Customer Reviews for Nikon Inc. D300S
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Nikon Inc. D300S
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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(91 Reviews) 91
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86 out of 91(95%)customers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for D300S
Review 1 for D300S
Overall rating
A Robust Performer
PostedMay 3, 2013
d300suser
Role Professional photographer
I believe the best APS-C (DX) camera Nikon has built to date.
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+3points
Review 2 for D300S
Overall rating
Worthy Upgrade
PostedJanuary 29, 2013
OldManNikkor
Location Canada
Age 55-65
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Semi-professional photographer
When I upgraded to the D300s from the D200 in 2010, I was expecting it to be more of a lateral move. I mean, 10mp to 12mp is, apparently, at the threshold of perception regarding image resolution. But there's more to this camera than megapixels, or the lack of them, given today's offerings; the autofocus system is outstanding, the control layout is excellent (and more customizable than the D200), and the high frame rate coupled with the autofocus makes it THE dx camera for sports. And the sensor nonetheless delivers decent dynamic range, given its age. While the video capability is nice to have, it had little influence on my decision to buy this camera. For anyone considering an upgrade, it shouldn't be overlooked. Granted, its replacement may be on the horizon, but this is an excellent camera that can be had NOW.
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+5points
Review 3 for D300S
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Fundamentals, rugged, and reliable
PostedJanuary 19, 2013
Jon
I'm so happy I got this camera before they (Nikon) tried to make every other semi-professional DSLR 'cute and soccer mom friendly'.
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+3points
Review 4 for D300S
Overall rating
A Great Camera
PostedNovember 4, 2012
TheCameraBoy
Location Radnor, PA
Age Under 18
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience More than a year
Role Semi-professional photographer
I bought the D300s in March of 2011, and I've taken well over 35,000 pictures since then. The camera I had before this was the Nikon D3000 and the difference between the D3000 and the D300s is just astronomical. Since I bought this camera i've been shooting a lot more sports than I used to. The fast shutter speed makes it ideal, and I've really loved that aspect of it. However my bread and butter as a photographer is portrait photography. I've had some problems with the focus and the sharpness of my portraits. That's the only reason I'm giving this review 4 stars instead of 5. I love the camera and I'd recommend it for sports, but for portraits and some of the landscape I've done, I've actually preferred my old D80 as it tends to give me sharper images.
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Review 5 for D300S
Overall rating
This is a great camera
PostedSeptember 7, 2012
Mathew Street
Location Orlando, FL, USA
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Travel
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Professional photographer
I have been a pro for years ,I am not an equipment junkie ,I have had hasselblad etc I have shot film for years , bought my first 300 Nov . 07 have had 3 and D 300s , they have never needed repair and I shoot alot . I just went to Ireland and did a shoot with the 300 s and a D4 , I loved the D4 but on pure quality of image in day to day shooting you can not see a difference ,I made 11X 14 prints and showed it various photographers asked them to pick out D4 shots from 300 s , they never got it right , so for so called old tech its still giving me great shots
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+40points
Review 6 for D300S
Overall rating
In need of an upgrade
PostedAugust 24, 2012
birdshooter
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
NIkon, I'm starting to question your commitment to the professional DX body. The D300s is way overdue for an upgrade, but all I hear about is yet another FX model coming up. If I don't see an upgrade for the D300s model soon, I will probably switch to Canon. At this time, a rating of "good" is generous for your outdated D300s. Anyone in the market for a new pro-level DX camera body should wait, like I have been for ages.
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-11points
Review 7 for D300S
Overall rating
Perfect replacement
PostedJune 18, 2012
Georgediver
Location Lake Villa, Illinois
Age Over 65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Semi-professional photographer
From 1977 thru 2007 the Nikon F3 was my workhorse with my underwater work. With five bodies, an array of lenses and three Aquatica underwater housings the decision to switch from film to digital was a tough one along with being a very expensive one. Discovering the new D300 made the choice easy and after hours of getting use to this unit and new underwater housings arriving getting these units underwater was my next quest. I am happy to say the results were supurb and the ease of operation is a delight. Nikon came through when this old film man who for so long denied the success of digital equipment as a replacement for film until the day the film did not exist any longer and my choices were few. Thanks Nikon
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+13points
Review 8 for D300S
Overall rating
ALMOST perfect...
PostedJune 9, 2012
Data-Plumber
Location Hawaii, USA
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I wish that Nikon would provide a configuration option that allowed the camera's clock to be automatically synchronized whenever a GPS is attached and has a 2D or 3D fix.
I also wish that auto-bracketing was easier to set and didn't eliminate the ability to use the Fn button for other applications.
I also wish that the video mode were more intuitive and allowed for dynamic autofocus.
Other than those few quibbles, I love my D300s and D300!
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Review 9 for D300S
Overall rating
Best features at the best price!
PostedJune 1, 2012
CoastalRick
Location San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Semi-professional photographer
Have evaluated all of NIkon's bodies and the D300S seems to have the best bang for the buck. Would love to be able to grab more pixels, but am no willing to spend the $$$ to go to a bigger sensor. For my style of shooting, the D300S does everything that I expect a great camera body to do; plus it is as rugged as a small tank!
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Review 10 for D300S
Overall rating
NOT UP TO THE USUAL MARK
PostedApril 29, 2012
Mathew
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Travel
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I own several Nikon Film cameras (F3,FM and F3) and was in a "Q" to buy the D70 and D70s. The noise levels made me "upgrade" to D300s. I very much regret this move and should have gone for the D700 instead; as , as opposed to the day-light glory, it produces appalling noise levels at any thing above ISO 800.
Also, Nikon is losing out on mid-level lenses like the affordable Canon 24-105/4 which together with 5D2 is a very tempting piece of kit. May be I should jump ship.
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-8points
Review 11 for D300S
Overall rating
Love MY D300S
PostedJanuary 12, 2012
LRLEVIN
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Professional photographer
Having owned one of the greatest NIKON cameras ever built the F3 it was for the choice was easy. I needed a the best camera that I could afford and that was the NIKON D300S. It is a tough, hard working, and dream to shoot with. When people asked me why NIKON it because they are the best in the world.
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Review 12 for D300S
Overall rating
Terrific camera - enough options for a lifetime
PostedJanuary 8, 2012
Muleman
Location Colorado
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Travel
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience More than a year
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
I upgraded from a D80 and, as other reviewers have stated, have noticed a substantial improvement in my photos - same lens as with the D80.
Bracketing options are terrific.
I guess thje earthquake/tsunami tragedy has caused it to become unavailable.
There may be a D400 - don't really know why - there's little to upgrade here.
Bracketing options are terrific.
I guess thje earthquake/tsunami tragedy has caused it to become unavailable.
There may be a D400 - don't really know why - there's little to upgrade here.
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+10points
Review 13 for D300S
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First Time Nikon user and won't be the last
PostedDecember 31, 2011
Mr. Q
Location San Jose, CA, USA
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Just getting started with photography
Since my daughter begins her career in modeling and acting. I'm planning to buy a DSLR Camera to take her picture because it's too expensive to hire a professional photography and they charge $450 an hour.
I'm not sure what brand to buy so I did my research and ask few professional photographer and majority of them recommend Nikon Brand. I'm still not convince so I talked to the Director of Modeling and Acting School where my daughter is studying because he's been in the entertainment industry over 20 years and knows what's the good brand.
He says that some uses Canon and some Nikon and he says that it depends on the individual and what brand they're comfortable. He says that he uses Nikon for over 20 years and always gives him great picture.
So, I'm finally convince and purchase Nikon DSLR Camera D300S. My daughter just went to 2 fashion runway recently and I have taken at least 600 plus shots. I like the D300S because of the quality and affordable price.
I made the best choice on chosing Nikon instead of Canon.
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Review 14 for D300S
Overall rating
Spectacular piece of equipment
PostedDecember 17, 2011
Photoguyinmo
Location Independence, MO
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 6-10 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Semi-professional photographer
I upgraded from a D80/D50. The jump was nothing short of amazing. I have noticed a significant jump in the quality of my photos. Using the same lenses from my previous bodies I find it much easier to achieve great results.
The build is nothing short of superior.
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Review 15 for D300S
Overall rating
Brilliant
PostedDecember 1, 2011
jonas
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Professional photographer
Since I got my D90 this year I was convinced about Nikon. And then I dreamed every day of the D300s.
6 months later it was mine. And since this day, I would never give her away. Its my baby, that helps me doing 90 % of my photographical dreams. The only one who could Top this is a D700 with video :-)
But till the appearance of this little dream the D300s is my All-Time-Favorite of all Cams I've ever used. Quick, tough (she likes rain), Fast (up to 8 FPS), easy to use, maximum comfort.
All in all: Great!
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Review 16 for D300S
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PostedOctober 16, 2011
Simone
Location Quincy, MA
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
The D300s has replaced my old D70 and I have had her for almost two years now. Not major complains, it is a great camera and was a huge jump from my previous DSLR. I felt as I had my F4 back.
Whit fast focusing, 8fps and good high ISO, she works great for my landscapes and wildlife photography. I wish I could use the infrared remote control like in the D70, instead of the wired remore release.
Other than this I really like it and would recommend it to anybody.
Whit fast focusing, 8fps and good high ISO, she works great for my landscapes and wildlife photography. I wish I could use the infrared remote control like in the D70, instead of the wired remore release.
Other than this I really like it and would recommend it to anybody.
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+6points
Review 17 for D300S
Overall rating
Nikon D300s
PostedOctober 13, 2011
JenS
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Professional photographer
I have had mine almost a year now. I upgraded last December from my D40. This was a significant upgrade. It took som time getting used to some new features and figuring out when some menu options were as there were many more in comparison. I have my own photography business and absolutely love Nikon and this camera. I think it is a good value for everything it is capable of and that I still have not seen.
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+6points
Review 18 for D300S
Overall rating
A bit over hyped
PostedSeptember 26, 2011
ProGuy2112
Location Colorado
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Sports
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience More than a year
Role Professional photographer
I owned the D300 and that had poor ISO anything over 320. In fact it was so bad that Nikon exchanged it for another. ISO not much better than original. When the D300S came out, I upgraded to it, but still the ISO is quite poor. So am I happy? NO, but it is the only DX that has sufficient buffer for shooting several FPS. I even bought a D7000, that has much better ISO, but lacks the buffer.
I use my FX bodies D3 with buffer upgrade and D3S 80% of the time, but for longer shuts I need a DX body. Come on Nikon, make a decent DX camera!
I use my FX bodies D3 with buffer upgrade and D3S 80% of the time, but for longer shuts I need a DX body. Come on Nikon, make a decent DX camera!
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-29points
Review 19 for D300S
Overall rating
Love it!!!
PostedSeptember 3, 2011
vjc
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Professional photographer
Nikon is the best. I always buy Nikon and love the D300s!
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-23points
Review 20 for D300S
Overall rating
Best friend
PostedAugust 14, 2011
turp77
Location Plainfield CT
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Semi-professional photographer
I have been using Nikons for many years. I own 9 film and two DSLRs. My first DSLR was the D70s and last August upgraded to d300s, what a great upgrade, it surpasses all my cameras, it travels every where I go. The mb 10 great investment. Shooting weddings you don't want to run out of cards or batteries. Its a work horse. My wife calls it my life support.
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+8points