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Nikon - D5300 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - Black

Model: 1522
SKU: 2068101
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  • Key Specs
    • Effective Pixels: 24.2 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
  • General
    • Brand: Nikon
    • Model Number: 1522
    • Product Name: D5300 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens
    • Color: Black
    • Product Set: w/ 18-55mm Lens
    • Digital Camera Type: DSLR Camera with Lens
  • Imaging
    • Image Sensor Type: CMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
    • Image Resolution (Display): 6000 x 4000 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to either capture an image or display it. The higher the resolution the finer the image details.)
    • Low Light/High Sensitivity: true (High sensitivity digital imaging devices are designed to work in low light conditions to produce a high dynamic range image.)
    • Image File Format(s): JPEG, MPEG-4, Other, RAW (Standardized software format(s) of storing digital images. The type of format chosen for capturing and compressing the image can determine quality, level of detail, and storage space required.)
  • Focus
    • Autofocus: true (Allows the camera to automatically focus through the lens, rather than by adjusting the lens manually.)
  • Exposure Control
    • Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 - 30 sec. in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps; bulb (The length of time the shutter remains open when the shutter release is activated, expressed in fractions of seconds. The longer the shutter is open, the more light that is able to be captured by the camera sensor.)
    • Minimum ISO: 100 (ISO is the measurement of a camera image sensor's light sensitivity. When there is plenty of light, using the lowest ISO setting available will typically result in a higher quality image.)
    • Maximum ISO: 12801 (ISO is the measurement of a camera image sensor's light sensitivity. In low-light environments, using a higher ISO setting helps to capture a sharp, bright image.)
    • Maximum Expandable ISO: 25600 (ISO is the measurement of a camera image sensor's light sensitivity. Expandable ISO settings use software to simulate brighter images than the device's native ISO range is capable of capturing.)
    • Burst Mode: true (Also referred to as continuous shooting. This feature captures multiple shots in rapid succession.)
    • Self Timer: true
    • Shooting Modes: Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, pet portrait, candlelight and more (Exposure modes employed by the photographer to control the optimal aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other settings for capturing specific subjects/scenes. Examples include Aperture-Priority, Macro, and Manual modes.)
    • Panorama Mode: false
    • White Balance Modes: Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (Settings that calibrates how the color white is rendered in an image/video, reducing the appearance of unnatural contrasts caused by various light sources.)
    • Effective Pixels: 24.2 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
  • Flash
    • Flash Modes: Automatic, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync (The flash feature emits light to increase the brightness of a subject in dimly lit environments. Common modes include Auto and Red-Eye Reduction.)
    • Integrated Flash: true
    • External Flash Mount: Other (A cold shoe is a mounting point on top of a camera to securely attach a flash unit or other compatible accessories. A hot shoe is a cold shoe with an electrical connection that insures communication and synchronization between camera and accessory.)
  • Display
    • Display Type: LCD
    • Screen Size: 3.2 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Viewfinder Type: Optical (A viewfinder is the part of a camera (or attachment) that allows you to see and focus a scene in frame. Optical viewfinders let you view the scene directly through the lens. Electronic viewfinders display the image on a screen in its approximate final form.)
    • Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
  • Storage
    • Number of Memory Card Slots: 1
  • Compatibility
    • Tripod/Monopod Mountable: true (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
    • Memory Card Compatibility: Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Secure Digital (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
  • Features
    • Face Detection: true (A function that automatically detects human faces and then sets focus and appropriate exposure to capture them.)
    • Integrated GPS: Yes
    • Records Audio: true
  • Connectivity
    • Output(s): NTSC, PAL
    • PictBridge Enabled: true (PictBridge allows digital cameras, camcorders and other image capture devices to connect and print directly to photo printers and other output devices without using a computer.)
  • Power
    • Rechargeable Battery: true
    • AC Adapter Compatible: true (The device is able to be charged using an external power adapter which meets input and output voltages specified by the manufacturer.)
    • Number of Batteries Required: 1
  • Included
    • Number of Lenses Included: 0
    • Camera Bag/Case Included: false
    • Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
    • AC Adapter Included: false (An external power adapter is included for operation.)
    • Memory Card Included: false (Indicates whether a memory card is included.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 3.9 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 4.9 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 3 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Filter Diameter: 52 millimeters
  • Other
    • UPC: 018208015221

Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera with 18–55mm VR lens: Achieve crystal-clear shots and high-definition movie footage using the D5300, which comes with a 18–55mm lens that uses VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization to limit the effects of camera shake and vibration. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you wireless connect to compatible mobile devices, so you can easily share captured footage with friends, relatives, clients and more.

Memory card sold separately.

DSLR Camera Buying Guide

  • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II lens included: A compact, lightweight and versatile lens with VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization to minimize effects of camera shake for sharp handheld pictures and movies.
  • 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements: Captures high-resolution images up to 6000 x 4000 pixels.
  • ISO 100–12,800 (expandable to 25,600): Enjoy crisp, clean images over a broad spectrum of lighting conditions.
  • Capture fast-action shots at up to 5 fps (frames per second): From joyous facial expressions to fast-paced sports action, burst mode ensures you get the shot even if it only lasts a fraction of a second.
  • 3.2" Vari-Angle TFT-LCD monitor lets you review stored footage: Features approximately 1,037,000 dots (VGA) resolution, a 170° viewing angle and brightness adjustment.
  • Capture spectacular movies in full 1080p HD: Record high-definition videos of important moments in your life. A built-in stereo microphone allows clear audio recording.
  • Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder helps you set up your shots: Features approximately 95% horizontal and vertical frame coverage, approximately 0.82x magnification and diopter adjustment.
  • Single-point autofocus brings scenes into view: Dynamic-area autofocus with up to 39 focus points helps bring scenes into clear view. Advanced 3D subject tracking maintains focus, even when your subjects are small and in motion.
  • Optical image stabilization promotes crystal-clear capture: Reduce the effects of camera shake and vibration to minimize blurring and ghosting.
  • Built-in Wi-F simplifies file sharing: Wirelessly share images with your compatible Android or iOS cell phone or tablet. The Nikon app (download required) enables you to control the camera remotely.
  • Built-in GPS allows you to add location data: Add geotags to your shots to help keep track of the place each photo was captured.
  • Accommodate a variety of environments with a variety of scene modes: Includes portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom and more.
  • Special effects let you get creative with the shot: Includes night vision, color sketch, miniature effect, selective color, silhouette, high-key, low-key and HDR painting.
  • Built-in flash for proper illumination: A wide range of flash modes let you add light to your shots when necessary. A hot shoe allows you to add an external flash (not included).
  • Multiformat memory slot for storing or transferring data: Accepts SD and UHS-I-compliant SDHC and SDXC formats. Memory cards not included.
  • Store more photos!: Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Card Finder.
  • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II lens included: A compact, lightweight and versatile lens with VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization to minimize effects of camera shake for sharp handheld pictures and movies.
  • 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements: Captures high-resolution images up to 6000 x 4000 pixels.
  • ISO 100–12,800 (expandable to 25,600): Enjoy crisp, clean images over a broad spectrum of lighting conditions.
  • Capture fast-action shots at up to 5 fps (frames per second): From joyous facial expressions to fast-paced sports action, burst mode ensures you get the shot even if it only lasts a fraction of a second.
  • 3.2" Vari-Angle TFT-LCD monitor lets you review stored footage: Features approximately 1,037,000 dots (VGA) resolution, a 170° viewing angle and brightness adjustment.
  • Capture spectacular movies in full 1080p HD: Record high-definition videos of important moments in your life. A built-in stereo microphone allows clear audio recording.
  • Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder helps you set up your shots: Features approximately 95% horizontal and vertical frame coverage, approximately 0.82x magnification and diopter adjustment.
  • Single-point autofocus brings scenes into view: Dynamic-area autofocus with up to 39 focus points helps bring scenes into clear view. Advanced 3D subject tracking maintains focus, even when your subjects are small and in motion.
  • Optical image stabilization promotes crystal-clear capture: Reduce the effects of camera shake and vibration to minimize blurring and ghosting.
  • Built-in Wi-F simplifies file sharing: Wirelessly share images with your compatible Android or iOS cell phone or tablet. The Nikon app (download required) enables you to control the camera remotely.
  • Built-in GPS allows you to add location data: Add geotags to your shots to help keep track of the place each photo was captured.
  • Accommodate a variety of environments with a variety of scene modes: Includes portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom and more.
  • Special effects let you get creative with the shot: Includes night vision, color sketch, miniature effect, selective color, silhouette, high-key, low-key and HDR painting.
  • Built-in flash for proper illumination: A wide range of flash modes let you add light to your shots when necessary. A hot shoe allows you to add an external flash (not included).
  • Multiformat memory slot for storing or transferring data: Accepts SD and UHS-I-compliant SDHC and SDXC formats. Memory cards not included.
  • Store more photos!: Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Card Finder.
Whats Included
  • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II lens
  • Battery charger, A/V cable, USB cable
  • Body cap, accessory shoe cover
  • Neck strap, Nikon ViewNX 2 software CD
  • Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera
  • Owner's manual
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL14)
  • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II lens
  • Battery charger, A/V cable, USB cable
  • Body cap, accessory shoe cover
  • Neck strap, Nikon ViewNX 2 software CD
  • Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera
  • Owner's manual
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL14)

Q: Comparison between the D5300 and the d5500

A: Both the D5300 and the D5500 are 24MP DX sensors capable of taking crystal-clear still photos and full HD video. They both feature built-in Wi-fi and GPS and can shoot continuously up to 5 frames per second. While they share many similar features, the newer, lighter D5500 includes some exciting new features. The D5500 is Nikon's first DSLR to offer a 3.2-inch Vari-angle touch operation LCD display, the user to choose their focus point via Touch AF, pinch in to check focus and even activate the shutter with the touch of a fingertip. D5500 users can also take advantage of an expanded wide-ranging ISO spanning 100-25,600, which makes it easy to capture great images, even when available light is scarce. Super Vivid, POP and Photo illustration have been added as Effects Modes, and Picture Controls have been enhanced by adding a “Flat” option. Both cameras are ideal entry-level DSLR for the creative photographer ready to take their storytelling to a new level.

Q: Zoom quality

A: Since you will be a distance away taking pictures - indoors, we would recommend the 18-140. Be aware that you will need to boost the ISO in order to freeze motion. The D5300 makes it easy to do that. It is a SPORTS Scene Mode that will make all the correct settings for you. Be aware, once your camera is in this mode it will disable the flash.

Q: wifi

A: The camera is able to create its own network. Download the official app from Nikon Apple or Android. You can then connect the phone and camera in a stand alone network. It is pretty easy.

Q: Can I. Shoot panorama with the d5300

A: While the Nikon D5300 DSLR camera has a lot to offer photographers, it does not have a panoramic option on it. If you are looking into getting a DSLR that has a panoramic option you may want to look into the Nikon D3300 DSLR camera. The Nikon D3300 offers high-resolution panoramas, as well as many other options for taking beautiful images.

Q: I WANT TO PURCHASE DSLR ENTRY LEVEL WHICH ONE ROUGH AND TOUGH BODY D 3000,3300,5200,OR 5300 OR5500

A: Nikon does not manufacture shock-proof or water-proof DSLRs. While no particular specification is published regarding water or dust protection, our higher end cameras are designed for professional use and can withstand the rigors of that type of photography. The consumer level models, while built to withstand normal usage are not as sealed and protected as the higher end models.

Q: Does this camera take good quality pictures at night?

A: The Nikon D5300 DSLR camera has a variety of options to help you get amazing images at night. There are scenes modes such as Dusk/Dawn and Night Landscape that are preset to help you capture high-quality images of night time activities that are sharp and vivid. You can also adjust the camera settings to set it up for a night time scene. Check out the following article for some tips for shooting at night: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/taking-pictures-at-dusk-and-at-night.html

Q: I had a Nikon D300 that required me to use only a Compact Flash memory card; could I use that for this camera?

A: No, the Nikon D5300 DSLR camera is not compatible with Compact Flash cards. Approved card brands for the Nikon D5300 camera are SanDisk, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Lexar Media cards. Compatible memory card types are SD, SDHC and SDXC and range in size from 2GB to 128GB. For more specifics on card compatibility with this camera please contact Nikon Support.

Q: What is the manufacture year of the d5300?

A: The Nikon Camera was released in November 2013.