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Nikon D300
Nikon D300
B
HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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Answered Questions for the Nikon D300

Q: Why does my shutter take so long when I use pop up flash indoors
A: I went thru the menu options (there are so many) & changed some settings and... read more
Q: is there NO iso between 200 and 3200???
A: Hi Leo, The D300 has ISO settings as follows: (1/3 Step default) LO1, LO 0.7... read more
Q: What is best for taking studio shots of 3D artwork?
A: The D300 you have commented on is a good option, but for 3D artwork, you... read more
Q: I have an F100 - will the lenses work with the D300?
A: The lenses from the F100 are interchangeable with the D300 body. read more
Q: D300 Why Such a Price Range?
A: I too experience the same challenge. I found a site: bestpricecameras.com that has packages with... read more
Q: Is the D300 compatible with non automatic lenses?
A: I'm assuming by automatic, you mean auto focusing? But yes, pretty much any (with some... read more
Q: Is the D300 worth the price jump over the D60?
A: Amy,To answer your last question first, the Nikons can be connected to your computer with... read more
Q: will lenses from a D70s work with the D300
A: The nice thing about Nikon's are that you can use lenses from 40 or 50... read more
Q: continuous frame shooting
A: Hi there,On the top left of the camera is the mode dial, and you should... read more
Q: lenses of D60 or D300 work with D3 ???
A: Absolutely. In fact, Nikon has a great legacy line of lenses that continue to work... read more
Q: Is the Nikon D300 good enough to produce high quality large picture copies? ie up to 60 x 90cm prints.
A: Barry,If you have the camera set to the finest resolution and largest file size, and... read more
Q: D300 or Canon 5D? I mostly take landscape shots
A: I'd by the Canon5D for landscape shots, the contrast and the sharpness is much superior... read more
Q: i backpack. is this too much camera to take? weight? etc
A: this is a very heavy and expensive camera that is not suitable for backpackingwhat you... read more
Q: can I turn the focus and shutter sound off for this camera?
A: The autofocus beep can be turned off (Custom Settings Menu: d1). Autofocus noise (whirring) depends... read more
Q: How can I get my d300 to stop increasing the file number when off loading images to my PC? I turned that function to "off" on that camera!
A: Yeah, if you want to go back to 0001 you'll have to delete the config... read more
Q: Does the D300 have image stabilization?
A: There is no in-body image stabilization, the only optical image stabilization you'll get will be... read more
Q: Why can't I access a full range of aperature numbers?
A: Lisa,Depending on your lens capabilities, the aperture will only max out at the lens' max... read more
Q: What is Canon's competitor with the D300?
A: Just to clarify....The Canon 40D does in fact have "live view" mode on it!! It... read more
Q: HOW DOES THE WHOLE 51 POINT FOCUS SCREEN LIGHT UP
A: There's probably a "demo" mode in the setup menu which will engage it from the... read more
Q: How many custom settings does the Nikon D300 have?
A: According to the Specs: Custom Settings: 48 settings available... read more

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Open Questions for the Nikon D300

Q: how does the d300 compare to the d700 nikon
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Q: hey, how can I set the Focus mode and AF-area mode on the nikon d3000, it always says 'this option is not available with current settings'
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: i cannot see the image after i shoot
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I have a Nikon D50 with two Tamron lenses (28-80mm and 75-300mm) will those fit on other Nikon bodies such as the D300 and D90?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: How easy is the D300 to use? Can beginners work this camera?
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Q: if money is not aq concern - do i pick the d90 or d300?
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Q: Is there any internal memory on the D300?
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Q: are the lenses from the Nikon SLR film cameras interchangeable with this model?
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Q: is the D300 a good camera for a photography major?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Can an external flash be mounted from the bottom of the camera?
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Q: I am looking to purchase a good camera for "flora & fauna".
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Q: Money no object, which digital camera??
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Q: If nikon d300 is 4th who is number one..
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Q: On what basis did you give the D300 an A-?
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Q: with live view CMOS & 3inch View Display-How long battery will last ?
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Q: D lenses for 1.5 CMOS will work on full CMOS.?
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