Nikon Releases D300s . . . with Hi-Def Video
It had to happen. All the talk (yet again) about convergence, combined with the success of the most highly (technically) converged devices yet - Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch - have everybody in a raving tizzy. Nikon was first to the post with its D90 Digital SLR (DSLR) containing a 720p hi-def video option (which I guess makes it a DSLR/V, no?!). Canon followed with the full-frame 5D MKII DSLR/V, Nikon added the D5000 DSLR/V to its entry-level, and now just released the long-awaited successor to its vastly successful D300 - the D300s. It's the top-of-the-line APS-C sensor-based camera in Nikon's lineup (Nikon uses the acronym "DX" rather than APS-C). The camera provides 12.3 stunning, high resolution megapixels, superb handling in a weather sealed, magnesium-framed body, LiveView, the best 3" rear LCD (also high resolution) in the industry, all the semi-pro and many of the pro feature bells & whistles, and, well, what more could you want? I used the D300 for a couple years, as do many other amateurs, hobbyists and pros to this day. It's among the finest cameras ever made. The D300s trumps it. You need this one if you're serious about great still photography and/or combining still and incredible hi-def shooting. Imagine being able to use great Nikon lenses to create the same gorgeously shallow depth-of-field you see in the movies? Pre-order your D300s at Amazon or B&H Photo. Labels: Camera, DSLR, Nikon, SLR with Video, video camera |

