Nikon D300 Complete Manual page 24

have picked the D300 because it looks like it might be
a less expensive alternative or backup to a D3. And
you'd be right—while a few features are missing and
the AF is subtly different due to the sensor size
change, the image quality of the D300 basically
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equals
Or perhaps you currently have a D70s and picked up
a D300 to get improved image quality (your D70s will
become your backup body). Again, you'll find that
you've made a good choice. Your only worry is
whether you can get up to speed with your D300 as
fast as possible.
Your good news is that you've already got a huge
head start on the others—you need only to brush up
on a few odds and ends.
If you fall into this category, you can probably skim
through the "D300 Background" section (do make
sure to pay attention to "The D300 Sensor" and
"Camera Setup" chapters, though). You'll want to
read the section labeled "Shooting Pictures with your
D300" (see page <224>) very carefully, and
depending upon your familiarity with Nikon's
software and workflow with Nikon DSLR images, you
may want to also review the section labeled "After
You've Taken Pictures with the D300" (see page
<708>), and the Introduction to Nikon Software
eBook (
But don't worry, it doesn't matter which category you fit.
You'll find everything you need to know in this eBook (or in
the other materials included on the CD).
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The primary difference is that the D3 excels at high ISO settings in ways the D300
doesn't. Personally, I don't worry about the minor differences in image quality
between the two, and am happy to shoot just about anything with either camera.
Thom Hogan's Complete Guide to the Nikon D300
that of its more expensive brother, the D3.
NIKONSOFT102.PDF
on the disc).
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