D300 Samples
New D300 shots (also some D3 samples) can be found here.
I’ve put one of the shots 1600iso sample shots here:
Based on the full-sized image, if you were expecting the D300 to have similar low-noise characteristics as the D3, you’re going to be disappointed, imo.
At 1600, it looks like it could definitely use from dark-frame elimination. The EXIF data says that it was shot with noise-reduction turned off, so maybe I’ll give it a little latitude.
October 26th, 2007 at 22:38
I think a lot of people (especially on the DPReview forums) were expecting the D300 to be just as good as the D3 with regards to noise characteristics, or rather, lack of noise. I believe this is unrealistic, mainly because of the smaller size DX sensor.
However, I’m quite happy with the samples I’ve seen, like this one – I currently get more noise than this at half the ISO setting with my D70s.
But then again, I don’t profess to be an expert photographer (yet!)
Roll on November! (Incidentally, it’s my birthday on the 1st, too early for a present from Nikon, sniff!)
October 27th, 2007 at 10:17
I’m not happy with the black background, it’s a field of noise, but I wonder how my D2x would handle it… I essentially never shoot over 800 and don’t like to go above 400…
October 28th, 2007 at 13:39
To me it looks VERY choppy. I’m nervous (even though I’ve ordered my D300!).
There are some slightly better (though lower ISO) shots at http://nikond300.dpnotes.com/nikon-d300-high-iso-sample-images-from-an-expo-in-paris/ that I found the other day (copy that link).
PS I have done some Nikon lens comparison tests. They are at http://www.wedphotos.co.uk/nikon.htm