Photos: Hands-on with the Nikon D3 and D300

The D300 is a compact professional SLR, incorporating elements of the D3 into a compact DX format body. The 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor benefits from a self-cleaning dust removal system.

The Expeed image-processing engine gives you 6fps, although you can hit 8fps with the optional MB-D10 battery pack. ISO speeds go up to 3,200. The D300 also has that 51-point autofocus, and will set you back around £1,200.