Nikon D5300 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS Body Only (Black)

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Just received this yesterday and started shooting today. My first Camera other than an iPhone so I am a 100% novice, but wanted something I could grow with. Amazing photo quality! I will post the first day photos I captured today, all on automatic setting. I did not change any settings and I must say I am amazed at how well this camera adjusts for shutter speeds and aperture size. The auto focus on both works amazingly well and I dont see the need for any other lens JUST yet. This bundle came with a software CD called viewNX2 and Im not sure what it does other than shading and cropping...havent really spent time on it yet, but I do like the fact that it shows every spec/dynamic of each photo that you take...ie...shutter speed / aperture / focus setting / ISO / where the focus points were! The Bag is well made with a handful of different size Velcro pieces to allow the user to compartmentalize the space how they see fit. The bird photo was at 300mm. And the picture of my girls was about 230 mm. The holly tree branch was at 55mm on the 18-55. Again I dont know enough about photography yet to go manual, so these were all point and shoot.

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I bought this camera to replace my older D3000. The biggest reason I wanted this camera was the GPS and WiFi. While the WiFi works, it does not allow you to send pictures to your computer. I only works to send pics to your mobile device. While this came in handy while on vacation, it seems to be a very software related problem. Why Nikon made that design decision is beyond me. The second problem is the GPS. It may as well not be there... On a 10 day vacation to Ireland, it only locked on to satellites three times. If you are buying this for the GPS look elsewhere. The good news is that I found a VERY simple iPhone application that would keep a log of my location. The Nikon software that comes with the camera (worst interface Ive ever seen by the way!) will take that log and merge it with the photos based on timestamps. The app I got for the iPhone is "GeoApp". It was only a few bucks and well worth it. As for pictures, this thing is amazing! It would have been a 5 star camera if not for the GPS and WiFi issues.

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For the price, you can’t beat it without jumping to an FX sensor. The articulated screen is truly an unique feature that allows for shooting from any angle or perspective you can dream up. The inclusion of WiFi and gps is also incredible. The camera creates its own hotspot that you can sync with your phone to pull images/video off it. The 24 mega pixel DX sensor is more than sufficient. It can be shot at night with as high as 2000 iso before I could see grain. Night shooting is more than possible. It’s fun. The inclusion of a designated record button near the shutter release is also a unique and impressive feature. All said and done, this camera runs laps around the 3000 series and almost compares to the (early realsed) 7000 models. It may have a few less focus points than the 7000s, but it’s the same sensor. I chose it over the 7000 line because the articulated screen is simply an incredible feature. As someone accustomed to film photography, the ability to looks “down into the camera” or close the screen inside the body (removing any digital display) while shooting in ideal. It’s a solid DX DSLR and worth consideration of amateurs and professionals alike.

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For those who like video go here for a quick look - https://youtu.be/AsyukB3j4zk For more details keep reading! Now Im coming from the Nikon D3100 which I used for all my YouTube videos up until now so Ill be comparing to that. Ill also be coming from a YouTuber point of view. If you need a professional review for your pro film or photography work please find a better review. Its amazing how much more you get with this camera considering it feels just as light as the D3100. Some of the extra features you get from this upgrade: Higher ISO Range Better ISO scaling (instead of jumping up 100 to 400+ ISO with every knob turn. You can go from 100 to 125 for example) 24MP sensor over 14MP (if you want to take pics that big) MIC port Better built-in mic(if you use that) Wifi More auto focus points(39 from 11) Movie Live View Mode Flip-out Viewfinder (and that viewfinder is slightly bigger as well) Cleaner Software Interface 1080p @ 30fps or 60fps ..too name a few Alright, so how have these upgrades helped my YouTube videos? The Flip-Out viewfinder not only helps me to find focus easier but it also helps me see when Im properly in the frame or not (like when Im telling people to check the description or cards above) without having to stop the video and play it back on the camera or check on my PC. With my D3100, I needed to use PC monitor as a viewfinder to make sure everything was in focus and center frame while showing a product or speaking. However, please note that the viewfinder on any DSLR camera will always be too small to guarantee focus in many situations. Focus on the viewfinder then shoot a few seconds of video then check on your PC to make sure youre actually in focus if you find yourself constantly slightly out of focus. Of course, you can always just buy a separate monitor thats made specifically to replace the DSLR viewfinder and show you the colors and focus properly which usually cost a couple hundred dollars or more but if youre happy with your current DSLR and just want a better viewfinder, I recommend going that route. The MIC port now gives me the option to record audio straight to the camcorder if I wanted to with quality mics. I do have other people in my home that shoot videos as well on other channels and they stay very close to the camcorder as they record cause they dont like using external mics. Now they can get better audio on their videos by plugging in a shotgun mic. Im personally a fan of the external audio I capture with my Zoom H1 and Giant Squid Lab lavaliere. Better ISO scaling and higher ISO range helps me get the lighting for my videos just right without creating noise in my shot. Lighting doesnt only depend on the actual physical lights but also on the DSLR capabilities. The D5300 allows for more minute changes to the ISO so I can go up by 25 ISO for a subtle bump in brightness to get my picture just right without having to jump up over 100 ISO than go fiddling with my F-stop, exposure, etc. like you have to with the D3100. This combined with the better sensor also helps when taking product shots outside in low light or anytime I dont feel like setting up the studio lights just for a few good pics. 1080p @ 30fps or 60fps is awesome. On my D3100 I was limited to 23fps which is not a bad thing considering most movies you see nowadays are shot in 24fps but I kinda like how motion looks on my videos in 30fps compared to 23fps. Combined that with the previous points on ISO and my videos are looking loads better. On another YouTube channel with my bro where we talk about local and world news, I shoot in 60fps cause theres a ton of motion from laughing to hand and head movements as were talking about each story so I shoot in 60fps. The user will actually see a bump in overall video quality from it as opposed to when its just me talking on my personal channel and 60fps doesnt matter as much. Movie Live View Mode is a god send for many but for me its just another nice option and I dont use it often. Youre limited to F1/30 or higher in this mode but you can now see immediate changes to your shot as you make them like when you change you ISO or change your F-Stop without having to come out of Live View and go back in. It can save me a little to a lot of time in some situations like when shooting outside and the lighting suddenly changes. The 39 auto focus points ensures that the camera focuses fast and the D5300 is noticeably quieter when taking a picture which improves the photography experience a lot. Alright, so no problems at all? Oh, there are a few problems. The MIC Port placement couldve been a little better. Due to the big flap over the port, if you plug-in anything to them, youre going to be blocking the viewfinder partially when its flipped out. Theres something strange going with one of the lighting settings (exposure, f-stop, iso) but I dont know which one cause as Im filming video the lighting suddenly changes very subtly every now and again and this is while Im on Manual mode indoors with studio lighting so Im not sure how thats possible. The button placement is quite different on the D5300 than the D3100 as well. The Function (Fn) button (which is set to be your ISO button by default), the "i" button, and every button that was on the side of the viewfinder on the D3100 has a new placement obviously due to the viewfinder flipping out and Im not exactly a fan of the new placement. The ISO button is slightly higher and closer to the flash button so I accidentally pop up the flash when trying to change ISO on the fly. I kinda did that already with the D3100 but it was not a big problem cause the button wasnt that close but its actually closer on the D5300 which is quite frustrating. The different shooting modes used to have a lever you slide back and forwards to switch between them (continues, single, timed, quiet shutter). Now you have an awkwardly placed button way down between the Lens release button thats difficult to reach without looking. At least, you have a remote mode now which I dont think the D3100 had at all. Alright, thats it. Thank you reading this and I hope it helped you a little in your buying decision.

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The camera itself works fine. However, this is advertised as brand new but mine came with stickers peeled off and everything had clearly been opened already. They also dont mention this is a gray market camera and not under Nikon warranty! I returned for these reasons and was charged for return shipping. Dont recommend buying this on Amazon.

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So far so good. I had a Nikon D5000 that got broken beyond repair and was looking for a replacement. Im grateful that Nikon makes their cameras compatible with all of their lenses (for the most part) because I didnt have to buy new lenses for this camera. It works well! I do like the old layout for the buttons on the D5000 better, but with more use I might change my mind. This camera came packaged and unopened, and new. It came with the manual, strap, all necessary cables, battery, and charger. You have to buy a memory card for it, which is inexpensive. I guess Im an intermediate photographer, even though my photography hobby started about 35 years ago with a 35 mm film camera and a lot of photography and dark room classes, and photographing a few weddings and senior portraits. Ive got a fairly strong knowledge of composition, light, ISO, aperature, and shutter speeds. Life got in the way and I didnt expand my hobby much, only using my cameras for snapping pictures of my family. Now Ive decided to dive in a little deeper and learn even more. I think this is the perfect camera for that and I believe it will be good for me for quite a few years. This feels very much like the D5000, but has more features and much better focusing. I like the way the menu for adjusting settings is set up. I was trying to decide between this one and the D7100 and dont feel like I am missing out by choosing this one instead. I like using manual settings a lot and changing the settings is fairly easy. Cant wait to play with it some more. I dont feel like this is a beginner camera because it is a good quality, but I believe a beginner could use it and learn all of its features with some reading and watching tutorial videos - or just playing around with it (but I think reading and watching tutorials will take you even further into knowing how it works and getting the best use from it).

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For an entry level DSLR its pretty good. It can take some amazing detail with a good lens and time. This is my First DSLR. At the time it was a choice between this and the Sony A7ii which was onsale at the time but 400 dollars more and I had no idea about crop vs full frame at the time. It can output wonderful detailed quality. I took a picture of my friend and you could see every wrinkle and dimple in his face I was quite amazed. If I was to buy a camera again I would get a Sony A7 series model simply for the EVF(electronic viewfinder) so I could see exposure differences when changing settings. You can see that on this NIkon if you turn on Live View, but its painfully slow to use.

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This camera is AWESOME! It can do so much, it is good for a beginner and can be used for seasoned photographers as well. It is a great base. I bought a lightly used one from a certified seller for a great deal on Amazon. I got the camera, the 18-140 lens and a ton accessories for $600 so I would recommend looking at the used options on amazon if you do not want to pay full price. Also do not rush to buy everything at once. I have takes photos for a while now and most photographer upgrade certain parts as they need them. Do not feel like you need a complete kit with 3 lenses right off the bat (I only say this because I have a lot of accessories that I never use). If you are lazy like me and hate changing lens go for the 18-140 lens in the bundle or buy just the base and get the 55-300 lens that is even more versatile separately. Make sure any lens you buy is AF-S, if the price seems too good to be true the lens probably has no autofocus to work with this camera. I have had it now for several months and mostly shoot wildlife (birds). The auto settings on it are so good I rarely use and of the manual settings and can take great in flight pictures of birds.

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This is clearly an outstanding camera. Pictures are crisp and clear. I bought an older one because I didnt need high end and am very happy with it. I think they are now up to the D5500 level, so this is a few years old. For me, who is only getting into photography, this is a great product. I also picked up a case and one of the newer super fast memory cards, but not the newest version. I will say that as fast as those cards are, you almost want faster. Takes a half second to store and ready for the next shot. I might try the super duper versions. The 24.2 mega pixels really comes through. I shoot a lot on my iPhone and the difference is clearly noticeable. Shots have much more detail and clarify. You can tell instantly what camera took a shot. Biggest win here for me is the multi focus. Its is amazing. Not only is it fast, but multiple items in each shot are focused and clear. Significant upgrade from a phone camera.

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I spent a good couple months looking for cameras I thought would be an upgrade from my Nikon D60, without breaking the bank. I must have tested numerous cameras in store, but happened to find that the features of the D5300 meshed well with what I was doing. Im not a professional photographer at all, and I wouldnt even really classify as an enthusiast, but here are my observations from a layman. The shutter speed is quick, with much less time required between shots - flash or not - than the D60. You notice this especially under low light conditions. I primarily take photos in low light situations such as dinners and restaurants where the ambiance is generally romantic. I have little to compare this to aside from my D60, but it does appear colors are much more vibrant, and the addition of having a liveview screen is nice. I wanted to use this for video too, but I have yet to really delve into taking quality videos with this. I have a video camera that seems much more reliable when it comes to focusing, and pan speed. That being said, I have very limited knowledge on using this as a video camera, and Im sure with additional usage Ill get better at it. Overall Im extremely happy with my purchase.

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