Nikon D300 User Manual page 743

My Conclusions
I've followed the development of the Nikon autofocus
systems since back in the late 1980s. My first camera with
autofocus was the Nikon F4 professional film SLR.
Throughout the last 20 years I've experienced each new level
of autofocus released by Nikon. It's gotten better and better
with each new generation!
In the digital bodies, the first-generation D100 set new
standards, followed by the second generation D200. Now the
third-generation has arrived and my reaction has been,
"Wow!"
This is a powerful leap forward. Autofocus with the D300(S)
is a real pleasure. It has a more powerful AF system than any
camera before it and yet is somewhat simplified in its
operation by comparison.
The system can still come across as complex, but if you spend
some time with this chapter, you should come away with a
much greater understanding of the D300(S)'s AF Module.
You'll better understand how you can adapt your camera to
work best for your style of photography. Enjoy your
D300(S)'s excellent Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus system!
In the final chapter of this book, we'll examine how to use the
built-in flash unit in your camera and even consider a bit
about how Nikon's CLS (Creative Lighting System) works.
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