The Nikon D300 is to be placed in the category of medium-heavy duty. This is not a "heavy", the title referring to his eldest, D3 (tops in the mark), which weighs more than 1.2 kg. However, with its 825 g, it is still more than twice the weight of the Olympus E-400. In addition to the weight, other criteria apart from the outset SLR entry and mid-range.First grip. Very comfortable. Its handle is in good size unless it is a giant, all fingers will participate in its maintenance and to its stability. Like any self-respecting SLR, the D300 has two wheels (serrated) orders, to select the opening and speed. And several buttons dedicated to operate faster settings. This is important, for example, for the photo-reporter, who moves from outside to inside, a type of light to another. Thus, not compelled to browse the menu, the photographer can quickly change the sensitivity and white balance. On the left, above the casing, there are three of these dedicated knobs, ISO, WB and QUAL: they directly regulate the sensitivity (from 200 to 3200 ISO), white balance (predefined custom based on a template, or determined number of Kelvin) and the recording quality (TIFF, jpeg compression at different rates, or NEF, Nikon RAW). Below these three buttons is the selector trigger mode (view view, continues…). In short, the ergonomics of the D300 is successful: the buttons and controls are well placed. Especially since some are customizable commands precisely through the menu. The roles of the two main wheels command (and shutter speed) can be reversed.
