Competition is at a record high in the mid-level digital SLR category and Nikon has staked its claim with its D300. At $1,800 (body only), the D300 is one of the more expensive prosumer models on the market but its advanced features, above average image quality, strong low-light capabilities and speedy autofocus performance can certainly justify the extra dollars, especially if your bank account is flush and you�re looking for a D3/D300 back-up combination.
It has been a while since there�s been a really heated (or justified) Nikon versus Canon debate but the D300 � and, more likely, the D3 � has re-ignited the competitive flames. Despite loyalties to one brand or the other, the D300/D3 one-two punch is definitely food for thought regardless of which side of the fence you�re on.
Catching Up or Nipping at Heels?
Equipped with a 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D converter, on-board sensor cleaning system, Live View and a high resolution 3-inch LCD, the D300 meets or exceeds the now almost-standard core features in its class. A new Picture Control system is reminiscent of Canon�s Picture Styles but is also a welcome addition for tweaking attributes such as sharpness, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue. Even more appealing is the ability to store up to nine custom settings in-camera and export up to 99 settings to share among compatible cameras (i.e., the D300 and the D3).
In addition to Standard, Neutral and Vivid, there�s a Monochrome Picture Control option that allows you to use digital filters or apply toning in-camera. The results are quite good although I still prefer converting in Adobe Photoshop CS3 or Lightroom for finer control (and to maintain the original color image).
By Theano Nikitas
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