IMHO this is the best camera in Nikon's lineup considering it boasts the same focusing system, metering system, and superior resolution to the D3 and even the Canon 1Ds mk III. Although it's the same resolution as the D2x, it's focusing system is superior. The only place the D3 rivals the D300 is in ISO and frame rate, which is over rated (no pun intended). Photographers can capture better images with well planned 6 fps than will sloppy 9 fps any day!
Then there's the weight issue. I've developed carpel tunnel from using my D2x cameras constantly all day long 6 days a week with big heavy lenses. It will be a treat to use these little guys.
The popup flash has commander mode which will free up one of my SB 800 units so I can add it to my army of SB 800 flashes that accompany me to all my shoots. And it will be nice to not have to constantly cary a flash on my camera all the time.
One note on resolution. The D300's 12 megapixel sensor has 32,823 pixels / mm which means it has a higher resolution than the Canon 1Ds Mark III which has 21 megapixels at 24,336 ppmm by almost 10,000 pixels / millimeter. It's because of the size of the sensor. The Canon however has a larger print resolution because it has more pixels, but because the Nikon has a higher sensor resolution it makes inherently sharper images (especially since you can shoot 14 bit now), so you can make larger enlargements with the Nikon than the Canon's enlargements. This all really makes no difference however because what is acceptable resolution for enlarged prints is wholly subjective and not able to be quantified as it is based solely on the viewer preference and distance from print! Bottom line resolution doesn't matter! But if you're hung up on Megapixels just know that this one has a higher sensor resolution than even the $8,000 Canon!
This camera is an amazing buy and that's probably why the D3 isn't selling like I would have expected. The D2x is still more expensive here on Amazon than the D3. Crazy...
The D300 is a nice step up from the D2x although I'll miss the high speed crop!Get more detail about Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only).
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