Nikon D300s 12MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Telephoto Zoom Lens
- 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor for high resolution, low-noise images
- Includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II lens
- Nikon EXPEED image processing; D-Movie HD Video for cinematic 24 fps, 720p HD movie clips
- 3-inch Super-density 920,000-dot VGA LCD; one-button Live View
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
12.3-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CMOS image sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm) * AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II (35mm equivalent focal length: 27-300mm) * high-def movie mode with sound * high-res 3″ LCD (920,000 dots) with Live View for composing shots on-screen in real-time * pentaprism optical SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment) * Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System to keep image sensor clean for spotless photos * Nikon… More >>
Nikon D300s 12MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Telephoto Zoom Lens
This is my first digital SLR. I must admit it has sometimes been a little overwhelming, but I’ve gotten great pictures right from the start. I’ve had it for almost 2 months now and I am still playing around with it and learning about the features of this camera. I use this camera for outdoor wildlife and for indoor sporting events. I have not been disappointed in its performance. One of the more difficult things for me to settle on has been the various focusing options – and which to use in any particular situation. But one of the great things about the camera is the ease of changing the various options, like focus mode, so that you can easily experiment with different settings to see which works best. If you are looking for a great digital SLR, I highly recommend this one.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ll keep it short and sweet, and my review will also include the review of the 18-200 VR II which was bundled with the D300S as a kit.
Pros:
Dual-slots: This was crucial for me when deciding which camera to purchase because I shoot weddings… and there’s no way to recreate the magic of the original moment if your card fails at the wrong time. One CF slot which supports UDMA cards and one SD slot.
Handling of High ISO: I’ve shot this thing at 1600 ISO with little to no noticable noise. There is a Noise Reduction setting which I never use but have heard good things about.
Battery Life: Easily shoots 800-900 shots per charge
Acts as a Commander to my flash: The Nikon CLS allows your camera to transmit signals to my SB-600 flash
Weather Proof: Body is built like a tank and all the nooks and crannies are sealed up
Video mode: Yawn, I’ll never use it, but it’s there if you need it.
Live view: This can come in handy sometimes
18-200 lens: This lens is a great walk-around lens and actually pretty compact, considering how flexible your focal length is. VR is amazing and the lens shoots very nice at f8 thru out the entire focal length.
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Cons:
Honestly I can’t think of any, it’s the best camera I’ve ever owned and a complete bargain!
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Rating: 5 / 5
This is a great camera even if Ken Rockwell doesn’t really recommend it. I am a previous D200 owner, but I am very fond of this D300s. I still have much experimenting to do with this. I love my custom setup with vivid colors for landscapes and jewelry but I’m always forgetting to re-set it to normal when I’m taking people pictures. I haven’t used the video as much as I want to. One draw back I couldn’t edit the video with my Sony Vegas movie editing software, although I may have an earlier version of the software. Has anyone been able to do that?
The 18-200mm is the best Nikon lens made. Extremely versatile and may be the only lens you’ll ever need. I love the new locking system.
Rating: 5 / 5