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THE EXPANDED GUIDE
Jon Sparks
NIKON D5300
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Jon Sparks
THE EXPANDED GUIDE
NIKON D5300
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First published 2014 by
Ammonite Press
an imprint of AE Publications Ltd
166 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XU, UK
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PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Nikon D5300 is powerful
enough to take excellent
pictures, but small enough to
be carried almost anywhere.
30mm, 1/320 sec., f/9, ISO 200.

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»CONTENTS
Chapter 1Overview 6
Chapter 2Functions 22
Chapter 3Menus 106
Chapter 4Flash 138
Chapter 5Close-up 158
Chapter 6Movies 168
Chapter 7Lenses 184
Chapter 8Accessories 208
Chapter 9Connection 220
Glossary 234
Useful web sites 237
Index 238
THE EXPANDED GUIDE
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6NIKON D5300
1OVERVIEW
The D5300 is the latest model in Nikon’s advanced “consumer” series,
occupying a middle position in the DX-format camera range, between the
entry-level D3200 and the “enthusiast” or “semi-pro” D7100. The D5XXX
series stands apart from all other Nikon digital SLRs in having an articulating
rear screen, which offers extra flexibility when shooting in Live View and can
be especially helpful when shooting movies.
» EVOLUTION OF THE NIKON D5300
Nikon has always valued continuity as well
as innovation; for instance, it has retained
its tried and tested F lens-mount (originally
introduced in 1959!). This means it’s
possible to use many classic Nikon lenses
with the latest digital single-lens reflex
cameras (DSLRs) like the D5300, though
care is needed and some camera functions
(e.g. autofocus) may be lost (see Chapter
7, page 184).
Nikon’s first DSLR was the 1.3-megapixel
E2s. It had no rear screen and images could
only be viewed by connecting it to an
external device. A far more practical
introduction was the 2.7-megapixel D1, in
1999. Still the most influential digital
camera ever launched, the D1 was the first
DSLR to approach the flexibility and ease
of handling of 35mm SLRs. Its sensor
adopted the DX format, subsequently used
in every Nikon DSLR until the “full-frame”
(FX) D3 in 2008.
In 2004, Nikon introduced their first
“enthusiast” DSLR, the 6-megapixel D70; its
direct descendants were the D80 (2006)
and then the D90 (2008), but by then the
range had diversified further, with a new
“entry-level” series, beginning with the D40
(2006). This was followed by the D60 (2008)
and then by the D3000, D3100, and D3200.
Meanwhile, the D90 was one of Nikon’s
most significant launches; a range of new
features was overshadowed by one
headline-grabber as it became the first
DSLR capable of shooting video. The D90
remained on sale (and indeed is still listed
today) even as many of its innovations
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OVERVIEW »EVOLUTION OF THE NIKON D5300
NIKON D70 (2004)
The D70 was the camera which first persuaded
a host of enthusiasts and not a few professionals
(including the author) to take the plunge into
digital photography.
NIKON D90 (2008)
The D90 had many new features, but one of
these grabbed all the headlines as it became
the first DSLR capable of shooting video.
NIKON D1 (1999)
The D1 was a revolutionary camera, making
digital photography a practical, everyday
proposition for thousands of professionals,
not to mention amateur “early adopters”.
NIKON D5000 (2009)
The D5300’s predecessor brought an articulating
screen, and established the basic design cues for
the D5100, D5200, and D5300.
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8NIKON D5300
1» ABOUT THE NIKON D5300
At first glance, the D5300 may look like a
modest upgrade to the D5200, but there
are several visible changes, and more
hidden under the surface. The camera is
a fraction smaller and lighter, thanks to the
use of innovative carbon-fiber-reinforced
thermoplastics for structural elements of
the body, while the rear screen is slightly
larger than that of its predecessors at
3.2in. (80mm).
The D5300 has a 24-megapixel sensor
—the same as the D5200—but there’s a
major difference as the D5300 has
dispensed with an “anti-aliasing” (AA) filter
in front of its sensor—the first Nikon to do
away with the AA filter was the D800e. This
should make images even sharper, and
results seem to bear this out, but you will
only see the difference with good lenses
and technique. The D5300 also uses the
latest EXPEED 4 image processing system.
Two other significant innovations on
the D5300 are the introduction of WiFi and
GPS capabilities. The camera is not only
smaller and lighter than its predecessor,
but has better power management, with
battery life notably better than the D5200.
Like all Nikon SLRs the D5300 is part of
a vast system of lenses, accessories, and
software. This Expanded Guide to the
Nikon D5300 will guide you through all
aspects of the camera’s operation, and
its relation to the system as a whole.
were incorporated into the D5000 (2009),
which added a fold-out LCD screen. The
D5100 (2011) had more pixels, a smaller
overall form factor, and a repositioned
screen pivot. The D5200 (early 2013) added
refinements including a 24-megapixel
sensor, enhanced image processing and
an upgraded autofocus system.
And, less than a year later, along came
the D5300—evolutionary rather than
revolutionary, but still notable as Nikon’s
first DSLR with onboard WiFi and GPS.
SPORTING CHANCE
The D5300’s up-to-date autofocus system
can capture fast-moving subjects in low light,
perfect for sports or wildlife photography.
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» NIKON DX-FORMAT SENSOR
OVERVIEW »ABOUT THE NIKON D5300
DX-format sensors, measuring
approximately 23.6 x 15.8mm (with slight
variations), have been used in every Nikon
DSLR from the D1 onward, until the arrival
of “full-frame” FX-format cameras (e.g. D4,
D800, D610). The sensors in these models
are approximately 36 x 24mm.
The number of pixels on the
sensor has risen from 2.7 million
on the D1 to around 24 million
across the current DX range.
Early models used CCD
sensors, but today CMOS
(Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor) sensors are
used in all of Nikon’s DSLRs.
The DX format dictates a 1.5x
magnification factor, relative to
the same lenses used on 35mm
and FX cameras. The D5300’s
CMOS sensor measures 23.5 x
15.6 mm, making it fractionally
smaller than some other
models, though there’s no real
significance in this. Its 24 million
pixels produce images at a
native size of 6000 x 4000 pixels,
making them suitable for demanding large
prints and book and magazine
reproduction. Dispensing with an anti-
aliasing (optical low-pass) filter helps
sharpness still further.
SHARP SHOOTING
The lack of an anti-aliasing filter
enhances the sharpness of the
D5300’s images, especially with
good lenses and technique.
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Sensor
Sensor 24.2 effective megapixel DX-
format RGB CMOS sensor measuring
23.5 x 15.6mm and producing maximum
image size of 6000 × 4000 pixels; self-
cleaning function. No optical low-pass
(anti-aliasing) filter.
Image processor
EXPEED 4 image processing system
featuring 14-bit analog-to-digital (A/D)
conversion with 16-bit image processing.
Focus
39-point autofocus system, supported
by Nikon Scene Recognition System,
which tracks subjects by shape, position,
and color. Three focus modes: (S) Single-
servo AF; (C) Continuous-servo AF; and
(M) Manual focus. Three AF-area modes:
Single-area AF; Dynamic-area AF with
option of 3D tracking; and Auto-area
AF. Rapid focus point selection and
focus lock.
ISO range
Between 100 and 12,800, with extensions
(Hi) up to 25,600. Exposure compensation
between –5 Ev and +5 Ev; exposure lock
and exposure bracketing facility.
» MAIN FEATURES
Exposure modes
Two fully auto modes: auto; auto (flash
off). 16 Scene modes: Portrait; Landscape;
Child; Sports; Close up; Night portrait;
Night landscape; Party/indoor; Beach/
snow; Sunset; Dusk/dawn; Pet portrait;
Candlelight; Blossom; Autumn colors;
Food. Nine Effects modes: Night Vision;
Color Sketch; Miniature Effect; Selective
Color; Silhouette; High key; Low key;
Toy camera effect; HDR painting. Four
user-controlled modes: (P) Programmed
auto with flexible program; (A) Aperture-
priority auto; (S) Shutter-priority auto;
(M) Manual.
Shutter
Shutter speeds from 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec.,
plus B (bulb). Maximum continuous frame
advance 5fps. Quiet mode, self-timer,
remote control, and mirror-up modes.
Viewfinder
Pentamirror viewfinder with 95%
coverage and 0.82x magnification.
LCD monitor
Vari-angle 3.2in. (81mm), 1037k-dot TFT
LCD display with 100% frame coverage.
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Movie mode
Movie capture in .MOV format (Motion-
JPEG compression) with image size (pixels)
of: 1920 x 1280; 1280 x 720; 640 x 424.
Buffer
Buffer capacity allows up to 100 frames
(JPEG fine, large) to be captured in a
continuous burst at 5fps, or approximately
15 RAW files.
Built-in flash
Pop-up flash (manually activated) with
Guide Number of 12 (m) or 39 (ft) at ISO
100 supports i-TTL balanced fill-flash for
DSLR (when matrix or center- weighted
metering is selected) and Standard i-TTL
flash for DSLR (when spot metering is
selected). Up to 10 flash-sync modes
(dependent on exposure mode in use):
Auto; auto + red-eye reduction; auto slow
sync; auto slow sync + red-eye reduction;
fill-flash; slow sync; rear-curtain sync;
rear-curtain slow sync; red-eye reduction;
slow sync + red-eye reduction. Flash
compensation from –3 to +1 Ev.
Custom functions
22 parameters and elements of the
camera’s operations can be customized
through the Custom Setting menu.
File formats
The D5300 supports NEF (RAW) (14-bit)
and JPEG (Fine/Normal/Basic) file formats
plus .MOV movie format.
Storage
Secure Digital (SD) card slot; accepts
SDHC and SDXC cards.
System back-up
Compatible with around 60 current
and many non-current Nikkor lenses
(functionality varies with older lenses);
SB-series flashguns; Wireless Remote
Control ML-L3 and WR-R10; ME-1 stereo
microphone; and many more Nikon
system accessories.
Connectivity
Onboard WiFi and GPS. Connectors for
external microphone, USB/AV, HDMI, and
Nikon remote cords/wireless controllers.
Software
Supplied with Nikon View NX2
(incorporates Nikon Transfer 2);
compatible with Nikon Capture NX2 and
many third-party imaging applications.
OVERVIEW »MAIN FEATURES
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1» FULL FEATURES & CAMERA LAYOUT
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1Infrared receiver (front)
2Power switch
3Shutter-release button
4Live View switch
5Mode Dial
6AF-assist illuminator/Self-timer/
Red-eye reduction lamp
7Built-in flash
8Flash/Flash mode/
Flash compensation button
9Camera strap mount
10 Fn button
11 Mounting mark
12 Mirror
13 Lens-release button
14 Lens mount
FRONT OF CAMERA
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OVERVIEW »FULL FEATURES & CAMERA LAYOUT
15 Monitor
16 Infrared receiver (rear)
17 MENU button
18 Eyecup
19 Viewfinder eyepiece
20 Accessory hotshoe cover
21 Diopter adjustment dial
22 Information edit button
23 AE-L/AF-L/Protect button
24 Command Dial
25 Playback button
26 Multi-selector
27 OK button
28 Delete button
29 Memory card slot cover
30 Playback zoom in button
31 Thumbnail/
playback zoom out/
Help button
32 Memory card access lamp
BACK OF CAMERA
3130 32
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TOP OF CAMERA LEFT SIDE
» FULL FEATURES & CAMERA LAYOUT
33 Movie-record button
34 Power switch
35 Shutter-release button
36 Exposure compensation/
Aperture adjustment/
Flash compensation button
37 Focal plane mark
38 Speaker
39 Accessory hotshoe
40 Stereo microphone
41 Mode Dial
42 Live View switch
43 INFO button
44 Mounting mark
45 Flash/Flash mode/Flash
compensationbutton
46 Fn button
47 Camera strap mount
48 USB and AV connector
49 External microphone
connector
50 Connector cover
51 Accessory terminal
52 HDMI mini-pin connector
53 Release Mode/Self-timer/
Remote control
45 4746
33 44 34 35 36
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BOTTOM OF CAMERA RIGHT SIDE
OVERVIEW »FULL FEATURES & CAMERA LAYOUT
54 Tripod socket (1⁄4in.)
55 Camera serial number
56 Battery compartment
57 Battery compartment release lever
58
5554 56
57 59 60
58 Camera strap mount
59 Memory card slot cover
60 Power connector cover for
optional power connector
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1» INFORMATION DISPLAY
1Help icon
2
Auto-area AF indicator
3
Bracketing indicator
4Shutter speed
5
Aperture (f-number)
6Shooting mode
7
Eye-Fi connection indicator
8
WiFi connection indicator
9Track log indicator
10 Satellite signal indicator
11
Exposure delay mode
12
Multiple exposure indicator
13 Print date indicator
14 Flash control indicator
15 “Beep” indicator
16 Battery indicator
17 ISO sensitivity
18 ADL bracketing amount
19 “K” (when over 1000 exposures remain)
20
Exposure/Exposure compensation/
Bracketing progress indicator
21
Exposures remaining/White balance
recording/Capture mode indicator
22 Image quality
23 Image size
24 Bracketing indicator
25 HDR indicator
26 Active D-Lighting
27 White balance
28 ISO sensitivity
29 Picture control
30 Focus mode
31 AF-area mode
32 Metering
33 Flash mode
34 Flash compensation
35 Exposure compensation
K
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OVERVIEW »INFORMATION DISPLAY / VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
1Framing grid
2Focus points
3AF area brackets
4Monochrome indicator
5No memory card warning
6Low battery warning
7Focus indicator
8AE lock indicator
9Flexible program indicator
10 Shutter speed
11 Aperture
12 Exposure indicator/exposure
compensation display/electronic
rangefinder
13 Special effects mode indicator
14 Flash compensation indicator
15 Bracketing indicator
16 Exposure compensation indicator
17 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
18 Number of exposures remaining/
Number of exposures remaining in
buffer/white balance recording
indicator/exposure compensation
value/flash compensation value/
ISO sensitivity/Capture mode indicator
19 K (when over 1000 exposures remain)
20 Flash-ready indicator
21 Warning indicator
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» VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
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Playback menu
› Delete
› Playback folder
› Playback display options
› Image review
› Rotate tall
› Slide show
› DPOF Print order
› Rating
› Select to send to smart device
Shooting menu
› Reset shooting menu
› Storage folder
› Image quality
› Image size
› NEF (RAW) recording
› White balance
› Set Picture Control
› Manage Picture Control
› Auto distortion control
› Color space
› Active D-Lighting
› HDR (high dynamic range)
› Long exposure NR
› High ISO NR
› ISO sensitivity settings
› Release mode
› Multiple exposure
› Interval timer shooting
› Movie settings
» MENU DISPLAYS
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Custom Setting menu
› Reset custom settings
a: Autofocus
› a1 AF-C priority selectiona2
› Number of focus points
› a3 Built-in AF-assist illuminator
› a4 Rangefinder
b: Exposure
› b1 Ev steps for exposure control
c: Timers/AE Lock
› c1 Shutter-release button AE-L
› c2 Auto off timers
› c3 Self-timer
› c4 Remote on duration (ML-L3)
d: Shooting/display
› d1 Beep
› d2 Viewfinder grid display
› d3 ISO display
› d4 File number sequence
› d5 Exposure delay mode
› d6 Print date
e: Bracketing/flash
› e1 Flash cntrl for built-in flash
› e2 Auto bracketing set
f: Controls
› f1 Assign Fn button
› f2 Assign button
› f3 Reverse dial rotation
› f4 Slot empty release lock
› f5 Reverse indicators
OVERVIEW »MENU DISPLAYS
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Setup menu
›Format memory card
› Monitor brightness
› Info display format
› Auto info display
› Clean image sensor
› Lock mirror up for cleaning
› Image Dust Off ref photo
› Flicker reduction
› Time zone and date
› Language
› Auto image rotation
› Image comment
› Location data
› Video mode
› HDMI
› Remote control
› Wi-Fi
› Eye-Fi upload
› Conformity marking
› Firmware version
Retouch menu
›D-Lighting
›Red-eye correction
›Trim
›Monochrome
›Filter effects
›Color balance
›Image overlay
›NEF (RAW) processing
›Resize
›Quick retouch
›Straighten
›Distortion control
›Fisheye
›Color outline
›Color sketch
›Perspective control
›Miniature effect
›Selective color
›Edit movie
›Side-by-side comparison
» MENU DISPLAYS
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