Nikon D300s Camera review
31 July 2009
Nikon D300s Camera review
With newer digital camera models coming out of the market, Nikon has proven itself to be one of the top tiers. And with excellent new features, specifications, and better imaging quality in Nikon D300s, here is something that you would love to carry around with you at all times.
Whether you love taking pictures as a hobby or by profession, you can get pictures of professional quality with the Nikon D300s. This digital camera model from Nikon has earned rave reviews from critics in all aspect and has done so with flying colors. It is a different model from the D300 though and must therefore not be confused with one another. However, the Nikon D300s is more of an extension of its predecessor instead of something that is built from scratch.
One of the distinct changes for Nikon D300s from its digital camera model predecessor is the addition of a movie mode. This will enable you to record up to 720p HD quality of footage with a rate of 24 fps in Motion JPEG format. It has therefore introduced a lot of functionality into the model design and comes with stereo sound quality to get the best possible quality of movie files.
In addition to the movie mode is the live view function that can be accessed through video recording for Nikon D300s. In exchange of a release mode dial, you can now use the dedicated live view button located at the digital camera's rear. The Quiet Release feature also enables you to cope with different sounds coming from various shooting environments so you get the best possible audio for your recording.
As for the design itself, Nikon D300s comes with specifications that closely mirror its predecessor's design. Magnesium alloy frame is used to construct the camera with its grip equipped with rubberized panels. The view finder for this digital camera model comes with a 100-percent frame coverage and 0.94 magnification ability. Despite its similarities with the D300 model, this one actually manages to impress more and any part has not been skimped.
When it comes to performance, the viewfinder is well saturated and is equipped with 51-point AF system. Therefore, you will be able to focus on your subject with ease and you will rarely encounter problems with the performance quality of this digital camera. The distinct quality of the image produced from the Nikon D300s is due to the lateral chromatic aberration facility, which helps to cope with moderate chromatic aberration that is often noticed at the peripheral of the image's frame. But of course, perfecting this and producing better quality images can take a great deal of practice.
Other features that help this digital camera deliver better looking images and sharpness are the exposure, which utilizes Active D-lighting feature. Plus, there is a good balance in color via the Standard setting or you can switch onto the Vivid Mode to make the pictures truly come to life. The level of detail and sharpness with the image produced is also an impressive aspect about this camera model, so you won't have to compromise detail.
And finally, practical buyers will look into the value of this digital camera model as one of the factors to their buying decision. Thankfully though, the Nikon D300s has dropped from its original price of around $400 to as low as around $250 in the market, which probably equals the price of the old D300 model. So, if you want to enjoy producing pictures of professional quality for a reasonable price range, you really can't go wrong with this one.