Nikon D300 with 18-200mm lens

Pros: Good price, clean high iso images, live view and fast AF

Cons: No real ISO 100, expensive to go 8fps.

The Bottom Line: Currently Nikon's best cropped sensor body.

Review:

I have had the pleasure of owning Nikon DSLRs since the D1x, and have owned the following Nikon DSLRs: D70, D80, D200, D2h and the D2x. What I have noticed that every time I upgrade a camera the difference between the previous camera has been...

Pros: Ultimately capable with a feature set approaching that of the Pro D3.

Cons: Some mechanical design misses that detract from an otherwise superb camera.

The Bottom Line: With a fabulous feature set, mostly solid mechanical design, the D300 is the ultimate advanced amateur camera on the market today.

Review: My timing, for once, was spot on. I tend to upgrade my primary shooter every four years or so. The last time was to acquire my first digital SLR, a Nikon D70 (the original model) that had been then named Popular Photography magazine s Camera of the...

Pros: Low noise at high ISO, improved dynamic range, professional feature set, very responsive.

Cons: Camera failures due to live view mode and poor lens mount, no in-camera image stabilization.

The Bottom Line: Conditionally recommended - great features and image quality, but still some questionable reliability, outdated live view mode, and no in-camera image stabilization,

Review: Introduction

I've been shooting with a Nikon D200 for over a year now for my digital work. At low ISO with professional quality lenses, the D200...

Pros: Many customizable features. Excellent battery life. Button access to key controls. Rugged appearance.

Cons: Poor image quality from my D300

The Bottom Line: Try the D300 out first hand before committing to it.

Review: Purchased a D300 with 18-200 VR lens based on the highly acclaimed reviews (including Popular Photography's 2007 Camera of the Year award status) and was disappointed at the mediocre image quality (Clarity, Sharpness, Saturation). I am a experienced...

Pros: D lighting, fantastic metering and dust protected sensor.

Cons: It does weigh a few pounds.

The Bottom Line: This is a pro camera that will function well after serious abuse.

Review: How a camera 'feels' in your hand has no real reference to what the cameras qualities or technology is/are. Yet it has been my experience over the past 35 years with SLRs, that if it does not feel right to you, you won't shoot that well with it. The...

Pros: Sound Quality, Size, Looks, Navigation thru menus, etc. Price

Cons: A longer cord for the earbuds, More accessories.

The Bottom Line: Looking for a quality mp3 player stop here, and look no further. The sound will blow you away, maybe not in volume, but more importantly the quality.

Review: So far I love this thing. The LCD screen is bright and clear. I would'nt want to watch a movie on it, but it is nice for reviewing songs, settings, etc. The main thing I like about this player is that the sound quality is awesome. I'm amazed at the...

Pros: build quality, professional features, ergonomics, picture quality, almost endlessly flexibile and customisable

Cons: weight, cost, learning curve

The Bottom Line: All the camera the keen amatuer will ever need. it asks a lot, but gives a great deal.

Review: First off, this isn't going to be an overly technical review designed to excite gearheads - you'll find that sort of thing on more dedicated camera review sites.

This is a review written after using the D300 for several months now, having...

Pros: 12.3 Mpixel, image quality, metering system, AF action, AF-MF lens compatibility; excellent overall operation

Cons: a few minor drawback, no arrow-assist focus indicator

The Bottom Line: Quite a formidable D-SLR camera I own thus far. Almost as good as my favorite slide film. A very flexible and customizable digital SLR camera!

Review: Introduction
I have held my ground as a film photographer for a very long time. In my opinion, slide film still produces superb image quality that CMOS or CCD image sensor has yet to compare and succeed. Quite frankly, viewing an image on...

Pros: Speed and more speed, value, improved low noise, pro everything

Cons: Very expensive and complex for the inexperienced.

The Bottom Line: This is the best crop sensor DSLR currently on the market,

Review: I now have a D30o to review in full. I hope this review will give potential buyers some help in making the decision of an upgrade or initial DSLR purchase.

You may now see a video of the D300 with some comparisons to the Canon 40D at:
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Pros: Great pro features at a reasonable price (for a pro camera).

Cons: A lengthy owners manual.

Review: I consider the D300 camera body to be a big upgrade over both Nikon's D200 and D2X D-SLRs for low light action photography. I specialize in shooting fast action live dance in low light. This is like trying to photograph a basketball game with a...