Nikon D5300 (Body) Black

MPN: 1519  |  EAN: 0018208015191  |  Model: D5300

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Choosist's Ratings

Nikon D5300 (Body) Black - 1519 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
DSLR Camera
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Advanced Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Event Videos
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Home Videos
Outstanding
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Events Photography
Very Good
Film Making
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Time-lapse Videos
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Low-light Videos
Outstanding
Travel
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Professional Looks
Outstanding
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding
Camera Body Only
Very Good

Kind of Camera

Getting a Digital SLR camera opens you up to a bigger world photography. With its extensive range of settings, you can now calibrate much more just before you press the shutter.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Nikon D5300 camera would suit you adequately.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the D5300 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 39  "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the D5300 does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels.

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Nikon D5300 will satisfy your needs..

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Video Scenarios

For those special occasions, this Nikon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. 

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Nikon D5300 is a great companion to have.

High definition entertainment - While shooting a variety of scenes for your next release, this camera has you covered due to the (23.5 x 15.6 mm mm image sensor it houses. 

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Nikon's in-built intervalometer

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

Photo Scenarios

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Nikon D5300 makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.

Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.

Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Nikon D5300 for aquatic photos is a treat.

Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Nikon is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the D5300 is a breeze.

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Nikon is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Other considerations

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

Style

Boasting clean lines and premium looks, the D5300 showcases your refined taste in mobile cameras. Guaranteed to make your friends green with envy.

When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the D5300 is a safe bet.

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Technical Specifications

Nikon D5300 (Body) Black - 1519 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type SLR Camera Kit
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Camera
Anti-dust Function Yes
Camera File System DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, RAW
Eye Relief 18 mm
Image Formats Supported JPEG, NEF, RAW
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Photo Effects 1
Playback Modes Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom
Scene Modes Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 5, 10, 20 s
Shooting Modes Aperture priority, Auto, Lens priority, Manual, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Tripod Mounting Supported Yes
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation Yes
Flash Exposure Correction -3EV - +1EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Sync-speed 0.005 s
Shoe Mounting Point Yes
Shoe Mounting Point Type Hot
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 39
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus TTL
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock Yes
ISO Sensitivity 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
ISO Sensitivity (max) 25600
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Correction ± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Type Electronic
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/4000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 60 fps
Resolution At Capture Speed 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 3:2
Video Formats Supported H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 424, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported LPCM
Built-in Microphone Yes
Microphone In Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Wind Filter Yes
Lens System
Lens Mount Interface Nikon F
Mounting Type Bayonet
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Display TFT
Display Aspect Ratio 3:2
Display Diagonal 3.2
Display Resolution 720 x 480 pixels
Display Resolution (numeric) 1036800 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Live View Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) -1.7 - 1
Diopter Correction Yes
Magnification 0.82 x
Optical Viewfinder Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical
Sensor
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Megapixel 24.2 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 24.78 MP
Other Features
GPS (satellite) Yes
Interval Recording 1
PictBridge Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type Mini
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity 1
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Capacity 1230 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 600 shots
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type EN-EL14a
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Cables Included AV, USB
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 76 mm
Height 98 mm
Weight 480 g
Weight (including Battery) 530 g
Width 125 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 6000 x 40004496 x 30002992 x 2000
Memory
Memory Slots 1
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 0 - 85 %