Nikon D300: It shares many of its new features with the top-of-the-line Nikon D3 DSLR, which include:

• 12.3-effective megapixel DX-format image sensor combined with Nikon’s EXCEED digital image processing system
• 3.0-inch, 920,000-point color LCD monitor with 170-degree angle of view and tempered glass protective cover
• High-speed, continuous shooting up to 6 frames per second (up to 8 {fps|frames per second|frames/second} with the optional MB-D10 Multi-power Grip/Battery Pack
• 51-point auto-focus system with 3D Focus Tracking and 3 Dynamic AutoFocus modes that delivers precise, quick auto-focus
• Nikon’s proprietary Scene Recognition System (SRS) gives even more intelligent auto exposure capabilities than previous Nikon models, as well as more intelligent auto white balance detection
• Nikon’s dynamic, built-in Dust Reduction System with self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor
• New, advanced picture control settings with 4 preset options (Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome) along with 9 customizable settings
• Magnesium-alloy construction, cutting-edge dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism (tested to 150,000 cycles) give the Nikon D300 high reliability when taking outdoor or journalistic pictures
• The Nikon D300 should ship in

After months of rumors about a new SLR digital camera from Nikon, the Nikon D300 was officially announced on August 23, 2007. This digital camera – aimed at professional photographers and serious amateurs – includes a 12.3MP DX-format CMOS sensor. It can take up to 100 continuous images at 6 {FPS|fps|frames/second|frames per second} (or 8 FPS with the optional grip & battery pack). It also includes a super high-resolution, 3-inch LCD monitor with over 900,000 points. The new {View Mode|View Mode} allows you to compose photos through the LCD.
The cost of the Nikon D300 will be around $1,799.95 and it will be shipping in November 2007.
Although the Nikon D300 doesn’t contain any revolutionary technology, the D300 is a strong evolution from the Nikon D200. The Nikon D300 does a little more than the D200, but it also costs a little more.
The D300 introduces no incompatibilities, so the flashes, lenses and other equipment that you use today with the other Nikon digital SLRs will work fine with the D300. Every Nikon AF lens made since 1985 works fine, including the most recent DX lenses.
The Nikon D300 is also completely compatible with the old manual-focus AI film lenses. The D300 works with everything you already own; nothing else is made obsolete by the Nikon D300.