Nikon D300 - 17 years later

[@alexvlach4897]

The D300s is my main camera and still my favorite. 12mp is enough. Even the newer D500 body isn't built to the same pro-level quality. A true classic and absolutely a keeper!

[@outfield1988]

Just got a used D 300 and got it gone through by a shop. Can’t wait to try it out.

[@josh3326]

Sometimes, I still go out with my old D100 and 35mm lens. No phone, smartwatch, just my camera. I get so excited and happy. Tried it with my old F100, but time consuming to get the film processed and printed. I miss the old stuff.

[@YYZ-SRQ]

Spend a couple dollars more and get a D300S instead. Last August I found a mint 300S with a shutter count of 2,801 and came with a 16-85 lens for $350CDN. Love the camera, excellent focussing, sharp and quick. Back in 2010 I wanted a 300S but could not justify the extra cost over a D7000 almost double the cost, I bought the 7000 instead and have hated it ever since. You can never get it to focus properly, it is sharp either fore or aft but never on the subject matter you wanted (so many blown pictures) The 300s is built like a tank and still performs well today except in low light where a modern camera is way better. But if you photography is outdoors, nature or sports you can't lose with this camers

[@bonjovi1612]

Re the d7000, did you fine tune the autofocus? Or was it still off? Just curious as I have a d300 and was considering an upgrade. Cheers

[@YYZ-SRQ]

@@bonjovi1612 tried fine tuning but still seems off. My D300S has become my workhorse camera and can completely depend on it. While if gives up 4mp to the D7000, the quick and accurate autofocus and the build quality more than makes up, and pictures are far superior with it then the D7000

[@andyvondeluxe6851]

Yes of course. I used mine all the time!

[@AbbasBinYounas]

I got mine a couple months ago: 28xx shutter count PRISTIIIINE body, variable aperture 28-105 and 70-210 D lenses, also pristine and a tiny Nikon DX speedlight. ALL FOR 130 USD. The ISO/WB/QUAL buttons were not working (the ribbon cable was broken). Got the button off AliExpress for 10$ delivered and fixed it myself using the official service manual 😎🤓😎

[@allanschmidt8859]

How is it for video?

[@gfast88]

I still love my D300. I bought it in June 2008 and have taken it around the world! I know there are better cameras out there, but the D300 is old faithful for me.

[@93greenstrat]

Just got one a little over a month ago. Great camera at a great price.......but naturally, it has been technologically outclassed by modern cameras. But for the price though, it's tough to beat.

[@marcotrebort]

I got my D300S (which has two card slots, CF and SD) a few months ago and I'm loving it. It's a spectacular camera packed with features and highly configurable

[@stefanopiana3699]

Thank you so much for this nice video. I just ordered a used D300 with only 2300 shots. I can't wait to get out there and try it out, leaving my Z-bodies at home. Thanks again. Warm greetings from Italy. Stefano

[@waynerm002]

Ah the D300, that was my workhorse camera. The weight seems heavy by today's standard and I used the grip with the EL-EL4 battery with my setup. I kept the grip on all the time as I liked that setup. Even after I got the D500, I continued to use it as I was more comfortable with it. It was a great camera. While I liked my Z6/6 II, the Z8 feels better to me and I guess it's because the weight is so similar to the D300. Thanks for the video of this champion of a camera, brings back a lot of memories.

[@Boss80gb]

Awesome video& very VERY INFORMATIVE Sir!!👍We love your humor &wit here 😆 My Father passed away not long ago & we had been cleaning out his house etc& My mother called me to come by& I went upstairs where she was& she pointed to 3 big camera bags loaded with My old mans camera gear& various equipment!🤯I was shocked when she said you take it all ok??😢I looked in one bag& it was a like BRAND NEW D300,he barely touched& another bag was a D90 also in EXCELLENT condition too!🙏😳A D3 which I sold to my sister's boyfriend.And so many lenses an SD &CF cards,I had to catalog EVERYTHING!Battery grip untouched &many lenses & cam filters untouched too!Lots of camera books& photography DVD's.I hadn't seen some of this stuff in ages!😢It brings back many good memories watched your video kind sir!🙏My Father had a photography business yrs ago, But his health was failing & his legs kept him from going out,So he had to quit his business unfortunately. He loved photography AND was a hard-core Train enthusiast!He loved model trains also& would photograph them& we'd make video's etc.I will take great care of all his gear &I take them out often to practice an relax& everytime I do I think of him& how much time we'd spend at the tracks taking pics& video's!He'd have love your KZbin channel ALOT.His fave was the D300& D90!Stay creative &Stay young at heart Sir!Subscribed indeed!✌🏻

[@kphoto95]

I have a D300 and I recommend it to anyone who is starting their adventure with fptography. Despite its age, it is still one of the best Nikon reflex cameras. Virtually devoid of disadvantages, and plenty of advantages. My lenses Tokina 11-16 2.8 DX II Nikkor 50 1.8D Sigma 70-200 2.8 Sigma 105 2.8 Next buy lens Sigma 17-50 2.8 🥰

[@izziereal2010]

My two kids, ages 5 and 7, have an interest in photography. I bought them two D300s for them to learn photography with. This camera is a solid build and can withstand my kids. I can take pictures with them with my D700, since the control layout are practically the same.

[@WolfQuantum]

I picked up a D300 a few years ago because I still had a few Nikon lenses. A 50mm 1.8, the two kit lenses, and an old Kiron-made Vivitar manual zoom, left over from the D90 body I got rid of a few years before that. I first took it out with the 50mm and the vintage lens. I was quite surprised with how the images came out. As noted, a rather filmic quality and quite sharp. I confess I haven't had it out since then, but I'm in the process of getting rid of some of my newer, though probably still considered vintage, Canon DSLRs and larger, 2.8 zooms. My intent is to just use the D300 for that look. Oh, and I really enjoyed using it too. I want to get the 300mm f4 like I used to have and love. That, the 50mm, and the vintage zoom will also work on my Nikon FM. Another camera I used back in the day to make a living. Old digicams have developed a cult following, particularly the CCD models, for their filmic look. To the point that the prices are quite often over $200 US. For that money, you can find a D300 and a lens, or two D300s, that will give you a more filmic look and a larger image. Granted, it's more of a beast to drag around and not as handy as an old digicam. So, I have both. ;)

[@camerarover7124]

Good one Bob. One of the best cameras I’ve used To this day I recommend it for anyone starting out.

[@kphoto95]

i too🥰 this is best camera on start

[@carloscipriani2438]

Una reliquia que sigue compitiendo! Es una cámara fantástica por su imponente construcción y por el carácter de sus imágenes, como se aprecia en este video. Los tonos que se sacan directo son de cine technicolor, brillantes, saturados, como en las diapositivas aquellas que daban los velvia 100 o 50.

[@outfield1988]

Have 20 Nikons in my collection. Like my D3 and Z50 the best. But my D 750 and 810 are awesome too.

[@Billkwando]

The D300 is my main (and only) camera. I got 2 of them off ebay. Works great for me.

[@michaelbezoski3096]

Truly enjoy the sharing of your camera collection. Agree pictures of Australia are amazing. Thank you.

[@johnarmstrong5727]

I have just bought a d300 for £48 with 69k on the shutter and it uses the same battery as my d90 which I bought new in 2010 and is still in use.

[@kennygo8300]

I have "too many" cameras (if that's possible). The D300 is probably my all around favorite. I still shoot like it's film, so... slow and deliberate. It's perfect for this type of use. It works really well with the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 lens. (At least my copy). For an evening walk, it's tough to get a better combo. BTW, it seems to me, that the 50mm 1.8D lens works a little better than the (usually superior) 50mm 1.8G lens, on this body. I don't know why, but it's cheaper, and could save you a few bucks.

[@lensmanonline]

Totally agree with you, the D300 is a great camera i still use mine regulary, paired with the Nikon 16-85 AF-S DX lens. I have the nikon battery grip on mine it adds weight but improves the handling i think, along with my D70S they both get used a fair amount.

[@bazilmatthews9299]

You can plug the camera into the USB to download pictures

[@cerulyse]

I had the d300 from new but I got a 3200 and the lack of manual controls is occasionally annoying, also it doesn't seem to play well with the new 18-55 VR sadly

[@robblack7560]

A lot of Police Forces use the D300s, I've had some with 700,000 actuations and still clicking away.

[@outfield1988]

MPB is good to buy from.