Nikon D300 (with 18-135mm Lens)

The move to the Nikon D300 was made to take advantages of the newer features that were not present (especially the greater pixel capacity) in the D100 which I had for several years. It was time to move up.
The screen is larger with the ability to display additional information regarding exposure etc. The controls are neatly arranged and handle better than the D100 and it is more comfortable your hands. Auto focus and exposure metering are much more advanced over the D100.
While I am still very much in the "learn mode" with this camera I am satisfied the move was worth it. Having not moved to the D200 when it came out I cannot comment on the value of moving from that model to the D300.
I had shopped around on the web only to find multiple cases of much lower prices but they did not include the typical box items of the charger, battery etc. In this regard be careful of the lo-ball prices.

This is the best cost/benefit camera in the market today.
I bought this kit with 18-135 lens but if I was to buy now, I'd rather go for the more expensive kit with 18-200 as its a better quality lens and more versatile zoom length.
If you can afford it, BUY IT, you will not regret the investment.
Bought mine at amazon.com and have no complaints about it. Delivered on time just before Christmas.

The D300 is fabulous. Nikon has given the serious amateur/professional a great camera at a very reasonable price. I can't imagine what the D3 does for $3000 more but I don't want to find out. This will be the last camera you ever need (at least until the D400 comes out).
Quality and features are what you expect from Nikon. I particularly like the burst modes although you need a fast card to keep up.
I recommend this camera to any photographer without any reservations.
BTW, I bought mine off Amazon. No kickback from them or Nikon, unfortunately.

The camera has lived up to the professional reviews that I read during my research. The high ISO performance has been outstanding. My main use so far has been fast action sports (volleyball) inside low light gyms where flashes are not permitted and I have gotten very nice action shots. For those who never venture off the automatic setting of their current camera, I would not recommend this camera since it does not even have one. There is a learning curve, but it is well worth the effort.

very happy with amazon it arrive on the promise date and well packed, since I got back from a trip I had it for two weeks and very please with it take great shots outdoor as well as indoor thanks Buy Accessories you need to show your web page so we can recommend it to our friends