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Just got D300-Reviews [Re: RomanJohnston] #11777
12/14/07 04:19 PM
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AMAZING camera...except one thing. Darned if 14bit files....and .jpg files from 14bit shooting mode (obviously converted down to 8bit for .jpg in the camera)make my 64bit Operating System crash while trying to render thumbnails.

If I shoot in 12 bit mode.....everything is absolutly fine.

They have a codec for 32bit operating systems...but not for 64bit. Wrote Nikon and hoping to get an answer soon.

Now...with all that asside...and I am sure I will get that taken care of soon....the camera ...well...lets just put it this way.....I am so glad I sold my D2X to get this unit. It is nothing short of a huge evolutionary step forward.

Would post some inital shots..but their all 14 bit so cant do anything with them right now....but plan on playing this week in 12bit mode to get a feel for it.

It is the FIRST camera I have started to trust the matrix metering on.

More to come later.

Roman




While the DPR review of the D300 isn't out yet, there are a couple of lighter weight reviews that are of interest.

http://www.scottkelby.com/ (very lightweight)

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/4911/camera-test-nikon-d300.html

Best of the bunch is DCRP review at

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/nikon/d300-review/index.shtml

Re: Just got D300-Reviews [Re: glamson] #11778
12/14/07 04:23 PM
12/14/07 04:23 PM
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I dont like how the control dial on the back wont change the aperture unless first you press the shutter half way down, annoying!!!!!

Also, I like the auto focus but I dont like the fact that the in area 3d continuous the "area" does not light up, and, in single servo 51 pt 3d, closes subject setting with the switch on the back, none of the focus indicator lights illuminate. . .

Re: Just got D300-Reviews [Re: Tony Bynum] #11779
12/14/07 05:25 PM
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Got the bl-3 today, i'm going to test the enel4's over the weekend. . . .

Re: Just got D300-Reviews [Re: Tony Bynum] #11780
12/16/07 09:12 PM
12/16/07 09:12 PM
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Hey Tony,

How have things been going with the D300? I hope that they are improved?

James

Re: Just got D300-Reviews [Re: James Morrissey] #11781
12/17/07 12:09 AM
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I think I've got the battery issues dealt with, for now. However, we have not had sub zero temps for a week or so.

I still have having issues with my 200-400 and the 70-200, i may just have to send them in for some tuning!

Re: Just got D300-Reviews [Re: Tony Bynum] #11782
12/17/07 12:47 PM
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Hey Tony,

So is the issue the camera body or the lenses, or both?

James

Re: Just got D300-Reviews [Re: Tony Bynum] #11783
12/20/07 09:38 AM
12/20/07 09:38 AM
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Hey Tony,
there's a review of the D300 on the Photographyblog by Dutch wildlife photography Jan Vermeer who tested it in Antartica. Thought you might find it interesting.

Here's the link: photographblog

Happy shooting in sub-zero. Weather in Orlando today: 80 degrees and sunny. I have to mow the lawn .

Jim


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Re: Just got D300-Reviews [Re: Jim Garvie] #11784
12/20/07 01:38 PM
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My yard has a 1/2" of ice on it but it warmed up today as it is -5F.


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Re: Just got D300-Reviews [Re: DavidRamey] #11785
01/15/08 07:30 PM
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When working in Siberia, I used a "digital camera battery" external battery packed next to my body with a cord connecting to the camera, never had a problem with cold with this system. Worked for 4-12 hours at -40 C and below.

Re: Just got D300-Reviews [Re: Visceral Image] #11786
01/15/08 07:32 PM
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great, would you mind posting for us what unit you used and what body you used it on, and where you purchased it?

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