So the Nikon rumors were true… Last July 30, 2009, Nikon announced their new DSLRs: D3000 and D300s.
Nikon D3000 is an upgrade of the old D60, while the Nikon D300s replaced D300. Check out their specs below.
Nikon D3000
- 10 MP
- 11 AF points
- 3 fps
- Guide mode
- Scene recognition
- Picture Control
- 3″ LCD
- Active D-Lighting
- DX NIKKOR lenses
- Improved retouch menu
- Dust reduction systems
Nikon D3000 is definitely an upgrade from the old D60. It has 11 auto focus points versus the 3 auto focus points of D60. It has 3″ LCD, unlike the 2.5″ LCD of D60. Plus, D3000 now has the Active D-Lighting. This entry-level DSLR is priced at $599.95 with 18-55mm VR lens. Nikon D3000 will be out this August 2009.
Nikon D300s
- 12.3 MP
- 51 AF points
- 7fps (8fps with grip)
- Class leading seals
- ISO 200-3200 expandable to 100-6400
- 720P HD Movie
- 3.5mm audio input
- Dual media slots (CF/SD)
- 16mm equiv built-in flash
- Dedicated Live View button
- Dedicated info button
- Quiet mode
Same as the D3000, Nikon D300s will be available this August 2009 $1,799.95. Whew! With it’s price, I’m good with my Nikon D90, which still remains to be the best buy for me. 
The differences of this new D300s with my D90 is the fps rate and the 51 AF points, which I do not really need right now. Oh, and of course, D300s has a magnesium-alloy body, making it an all-weather camera (which I did with my D90 during my Euro trip… Oooops!!!)!
To have a first look of the newest addition to the Nikon family, the all new D3000 and D300s, watch the video below.
