Is D300 sturdy?

It's a pretty sturdy camera compared to the other lower end dSLR cameras that Nikon offers (which are made of plastic) If you're worried about damaging the camera get a case for it. Any moisture has the potential of damaging electronics, but unless you submerge the camera in a pool of sweat, I suspect it will be okay.

I Own the D-300 and also the D-200 and Have used it in Light drizzle and sub-zero weather, and have had No problems
with it at all. It goes Camping with me.

The D200, D300 and D300S are all very rugged cameras. Light drizzle won't affect the camera as much as it may effect the lens. An occasional wipe with a dry cloth is all you need.

Nikon's are tough as nails. I've had four (including D300), dropped two and never missed a shot in tropical, damp SE Asia, or bone dry Death Valley.
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As others have mentioned, I have also used my D300 in drizzle, and it ALWAYS goes camping with me.

ive used mine in outright downpours, no problem.

i would not be worried doing this to my 300s, as long as the lens had an ass gasket.


here is a pic of mine after a downpour at mid-ohio, it was pretty wet, lol

What is the extra case you have around your D300? Where did you get it?

six2one said:

ive used mine in outright downpours, no problem.

i would not be worried doing this to my 300s, as long as the lens had an ass gasket.

here is a pic of mine after a downpour at mid-ohio, it was pretty wet, lol

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Not to appear too stupid, what is an ass gasket?? As I would like to take my D300s rafting with me when I go next time!
Pete & Jack need not add their two cents worth, yes the raft stays a float while I am in it, I just don't want the D300s soaked. As for my rafting experience my ass print is all over the Delaware river from my canoe days.

Yeah, it rains half the year here in Singapore. So having your camera wet is almost a sure thing unless you don't use it. Of course I always have a plastic rain coat ready and my bag has a protection cover.

The D300 has a 'firm' feel as compared to the lower ends models. I am not sure what you mean by sturdy but do compare them to really feel it.