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Firmware Update 1.10 for Nikon D300

added on 2008-11-03 02:14:00
by Tanya Palta

Firmware Update 1.10 is available for Nikon D300 DSLR users. Download the Mac version from here and Windows version from here. The following improvements have been made in version 1.10

- The Highlights playback display option has been moved from Display mode > Basic photo info > Highlights in the playback menu to Display mode > Detailed photo info > Highlights.
- The size and color of “Demo” displayed in the monitor with playback when No memory card? in the Custom Settings is set to Enable release, have been modified.
- The range of settings available for ISO sensitivity settings > ISO sensitivity auto control > Minimum shutter speed in the shooting menu has been increased from 1/250 – 1 s to 1/4000 – 1 s.
- When shooting in hand-held live view mode and the frame is magnified prior to autofocusing, operation has been modified so that display returns to the magnified display rather than full-frame display.
- Images captured with Rotate tall, in the playback menu, set to On are not automatically rotated for display immediately after capture (image review).

More After The Jump

Tags: D300, Nikon, firmware

Firmware version 1.03 For Nikon D300

added on 2008-07-03 03:05:00
by Tanya Palta

Nikon today also released a firmware update for the Nikon D300. Firmware version 1.03 primary corrects a battery related issue.

Modifications enabled with upgrade of A and B firmware to v.1.03

* An issue that, in some rare circumstances, caused the battery indicator to blink, regardless of actual battery charge, has been resolved.

Download for Mac
Download for Windows

Tags: D300, Nikon, firmware, v.1.03

Steve's Digicam Reviews Nikon D300

added on 2008-05-05 03:11:00
by Tanya Palta

Steve from Steve’s Digicam reviewed the old favorurite Nikon D300 and as expected the camera impressed with its performance. Weighing around y 3 - 3 1/2 pounds, the D300 has a solid body, which will appease the professional photographer. Features like; a self cleaning sensor, Scene Recognition metering system, ISO speeds up to 6400 with boost (in 1/3 stop increments), new image processing algorithm make the D300 a force to reckon with.

The Nikon D300 is not for everyone and can be a little over-whelming for first time DSLR users. Built-in flash was effective and D300 offers five flash sync modes: Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync and Rear-Curtain Sync.

Conclusion:
Nikon's new D300 further raises the bar in the enthusiasts’ dSLR category. Offering a wealth of features, plenty of customization options, 12.3 megapixels of resolution, upgraded 51-point Autofocus System, a fast frame rate (when using a recommend 266x CF card) and excellent image quality, this model represents Nikon's best effort so far in this market niche. “

Tags: Steve's Digicam, Nikon, D300, Nikon D300, review

DCI Reviews Nikon D300

added on 2008-04-22 05:01:00
by Tanya Palta

Emily Raymond from our website Digital Camera Info has done a comprehensive in-depth review of the Nikon D300 and we recommend giving it a read. The Nikon D300 may not be the “perfect camera” however it does come close according to the review.

One of the first things to impress was the auto-focus system, which is as good as the one found on D3. The new CMOS image sensor enhances the image quality and the high-resolution 3-inch LCD screen is an added bonus.

Excerpt from the review:
“The included software is also insufficient for any real editing, so owners will have to invest in something other than what’s on the CD-ROM. But the users who want to take advantage of these features will probably already have a copy of Photoshop, so that's not a major problem. And while the D300 is expensive at $1,799, it's a bargain for all the performance it offers.”

Tags: Reviews, Nikon, D300, DSLR, Nikon D300

Nikon Capture NX 1.3.3 Released

added on 2008-04-16 05:37:00
by Tanya Palta

Nikon has released an update for its Capture NX, which now includes support for RAW images captured with the D3.The Capture NX 1.3.3 is available as a free downloads to registered users.

Capture NX 1.3.3

• Support for Raw images captured with the D3 (A and B firmware v1.10 and later) and the "Vignette Control" option enabled, has been added.

• New "Artist, Copyright and Vignette Control" items have been added to the Camera Settings palette. In addition, the categories displayed in the Camera Settings palette have been changed from "File / Shooting Info / Picture Control / Flash and GPS" to "File Info / Shooting Info / Picture Control and GPS". Items in each category have been modified.

• An issue that caused an error to occur with some systems when opening an image saved in TIFF format with LZW compression has been resolved.

• When a folder containing a Dust Off Reference photo was selected from the Dust Off Settings Palette, accessed from "1.Base Adjustments / Raw Adjustments / Dust Off" , for use with a Raw image captured with the D1x or D1H, an alert stating that "No Dust Off reference photo was present" would display and the Reference Photo could not be used. This issue has been resolved.

• When a white balance settings file, saved with "fine-tuning" of the "Calculate Automatically" option in the White Balance settings palette, accessed from "1. Base Adjustments / Raw Adjustments /White Balance," was applied to another image, the white balance settings were not reflected. This issue has been resolved.

The new version can be downloaded from the following links:

• Capture NX 1.3.3 for Macintosh

• Capture NX 1.3.3 for Windows

Tags: Update, Applications, Software, D300, D3, Nikon, Capture NX 1.3.3

Shutterbug Reviews Nikon D300

added on 2008-03-07 03:30:00
by Tanya Palta

It doesn’t matter if you are a semi-professional or an amateur; the Nikon D300 according to Shutterbug has something for everyone. The 12.3-megapixel DSLR boasts of all the critical features that helps in enhancing the functionality of the camera according to Shutterbug’s new review.

The 400+ page instruction manual may be daunting at first however the D300 has all the features to make photography simpler. The camera produces “stunning” images and one can also shoot TIFF via the camera. The D300 according to the reviewer is a formidable camera and unquestionably the flagship in the Nikon DX-format line-up.

Tags: Reviews, Nikon, D300, DSLR, Nikon D300

Nikon D300 on Trusted Review

added on 2008-02-22 03:42:00
by Tanya Palta

Trusted Review has bestowed their coveted “Editor's Choice award” on the Nikon D300, which doesn’t surprise us all. Since its introduction the D300 has been creating waves in the photography world with its image quality, low image noise and its fast response (six frames a second, for up to 30 frames in RAW+JPEG mode).

An excerpt from the review:
“In the D300, Nikon has a camera that will appeal to a wide range of photographers, from advanced amateurs to professionals looking for a cheaper and slightly lighter alternative to the D3. It has class-leading build quality and ergonomic design, a mind-boggling array of features and options, blistering performance and superb image quality. In terms of what it has to offer the D300 is unquestionably one of the four or five best cameras currently on the market. “

Tags: Reviews, Nikon, D300, DSLR, Nikon D300

Nikon D300 Reviewed by Imaging Resource

added on 2008-02-15 03:25:00
by Tanya Palta

The Nikon D300 was recently reviewed by the website Imaging-Resource and as expected they came out impressed. According to them the DSLR is the perfect choice for those who take their photography seriously and are not governed by the ‘B Word’ (i.e. budget).

Some of the highlights of the camera were its magnesium alloy body, its high-resolution LCD, support for TRUE RAW files, the onboard Active D-lighting and adjustable high-ISO noise reduction settings.

Here is an excerpt from the review:
“Nikon's D300 is an amazing machine, well worth the $1,799 price tag, and a rare five-star Dave's Pick”.

Tags: Reviews, Nikon, D300, DSLR, Nikon D300

Firmware For Nikon D300

added on 2008-02-15 03:15:00
by Tanya Palta

All you lucky Nikon D300 users, its time to hit that update button. Nikon has released firmware v.1.02 for the D300 which resolves an issue which in rare cases, causes vertical bands to appear in images captured at shutter speeds slower than 8 seconds.

How to confirm your cameras current firmware version
If the latest firmware versions are already installed on your D300, you need not proceed with download or installation of this Firmware Upgrade. Current firmware versions can be verified from the Firmware version item in the camera's setup menu.

1.Turn the camera on.
2. Press the MENU button and select Firmware version from the setup menu. The camera's firmware version will be displayed.
3. Turn the camera off.

PC users go here and Mac users point your browsers here.

Tags: D300, Nikon, firmware, v.1.02

Pocket Lint Reviews Nikon D300

added on 2008-01-16 06:03:00
by Tanya Palta

On reviewing the Nikon D300, Pocket Lint asks a very interesting question; “is the D300 a sports camera”? The answer to that is yes and a no as the D300 does meet almost all photography needs and calling it just a sports camera would be a disservice to it.

The D300 was liked for its ergonomics, its image quality, its control layout and its intuitive menu system. There are no major issues with the D300 according to Pocket Lint however if you really have nitpicked then they did notice that white balance is sometimes off in some conditions.

Tags: Reviews, Nikon, D300, DSLR, Nikon D300

Good Gear Guide Reviews Nikon D300

added on 2007-12-27 18:43:00
by Tanya Palta

If you are still undecided on the Nikon D300, here is yet another review of the DSLR to get you out of this conundrum. Good Gear Guide reviews the camera and gives it an impressive 4 and half stars out of 5.

The camera was loved for its “brilliant” image quality, its good colour balance, low noise and its LCD. However at times the D300 produced some minor haloing in high contrast areas.

Good Gear Guide concludes “Simply put, Nikon's D300 is one of the finest cameras on the market. Its image quality matches competing models”.

Tags: Nikon D300, D300, Nikon, DSLR, Reviews

PDN Reviews Nikon D300

added on 2007-12-26 14:47:00
by Tanya Palta

The guys at PDN spent some quality time with the 12.3 megapixel Nikon D300 and the prosumer camera as expected manages to impress. According to the review, performance is spot on, the 3D tracking AF system “responsive and the feature set “sophisticated”.

However the D300 is not devoid of faults as one also found image noise in higher resolution and some of the images were found to be too “soft”.

Tags: Nikon, D300, DSLR, Nikon D300, Review

Pop Photo Picks Nikon D300 As Camera Of The Year

added on 2007-12-13 09:44:00
by Richard Baguley

Popular Photography & Imaging has just revealed the winner of their camera of the year 2007 award; It's the Nikon D300. They particularly praised the low-light performance(“Excellent image quality right through ISO 3200”), the fast auto focus (“The fastest in very low light and most sophisticated we've ever seen”) and the impressive shooting speed of 6 RAW frames per second. Their verdict on the overall package? “By any bang-for-the-buck standard, this is one heck of a deal.” Their full review of the D300 is here: our review of this promising camera will be out soon.

Tags: Nikon, D300, Nikon D300, Awards

Nikon D300 Looks To Have Great Low Light Performance

added on 2007-12-12 08:34:00
by Richard Baguley

Chuck Harrity at the Digital Journalist has just published his first impressions of the Nikon D300, and the thing that has stood out for him is the low light performance: he's done a number of informal tests shooting at ISO settings of 1600 and 3200, and he claims that the “D300's ability to produce very usable images at high ISO speeds without using a noise reduction program is the best I have encountered in a digital SLR” . We're testing the D300 right now, and we'll report as soon as possible on the results to see if the low light performance is as good as Chuck's report would lead us to believe.

Tags: Nikon, D300, Nikon D300, Low Light

D3 and D300 Firmware Released by Nikon

added on 2007-12-02 04:00:00
by Tanya Palta

Nikon has released new firmware updates for its D3 and D300 digital SLR cameras. The latest updates now include three optional Picture Controls, one for each of the three D2X/D2XS Color mode settings. Via the Picture Control option, color reproduction of images captured with the D2X and D2XS is possible.

D300 Update

D2X Update

Tags: Nikon, D3, D300, Nikon D3, Nikon D300, firmware, update

Nikon Capture NX 1.3 Released

added on 2007-12-01 16:00:00
by Tanya Palta

Nikon over the weekend released the Capture NX 1.3 for Mac and Windows. The upgrade now supports RAW NEF images taken with the D3 and D300 and also includes support for Picture Control. RAW images can now be saved with lossless compression and the vignette control function, can now be used with JPEG- and TIFF- format images.

Download the new version here

Tags: Update, Applications, Software, D300, D3, Nikon, Capture NX 1.3

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