Nikon D5300 User manual

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Share your pictures
quickly with built-in Wi-Fi®
Get ready to shoot something
special. With the all-new Nikon
D5300 as your guide, the world
of Nikon D-SLR photography
just became even more exciting. Experience outstanding
D-SLR image quality with 24.2 effective megapixels, an
exceptionally high pixel count delivering excellent resolution
and depth of detail. Take advantage of Nikon’s exclusive
technological advances, such as the new EXPEED 4
image-processing engine and Picture Control. Marvel at
the exquisite sharpness of NIKKOR lenses, the same lens
brand favored by many professional photographers around
the world. With all of these elements working together, the
D5300 shoots the kind of pictures and movies you’ve always
wanted to create, all while making the entire process fast
and fun. Your pictures are then ready to share immediately
using the built-in Wi-Fi®to connect with smart devices.
Now is the time for amazing pictures and movies. Now is
the moment to broadcast your story. With the D5300, the
power is in your hands.
24.2
Megapixels
without OLPF
EXPEED
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Capture Exquisitely. Connect Immediately.
• Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/60 second, f/11 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Standard ©Kwaku Alston
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Step up to a whole new level
of image quality
Nikon makes it possible with the perfect combination of image sensor,
image-processing engine, Picture Control technology and NIKKOR lenses
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High-pixel-count sensor:
where the sharpness begins
Thanks in part to an extremely
high pixel count, the D5300
achieves amazingly sharp, rich details and
smooth, natural skin tones. One of the main
contributors to superior image quality is
D5300’s newly developed cutting-edge
Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor*.
Incredible color. Incredible detail. When it comes to preserving
your most cherished memories, the D5300 delivers both.
*Designed without an optical low-pass filter (OLPF ). This fully brings out the
resolving power of the high- pixel-count image sensor, combined with a more
faithful rendering of NIKKOR lenses, delivering exquisite detail reproduction.
Faithful color reproduction,
low noise and fast operational speeds
The full potential of the 24.2
effective megapixels is on your
side. Nikon’s new EXPEED 4 image-
processing engine gives your pictures and
movies exquisite color. This unique
system runs through countless operations
at lightning-fast speeds to produce images of exceptional quality.
Expect less noise, more faithful tones and true blacks, even
when shooting in low light or dimly lit interiors. Nikon’s exclusive
technology also helps the D5300 achieve a standard ISO
sensitivity range of 100 to 12800, and it’s extendable to an ISO
25600 equivalent (Hi 1), so you can avoid the effects of camera
shake by using faster shutter speeds in low light. It also delivers
outstanding color reproduction and tonal gradation at all
sensitivity ranges. Even at high ISO settings, Nikon’s superior
noise-reduction function realizes
beautiful textures with minimized
color noise. EXPEED 4 manages
massive amounts of data at
surprisingly high speeds, so you
can enjoy uninterrupted
shooting, knowing that the
camera is handling all of the
hard work for you.
Uncompromising optical quality
Choose from a wide variety of NIKKOR lenses to get
the creative look you want. Trusted by many of the
world’s top professional photographers, NIKKOR lenses render
images with unmatched sharpness and definition, and make a
visible difference when combined with Nikon cameras, making
them the perfect companion to cameras like the D5300 with
high-resolution image sensors.
Create personalized tone and color
with Picture Control
Customize the look of your pictures and
movies using Nikon’s unique Picture Control
system. Choose from six settings*: Standard,
Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and
Landscape. Thanks to the EXPEED 4 image-
processing engine’s improved color reproduction,
the D5300 provides cleaner, more beautiful images. You can
manually adjust sharpness or contrast, and the effects can be
confirmed, even during live view.
*Selectable in P, S, A and M modes. The
camera selects a suitable Picture Control
setting automatically in other shooting
modes.
• Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G • Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/60 second, f/3.2 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 200 • Picture Control: Portrait ©Kwaku Alston
• Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
• Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) • Exposure: [M] mode,
1/20 second, f/8 • White balance: Auto
• Sensitivity: ISO 12800 • Picture Contol: Standard
©Kwaku Alston
24.2
Megapixels
without OLPF
EXPEED
4
Picture
Control
Lenses
CMOS sensor
Vivid

Share the moment now, beautifully and simply
• Lens: AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G • Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/500 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Standard ©Kwaku Alston • Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) • Exposure:
[A] mode, 1/2000 second, f/4 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 125 • Picture Control: Standard
©Kwaku Alston
• Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) • Exposure:
[M] mode, 1/200 second, f/9 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Standard
©Kwaku Alston
Built-in
Wi-Fi®
Send images instantly to
Facebook, Instagram and
other SNS
Impress your friends — share D5300
images simply and quickly. The
amazing quality of your images will
attract immediate attention and “likes.”
Your smart device as remote monitor
and remote controller
The benefit of Wi-Fi®connection doesn’t
stop with viewing images: it can also help
you capture them. The remote shooting
function lets you release the shutter from a
distance, while your smart device can
operate like a remote live view monitor to
confirm the image. It’s perfect for taking
group photos.
Send your best shots
with just a few simple steps
Let the picture sharing begin: the D5300 has
Wi-Fi®built in. No wires or attachments are necessary
— all
you need is your camera and your smart device. Simply
pick the images you want and they will be ready to send to
your smartphone or tablet. You can also transfer images
wirelessly without interrupting your shooting. No special
computer skills are needed. The D5300 makes it simple to
share great shots while they’re still fresh.
The app on your device: quick and easy
To prepare your smart device for connection, just
download the Wireless Mobile Utility from the
appropriate application store. It’s fast, easy, and
free.
† Display above shows that for Android devices
With Nikon’s image sharing and storage service, Nikon users
qualify for storage space of up to 20 GB, free of charge.
It also features one-click sharing to Facebook and Twitter.
For details, check: nikonimagespace.com
Enrich your sharing experience
In addition to sharing D5300 images using Wi-Fi®,
you can also tag them. With the built-in GPS, your
travels are about to become even more interesting, now that
you can save location information*1 as Exif data on images, all
without attachments or accessories. You can also create track
logs*2 with the location information
- perfect for use when
traveling. The log data can be used to display your travel route
on ViewNX 2 and the map view on NIKON IMAGE SPACE, or
other photo sharing websites.
*1 Camera records latitude, longitude, altitude
and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
Compatibility varies by country.
*2 This function can work even when the
camera is turned off.
Built-in
GPS
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Boost the excitement by freezing the moment Capture it from a dramatic point of view
•Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR •Image quality: 12-bit RAW (NEF) •Exposure: [M] mode, 1/1600 second, f/5.6 •White balance: Auto •Sensitivity: ISO 400
•Picture Control: Standard ©Kwaku Alston
Capture subjects with tack-sharp focus
Use the D5300’s 39 focus points to quickly and sharply
capture moments of peak action, even when your
subject isn’t in the center of the frame. The D5300 offers
wide-area AF coverage and high-density focus points including
9 cross-type sensor in the center area, helping you master most
focusing situations with a variety of autofocus options, such as
Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, and Auto-area AF.
Camera intelligence for
better pictures
When taking pictures, you can be sure that the D5300
will adapt to diverse shooting or lighting situations. Its incredibly
accurate 2016-pixel RGB sensor collects brightness and color data
that Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System analyzes
meticulously. Everything in your shot is then used to calculate
the precise available light exposure, flash exposure, autofocus
and white balance – all measured before releasing the shutter.
Freeze the moment with 5 fps
Even when shooting sports scenes or other fast-moving
subjects, the D5300 can easily and accurately capture the action. Its
high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 5 fps* delivers more
opportunities to catch the right movement or
expression. You can also select continuous
low-speed release mode at approx. 3 fps*
for natural portrait shooting.
*Based on CIPA Guidelines.
39
Point AF
5fps
2016
Pixel
RGB sensor
39-point AF system
The benefit of shooting with a D-SLR’s optical viewfinder
The most important reason for using a D-SLR is its optical viewfinder, which lets you see the subject in real time
and without delay under any lighting condition. With your eye on the viewfinder, you will be able to support the
camera firmly to eliminate camera shake. It also enables you to track fast-moving subjects.
Shooting from a high angle brings out smiles Create unique pictures by shooting from a low angle
Unique angles make exceptional
pictures
Sometimes the best angle for a picture may not
be at eye level, but with most cameras or smart
devices it is difficult to compose from a high or low perspective.
For truly unique points of view, try the D5300’s vari-angle LCD
monitor. The wide 8.1-cm / 3.2-in., approx. 1037k-dot super-sharp
and bright LCD panel opens horizontally from 0° to 180° and can
flip up and down from +180° to -90°. Now it’s just
as easy to shoot above a crowd as it is to
compose close to ground level, while still
viewing the full image displayed across the
entire screen. The D5300 achieves even
better contrast-AF performance during live
view than previous models, constantly
keeping your subject sharp through quicker,
more accurate focusing movement*.
*Performance may vary depending on the lens used.
Wide
8.1-cm/3.2-in.
vari-angle
LCD Monitor
Turn the LCD monitor toward yourself for easy self-portraits
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Make any scene feel cinematic with
high-quality video Push your creativity to the limit
The D5300 supports HDMI output so you can enjoy still images/movies on HDTV.
Note: Type C mini-pin HDMI cable (avairable on the market) is required for playback.
The D5300 supports firm holding for easy handheld video shooting HDR Painting
Toy Camera effect
Selective color
Silhouette
Miniature effect
Capture life’s
movement easily
Leave the camcorder at
home. The D5300 is also
a high-performance video camera capable
of Full HD D-Movies at 1920 x 1080 that
are compatible with 60p/50p. That means
you get smooth, fluid recording, even with
fast-moving subjects. The CMOS image
sensor with 24.2 effective megapixels and
the EXPEED 4 image-processing engine
work together to deliver sharp movie
images with low noise in any light. An
authentic D-SLR design makes it easy to
grip the camera and position yourself
securely during handheld shooting, while
the new wide vari-angle LCD monitor
provides a larger image for comfortable
viewing. Steady handheld shooting,
minimized camera shake and a wide array
of sharp, dependable NIKKOR lenses give
you the recipe for unique movies – even if
you have limited or no experience. If you
want to do more, the D5300’s in-camera
effects can give your movies a fun and
creative look, while the easy-to-use
in-camera editing features then help you
to create clips, short films or any other
creative works by combining your movies
and still images.
Seamless autofocus performance
in video shooting
The D5300 boasts seamless autofocus
performance for both live view shooting
and video recording. The improved
subject-tracking AF and full-time-servo
AF (AF-F) keep your subjects in sharp
focus as they move. Face-priority AF lets
the D5300 capture fleeting expressions
without user intervention. In combination
with the extensive line-up of NIKKOR
lenses, the D5300 delivers fast, accurate
autofocus during video shooting.
High-fidelity audio control and
built-in stereo microphone
Audio quality makes a
huge difference in the
way a video is received.
For on-the-go recording,
the D5300 has a built-in stereo
microphone that can be controlled
automatically, or manually in 20
incremental steps. Audio levels can be
easily confirmed visually on the LCD
monitor both before and during video
shooting for comfortable control.
1080/60p
Full HD
D-Movie
Best options for
quieter movie shooting
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
An ideal lens for the D5300.
Its quiet operational sound
makes video recording
more effective, while its
powerful Vibration
Reduction (VR) enables
handheld movie recording
without worrying about
camera shake.
Optional ME-1 Stereo
Microphone
For enhanced audio quality,
choose the optional ME-1 Stereo
Microphone, which records
high-fidelity stereo sound with
minimal noise from the
autofocus system.
For unique images and videos
Get more creative and enhance your pictures and
movies with nine easy-to-use Special Effects. Try
the new HDR Painting or Toy Camera effect features to give your
images a bold, artistic touch. You can even check how the effect
looks in real time on the live view monitor before you shoot*.
*Movie recording and effect preview before the shot are not available with
the HDR Painting mode.
Special Effect modes: Color sketch, Miniature effect, Selective color,
Silhouette, Toy Camera effect, HDR Painting, High key, Low key and Night
vision.
Capture more detail in high-contrast light
When shooting where the contrast between the
brightest and darkest areas is extremely high, the
D5300 offers two solutions: HDR (High Dynamic
Range) and Active D-Lighting. HDR delivers a more dramatic
effect and works best with landscapes and other stationary
subjects*, while Active D-Lighting is effective with general
high-contrast subject matter, including people or moving subjects,
maintaining natural tone even while achieving a strong effect. Both
modes allow you to select the intensity level.
*The camera’s HDR mode takes two shots within a single shutter release. For
optimum image sharpness, a tripod is recommended.
Enjoy editing pictures after shooting
The D5300 is equipped with a number of in-camera
editing functions that make image retouching easy.
This includes a newly developed D-Lighting feature, “Portrait
subjects”, which enhances the exposure of human subjects*
while retaining the natural ambience of a low-lit background.
*The camera automatically selects up to three subjects for portrait D -Lighting.
Photo skills made simple
If your subject matter falls into a number of popular
categories, select a Scene Mode from 16 available
options. The D5300 can automatically choose the best camera
settings, enabling you to get the results you’ve always wanted.
Five frequently used Scene Modes, including Portrait and
Landscape, can be directly selected using the mode dial. For other
modes such as Sunset,
Dusk/Dawn and Food, set
the mode dial to SCENE
and select the mode by
rotating the command dial.
Special
Effects
Retouch
Menu
Scene
Modes
HDR /
Active
D-Lighting With D-Lighting (Portrait subjects)
Without processing
Active D-Lighting: ON
Active D-Lighting: OFF
Close up mode
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One of the D5300’s greatest advantages is NIKKOR lenses. With each lens you use,
you’ll see and capture the world in a completely new way. Wide-angle lenses let you
capture landscapes and group shots. Telephoto lenses get closer to the action.
Micro-NIKKOR lenses capture fine details at a high magnification, while
zoom lenses offer incredible versatility when shooting. Made
exclusively for Nikon D-SLR cameras, NIKKOR lenses are
crafted with an uncompromising level of quality.
Creative vision: NIKKOR lenses
Explore your ideas, take fun further
AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
This remarkably light, compact and agile micro lens serves as
an exceptional complement to DX cameras. In addition to a
dynamic life-size (1x) close-up capability, the 40 mm focal
length can make a wide variety of subject matter approachable, including
portraits and landscape. An excellent
Micro NIKKOR for any DX photographer.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Ideal for almost any photo opportunity. This incredibly
versatile lens has a dynamic zoom coverage of approx. 16.7x
from wide-angle to super telephoto. It also features Vibration
Reduction (VR), which offers an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 3.5 stops*
faster. A highly convenient lens when traveling.
*Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when attached to a DX-format digital SLR
camera, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
This light and compact lens is optimized for
DX-format cameras, delivering both the superb
sharpness and beautiful background blur you
would expect from a prime lens. The fast aperture
makes it particularly suited for portraits, and
increases photo opportunities in low light.
Focal length: 18 mm
•Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) •Exposure: [M] mode, 1/2000 second, f/1.8 •White balance: Auto •Sensitivity: ISO 100 •Picture Control: Standard
©Kwaku Alston
• Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/20 second, f/3.2 • White balance: Auto
• Sensitivity: ISO 200 • Picture Control: Standard ©Kwaku Alston
Focal length: 300 mm
• Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/500 second, f/8
• White balance: Auto •Sensitivity: ISO 400 • Picture Control: Standard
©Kwaku Alston
Extra light for better pictures
It’s amazing what a little light can do. A flash can transform good
pictures into great ones, and flash photography is easy with the
D5300. Nikon’s intelligent i-TTL flash control system
automatically evaluates the ambient light and calculates the right
amount of illumination you need for optimum results.
Built-in pop-up flash useful for both night and day
The D5300’s built-in flash is not only useful
at night or indoors, but can also soften
annoying shadows from the faces of
subjects who are backlit or wearing a hat.
The camera adds the right light
automatically, and when it is set to modes
like Auto or Portrait, the flash pops up
automatically when needed.
Added brilliance
Built-in flash
Without built-in flash
SB-300
Optional Speedlight for more natural lighting
The professional-looking bounce flash
technique becomes simple with the SB-300*.
Just tilt the flash head up, and the correct
amount of light bounces off the ceiling to
provide a soft, natural glow that might have
otherwise been too direct or harsh.
*The SB- 30 0 does not support Advanced Wireless
Lighting.
WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controller
Comfortable remote shooting is assured with WR-R10 and
WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controller*. Utilizing radio waves,
these remote controllers enable remote shooting even if
obstacles, such as trees, obscure the line of sight. You can
control a single or multiple cameras with a WR-R10 attached
(the number of cameras is not limited) by using the WR-T10 as a
transmitter. Besides driving AF by half-pressing the
shutter-release button of the controller and continuous shooting
by pressing the shutter-release button longer, you can employ
the controllers to operate various functions of the D5300
including movie recording.
*The maximum reachable distance
is approx. 20 m / 66 ft.
Approximate range at height of
about 1.2 m/4 ft; varies with
weather conditions and presence
or absence of obstacles.
Image browsing and editing software:
ViewNX 2 (supplied)/Capture NX 2 (optional)
Supplied software ViewNX 2 lets you import, browse and edit
your pictures and make your own original movies, as well as use
image-editing functions such as resize and brightness
adjustment. Capture NX 2 helps you take full advantage of your
NEF data (Nikon’s RAW data), which enables high-speed,
stress-free editing even if the data size is large. In addition to
RAW development, it
incorporates various
functions such as intuitive
and simple editing using
Color Control Points, Auto
Retouch Brush and Batch
Processing. You can focus
on editing as it is possible
to leave the original image
intact. With both ViewNX 2
and Capture NX 2
software, your custom
Picture Control settings
can be used when
developing RAW files.
WR-R10 (Transceiver) WR-T10 (Transmitter)
Capture NX 2
ViewNX 2
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Let technology add some color to your lifestyle
Sleek design outside, advanced technology inside
Compact and lightweight body
The D5300 is built for a life on the go. Its new internal design structure makes
it much more compact and lighter than the D5200 while maintaining durability.
The grip has also been improved so that you can hold the camera body more
steadily for both viewfinder shooting and live view shooting, thus preventing
camera shake and improving image sharpness. Choose from black, red or gray
models to best match your style, and then start enjoying the feeling you get
from owning this powerful image-making tool.
Optical viewfinder for concentrated clarity
The D5300 features a newly designed pentamirror with improved
approx. 0.82x magnification while maintaining approx. 95% frame coverage,
giving you a clear and accurate view for comfortable shooting.
“ P ” button for quick setting
To make the D5300 even easier to use, you can now directly
access your most frequently used settings simply by pressing the
new “P” button without going to the menu. You can either jump to
the retouch menu or select the images you want to send to your
smart devices, during playback.
Wide monitor with full-screen display
Taking advantage of the D5300’s wide
8.1-cm / 3.2-in. LCD monitor, the aspect
ratio has been changed from 4:3 to 3:2,
enabling the whole area of images to
be shown on the screen so that you
can check the detail from edge to edge.
D5200 D5300
1Shutter-release button
2Power switch
3Infrared receiver for
ML-L3 Remote Control
(front)
4Exposure
compensation button/
Adjusting aperture
button/Flash
compensation button
5Information button
6Live view switch
7Movie-record button
8Mode dial
9AF-assist illuminator/
Self-timer lamp/
Red-eye reduction
lamp
!Built-in flash
"Accessory shoe (for
optional flash units)
#Stereo microphone
$Speaker
%Flash mode but ton/
Flash compensation
button
&Function button
(Connector cover
(Connector for external
microphone, USB and
A/ V connector,
Accessory terminal,
HDMI mini-pin
connector)
)Lens release but ton
~Release mode button /
Continuous shooting
button/Self-timer
button/Remote control
button
+Infrared receiver for
ML-L3 Remote Control
(rear)
,Monitor
-Menu button
.Viewfinder eyepiece
/Diopter adjustment
control
:Pbutton
;AE-L/AF-L button/
Protect button
<Command dial
=Playback button
>Multi selector
?OK button
@Memory card slot cover
[Playback zoom in
button
\Delete button
]Memory card access
lamp
^Playback zoom out
button/ Thumbnails
button /Help button
_Battery-chamber cover
{Tripod socket
Nomenclature
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System chart
VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES SPEEDLIGHTS
DG-2 Eyepiece
Magnifier
DR-6
Right-Angle
Viewing
Attachment
DK-20C Eyepiece Correction
Lenses (-5 to +3 m-1)
DK-22 Eyepiece Adapter
DK-5 Eyepiece Cap*
DK-25 Rubber Eyecup*
SB-910
Speedlight SB-700
Speedlight
SB-400
Speedlight
SB-300
Speedlight
R1C1
Close-up
Speedlight
Commander Kit
Studio
Speedlights**
SB-910/700/400/300
Speedlights
AS-15 Sync
Terminal Adapter
SC-28/29 TTL
Remote Cord
REMOTE CONTROL, GPS ACCESSORIES AND
STEREO MICROPHONE
MC-DC2 Remote Cord
ME-1 Stereo
Microphone
ML-L3
Remote Control
GP-1A GPS Unit WR-R10 Wireless
Remote Controller
(Transceiver)
WR-1 Wireless
Remote Controller
(Transceiver/Transmitter)
WR-T10 Wireless
Remote Controller
(Transmitter)
WR-T10 WR-1
TV monitor**
HDMI cable**
EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable*
TV ACCESSORIES
FSA-L1 Fieldscope
Digital SLR Camera
Attachment
FSA-L2 Fieldscope
Digital SLR Camera
Attachment
DIGISCOPING
ACCESSORIES
EN-EL14a Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery*
EH-5b
AC Adapter
EP-5A
Power Connector
AC ADAPTERS, BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
MH-24 Battery
Charger*
Smart device**
(iOS/Android OS)
Wireless Mobile
Utility†
SMART DEVICE
APPLICATIONS
CF-DC2
Semi-Soft Case
CASE SD memory card**
COMPUTER-RELATED ACCESSORIES
PC card adapter**
SD memory card reader**
UC-E17*/UC-E6 USB Cable
Capture NX 2
ViewNX 2*
Personal computer**
Camera Control Pro 2
NIKKOR LENSES
The D5300 i s exclusivel y
designed for use with
AF- S and AF-I N IKKOR
lenses that are equipped
with an autofocus moto r
*Supplied accessories **Non-Nikon products† Can be downloaded from the application store of each smart device (free).
Memory card capacity
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 16 GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality and size settings.
Image quality Image size File size1No. of images1Buffer capacity2
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit —23.8 MB 437 6
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit —19.0 MB 524 13
JPEG fine
Large 12.0 MB 1000 100
Medium 7.4 MB 1700 100
Small 3.8 MB 3300 100
JPEG normal
Large 6.3 MB 2000 100
Medium 3.8 MB 3300 100
Small 2.0 MB 6300 100
JPEG basic
Large 2.7 MB 3900 100
Medium 1.9 MB 6500 100
Small 1.0 MB 12100 100
Approved memory cards
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5300. Cards
with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end
unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
SD memory cards SDHC memory cards4SDXC memory cards5
SanDisk
2 GB3
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB
Toshiba
Panasonic 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB,
12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB
Lexar Media
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
—
Platinum II 64 GB
Professional 64 GB, 128 GB
Full-HD Video —4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB —
1 All figures are approximate. Results will vary with card type, camera settings, and scene recorded.
2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops when long exposure noise reduction, auto
distortion control or print date is on.
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.
4 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-I.
5 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-I.

Type of camera Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX-format angle of view
Effective pixels 24.2 million
Image sensor 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels 24.78 million
Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Image size (pixels) • 6000 × 4000 [L] • 4496 × 3000 [M] • 2992 × 2000 [S]
File format • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.
1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single
photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be
modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Storage media SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif
(Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
Viewfinder Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
Magnification Approx. 0.82x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment -1.7 to +1.0 m-1
Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex mirror Quick return
Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled
Compatible lenses Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses; autofocus is not available with other type G
and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses;
non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M, but the camera exposure meter will not function
The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6
or faster
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV; bulb; time
Flash sync speed X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release modes 8(single frame), !(continuous low speed), 9(continuous high speed), J(quiet
shutter release), E(self-timer), "(delayed remote; ML-L3), #(quick-response remote;
ML-L3), interval timer photography supported
Frame advance rate • !Up to 3 fps • 9Up to 5 fps (JPEG and 12-bit NEF/RAW) or 4 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW)
Note: Frame rates assume continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter priority auto exposure, a
shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, Release selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority
selection), and other settings at default values
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures
Exposure metering mode TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering method • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G, E and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other
CPU lenses) • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame
• Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Metering range • Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV • Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)
Exposure meter coupling CPU
Exposure modes Auto modes (iauto; jauto [flash off]); programmed auto with flexible program (P);
shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto ( A ); manual (M); scene modes (kportrait;
llandscape; pchild; msports; nclose up; onight portrait; rnight landscape; sparty/
indoor; tbeach/snow; usunset; vdusk/dawn; wpet portrait; xcandlelight; yblossom;
zautumn colors; 0food); special effects modes ( %night vision; gcolor sketch; 'toy
camera effect; (miniature effect; 3selective color; 1silhouette; 2high key; 3low key;
) HDR painting)
Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, Aand Mmodes
Exposure bracketing 3 shots in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with A(L) button
ISO sensitivity ISO 100 to 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV
(Recommended Exposure Index) (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 12800; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
ADL bracketing 2 shots
Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 39 focus
points (including 9 cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/
1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
Detection range -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C
selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
• Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF-area modes Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by
pressing A(L) button
Built-in flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, g,': Auto flash with auto pop-up
P, S, A, M,0: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Flash control TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and
SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for
digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for
digital SLR with spot metering
Flash modes Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction,
fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with
slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at
full output
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a
Lighting System (CLS) master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported
with all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminal AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (available separately)
White balance Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset
manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning
White balance bracketing 3 shots in steps of 1
Live view lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF)
AF-area modes Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when
face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Automatic Available in iand jmodes
scene selection
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
Movie metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method Matrix
Frame size (pixels) • 1920 × 1080; 60p (progressive)/50p/30p/25p/24p, Hhigh/normal • 1280 × 720; 60p/50p,
and frame rate Hhigh/normal • 640 × 424; 30p/25p, Hhigh/normal
Frame rates of 30p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps) and 60p (actual frame rate 59.94 fps) are
available when NTSC is selected for video mode; 25p and 50p are available when PAL is
selected for video mode; actual frame rate when 24p is selected is 23.976 fps
File format MOV
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format Linear PCM
Audio recording device Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Maximum length 29 min. 59 s (20 min. in 1920 × 1080; 60p/50p, 3 min. in miniature mode)
ISO sensitivity ISO 100 to 12800; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above
ISO 12800
Monitor 8.1-cm/3.2-in. (3:2), approx. 1037k-dot (720 × 480 × 3 = 1,036,800 dots), vari-angle TFT
monitor with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 80 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom,
movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, auto image
rotation picture rating, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
USB Hi-Speed USB
Video output NTSC, PAL
HDMI output Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Accessory terminal • Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10 (available separately) • Remote cord:
MC-DC2 (available separately) • GPS units: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately)
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter); supports optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone
Wireless standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Communications protocols • IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK • IEEE 802.11g: OFDM
Operating frequency 2412 to 2462 MHz (channels 1 to 11)
Range (line of sight) Approximately 30 m/98 ft (assumes no interference; range may vary with signal strength
and presence or absence of obstacles)
Data rate 54 Mbps; maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard; Actual rates may differ
Security • Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK • Encryption: AES
Wireless setup Supports WPS
Access protocols Infrastructure
Location data 1575.42 MHz (C/A code)
receiving frequency
Geodesics WGS84
Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish,
French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian,
Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish,
Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Battery One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
AC adapter EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 125 × 98 × 76 mm/49.2 × 3.9 × 3 in.
Weight Approx. 530 g/1 lb 2.7 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx.
480 g/1 lb 0.9 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-24 Battery Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-25
(may differ by country or area) Rubber Eyecup, UC-E17 USB Cable, EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable, AN-DC3 Camera Strap,
BF-1B Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
• The SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD-3D, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • HDMI, the HDMI
logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. •
Google and Android™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Google Inc. • Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of
Wi-Fi Alliance®. • Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• Images in viewfinders, on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated.
Nikon Digital SLR Camera D5300 Specifications
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COOLPIX_A4 Leaflet Horizontal_W279 X H210mm
01_EN_BV
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. October 2013
TO ENSURE CORRECT USAGE, READ MANUALS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR EQUIPMENT.
SOME DOCUMENTATION IS SUPPLIED ON CD-ROM ONLY.
WARNING
Visit the Nikon Europe website at: www.europe-nikon.com
Nikon Europe B.V. Tripolis 100, Burgerweeshuispad 101, 1076 ER Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Nikon U.K. Ltd. Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 5PR, U.K. www.nikon.co.uk
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