D3000 and D300: new DSLRs from Nikon start selling today

Nikon has announced two new models in its series of DSLR cameras. They are the D300 and the D3000. it has been complete 50 years that the SLR F-Series was first launched by Nikon in 1959.

Both the cameras seem to made for entirely different DSLR requirements. While the D3000 has been designed for a layman and is pretty easy to use, the D300 on the other hand is manufactures for a professional photographer.

In the D3000, there is a ‘Guide Mode’ which enables starters to get great shots in all conditions. Further adding to the flavor are the 10.2 mega pixel sensor and the 11 point autofocus system. To use the basic retouchings on the image without needing a computer, you can also edit image right on the camera itself. The price of D3000 is 30,450.

The high end D300 has a 12.3 mega pixel sensor and 51 point autofocus. With this camera, you can also shoot video in High Definition at up to 7fps. Another prime feature of this camera is its dual storage capabilities, both in CF and SD memory cards. This DSLR is priced at Rs.1,09,950.

Both these will be available in stores from today onwards.

Topics: digital camera, Nikon