From Nikon
12.3-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CMOS image sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm) * 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor ED lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 28-200mm) * 3" high-resolution (307,000 pixel) LCD screen with brightness adjustment * two Live View modes for handheld or tripod-based shooting using the LCD screen * Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System to keep image sensor clean * 51-area autofocus with 15 cross-type sensors and 3D Focus Tracking for accurate, high-speed focusing * 14-bit A/D conversion for outstanding color tones and gradations * built-in i-TTL flash * continuous high-speed shooting at 6 frames per second for up to 100 frames in JPEG Basic/Large (up to 8 frames per second with the optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack) *
Product was shipped and received on time - good service. The D300 is a very sophisticated high end camera. I am an accomplished film photographer but my only previous digital experience has been a Canon PowerShot point-and-shoot. I knew it was time to get serious about digital and wanted a serious camera - the D300 is certainly that. I have a very long way to go before I will be able to take advantage of all this camera can do but suffice it to say that it will do everything you could possibly imagine and do it well. An additional plus for me was the ability to use all of the Nikon AF Nikkor lenses that I already had for my Nikon N90 film camera. I would not recommend this camera for a casual photographer - it is expensive and you will never take advantage of all it can do; however, if you are a serious photographer or have plans to be one, this is a great camera.