Nikon D300s 12.3MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens

Best camera I ever owned. I love how mechanical it was and how theres a button for nearly everything. The new camera bodies have menus and sub menus and it becomes difficult to remember where to look for things. I hope Nikon builds another one like it

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love this camera...I previously had a D90 and the external methods of changing setting and modes on this camera is great...I would have given it a 5 but I havent upgraded the lenses yet that might make it unbeatable. update: the fast shooting and the two memory card slots give me a lot of versatility/storage while shooting fast moving targets...the histogram allows me to make sure my WB is set properly even tho I do not do a lot of RAW shooting or in camera processing at this time.. update: I have now upgraded my lenses and this thing takes fantastic shots....with ease....set up your custom shooting menus and modify on the fly and get great shots.....

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This is a great camera. Why anyone would buy and review it just for the video is beyond me. There are so many features in this camera to be used AS A CAMERA. I agree with others that video is just a nice little add on but has nothing to do with the quality of the camera. I have had mine for over six months and used the video only a couple of times - just for fun. This is the 3rd best camera out there behind the D700 and D3. Its not that expensive for a professional quality camera. Bryan Peterson, Bobbi Lane, among others, use it and look at their photos. I suggest checking out reviews from professionals. Most of us Amazon users are amateurs including the video review.

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I love Adoramas customer service, was excellent they contacted me immediately after the defective product was returned. I really appreciate their concern and satisfaction. You could never go wrong using Adorma.

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This was my first DSLR. If youve never owned a DSLR, it does take some experimentation with settings and lighting to see what the camera can do and how the pictures will turn out. But thats the great thing about digital cameras...you can shoot at will and see the immediate effects. Also, learning and familiarizing yourself with the controls really helps when snapping shots of young kids that that tend to move incessantly. - The picture quality is awesome (no surprise here and universally agreed upon by most reviews)...especially when I compare it to pics taken with my ultra portable point and shoot Canon SD630. - The layout and functions are quite intuitive and easy to use so it wasnt hard to get the hang of it (and a good guide book really helps). - The construction seems very solid, you can feel it in your hands. - External flash is very key in getting good results. - I purchased it with the 18mm-200mm VR-II lens. The lens was very expensive but if you could only get one lens, its definitely a great all around lens. Also surprisingly compact for a telephoto zoom. - Favorite feature...dual card slots, ability to save JPEG to one slot and RAW to the other provides a lot of flexibility. - Havent played around with the video yet so I cant really comment. But I think the built in mono mic is sort of a lame feature. If Nikon can provide HD video, it should at least have stereo sound. There is an optional mic you can purchase but again, its another thing you would need to buy and another thing you will have to lug around. - The only gripe is that it is EXPENSIVE. But if you are into photography and preserving moments of your kids and family, its probably worth the money. A better price point would have earned it a full 5 stars. Overall, really happy with the camera and having a lot of fun learning about all the features and capabilities.

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The easiest way to describe a cameras functional success is to understand the photographers use and background in my opinion. So to begin, I would like to mention that I am a part-time professional photographer. I mainly shoot weddings, but have also done portraits and pet photography. I have a full time job, and enjoy doing photography in my free time as a source of creative expression - and also a bonus paycheck. Now, onto the camera. This is the 3rd Nikon DSLR that I have owned. I got into the digital landscape early with the D70 despite the doubt from friends and family. I then upgraded to the D80, while still at college as it was a nice upgrade, but affordable for a college student with serious photography ambitions. When I started to get serious with wedding photography a few months ago, I spent weeks browsing Amazons reviews for Nikon DSLRs. I finally settled on the D300s and am glad I did. I love the camera. Its fast, easy to use and provides plenty of personalizing the functions to suit my needs. This customization is by far the biggest plus of the camera. Having set my camera for quick bracketing, it allows me to not worry about exposures or the details at a wedding when capturing the moment. The setting dials allow for quick switches between priority modes as well as controlling the aperture and shutter in manual mode. The body feels secure in my hands and the weight is very manageable. Nikon should also be given credit for their battery design as I can shoot for an entire wedding (6+ hours) on just half a battery - negating the need to worry about multiple backups. The dual card slots are also great as the D80 recorded to SD whereas the D300s records to CF primarily, and my SD card selection was already pretty big. Being able to save files to the SD as a backup of the CF image is a great tool, although I primarily use the SD card to record any video. The video in itself is a nice bonus, but by no means should you consider this as a stand alone video camera. Focus is manual and controlling the exposure can be difficult. It does take nice video at 720p, but there are better cameras out there for video. All in all - it has been a fantastic purchase and I have loved using it with no plans of upgrading in the immediate future. I highly recommend this camera.

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I bought a D300s a few months ago. I like it. I like the way it handles, and I have been getting some great pictures. It was a choice between D90 and this model, but what swayed me to springing for the more expensive camera was its full compatibility with older Nikon lenses. I have several older lenses, even one AI conversion, and it does work superbly with them. You can record all your old lenses (AI or AIS) in its memory, and it will work fully with these lenses - except of course autofocus. The older autofocus lenses will work 100%. If you dont have old Nikon lenses, you would have to decide for yourself if the extra features of the D300s are worth the money. I think Ken Rockwell is right about sugesting that you should move up to the D700, but the additional $1000 was tough for me to justify. (The D700 has a full frame sensor.) Since this is my first digital SLR, I had to get used to the images not being perfectly sharp when you magnify the image a lot. You see square pixels, not a smooth line. In retrospect, I might have gone the extra grand for the D700 to improve on this characteristic. But, Im still happy with the D300s. If you dont have Nikon lenses already, I would consider the D90 or the D700 first.

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Amazingly in great shape,it was almost like getting a new one.It came packaged in original box,but the battery was missing.I phoned a buddy who owns a Nikon D300,and asked if he had a "spare" he could loan me,while i placed a new battery on order.Only thing,Ive found wrong thus far is the Auto Focus Assist Lite doesnt seem to work.That doesnt really bother me,but it does bring up a question,what else might be wrong that i havent discovered?Ive thus far,put the camera through what i deem as normal camera actions,and havent had a problem.Focus meter,fps,exposure meter,flash,etc work like a charm.Very pleased in my purchase.Although i purchased this camera as a backup to my D7000, i use the D300s as my everyday Knock around camera,so it will get some use for sure.Love the feel,the build,and the overall responsiveness of this fine photo tool.

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Ive been using this thing for years. Im a professional wedding photographer, and its a workhorse and I abuse it. Its taken a beating, but it does the trick. Yes, there are better cameras out there, but a camera is only a tool, the user is the artist. Im writing this review specifically to address a possible solution if you are have an ERR code pop up and think its life is over. Try switching modes. I shoot only in manual, popped it into automatic and it fired right off, then when I switched it back it worked again. Im not sure it will keep working forever, I think its a sign that it probably needs a good cleaning, but I got through another wedding and a few more family shoots and its still going.

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Bought this after my D80 died in Africa from old age, use and Serengeti dust. It is sooo much better in terms of construction. Its solid, controls have a reassuring feel. It makes focus decisions in split seconds and takes pictures on demand and rapidly. It is a little disappointing the Sensor is still the old one like the D90 but it is still much more satisfying than my D80. The video feature is less useful than one would think, but its nice to have. Be aware auto focus does not work when you are filming. The button layout is not conducive to video and holding the camera steady. But this is a great camera for picture taking. Well made, solid and DX format so my old lenses still work. The next step up is really the D700. Thats a big leap.

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