d300sNikon announced two new cameras to add to their DSLR lineup - the D300s which comes as a replacement of the professional end D300 by adding HD video recording capability and the budget conscious D3000 which comes as a replacement to the popular D40 and is targeted to the amateur photographers who are looking for better camera within their budget. Both cameras are expected to be available by the end of August 2009. Read on to know the prices and other specs.

Specification of D3000

  • Sensor : 10.2 MP
  • LCD : 3 inch
  • 11 point Autofocus
  • Continuous shooting at 3 fps
  • Automatic Dust Reduction System
  • ISO : 100 to 1600 with an additional Hi-1 setting for ISO 3200
  • Image Stabilized sensor

Price

$600 with 18-55mm kit lens
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Specification of D300

  • Sensor : 12.3 megapixels resolution
  • 3-inch LCD screen
  • 51-point autofocus system
  • Support for 720p HD video at 24 fps
  • Includes an external stereo microphone input
  • Contrast-detection auto focus while shooting video
  • Two memory-card slots–one CF and one SD–which can be used simultaneously
  • You can choose to assign videos and photos to separate cards, for example, or use the cards to separate your raw files from your JPEGs.
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Quiet Shutter Release mode that reduces the sound of the shutter when shooting
  • For high-contrast scenes, a new Active D-Lighting bracketing feature lets you shoot as many as five frames with varying degrees of Active-D Lighting control.

Price

$1800 without a lens.
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