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For Nikon D300 owners, fans and anybody who's interested in this camera

Posted by Armando Amaya on December 7, 2007 at 6:11am in Gear Talk

I returned my D300 after dreamming with it for so long!!!
It was extremely soft as compared with D70S, same lens etc.
Used Tripod, dif speeds, apertures you named
no performance at all!!
I am expecting the new one in a week

thanks

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Permalink Reply by Bill on December 10, 2007 at 10:06pm: Did you try shooting as a NEF? I also notice less than optimal sharpness even with the nice 17-55 2.8 DX lens. I read about some issues with the NR at higher ISO's and sure enough, when shooting JPG's and the NR is "normal" or above, it really softens the pictures. It was most evident when the ISO went above 1600 for me. I shot several pictures of text at the different ISO's with the NR off, low , normal, and high. Low isn't too bad, but even "normal" really sofens up the picture. If the new camera gives you soft pictures, try the changing the NR as well as do a comparison with a NEF.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Armando Amaya on December 11, 2007 at 2:11am: Thanks for your response I will follow with it; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Larry Brown on December 30, 2007 at 4:44am: I'll try it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mark Allen on December 27, 2007 at 2:29am: Was it a problem with the camera? Did your new one sort out the problem?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Seth M Goldstein on December 30, 2007 at 2:58am: Welcome to the Lounge Larry, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have so far.

I saw your email about problems people may be having with the D300. I tried to open the attachment you posted, but I can't seem to find the right software to open that file. What is the trick? I'm on a MAC.

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Permalink Reply by Dave Taylor on December 30, 2007 at 3:44am: Try any of these Seth...

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/open-dwg-mac-os.html; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Seth M Goldstein on December 30, 2007 at 8:48am: Thanks Dave. I'll take a look.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Seth M Goldstein on December 30, 2007 at 8:49am: He gave me info on a source. Thanks.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dave Taylor on December 30, 2007 at 4:31am: Armando, These are not bad compared to my D200...After I turned off NR, all is well.

You may try that.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dave Taylor on December 30, 2007 at 7:21am: Larry, Also turn off the VR on your lens just for trial.; ▶ Reply to This

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