Nikon D300 Review in 2020 / 2021, can this DSLR still hold its own 13 years on from its launch?

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The Nikon D300 was released in 2007 alongside the D3. It shares a lot of the innovations that the D3 brought into the market and is a seriously capable DSLR, even today.
This review look at the many features of the D300 and should help you decide if it's the camera for you in 2020.

[@bailey.nt86]

You won't believe, but I just picked this camera up today. With a with a shutter count of 68. Not 68k, no. sixty eight shots total. Brand new condition. I paid $180 w/a 16gb CF card. I am beyond the moon happy. What a compliment to my D3s.Great video 😬

[@fournuer]

hows your nikon d300 holding up today?

[@Poraqui]

I'm jealous as f*ck😂

[@bailey.nt86]

@fournuer a year after this comment, but 0 problems. I shoot with it a lot still. It has about 5k shots on it now. I did notice the battery not lasting as long but it's the original battery and that's to be expected. I have a new aftermarket battery for backup. Files are nice and easy to edit, they don't take up much space and my computer can handle them. Unlike my D850 files, which pretty much put my computer in cardiac arrest 😂 still a great camera, especially with the 70-200 VR1 the OG version. I love it!

[@yeong510]

My father used this D300 when I was a baby. And today he gave it to me for studying photography. I searched the introduction video of D300, and I'm happy to find this video and the channel. Thank you so much. I love this camera. I'll use it well

[@HamerReviews]

Hope you enjoy it! It’s a great bit of kit! Don’t underestimate the quality of images you’ll get even today 🙂

[@TreacherousFennec]

I use D850 as a regular camera, but my d300 with the same grip is always in my bag. Great autofocus almost covering the whole finder, 8 fps and 12 megapixels which is still good for sports. Controls are good and has one of the best grips I've seen from nikon. Probably still one of the best aps-c cameras for its price today.

[@HamerReviews]

Thanks so much for your comment, they are still fantastic cameras and truly do hold up today. The D850 is a lovely camera too, I never owned one but I used one with great interest and ALMOST chose it over the Z6. Please consider subscribing to support the channel :)

[@KeyThinq]

Thank you for all of your encouraging words. I just bought one of these (four years later) for under £100 as you say after asking a couple decorated with cameras taking pictures at the Denham Village fayre in Bucks, for advice. I decided to follow ther advice and all I'm reading as I get to grips with all the details makes me believe I have not made a mistake.

[@HamerReviews]

It’s a superb camera - enjoy it!

[@davidhurt5439]

I still use my D300 I bought in 2008, and I still love it.

[@HamerReviews]

I bought mine originally at the same time. Very few cameras live up to the level of ergonomics that the D300 possesses. In all honesty, one of the best Nikon cameras ever, the F6 feels similar in some ways. I hope you continue to enjoy yours for many years to come!

[@dani300571]

same here its a beast :)

[@alanscott.online]

@@HamerReviews Hi ,Thank you, sorry for the late reply... Been busy.

[@hedgehog3900]

£150 got me a D300 and 18-105 with 18k shutter actuations. My last slr was a pentax mx in the mid 80's. It is a steep but hugely enjoyable learning curve for me and this video put me onto the 300 so thank you very much. ED: Subbed of course.

[@HamerReviews]

Fantastic! Great combo! I hope you enjoy it and glad I could help 🙂

[@madmangazza]

I've had mine for years,, never found a need to replace it! Will be getting a d700 soon to try full frame but not interesting in the newer models!

[@HamerReviews]

Good choice! I hope you enjoy the D700, it's equally a beast of a camera!

[@viewericeberg]

My D300 and D700 stories are the same.Had both.Sold both.A few years later,bought both again. So many of these older cameras are still very useable.Good light withstanding. Videos like yours are key in keeping these cameras in the hands of shooters of any experience level. The 300 provides a great bang for today’s buck.

[@TheLarkymarky]

I love my D300. I bought it second hand with a low shutter count. I have a load of cameras (way too many tbh) but this camera never fails me when I need to take a shot. Somehow, this camera has a 6th sense, it knows what I want to take a photo of, point, focus, click, boom, done! So fast and always accurate. It may be a bit on the 'old' side but I feel like a pro when I use it.

[@HamerReviews]

I know, they just continue to be wonderful. I picked up another D300S recently, a new video will be out on that soon!

[@dimonlind]

Great video... Love D300 amazing camera for a very low price and feels very nice in the hands. Paired with the 35 mm 1.8 DX you have a killer kombo for many things

[@HamerReviews]

You are spot on, that’s a great combo!

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Good to hear you say, you had one, sold it, bought another one. I've done that as well with the D300.

[@Tictacpanter]

Was given a D300 after my D5100 was stolen. Was highly skeptical of such an oldmmodel but you have convinced me that it will suit my purposes just fine!

[@HamerReviews]

Hope you're getting on with it well!

[@steviechalmers1218]

The D300 is absolutely amazing camera even to this day , I’ve take some incredible shots , including fast moving jets , I can’t fault it , pictures are so sharp in detail ❤️👍

[@marcuscarrozzo632]

I've bought one of these to rekindle my love of photography. Seems like it was a wise choice and at only £199 it was great value too.

[@HamerReviews]

It's amazing what you can get for not very much.

[@dskyt689]

I absolutely love my d300s still to this day. I have a few lenses ranging from 18-50/f2.8 to 60-600/f4.5-6.3 and other equipment depending on what I need at the time, and it works great. I've used the flash in commander mode with my SB-700 numorous times at family gatherings. I've often pondered scrapping my old gear to go mirrorless, but pricing usually comes in the way, and as long as my trusty old lass still works, I don't feel i have a need to. I never thought I'd stick with it as long as I have. I love the formfactor, feel, the curves and weight of the d300/s, even with the md-10, and the ease of use, with quick access to everything you need really - right at your fingertips.

[@johnarmstrong5727]

I have just bought a D300 this week and now it has arrived and have have been able to use it with my ais 100-300 5.6 I have found the heavy build of the body balances well with the 900g push / pull zoom lens compared to my d90 & d7000 , at £48 + delivery & the lens £42 the complete outfit will be around for years.

[@HamerReviews]

Wow what a deal! Well done, hope you enjoy the combo!

[@seldomfocused21]

D300 / D300S are fantastic cameras, and now they are better than ever as software such as Topaz DeNoise AI and others are so excellent. Effective use of Topaz can essentially bring the ISO performance up to modern standards. I say "effective use", because you can also make your images look fake and funky if you over do some settings, but point is, the software is a great benefit to older sensor cameras, just great. I just bought a "new" D300 from a reputable dealer in the midwest USA with only 837 shots on it for 144 US dollars and got a 6 month warranty too! It looks EXACTLY like brand new and I cannot even believe my good fortune! This camera will last me many years, so I cannot be happier! Get one, use it and enjoy it. You don't have to treat it gently, but do take care of it and it will take care you for many years.

[@blakepace]

I just inherited a D300 from my Brother-in-law who passed away in May, along with tons of lenses and tripods and chargers, oh my... I am a total newbie beginner, and at 68 years old, it may take me a while to learn how to use my new toys. Thank you for your channel.

[@HamerReviews]

Oh amazing. The best piece of advice I have is don’t worry and just get out there and enjoy! Pop the camera into ‘P’ mode (hold down the ‘mode’ button and use the dial on the top right till you see P on the small display on top of the camera (looking at the camera from the direction of the main screen being infront of you) and let the camera do its thing. Next I’d learn about ‘exposure compensation’ (using the +/- button that’s near the shutter button) - adjustments make the image darker, plus the image lighter, before moving onto using the camera in Aperture priority ‘A’ mode as mentioned in the video! Good luck!

[@blakepace]

@@HamerReviews Thank you, so much! I will follow your advice ad we shall see what we shall see...

[@susantombs1319]

I still use my D300 purchased new around 2008. I use all my early ‘80s lenses with it (one reason why I got it in the first place!) and also bought an AF-S NIKKOR 18-200 DX. Covers all my needs. A true workhorse!

[@HamerReviews]

It's an excellent camera, I can understand why you still use it. If you have a lot of legacy glass you may want to investigate a used D700, similar compatibility plus a nice full frame sensor. That being said, the D300 is probably already doing everything you want it to :)

[@alexbiserchich8853]

I am a big fan of the D300. I have two of them and use them all the time. They do suffer a little in low light, So I have two D700's in my arsenal for the low light stuff.

[@HamerReviews]

Agreed, the D700’s were equally good cameras!

[@RajeshJustaguy]

I still use it with tamron general lens and a tokina wide angle

[@PPISAFETY]

This was a useful video. I still shoot with a D700, and was looking into a D300s as a backup body. Nowadays they are cheaper than a 1.5X teleconverter, while extending my lens "reach", use the same battery and battery grip as my D700, and the control layout is the same. The D300s also offers dual card slots. I've seen them in good condition for $100 USD. I think I'm going to get one and drop it in my FX bag. You can still make great images with older tech. Cheers!

[@HamerReviews]

Thanks, could not agree more, D300/700 combo is powerful even today!

[@ivo1632]

Just bought a d300 for £125 with a grip and CF card and absolutely loving it! It is a great camera and would highly recommended it to anyone. Thanks for the videos Christopher really enjoying them keep it up. Subscribed

[@HamerReviews]

Thanks so much and congrats on the purchase! Enjoy it, it’s an AMAZING piece of kit 🙂

[@HoLeeChit11]

Just upgraded to Z6ii and Z5 from D750 with some new z mount s glass, BUT, I’ll NEVER get rid of my D300. The colours out of that thing are to die for. It’s my holiday camera with one lens along with the dmc lumic lx100.

[@HamerReviews]

Oh I’m absolutely there with you. I love my Z6 II but I’d never sell my D300 - the LX100 is a lovely camera too!

[@arunphillips6977]

Fantastic camera even in 2022. I recently took mine and the 300s to the US West Coast, I am simply blown away by the quality of the RAW's and the amount of detail that can be obtained from both...! An absolute classic, just keep it below ISO400.

[@garyrielly1955]

Great video on your D300. I purchased my D300 and MBD-10 new back in 2009 and I have only taken a little over 1600 shots. It still looks new as I have looked after it. I have a Nikon AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VRII that is the main lens until I can get a new Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G later this year and that will be the prime lens. I have used my D300 CLS with my SB-5000 & SB-600 and they worked very well remotely. I do like the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens you had on your D300 but it is a very expensive lens here new at over AUD$3200, and I have never seen one going secondhand. I did want one of these lenses for motorsport photography at our local track.

[@HamerReviews]

Thanks for sharing, I'm glad you love your D300 as much as I do. The 70-200 is a great lens, you should be able to find one, they pop up quite a bit these days.

[@stupidnb7]

I found this camera a few days ago on my shed, and i feel blessed

[@HamerReviews]

It's a great camera, enjoy it!

[@HamerReviews]

If you haven't already, please do subscribe, it really helps 🙂.

[@MatteoForni]

My first camera. I bought my D300 and some lens when it was released. With my money thanks to a loan (...). At the 2009 Rome Swimming World Championship, I was the younger Nital photograph in the pressroom (19 yo). I told so many stories...and she still is ready to use in my home and my travel. Two years ago I spent 300€ (maybe more than the current price for a used one) to repair my one: that's love. I'll never rid of my baby and hope to share that beauty with my son soon.

[@dominicwroblewski5832]

I got a D300 not to long ago, used, for a great price, and I can say that the image quality is something else. I Then went out and got another one at a great price and low shutter count. I prefer the images from the D300 over my D7000's and D600's The sensor and firmware are just awesome. As far as shooting for a bill board, just realize that a billboard is viewed from over 100 feet away. High pixel density really doesn't matter. Remember that billboards were shot with D300's and D700's back in the day. If I can swing it there might be another D300 in my stable. It really is my go to camera these days,

[@HamerReviews]

Thanks for your comment, glad you're enjoying your D300!

[@dominicwroblewski5832]

@@HamerReviews It took a while but I finally got a third D300 for only $215 with a shutter count of only 1460. The darn thing is like brand new !

[@TheWizdry]

I’ve been up close and personal to billboard size images. These are not always that crispy clear standing right next to the picture, but the same picture looks crystal clear from a distance. Like pixel peeping on the computer.

[@derekcoe9633]

Bought a 300 a few days ago, only 6k clicks on it, its absolutely immaculate, so immaculate that I’m scared to take it outside in case it gets slightly dirty lol

[@HamerReviews]

Haha we’ve all been there! Enjoy it, it’s an excellent camera!

[@starscream25]

This video was amazing, thank you for the amazing explanation and detailed description

[@nigel8uk]

I still have the D300S which was a great camera for the time. The 18 to 70mm lens you mention was one of the best DX kit lenses of its time which i think i got with my d70s ! Shows how great and well made it must have been for such an old lens which i still use sometimes today.. Though its not perfect a problem with apc dx lenses at 18mm you get all of the distortion of the 18 wide angle which is equal to 27mm full frame. I do love the build and pro controls of the 300s, i wish the Z6 i use now had the same controls. It was a heavy beast with the grip. Great video as always 👍

[@HamerReviews]

Thanks for the kind comment - and yes I agree that 18-70 is stupendously good for such a cheap lens

[@dougjochims7491]

Hi, I really like my D300 as well and enjoy macro photography with the 40mm micro 2.8. Thank you for this video.

[@rakutzimbel4539]

Isn't the 40mm a fantastic lens for the price? I have it, too, and I really love its performance, and also I mount it on my D300.

[@fbekker1838]

One of the better D300 reviews on YT. Maybe you can do a comparative one on the D300 and D300s

[@mrtyreus0]

I bought and continue to use my D300 because it supports all of the amazing Nikkor lenses of the past. I have a 24 mm 1.4 lens manual focus that is an absolute killer pair with this body. Will more advanced bodies exist? Sure. Those new Sony mirrorless cameras are awfully tempting. But if I'm being honest, the d300 is alll I'll ever need. That is until I pick up a cheap D3 for some full frame performance.

[@umfreyshlattt7838]

My brother let me borrow it and I use it too shoot partys. Its a great camera and it came out when I was born

[@HamerReviews]

It's honestly a great piece of kit, enjoy it, it's super well built and holds up incredibly well, even today's! I shot A LOT of parties and also weddings when I got it - it paid for itself many times over!

[@richardcollins586]

I still have mine from when it came out, had the d70s before it. I have a 50mm f1.4 on it and it’s taken some lovely photos.

[@HamerReviews]

Wonderful cameras, aren't they!

[@aleksandrsheiko662]

[Sorry for my English in case of mistakes] Today, in 2020, I have D300 with 50mm f1.4, and 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 VR. To give a mark for this camera I'll give 5/5 stars for ergonomics, 3/5 for weight, 3/5 for shutter button in RAW mode which sometimes give strange delay and not good informable, 4/5 on good, sunny day - I mean light and colors, 3-4/5 for portraits when we have no light on face, firm 4/5 for visual experiments (when you use yr camera as artist), 3/5 in low light conditions, and 6/5 stars for huge range of menu settings which are listed in factory instruction. Conclusion: so, if somebody asking you to take a studio/nature portrait for money - go and take modern Canon/Nikon/Sony camera in rental, excepting case if you have god-mode in studio light and photo editing. If you want to make an art exhibition, street photography, event-report for digital media, or mid-quality shots of your family - you still can use it and it will be ok, but not really great. But I really want to see results taken by mastered photographers. To see my shots made with D300 - visit my facebook page facebook.com/olexandr.sheiko/

[@HamerReviews]

Great. photos and glad you seem to like your d300, it's a great camera and excellent to use. I don't think the image quality is quite as bad as you think, but I hope you can still enjoy it 🙂

[@leamas1820]

I have one and I can confirm that it's a very good camera. For me importance of camera features is as follows: 1) Ergonomics - body size(I like big cameras)/simple menus/ lots of quick access buttons 2) Fast and accurate AF 3) ISO performance 4) Mp count As you can see most of CSC cameras doesn't conform to my requirements list, and besides why invest in new system if I already have a good enough one ?

[@HamerReviews]

As long as you’re happy, that’s the main thing

[@khanscombe619]

Brilliant camera. I had the D300S version but I would get it again as a reliable backup. It's as good as the D70s was in its days. & yes, an amazing sidekick to the D3S I still use & D700 family. I only wish it had the round eye piece. I'm impressed with how well it kept up for its 12mp especially in macro helped the reach. my favourite add on was the Lv button "liveview & new Info button.

[@HamerReviews]

Totally agree

[@colynbarrett8127]

Good evening Christopher. I purchased The Nikon D300s a while ago. Having, been a Film Man for almost 5o yrs I have only limited knowledge of Digital Photography. However, i must admit that I'm enjoying the Digital Experience quite a lot. One of the most gratifying facts is that ,my Prized Nikkor Nikon Manual Lenses fit the Above mentioned Camera! I'm trying my hands on the Nikon 18 mm_200 mm Autofocus Lens at present but, i look forward to using My prime lenses on the D 300 s .Looking forward to Your Review of the Nikon D300s Camera. Many thanks and Kind regards Colyn. Subscribed.

[@HamerReviews]

Thanks for subscribing and your comment :) I'm glad you see to be enjoying the D300S, it's a great camera! It's in a bit of a review backlog but I hope to be covering it soon :)

[@peterandolfi5305]

I just purchased this camera and it is arriving tomorrow.

[@HamerReviews]

I hope you enjoy it - I think it’s wonderful

[@maxfotos]

The D300 is an excellent camera. I have had it since 2009 and it has done its job. The only thing against is its low ISO, but... thx 4 review!

[@HamerReviews]

Agreed

[@zabsin480p]

definitely making a purchase for one of these to use for skateboarding photography. All things point towards this camera and for the price you really can't say no to it :) Very excited will be my first DLSR

[@HamerReviews]

Enjoy it! I've done some skating photography with my D300 too! Which lens are you getting? The 16-85 would probably suit it well for that

[@zabsin480p]

@@HamerReviews Ye it seems like the go to with the 1/250 sync speed/rate. I know I'm getting an 8mm fisheye that's a given but not really sure what other lens to go for. I'd imagine a 16-85 would make sense so is something I'll look into. Tbh it relies solely whats on ebay at the time.

[@HamerReviews]

That’s fair I love the super fisheye lenses. If you want a cheaper alternative the 18-70 is still one of my fave lenses. Avoid the 18-55 😉

[@HamerReviews]

@@zabsin480p if you get the right flash you should be able to use high speed sync and potentially go over 1/250 too

[@zabsin480p]

@@HamerReviews hell he super fisheye is the best just snagged a massive 72mm opteka fisheye for my canon xm2 for filming 😍 and thanks for the tips will keep this all in mind hopefully have it all setup soon :)

[@mrdrgonzo]

I’m debating on getting one, I own a Sony A7siii which is mainly used for filming weddings but I often take it out for the odd photo and it seems a bit of a risk even with insurance. The D300 has the same megapixel count and the lack of some features may actually be a benefit as it’ll be good to go back to the basics 👍

[@TheWizdry]

Excellent review! I have a full stable of Nikon cameras: D700, D7200, D3, D610, and including a Pentax K3, and a K5. There was a moment of weakness when I decided my Nikon D300s had to go. It was really after all; a baby D700, which is in turn a baby D3. I have regretted that decision ever sense. I Love all these cameras. They all take amazing pictures, and I can grab any one of them to produce incredible images. Some excel in areas others might struggle like low light, high iso with no No Pass filter, Full Frame, some build like a tank, 24 verses 12 megapixel. Even with all that, I’ve found my Nikons are mostly FX now. I’ve separated out my DX bag with DX lenses, but only one DX camera body. The D700 sits in there now as well. I need......want another D300s to balance my DX kit. I also sold my D7000, a camera I also miss. That’s why I was watching your video, and you have convinced me I need another D300/D300s.

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

Great camera just bought one to run along side my d3 and D700 for an older camera it definitely produces

[@Poraqui]

The cheapest I can get in my country, as far as I know, is around 175€ with about 40k shots. If I can't get it cheaper I'm going for that one. Always loved the D300/300s and for what I need, the price and the low autonomy of recent mirrorless, just doesn't make sense to me. The funny thing is that I had a picture published in photo magazine taken with the D40. For me, within reason, it was always the art not the gear. Good update video on the value of this legend. Cheers

[@AlphaCygni]

This, alongside with the D700 were game changers back in the day. IMO, the D700 is still one of the finest F.F cameras out there, to this very day.

[@rakutzimbel4539]

I still have it along with a D700, and neither I will ever give away. In my view they're still among the best SLRs.

[@HamerReviews]

Agreed!

[@anandarunakumar6819]

8fps with extra battery pack 1/8000s shutter speed, upto 6400 ISO, 51 AF points and, built like a tank. These are highly desired features even today. Ok with 12MP, as the reviewer said, 12MP is more than enough for a lot of standard size photography.

[@HamerReviews]

Yep, as I say in the video, it's an amazing camera. Thanks for your comment and please do subscribe to support my channel :)

[@MrCOOLB64]

Very informative overview. I love my Nikon D300. Thank You

[@HamerReviews]

Thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing to support the channel! :)

[@modinxpression9513]

I still love it ..,works perfectly well still👌❤️😍

[@HamerReviews]

I'm glad! It's a great piece of kit! I hope you enjoy yours for many years to come. Please consider subscribing to support my channel :)

[@DigitalNegative]

I don't need the video or megapixels... sold my d7000 for 300 dollars and bought a d300 with battery grip and 4 perfect batteries for 115. It works better with the 70-200/f4 for nature photography. Very happy with it in 2022. Althought, it is worth noting that there is no pixel mapping in the d300 so I noticed right away that it doesn't process out hot pixels like the D7000 and later cameras do. I don't mind but it is worth noting.

[@HamerReviews]

Older tech. Pixel mapping wasn’t introduced for quite a while after this. Lightroom deals with a lot of it to be fair

[@Audimann]

Have three of them. More specific two D300 and one D300s. Was very happy back then with those camera's. I have moved on to FX such ad D850, D810, D4, D700 but I will fire the D300 up again today. Build quality is still great. Feels like it can take a bumb ( rather not of course).

[@HamerReviews]

Very nice! Still superb cameras

[@Audimann]

@@HamerReviews indeed they are. I totally forgot that I even have a D200. Only 8000 clicks and it looks like new. Same build quality. These camera's as the d300, d200, d700, d3 etc had a certain build quality. Solid and sturdy.

[@HamerReviews]

@@Audimann yep, I have to say the Z9 feels VERY similar in terms to build 🙂

[@Audimann]

@@HamerReviews I am a huge Nikon fan but the Z system is not for me. I shoot mirrorless but with Fujifilm.

[@sax-and-flute]

Best camera for a really low price. I love my D300 and my son also.

[@HamerReviews]

Totally agree 🙂

[@ddot2016]

I've been into photography for 35 years and this is what I use, I've had three. D700 and D3 are better but cost a lot more.

[@2nazgul]

A really good and informative review!

[@paulfacklamm5150]

About to pick up a used one from Facebook Marketplace just to document my car build in my workshop. I see recommend it a lot so I might go for it

[@HamerReviews]

How did you get on?

[@kirstenbickerstaff5479]

I just got one on Facebook marketplace! Like it so far!

[@paulfacklamm5150]

Pretty decent mate

[@Audimann]

Took the D500 against the D300 and had to look at the filename in LR to figger out which pic was D500 or D300. Ok, lighting conditions were sunny so could keep the ISO low. I think that in low light and high ISO's the D500 will shine. In terms of speed and AF the D500 is on a other level but fot still photography the D300 is still very capable.

[@HamerReviews]

The D500 is excellent but sells for almost 10x as much as the D300 on eBay. As such I get where you’re coming from and agree but that’s comparing a 20 year old BMW to an almost new one 🙂

[@akeylawhite9217]

Still have my original receipt for my D300, some $1400 or so after tax mid 2008. Still love that camera.

[@crinosil]

I loved my D300...still some of my favorite shots were taken with this camera.

[@HamerReviews]

Agreed! It's a great camera, very very capable. What do you use today?

[@crinosil]

@@HamerReviews ... Sony A7r4 (recent upgrade from the A7r3) and more recently I added a Leica M10 Monochrome

[@supercuber9805]

@@crinosil leica... i wanted to buy a d600 but it turned out to be too expensive with the taxes (turkey has a lot of taxes) so i decided to buy this one going to buy one really soon with a 50 mm f/1.8

[@aszuts]

I've bought a used D300 to use with my old Nikon F80 lenses. It works perfect even with fully manual Nikkor 50mm/1.4 lens. Thanks to Nikon F mount. 😀

[@dockbc]

Very nice camera review🙂

[@HamerReviews]

Thank you 🙂

[@metro7films]

Great pro presentation young fella! I appreciate you knowledge on the D300 and cameras in general. I purchased my D300 new and didn't use it often at all. Its in like new condition. I picked it up recently, and it is as dead as a door nail with a fully charged battery! I took it to a camera repair shop, and was told it would cost $300 just to look at it! Any ideas or suggestions sir? Thank you!!

[@HamerReviews]

Sadly not, your probably be better of buying a different used one to be honest

[@metro7films]

@@HamerReviews I appreciate your time & will contemplate your advice. Thanks!

[@alanaed4571]

Great video. Thx a lot.

[@TheWizdry]

I believe the D300 produces images with a bit of that same processing magic the D700 has.

[@unbroken1010]

Not really

[@TheWizdry]

@@unbroken1010 Not at the same level of the D700’s amazing images, but you have to admit the D300, 300s can create stunning images with colors that pop, and have a specific quality to them.

[@unbroken1010]

@@TheWizdry depends on the lens

[@tarajones6923]

Thank you for a great review, i have inherited my fathers camera. it has a DX 18 to 200 lens, i was wondering if any other lens can be recommended, I am a landscape painter and wildlife so looking for a lens for closer shots from distance and a wide angle, thanks for your advice.

[@suweino2010]

Totally agree with you. I have d300s (which is 90% similar with d300). Can't even think of parting with it. So great a camera. Still mostly shooting with it, although also own d7000. To me (just my opinion), the d300s feels a lot more comfortable and robust. The knobs and dials are all in perfect places, negating the need to dwell into the camera menu. Thanks a lot for posting such a nice video about d300.

[@HamerReviews]

Thanks so much, it's such a wonderful camera, honestly it shows how good it was when it came out. Please consider subscribing to support the channel - it really helps! :)

[@annabrink9659]

I still use my D300s as my main camera and now looking into retiring it for a mirrorless camera. But I feel kinda lost. I have no idea what lives up to the standard D300s had when it was released. So many options now as well. I'll gladly take any suggestion if anyone could offer it :)

[@HamerReviews]

Depends on budget to be honest. I’ve enjoyed using the Z50 and Z6 / Z6 II but the Z8 is superb if you have the money for one

[@johnyoung1606]

ThankYou !!!! As usual Very Well Done !!!! and Interesting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :)

[@HamerReviews]

thanks again

[@leerosenberg4849]

Great video bro

[@HamerReviews]

Thanks!

[@bradleysmith4409]

I love mine! Is there a way to check shutter actuations manually? For some reason, shutter count website says the information isn't provided by my camera? I shoot lots of photos, and I aways shoot automatic. Is there a good beginners vid on youtube that helps one learn about the SLR basics? I'd like to learn how to manually operate the camera. Thanks!!!

[@liambell6628]

Thanks so much you helped me a lot

[@HamerReviews]

I’m really glad to hear that!

[@kphoto95]

I buy use D300 1 year ago for 1000 PLN = +/- 250 € with only 8k shutter The best camera with 50 mm it is fable Never change maybe few years a full frame, maybe... Sorry for my english 😁

[@HamerReviews]

Great deal!

[@leogoughmtbs]

It is worth looking for the d300s, as it shoots video and has A CF and SD slot 👍

[@HamerReviews]

Absolutely - I’m still doing a video on that. That being said they did used to command a significant premium over the standard D300 but that has lessened now

[@pauljobphotography]

Just bought on now with the battery grip. It is almost like new, hardly been used.

[@HamerReviews]

nice one! Enjoy it!

[@rimonb555]

i still have the d300. i got it for free from friend its great camera :)

[@HamerReviews]

An amazing camera to get for free! I hope you enjoy it!

[@garyrielly1955]

You are one lucky friend. Hold onto your D300 as it is a bloody great digital camera. I am holding onto mine that I have had since 2009 from new, but I am moving back to the good old 35mm film camera as I am old school.

[@muhdsadikmahalli]

wow.. i had the d300 given free from my friend too.. he just felt that i need the dslr the most..

[@andrewpottinger7691]

Nikon D300s digital camera body... weird issue, exposures are correct but makes cough sound when firing the shutter... shutter speeds dont sound like they are changing...

[@HamerReviews]

That doesn't sound good, have you double checked it isn't in Q - quiet mode on the shutter mode selection dial? That causes that kind of sound.

[@icpparry9167]

I use this camera now in 2021 love it would never part with it.

[@HamerReviews]

It’s great isn’t it 🙂 Please consider subscribe to support the channel, it really helps 🙂

[@icpparry9167]

@@HamerReviews will do, I have always felt it is not the camera but the photographer who makes a photo.

[@HamerReviews]

I think that’s certainly true. Some newer cameras do have benefits, but the D300 was a pro camera in 2007 and it’s just as capable of producing award winning photos now as it was then 🙂

[@icpparry9167]

Certainly is

[@dts7824]

D300 and Nikon 12-24mm still in use today!

[@Billkwando]

Yeah I followed all the advice in this video, which was great. Only problem is that the D300 does _not_ accept 64gb cards. 32gb is as high as it goes, so Amazon charged me a restock fee, lol.

[@HamerReviews]

Really??? I’m sure I had a 64GB card work but maybe that was all in my head! Thanks for flagging!

[@Billkwando]

​@@HamerReviews It'll work with the D300s, which had a firmware update...I looked it up, after the fact, of course. LOL Still, I got a 35k shutter count body (got a _11898 shot count_ on on the way) with 5 DX lenses and the battery grip, for less than I would've paid just for a modern body alone, so I _really_ appreciate your advice. It's still really confusing to use, but I've gotten some sweet shots with it with a SB700 (I bought 2) in commander mode, with a shoot through umbrella. I got the flash blocker and the whole nine. If you go to Imgur and look for my name you can see. Not bad, I don't think, for only 3 days experience with a camera I don't know how to properly work yet. LOL I took photography in high school, but that was like 30 years ago. Last real camera I used was a Pentax K-1000. Hahaha

[@antoinetteblyth3825]

Can you video with the Nikon D300 camera?

[@HamerReviews]

No only the D300S

[@raamenstallings]

What is the infrared blocker you speak of in the video

[@HamerReviews]

That's the Nikon SG-3IR

[@emanueldasilva9760]

Hi … if u have to choose between D90 and D300s … which one I must take … thanks for the video and te answer.

[@lisamuir2091]

I’m a very beginner but bought my D300 when it first came out. I want a new lens for travel photography both nature/beaches and people. I’m going to Italy in September and want a good all around versatile lens. I’m not a professional but love my camera and want a good lens. Thanks!

[@HamerReviews]

The 18-200mm might be worth looking at or 18-140

[@choppergirl]

I'm still using a Nikon D50 It was a good camera, but what swcks about it today is it's heavy, and there is no 1920x1080 resolution that I sorely need. All the picture size are roughly 4:3, not 16x9.

[@Abeedai2000.]

I have a problem that's my d300 camera doesn't work , i charge my battery but doesn't work can u tell me the problem bcz its been along time I didn't use it then i buy a new charge after it still doesn't work my camera can u help me with that

[@HamerReviews]

I would speak to Nikon.

[@sherralieberry-majeski5972]

Thank you. What is the upgrade?

[@HamerReviews]

It's pretty much what you'd expect for a camera that is 10 years newer, better low light ISO performance, a higher megapixel sensor, faster frame rates, better AF and loads of new video features. Of course it costs the best part of 7-9x the cost of a used D300, so the D300 remains an interesting budget proposition. If you found this useful, please do subscribe to support my channel, it really helps :)

[@abbygailboado2196]

How do you transfer the pictures from your cam to your phone/pc?

[@HamerReviews]

You'll need a CF Express card reader

[@davidwilson613]

As a matter of interest, what CF / SD cards are you using in 2020 that work reliably with the 300S? It’s such a mine field with increasing speed and storage available now and some of the larger faster cards are not suitable. Thank you for in advance for any replies you may post.

[@HamerReviews]

I used a 32gb SanDisk Ultra card I bought earlier this year. I also have my original Fuji and Kingston 512mb cards from 2006 which works fine too haha

[@romiemiller7876]

Try using it with Topaz Lab's Denoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel. I may look at one for shooting KZbin video.

[@HamerReviews]

No a fan for their software, much prefer what I can do with photoshop to be honest.

[@virtualworldsbyloff]

Her only problem is the ISO above 1000, but with fast lenses, using wider appertures and trying to keep speed as low as themes allow, you have a great camera, even for 2021... Bought mine yesterday for only 147€... BTW, have you ever heard about Radio Trigers for 15€ ???

[@AlessandroDiCandia]

Great video, think, tomorrow i goin in a photo shop to sell my d7000 and buy a d300

[@HamerReviews]

Have fun!

[@AlessandroDiCandia]

Buyed...

[@HamerReviews]

How are you finding it?

[@AlessandroDiCandia]

@@HamerReviews Fantastic, it is certainly a few steps back technologically speaking compared to the D7000 but the professional body and the images it manages to return does not make me regret the change at all. The autofocus then is to scream. really happy

[@WesWarner]

I have had my D300 now for a year. I have just paired it with a Tokina 11-16 f/2/8 and have had some amazing shots from it. Christoper, can you tell me what model 70-200 you have? I am looking at getting on to add to my collection of glass.

[@HamerReviews]

I use the 70-200 2.8 VR - the first generation, it's a great piece of kit and still worth it. On a D300 I'd also consider the 80-200 2.8 AF-D or AF-S 🙂 hope that helps! If you haven't already, please do subscribe, it really helps 🙂.

[@eragonl7]

Great video man! I want to start taking photos, mostly night sky. I was looking the D3300 and now I am confused. Which one should I buy? I read that the base ISO is important and the D3300 has 100

[@HamerReviews]

So, if you're doing night sky, I'd actually consider a used D700 if your budget can stretch. The D3300 will probably give you better results than a D300 though. The most important thing will be which lens you use, if you get a D700 consider a used 20mm 1.8 (unless you want to get close, at which point it'll be a telescope you need). You'll need an ultra wide on the D300/D3300 Hope that helps, please consider subscribing to support the channel.

[@eragonl7]

@@HamerReviews Thank you for the answer man!! I appreciate it! I am going with the D3300 and I will search for a used wide lenses!

[@cliffdariff74]

So didn't quite understand... there is no SD card slot on this model?.... with might be a 18-70 lens?

[@HamerReviews]

No SD slot - just compact flash.

[@arno684]

Just buy one for a first camera for my dauther, 200€ with a 35 f1.8 and a 18-200VR + a grip and 2 battery. 9 000 shots... Is it possible to have better for starting ?? I ever have mine and my D700, so it's ok to teach her thé way to us it.

[@andrewgasca9707]

HELP! I got a Nikon D300 and I’m trying to see the Live Mode on my screen but all i see is black. Is there any way to fix this? Also does this camera take videos?

[@HamerReviews]

Heya, so the D300 has no video mode. Stupid question, I assume you’ve made sure the lens cap is off (I’ve done that) and you’ve chosen a sensible exposure - I’d put it in manual say 1/40 at F5.6 and just see if you can see anything on the screen when you activate live video mode.

[@andrewgasca9707]

@@HamerReviews I figured it out, thanks!

[@Zokimaster]

I remember that I wanted to buy D300 many years ago, but then I never did. But recently it came to my mind again, after I noticed that the price fell down so much and it's possible to get D300 plus two lenses for not much more than 200 eur. BUT, I have Sony RX10 IV last few months and if I would buy D300, it would be just a second camera. And here is my question - comparing D300 and RX10 IV, is there really anything in D300 which would really be better than RX10 IV? I compared some sample photos (dpreview), I compared some specs (from burst frame rate, which is 24 on RX10 IV and 20 MP and zoom from 24 - 600 mm, also pretty good quality at highers ISO, to other settings which are similar as on DSLR cameras, RX10 IV has also very great and fast autofocus, probably much better viewfinder than optical viewfinder on D300 etc.), so nothing there in D300 specs really impressed me any more. So I wonder if I would buy D300, how much I would really want to use it then? I know that I could mount there all kind of lenses (like 18 mm, when I would need that wide angle). But for most of other photos and extreme situations, how much I would really want to use D300 instead of RX10 IV? So should I go and buy one D300 (any maybe two lenses) just to try and play with it for some joy? There is no direct comparison between D300 and RX10 IV anywhere, all what I can find is only old (and some newer) reviews of D300, which was amazing camera nearly 15 years ago and it still is (for the price which it has these days) and it can still make great photos (for instance landscape, etc.). Any thoughts or opinion on this comparison between D300 and RX10 IV would be very appreciated! Thank you!

[@HamerReviews]

Such an interesting question. I mean those two cameras are incomparable, but then again, why not? I would recommend getting one, logic being, if you don't like it, just re-sell it on ebay. What's great about the D300 in 2021? Super easy professional controls make adjusting settings easy and fast. Image quality will be better simply because the pixels are bigger. Yes, not as high resolution but the resolution you do have is 10/10.

[@Zokimaster]

@@HamerReviews Yes, I see your point. Thank you!

[@jnd2415]

I still use a D700 and D300s today. Perfect for my needs. I’m considering upgrading to a D780 but unsure wether to pass and get a used D810/ D850 instead. Would you suggest a new D780 over a used D810/ D850? I don’t use video at all.

[@HamerReviews]

So I have to say, the D850 is phenomenal if you have the glass or indeed computer power and storage to deal with the rather huge files. The D810 is super Canapé too. The D780 is really cool if you might want video, and is a nice transition between mirrorless and DSLR given it’s basically a Z6 in DSLR setup. Depending on what you shoot you might like a Z6 - won’t the FTZ it’s a nice setup, but if you want to stick with DSLR - I’d probably go with the D780, mostly for better low light capability, easier to use files and generally nice handling. The D850 is a fine beast though, it really depends on your shooting style. Hope that helps! Ps. The D700 and D300s are a nice power couple when it comes to DSLRs

[@HamerReviews]

Camera not Canapé 😆

[@jnd2415]

@@HamerReviews I appreciate in advise! Yes I agree that the D700 and D300s is an awesome power couple. 24-70 2.8 on the D700 and 70-200 2.8 on the D300s. Best combo IMO.

[@jnd2415]

@@HamerReviews But to be honest, as much as I love my D700/D300s, my D7500 goes out with me more often. Awesome all around camera and thinking of pairing it with the D780 due to same body style.