several thousand slides, now stored away in Kodak Carousels in boxes stacked in an unused closet.
When the so-called "point and shoot" cameras became popular, my wife who, up to that period, had no interest in photography because it was, "too complicated," found that she did indeed enjoy taking photographs after all, since, with the advent of "point and shoot" cameras, she no longer had to bother with f-stops, shutter speeds, focusing, and all that dauntingly "complicated" stuff. So in the intervening years, she became the photographer of family birthdays, weddings, graduations and other significant events, and I was content to leave my equipment in my camera bag.
Well, having recently been retired, I have purchased a Nikon D300s with a Nikkor 10 - 24mm DX lens to again pursue my former interest in photography. The D300s with its metal skeleton feels very solid, and after the battery is installed, it is very similar in heft to my old all-metal Nikon F, which is one of the reasons I chose it. The versatility of this camera is astounding, especially to one who is making the transition from a fully manual film camera and a handheld light meter, but I am learning to use it one feature at a time. Let's see, the ISO value in digital photography is similar to the ASA number in film photography?--except that the ISO values in the D300s range from 200 to 3200! I am taking little itty-bitty steps into 21st century photography and having the greatest time.
Fine instruments like the D300s and the 10 - 24mm DX lens inspire creativity and encourage experimentation in composing with light, form, color, and texture. They are key to my rediscovering the joys of photography.
August 10, 2010
D300s
Overall like the camera. Also have the D300 camera which has been a great camera to use. Needed to updated backup camera so my D300 will become the backup and the D300s the primary for wedding photography. Overall the look and feel of the camera is great. Just seems that the multi-selector-button seems a bit flimsy compared to the D300 and not as smooth. Know there is the addition of the button for video, but just seems like there could be problems later on with it. Very happy with the D300 and its performance. Looking forward to working with the D300s.
August 9, 2010
The Perfect Tool for all Photographers
When I decided to buy a camera most of my friends here told me to buy the other products which is of course canon, but I did not listen to any of their suggestions because I'm not really a good fan of big pixels instead I go with my instinct. i bought the D3000 first and it was really fantastic but as time goes by I saw some limitations with the unit so i decided to buy the most advance and the most talk about D300s....and indeed this camera has it all! I love this camera so much all of my photos in facebook amazed a lot of people. Thank you Nikon I'm a big fan of yours.
August 6, 2010
I bought the D300s after using a D80 for years. The D80 was and is a great camera but it is still an entry level camera with limitations that the D300s does not have.
The D300s' magnesium alloy frame is surprisingly sturdy, mine survived a 5 foot gravity attack on to a tile floor with no internal damage or external scars. The tracking Auto focus makes it easier for me to shoot those pesky musicians that love running around the stage. The image quality is amazing even in low light.
What really sold me when buying the camera was the 14bit RAW capability. If you don't know what that means, it allows more information to be captured in order to be able to recover seemingly lost highlights and shadows as well as more color information. I tested this feature on a few silhouettes and was able to recover all of the model's features in most cases.
My second favorite feature is the 7 fps burst rate. It really helps when shooting fast moving subjects when one picture is not enough.
Live view is much easier to use on the D300s than the D300. When ever someone feels the need to try to block my shots, I press the LV button and frame up my shot whilst holding the camera above the person. Snap a few then move on.
The weather sealing really comes in handy down in the hot humid south.While shooting at an indoor tropical garden most other cameras there fogged up while the D300s stayed moisture free inside.
There are a number of great features in this camera. It is great for anyone looking to take a serious step up in photography.
August 4, 2010
Well rounded, very capable of any siutuation
Coming from the D70, D70s, and D80, the D300s was the upgrade I've been waiting for. The d90 didn't really do it for me, neither did the D200. The features of the D300s are all that I've been waiting for in a camera. To name a few, dual card slots, HD video, tons of customizable menus and settings, excellent ISO handling, weather sealed, sensor cleaning, and much much more.
The D300s is for more advanced users, those who have taken their photography to the next level. There are no automatic scene modes on the D300s, the closest to automatic you'll get is the program mode. This is something I love, I am forced to use the manual features (though I've had lots of training coming from film and using mostly assisted manual in my previous DSLRs) to get the shot I want.
Overall, this camera is rock solid! I will be holding on to this for a long long time.
August 2, 2010
Professional-feel camera
When I decided I was ready to move up to a more advanced digital SLR I also decided to make the switch to Nikon. I work for a newspaper and the photographers there encouraged me to look at Nikon. I'm glad I did! This camera has all the features my professional colleagues use, and the added capability of shooting video.
The camera is rugged, and with the added MBD-10 power pack it is capable of shooting about 8 frames per second, which was a feature that I wanted in the camera when I'm shooting sports or wildlife.
Paired with Nikkor DX lenses, such as the 17-55 mm f/2.8, the D300S creates gorgeous photos. The camera has multiple shooting modes, and customization on the settings is nearly limitless.
This is a very complex camera. I would recommend that people like me, who have some experience with cameras but might be stepping up a little bit, purchase a guidebook for the camera to accompany the manual. It might not hurt to buy a guidebook before sinking more than $1,500 into the camera, to see if this is a product you would be comfortable with.
July 30, 2010
Fabulous camera - solid powerful performer
Let me start by saying I'd give this all five stars if it had 1080P rather than 720P video. Beyond that, it is the best performing Nikon body I ever had. I considered the D90 as an alternative; while that one is fabulous too, I'm glad I chose the D300s because it is a major step beyond the D70 it replaced. I made the move because I wanted a camera that would turn out 99% "keepers" in all situations, and this one does it. That 51-point AF and fast response really work for me. I am also very impressed by the solid construction, dual-memory card capability, built-in flash which supplants and external SB flash through the CLS function, and in general professional quality. It enables me to do my best work.
July 30, 2010
two downgrades from d200 !!!
1. custom menus should have the option of auto iso range, as was on the d200.
its good to have the option of custom iso ranges (a-b-c-d), each one , when active, effects all four shooting menues!
why take off something good from d200 custom menu?
2. when using auto iso, raising the flash does not lower iso as should be and as was on the d200 (and any logical camera...)
3.to get a response from nikon is impossible.
4.this is sad.
July 30, 2010
My paintbrush--featured
I have both the D-300 and the D-300s. They're awesome. I added the D-300s as a video feature that would allow me to capture those moving moments without putting down the camera or reaching for another camera bag. It might be the little brother of the D-700, the D3s and the D3x-but I would recommend it to all who would listen. I love it for portraits and street-hopping downtown.
July 25, 2010
One Solid Camera
This camera essentially has everything one could want from a DX format camera. It takes sharp, vibrant images at its default setting; it's built like a tank; it meters practically every Nikon lens for the last 20+ years; and it includes a bevy of features that every photographer wants. The cost of entry is a bit steep, sure, but with everything you get from this camera, it's well worth it.
That isn't to say it's perfect. The movie mode is only 24fps and 720p with a relatively inaccurate contrast-detect auto-focus; and while it does have two memory card slots, only one is compact flash. But overall the pros outweigh the cons.
If you're looking to get serious about photography, this is the camera for you.
July 20, 2010
Fantastic pictures,built to last
just came back from a two week tour of Europe and the Mediterranean. This camera was outstanding in all aspects. Picture quality, build quality.Battery life with the MB pack was outstanding. Can't say enough good things about it. A little heavy with the battery pack and the 18-200VR but it feels well balance and the extra battery life comes in great on long road trips were recharging is difficult. Go NIKON!!!!
July 19, 2010
Great camera for Nature Photography
Nikon D300s is the best camera by far that is not a full frame camera (FX), not just in the Nikon series, but in any camera series. Controls are easy to find on the D300s and the ability to shoot video is a nice feature but I barely use it, I use the camera for its main purpose. It feels rugged in your hand, it is weather sealed which means it endures extreme environment conditions. It is the best camera for Nature photography after the D3s. It takes great pictures outdoors. It has a great low light sensitivity for a non-full frame camera, D700 and D3s are superior in that aspect because they are full frame. Again the camera is super when used for nature photography and sports and any outdoor settings, and it beats any cropped-sensor camera in low light performance. Also D300s can use any Nikon lens, there are lower models that do not autofocus with some Nikon Lenses. The camera are meant for professional purposes, which means there is emphasis on the build quality and the functionality than the size and the mobility, the camera is heavier and bigger than a lower model like D90, which also lacks the magnesium alloy, weather sealed body, also D300s shutter has pro life standards. The camera shutter speed is awesome for action photography, 7 fps is awesome. you can get 8 fps with MBD10 which I like to have attached on the camera for extra battery and for professional look! Last but not least, in fact, i should have mentioned it at first, the autofocus system in the D300s is the best feature, it is the same autofocus system as the pro D3, D3s, D700, it surpasses any other autofucus system from lower models and also the autofocus in other brands. one has to know this camera is big which means you may put yourself in tight situations trying to shoot people when they do not expect you to do so, at this point you may wanna look for a very small camera. I hope Nikon can come up with a Nikon that has the body of a Leica and shoots like a D3 :)!
July 17, 2010
Great camera!!!!!
I love this camera! It has done everything I want it to do and has easy control of shutter, aperture, ISO, white balance, and more. This is definitely where the d300s passes the d90. Camera is a great size and feels great in the hands. Don't have one complaint! Great quality camera for any type of photographer, pro or amateur.
July 12, 2010
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All1 year, 2 months ago
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This is mainly because of your WB settings. I think, you can play with it.Jan 18, 2012 by
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satish
Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Location :
Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Your color depends on what you have your white balance set to. If it's too warm, you need to set it to be more cool. Use kelvin if you don't like the presets.Jul 29, 2011 by
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Sharon
USA
Location :
USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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Please verify the settings that you have in your camera or reset the custom settings. Each manufacture has different sensors, color space and resolutions.Has staff answer
D300S
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Does the Nikon D300S come with a 1/4 socket or do you have to buy one?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Ronordious
Pa, Usa
Location :
Pa, Usa
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes it has the 1/4 socket for a tripod.Answer:
This model has Tripod socket of 1/4.
what is the largest card and what cards do you recommend. I was looking at a new compact flash card that is 600x and 32 gig. Will it work in my D300s?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Pat
California
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California
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please click on the link below for more information:Answer Title: Approved Memory Cards - D300S
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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From what I can tell from Rob Galbraith's article about the new 600x Cards from Sandisk, the 64GB cards will in the D300s.But I would not recommend you using this size. It's desirable having smaller memory because of possible damaging and data backup.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Patrick
Franklin, Ohio 45005
Location :
Franklin, Ohio 45005
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Its hard to put a MP to a raw shot, many factors come into play Raw uncompressed stores the image as shot (no loss of data) where JPEG post processes after the shot ie. white ballance, sharpening, quality and size etc and it loses information. So raw size varies by how much data is stored the amount of colors 12bit or 14bit etc all come into play. I find in an 8GB card I can get 300+- 20 shots in raw and in TIF 200 to 830 depending on size and in JPEG 1,000 to 15,500 depending on size and quality. I shoot with a D300sAug 14, 2011 by
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turp77
Plainfield CT
Location :
Plainfield CT
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Depends what you got it set at, varies between 10.5mb for a 12 bit compressed to 25mb for a 14bit uncompressed, refer to page 394 of your manual for all specs.
I take pictures at a racetrack and have gotten really used to my continuous shooting mode but now it has stopped working. I am sure I have just messed up a setting somewhere (altho it still says I am shooting 7 FPS under the shooting menu)...can someone give me a clue where to start looking to fix this?
1 year, 1 month ago
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asit
Ohio
Location :
Ohio
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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You only get speedy continous bursts, when the camera does not take RAW files. It is particularly slow at 14-bit RAW. Make sure to switch the quality to "JPEG only".Jun 19, 2011 by
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JR
Houston, TX
Location :
Houston, TX
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Please see page # 86 of the user's manual for the D300s for more information on continuous shooting.
If so, how do I program it to fire off three or four exposures rapidly that are pre-set at different shutter speeds?
1 year ago
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Steve
Fountain Valley,CA, USA
Location :
Fountain Valley,CA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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you're talking about exposure bracketing. i don't know by heart if the d300s does it (it may, check your manual for bracketing).Answer:
It’s not possible to set the camera for continuous shooting at different shutter speeds.10 months ago
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Anonymous
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Here's the link to a great article that talks about the different types of NIKKOR lenses and which Nikon bodies they work with: http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...Answer:
All Nikon lens.9 months ago
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Anonymous
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150,000 actuations are expected. :)
I have misplaced mine and im unable to find a part number/name for this product
6 months ago
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Tim O'R
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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1k467-300 for the rubber cover for the battery pack on the bottom of the cameraAnswer:
I assume you mean the hotshoe for the flash, that is a BS-1 shoe cap
D300S
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D300S with a 18 200 vr2 vs 70-200 2.8 vr2 on sunny day shooting lacrosse games will the 2 lenses perform about the same.
4 months ago
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Anonymous
Jackson, NJ, USA
Location :
Jackson, NJ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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on a sunny day you should be fine as the f/stop goes, obviously 2.8 is fast n blur free in low light,the most difference you will see is the glass itself as far as the quality of photo. The 70-200mm being pro glass the image quality will be better for sure...and the 18-200 at 4.5 or 5.6 whatever the fastest aperture is, will have difference in background as opposed to 2.8...
hope this helps...
Jun 15, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The 70-200 F2.8 is a much better lens than the 18-200mm F3.5-5.6. Optically the 70-200 is far superior and is a great lens, which gives a much better image, also you are able to use aperture F2.8 all the way through from 70mm to 200mm. The build quality of the 70-200 is also much better, it feels much more solid and well made. The 18-200mm is a jack of all trades lens but master of none. The image quality can change dramatically between 18-200mm and with different aperture settings. Hence the difference in price.
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