Still absolutely competitive

The Nikon D 300S, I mainly use the 18-70mm Nikkor lens since 2011, works through and through as a professional camera, even if it is theoretically associated with the consumer sector. The processing is a model of precision, sophistication, ergonomics and adaptation to the requirements of the Allteg of ambitious photographers. The functional diversity leaves nothing to be desired and although the camera / the model is now getting on in years, sensor resolution and image quality are still absolutely great, even if the Nikon D 7100 now provides better test results and has more to offer, especially in the video section.
The frame rate and processing speed burst shooting, especially in RAW format, is also nowadays still very high. The display is light strong and very detailed (nice for monitoring of results), the viewfinder wonderful (close to 100% coverage) and the battery performance may really be seen.

The autofocus, which is available in different designs measuring field is extremely fast and reliable. Fast moving objects captures "he safe and pursues these also, if desired. I have the show jumping, Military riding or windsurfing, always fastest focus services with the D 300s experienced in sports photography, z. B..

The exposure metering (matrix, center-weighted, spot) also is extremely reliable. White balance and color representation vote. The sharpness is excellent, in my view; the RAW format is here anyway scope for personal tastes, but like tack-sharp images and the I got from the D 300s for years.

Recordings to ISO 1600, higher values ​​I have practically not have to use, I liked the noise performance and the resolution very well. Night shots with long exposures, such as moon with 300mm tele or illuminated building at Berlin Festival Light are excellently managed me with this camera.

After initial problems (blurring, loss of detail), I could also use the Nikkor telephoto lens 70-300mm and Nikkor 50mm prime lens 1: 1.8 to achieve very good Ergenisse. The autofocus fine-tuning, coupled with the intense game with aperture and shutter speed, created the right harmony between the camera, lens and photographer. : O)

The built-in flash like it very much from the performance, even if it is obviously not suitable to illuminate a large hall or a hall or to serve a telephoto lens as a spot 30 feet away. But normal room recordings or Brightening subject in bad outside light or backlight succeed so well already.

The D 300S harmonizes very well with the software Nikon Capture NX 2. The RAW format is not read-only, but can be optimally processed.

Conclusion
My first -from having already gelöschte- review for Nikon D 300S from 2011 was not so good (3 star, many stimulating comments). After I now use the camera for a few years and now know very well, I love this absolutely reliable "tool" and they may ambitious photographers despite "new competition" highly recommend with 5 stars.