Nikon D300
This is a condensed review of the Nikon D300 provided by DPReviews.com. The full review can be found at the link provided.
Conclusion - Pros
Very good resolution and detail without looking over-processed, even up to ISO 1600
Better balanced noise reduction than most; more chroma NR, less luminance NR
High ISO 3200 perfectly usable (if slightly softer due to NR), ISO 6400 usable for small output
Highly configurable Auto ISO function (can set maximum ISO and minimum shutter speed)
Conservative approach to image processing (slightly lower sharpening) helps to avoid 'digital' artifacts
Excellent dynamic range from ISO 200 - 800 (good highlight 'reach'), typical at ISO 1600
Seldom mentioned built-in chromatic aberration reduction is very effective (JPEG, RAWs through NX)
Compact, solid body design with environmental sealing
Quality glass pentaprism viewfinder (bright, large view) with electronic grid lines
Professional in-use performance (instant power-up, short shutter lag and short viewfinder black-out)
Improved auto-focus module (Multi-CAM3500DX) delivers fast and accurate AF lock even in low light
Auto-focus fine-tuning by body or per lens
Nikon's excellent 1005 pixel RGB metering sensor
Numerous 'hidden' designed-in features; AF tracking by color, scene recognition system
High speed continuous shooting (6 fps) can be boosted to 8 fps with grip & battery
150,000 exposure shutter life
Now Nikon standard range of image parameter presets, addition of brightness adjustment
Superb large, high resolution LCD (delivers full-color VGA; 640xRGB x 480)
Live view with up to 1:1 pixel view, contrast detect AF as well as passive (mirror flip) AF
HDMI video output (up to 1080i)
Compact Flash UDMA support, very fast throughput overall
Menu system is a pleasure to use, attractive, logical and built-in help
Easy to use playback with very logical delete system (press delete button twice)
Highly configurable via custom functions (6 configurable hard buttons / dials)
Sophisticated interval timer feature
Unique in-camera features: Overlay, Multiple exposures
GPS data recording feature (requires optional cable, NMEA compatible)
Built-in AF assist lamp (white light)
Probably the best battery information display in the business (% charge, shots, aging)
Optional wireless WiFi transmitter (802.11 b/g)
Conclusion - Cons
No timed mirror lock-up function (could be automatic with self-timer)
Non-articulating LCD (increases the usefulness of Live View considerably)
Average automatic white balance performance, still very poor under incandescent light
