Nikon's another latest DSLR camera is D5300. The Nikon D5300 is an upper entry-level DSLR aimed at photographers
looking for a step-up from a budget model without the expense, size and
complexity of a higher-end model. Announced in October 2013, it comes
just less than a year after the D5200, but makes some important upgrades
including becoming the first Nikon DSLR with built-in wireless.Nikon D5300 Features
The headline feature is a 24 Megapixel DX format sensor, the same resolution as the D5200, but now with the optical low pass filter removed. This matches the specification of the D7100 sensor, proving Nikon firmly believes this approach is now in the mainstream.
The screen remains fully-articulated, making it unique in the Nikon DSLR range, but the panel is now bigger and 3:2 proportioned to match the native shape of images without cropping, rather than the 4:3 screen of the D5200 and indeed most other Nikon DSLRs. Continuous shooting remains at 5fps, the AF system is unchanged with 39 points / 9 cross-type sensors, there's still no AF motor to drive non AF-S lenses, but the viewfinder magnification has been boosted a little. Movies can now be recorded at 1080p60/50, and as mentioned earlier, the D5300 becomes the first Nikon DSLR to feature built-in Wifi and GPS - a very welcome but long overdue inclusion.
While there's nothing like embedded phase detect AF or even a
touch-screen, the D5300 still compares well against its natural rival
from Canon, the EOS T5i / 700D, with higher resolution OLPF-free sensor
and built-in Wifi, albeit again lacking the Canon's touch-capabilities.
In my review I've compared both models, to discover which is the best
buy for those looking for a step up from a basic entry-level DSLR.
The Nikon D5300's F-mount can accommodate most Nikkor lenses, with the DX-format sensor resulting in their field of view being reduced by 1.5 times; so the DX 18-55mm VR kit lens delivers an effective focal range of 27-83mm.
As with all Nikon DSLRs, you'll need recent lenses to support the full focusing and metering modes. Nikon doesn't provide a PDF manual with the D5300 and the paper manual that accompanies it is even more basic than the one that shipped with its predecessor, but does include a lens compatibility chart which you can also find on the Nikon website. Just briefly you'll need a Type G or D AF (including AF-S and AF-I) Nikkor to support all functions including the most sophisticated 3D Colour Matrix Metering II system.
Shooting Modes Available
The Nikon D5300 shares the same exposure modes as its predecessor; the main dial offers the traditional PASM modes, along with direct access to five scene presets, flash off, full Auto (with scene detection in Live View, see screenshot right), a SCENE position which presents access to 11 further presets, and an EFFECTS mode, first introduced on the D5100. There's no movie mode position on the dial as you can start shooting in any mode by simply entering Live View then pressing the red button by the shutter release.
The D5300 offers shutter speeds between 1/4000 to 30 seconds with a Bulb option in Manual; Program Shift is also available. Exposure compensation is available in a broader than average range of +/-5EV, and basic bracketing is offered with three frames in steps between 0.3 and 2EV, but at least it is available as the D3200 had none. White Balance and Active D-Lighting bracketing is also available.
The Nikon D5300 shares the same three metering modes as the D3200, D5100 and D5200 before it: Spot, Centre-weighted and 3D Colour Matrix II, the latter employing the same 2016 pixel RGB sensor used in the D7100.
Like most settings on the D5300, these are adjusted through the main information screen system. Note you'll need a type G or D lens to deliver distance information for the 3D system, otherwise the D5300 falls back on Colour Matrix Metering II. I found 3D Matrix metering on the D5300 delivered consistently accurate exposures, and refreshingly unlike many Nikon DSLRs I've tested, wasn't fooled by extremely bright scenes like my outdoor resolution test.
Sample Images
Nikon D5300 coverage wide
Nikon D5300 coverage tele
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