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Nikon D300
Nikon CEO and COO, Michio Kariya
A few things about the new cameras - the Nikon D300 replaces the Nikon D200. Judging by the first impressions, though, this isn't a revolutionary step for Nikon D200 users. Note that I haven't been able to try shooting with this camera, so this is really just the first impression. From the front, the body has changed quite a bit, while on the back, there are no real differences, apart from the new 3 inch screen with 970,000 pixels of resolution. It's not as good, however, as the screen that Sony use on their G1 digicam, despite having the same resolution.
Nikon D300
Personally, the screen wasn't all that convincing - Sony G1, for instance, has a much better screen. The new 51 point AF system isn't much of a technological advance, but it's definitely a useful thing. The camera can be set to choose between just 9 or 22 points, making it faster to get to the desired point. However, the camera firmware has a much easier job of tracking the subject. Get the subject in focus on extreme right side, pan, and the focus will track all the way to the extreme left side.
The points are very close together, which should come in handy in table-top photography, especially since the camera can be controlled via computer in all aspects - including AF point selection and shutter release.
The D300 also has a CMOS cleaning system, however, its quality still has to be proven. There is also a software dust removal feature, which again seems to mean that the hardware system is not completely effective. Also, the D3 doesn't have such a system - again, this could mean that the system is not quite effective enough yet. However, it should prove useful for a hobbyist photographer.
The D300 still lacks about a centimeter in height for that perfect grip, but the added battery grip should overcome that limitation, and besides, it raises the maximum shooting speed to 8 fps. But then again, I was spoiled by the Nikon D3's excellent grip.
Go on to Page 3 to read more about Nikon D3.
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By Jože Svetičič. Material provided by Matjaž Intihar.
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