The Nikon D300 shares many of its new features with the Nikon D3 digital SLR, including:

• 12.3-megapixel DX-Format CMOS image sensor combined with Nikon’s latest digital image processing system
• 3-in., 920,000-point color LCD monitor with 170-degree angle of view and tempered glass protective screen
• High-speed, continuous shooting up to 6 frames per second (up to 8 {fps|frames per second|frames/second} with the optional MB-D10 Multi-power Grip/Battery Pack
• 51-point AF system with 3D Focus Tracking and 3 Dynamic AutoFocus modes that delivers accurate, rapid autofocus
• Nikon’s unique Scene Recognition System (SRS) gives even smarter auto exposure capabilities than earlier Nikon models, as well as more intelligent auto white balance detection
• Nikon’s dynamic, integrated Dust Reduction System with self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor
• New, advanced picture control settings with 4 preset options (Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome) along with 9 customizable settings
• Built from magnesium alloy, breakthrough dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism (tested to 150,000 cycles) give the Nikon D300 stamina when taking nature or real-world pictures
• The Nikon D300 is scheduled to ship in November 2007

After months of speculating about a new DSLR from Nikon, the Nikon D300 was officially announced on August 23, 2007. This digital camera – slated for professional photographers and serious amateurs – contains a 12.3MP DX-format CMOS sensor. It can capture up to 100 continuous shots at 6 {FPS|fps|frames/second|frames per second} (or 8 FPS with the optional grip & battery pack). It also includes an ultra hi-res, 3-inch LCD monitor with over 900,000 points. The new {View Mode|View Mode} allows a photographer to compose photos through the LCD.
The cost of the Nikon D300 digital camera will be around $1,799.95 and it will be shipping in November 2007.
Although the Nikon D300 digital camera doesn’t contain any pioneering new technology, the D300 is a strong progression from the Nikon D200. The Nikon D300 does a little more than the D200, but it also costs a little more.
The D300 introduces no incompatibilities, so the lenses, flashes and other accessories that you’re using currently with the other Nikon digital SLRs will work fine with the D300. Every Nikon autofocus lens manufactured since 1985 works great, including the most recent DX lenses.
The Nikon D300 digital camera is also completely compatible with the old manual-focus AI film lenses. It works with everything you already own; nothing additional is made obsolete by the Nikon D300 digital camera.