Nikon D300

On August 23rd, 2007, Nikon announced their upcoming release of their consumer DSLR Nikon D300, the big brother of the Nikon D200. The D300 has a 12.3 MP DX format CMOS sensor measuring 24mm x 16mm. It features a very large 3" LCD with 920,000 pixels.

The D300 offers upgrades over the D200, however, also announced was the upcoming Nikon D3 that boasts superior specifications over the D300.

Specifications

• 12.1 mpx DX format CMOS (24 mm x 16 mm)
• Continuous shooting at 6 fps
• 3" LCD with 920,000 pixels and Live View feature
• 51 point Auto-Focus
• Sensitivity ranging from ISO 200 to ISO 3,200
• Extends to Hi-1 (ISO 6,400 equiv.) and Lo-1 (ISO 100 equiv.) sensitivity modes
• 14 bit A/D conversion
• 150,000 shutter cycle durability
• 100% coverage in viewfinder (0.94X magnification)
• 6 fps (Frames Per Second)
• 1.5X focal-length multiplier

The Nikon D300 will be available to consumers in November, 2007 and will retail for $1800.