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Nikon D5300 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Auto Focus-S DX NIKKOR Zoom Lens (Black)

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  • 24MP DX-format CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter
  • 39-point AF system with 3D tracking and 3D matrix metering II
  • 5 frames per second continuous shooting
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expandable to 25600)
  • 3.2" Vari-angle LCD with 1,037,000 dots
  • 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) and 720 (60p, 50p) HD video (H.264/MPEG-4)
  • Built-in Wi-Fi (for sharing and remote camera control) and GPS
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Included with the D5300 camera body is the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens; a standard zoom providing a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 27-82.5mm. This lens incorporates a robust VR image stabilization system, which helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps to benefit working in low-light conditions. A Super Integrated Coating reduces flare and ghosting to optimize image clarity, contrast, and color neutrality and a rounded seven-blade diaphragm works to create a pleasing out-of-focus quality in shallow depth of field images.

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  • D5300 DX-format Digital SLR Kit with 18-140mm Vibration Reduction Lens (Black)
  • EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-24 Quick Charger
  • DK-25 Rubber Eyecup
  • UC-E17 USB Cable
  • EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable
  • AN-DC3 Camera Strap
  • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
  • BF-1B Body Cap
  • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
  • Nikon View NX 2 CD-ROM
  • LC-67 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
  • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
  • Nikon D5300 Dslr Camera (Body Only
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  • En-El14A Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery For Select Nikon Cameras
  • Mh-24 Quick Charger For En-El14 Battery
  • Eg-Cp16 Nikon Audio/Video Cable
  • Uc-E17 Usb Cable
  • Dk-25 Rubber Eyecup
  • An-Dc3 Camera Strap (Black)
  • Dk-5 Eyepiece Shield (Replacement)
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    Product Description

    Dazzling image quality meets modern connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi for instant photo sharing and remote camera control and built-in GPS with mapping for geotagging and tracking your adventures. An innovative new 24.2-megapixel image sensor captures the purest, most lifelike photos and 1080p Full HD videos imaginable, and a brilliant 3.2-inch swiveling Vari-angle display delivers beautiful views from any angle--all in a compact, sleek design.

    From the Manufacturer

    Dazzling image quality meets modern connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi® for instant photo sharing and remote camera control and built-in GPS with mapping for geotagging and tracking your adventures. An innovative new 24.2-megapixel image sensor captures the purest, most lifelike photos and 1080p Full HD videos imaginable, and a brilliant 3.2-inch swiveling Vari-angle display delivers beautiful views from any angle—all in a compact, sleek design.

    Capture and instantly share the most vibrant, lifelike images of your life.

    Meet the first in an exciting new generation of Wi-Fi® enabled, ultra-high-resolution Nikon HD-SLRs: the D5300. With built-in Wi-Fi for instant photo sharing to your smartphone or tablet, GPS and mapping, a cutting edge 24.2-megapixel image sensor, an extra-large swiveling Vari-angle LCD and more, D5300 brings an outstanding new level of image quality and capabilities in a compact, ergonomic design. Pair it with any NIKKOR lens—like the outstanding AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR kit lens—and unleash the full potential of its innovative image sensor. Every photo will be richer, truer to life than most photos you've seen. Every HD video will have a stunning cinematic look, a level of sharpness and clarity that ignites on ultra-high-resolution tablets, laptops and TVs. And the first time you use your smartphone or tablet to instantly share photos from the D5300, you'll realize the game has truly changed.



    Your life in breathtaking clarity

    A new level of image quality

    The sharpness, clarity and richness of colors in the D5300's photos and Full HD videos is nothing short of astounding. A recent design innovation allows the D5300's 24.2-megapixel DX format CMOS image sensor* to capture the purest, most lifelike images possible. Enlarge or crop your photos without losing any sharpness or detail—a feat not possible with most smartphones and lesser cameras. Pair that capability with any exceptional NIKKOR lens, marvels of clarity and sharpness in their own right, and you'll experience the image quality your memories deserve.

    *Exquisite detail reproduction realized by an image sensor unit designed without an optical low-pass filter.

    Share every stunning image, instantly

    A new level of connectivity

    With built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, the D5300 is the first in an exciting new generation of connected Nikon D-SLRs. Wirelessly connect to D5300 with your smartphone or tablet,* then browse the photos on D5300's memory card, import your favorites and instantly email them, text them or post them online. While connected, your smart device can also act as a remote monitor for the D5300. See what the camera sees and even fire the shutter—perfect for group shots and self portraits! When travelling, built-in GPS geotags all of your shots. Create exciting travel journals, find nearby Points of Interest and easily share your location data when posting photos on Facebook or Flickr.

    Take it on every outing

    Compact, lightweight, rugged and comfortable

    Don't let the small size of the D5300 fool you—it delivers big-camera quality and capabilities. Like all Nikon D-SLRs, the D5300 was designed for ergonomics—every button and dial was carefully placed for comfortable, efficient operation. Yet it's big in all the right places, like its 3.2-inch swiveling Vari-angle LCD and its 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor. You'll take the D5300 on every adventure, which means you'll bring home more stunning views of your travels.



    Shoot from any angle

    Extra-large swiveling Vari-angle display

    The D5300's extra-large ultra-high resolution Vari-angle LCD swivels 180° so you can shoot from exciting new angles. Hold the camera overhead for great shots over a crowd. Hold the camera down low for a fun face-to-face perspective of your pet. And create some of your best selfies yet—frame a stunning new profile pic, then upload it right to web, thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity!*

    Focus exactly where you want it

    Whether shooting stationary subjects, candid photos, high-speed action or Full HD video, the D5300 keeps everything in focus. Its 39-point high-density autofocus system with 9 cross-type sensors quickly locks onto your subject, and Nikon's unique 3D-tracking uses the 2,016-pixel RGB sensor to recognize and follow it across the frame.

    Catch exactly the right moment

    When photo-worthy action starts, hold down the shutter button and capture every movement, expression and feeling at 5 frames per second, even when using the Vari-angle LCD. Stop reaching for your smartphone when an important moment happens—except to share the great shot you just caught with the D5300.

    Storytelling at your fingertips

    Bring all the image quality the D5300 produces—softly blurred backgrounds, tack-sharp details, vibrant colors—to dazzling 1080p Full HD videos. In Live View, Nikon's full-time autofocus follows your subject and keeps it sharp. A built-in stereo microphone adds high-fidelity sound to your videos, or you can add Nikon's optional accessory ME-1 stereo microphone for the highest quality sound possible.





    Supplied Accessories

    • EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
    • MH-24 Quick Charger
    • DK-25 Rubber Eyecup
    • EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable
    • AN-DC3 Strap (Black)
    • AN-DC3 Strap (Red)
    • AN-DC3 Strap (Grey)
    • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
    • BF-1B Body Cap
    • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
    • ViewNX 2


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    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, image quality, and performance of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's fantastic, takes amazing pictures, and is very user friendly. They appreciate the performance, saying it works pretty well and is worth the price. Customers are also happy with wifi, features, and weight.

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    199 customers mention186 positive13 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They mention that it is a fantastic camera for everyday personal use, with high quality and wonderful detailed quality. They are also happy with the picture quality and the video quality is also very good. Customers also mention that Nikon is renowned for producing wonderful products.

    "...Technically it is superb. But, something is missing. And, that missing element becomes very apparent when looking at the images the D5300 makes...." Read more

    "...It even has built-in WiFi and GPS and a great video feature. Nikon is a great brand and produces wonderful products; I don't think you can go wrong..." Read more

    "...I've grabbed usable shots at 12800.Video quality is also very good!..." Read more

    "...The D5300 features excellent build quality and has every bit of that quality "Nikon feel" that we have all come to expect...." Read more

    150 customers mention141 positive9 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that it takes amazing pictures, and the photos are crisper than their old Nikon D80. They appreciate the great exposure, color presentation, and videos look better. Customers also love the cute filters and scene settings. Overall, they are happy with the quality and resolution of the photos.

    "...From a technical standpoint, I found nothing to complain about. Great color. Great resolution. Very good color rendition under different settings...." Read more

    "...would be too small to enjoy, I was able to crop them and get some pretty sharp pictures. The swing-out LCD screen is great...." Read more

    "...Hard to quantify but the HDR images look much nicer than the D5100's and the Extra High setting is intense and beyond the D5100's abilities...." Read more

    "...Combined that with the previous points on ISO and my videos are looking loads better...." Read more

    90 customers mention80 positive10 negative

    Customers like the complexity of the camera. They say it's very user friendly, easy to understand, and good for beginners or advanced users. They also appreciate the intuitive i Menu and straight-forward controls. Customers also mention that the transition is really easy, and the shutter remote is easy to setup. They like the scenes modes as a quick way to shoot various conditions.

    "My first DSLR and I'm loving it. Fairly easy to use with lots of nice features for someone just getting serious about photography...." Read more

    "...Much more intuitive i Menu. The D5100's i Menu being J-shaped was ridiculous and totally awkward...." Read more

    "...The "scenes" modes are a quick way to shoot various conditions we all find ourselves in often, without having to slow the fun with deep..." Read more

    "...Sending photos to my tablet (or phone) is fast and easy (you can even set the file size)...." Read more

    56 customers mention53 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera. They mention that it works admirably, takes nice pictures, and the results are good. The camera body works great and the DX system works great. The 55-300mm lens works well and the WiFi works well.

    "...Nikon's had truly exceptional built-in flash performance since at least the D90...." Read more

    "...the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-S at a volleyball game and was very pleased with the results...." Read more

    "...The D5300 features 5 fps continuous shooting for JPEG-only with a 39 point AF system with 9 cross-type AF points and 3D focus tracking...." Read more

    "...Even just using the standard the Kit Lens 18-140mm, this Nikon takes sharp, great photos...." Read more

    49 customers mention44 positive5 negative

    Customers like the value of the camera. They mention that it takes beautiful photos and is worth the price. They also appreciate the strong feature set and the superior performance-to-price ratio. Overall, customers say it's a great investment and a superb offering.

    "...Don't bother counting pennies, this camera is underpriced at full price...." Read more

    "...be perfect, but at it's current pricepoint, I'd say it's a lot of camera for the money and wonderful to have the wifi and GPS." Read more

    "...I will begin with the end: the D5300 is a superb offering that will do as much as almost all non-professional users will ever need it to do, and..." Read more

    "...But budget wise, this is for sure a camera that have superior performance-to-price ratio. I use it with my one year old Nikon 18-200mm VR II lens...." Read more

    37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

    Customers like the wifi feature of the camera. They say it's great for cropping, sharing photos on Facebook fast and easy, and using wirelessly take pictures/video with control from a tablet. The GPS and WiFi features are built in, making them more convenient than plug-in models. Customers also mention that the camera has a limited WiFi/hotspot capability that allows it to transfer photos to a device with limited WiFi connectivity.

    "...The swing-out LCD screen is great. It rotates 360 degrees and can be used to take photos from any angle; even selfies, but it's great to be able to..." Read more

    "...The WiFi option is pretty cool, and when enabled allows you to hook to the camera via your smartphone, download pictures, or even see what the..." Read more

    "...The built in wifi is a nice touch. Sending photos to my tablet (or phone) is fast and easy (you can even set the file size)...." Read more

    "...The camera has a limited WiFi/hotspot capability that allows it to transfer photos to your Apple or Android device if you download the free App at..." Read more

    34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the features of the digital camera. For example, they mention it has a lot of additional functions, capabilities, and options. That said, some say it's versatile and easy to use, and has s unique flexibility. That being said, they like that it shows every spec and dynamic of each photo that they take.

    "My first DSLR and I'm loving it. Fairly easy to use with lots of nice features for someone just getting serious about photography...." Read more

    "...all non-professional users will ever need it to do, and has more useful features than most users will ever use...." Read more

    "To my experience, the D5300 is an extremely versatile consumer DSLR that represents a great value at its price point...." Read more

    "...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 /..." Read more

    31 customers mention27 positive4 negative

    Customers like the weight of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's relatively light, portable, and has an exceptional image quality.

    "...other occasions I am often found carrying around a camera, and the light weight and small size of the d5300 make it a joy to use. Highly recommended." Read more

    "...The lighter weight and smaller size of the D5300 are certainly a plus for me...." Read more

    "...already but still maintains a 24MP clear and sharp production and relatively light and with functions that can make entry-level to enthusiast..." Read more

    "...Pros:1. Light weight (for a DSLR)2. Good beginners camera...." Read more

    Stunningly Good! An Insane Value!
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    Stunningly Good! An Insane Value!
    I got this camera as an upgrade to my beloved D5100 so the bar was pretty high and so this review is often D5100 vs. D5300. I'll be frank. The D5300 outclasses the D5100 so substantially that it has utterly obsoleted the D5100. Ignore those who say that the D5300 merely provides an opportunity to pick up a D5200 or D5100 for a bargain price. No. The D5300 is now the ONLY camera in the Nikon D5xxx line. It has changed the game. Don't bother counting pennies, this camera is underpriced at full price. The fact that I am sincerely comparing images from this $800 camera body to my D800E's images truly says it all.Please allow me to just get into the Pros and Cons:PROS:1) PHENOMENAL IMAGE QUALITY! AT LOW ISO THE D5300'S IMAGES ARE ON PAR WITH THE BEST CAMERAS IN THE WORLD AND THAT IS NO EXAGGERATION WHATSOEVER. I can't believe there is still a debate going on about the efficacy of Anti-Aliasing filter removal. I'm sorry, but the difference is so noticeable there is no debate. And moire was a myth even on the D800E, which I do also own. I guarantee you that you will find more moire in a D5100's or D7000's images than you will on the D5300. Color and saturation from the D5300 are exceptionally good versus ANY camera at any price point. Now, I will still take the D800E's images over the D5300's but it is not at all night & day. They are actually surprisingly close at low ISO.EDIT 2013-12-09: Photographing cats a lot I am catching a little false color on shiny fur. Nothing of concern to me though.2) Focus point spread (area of image with AF sensor coverage) is MUCH greater than in FX ("full-frame" sensor size) cameras. The D5300's AF point coverage extends left-right top-bottom much farther than FX cameras. I would estimate the D5300 covers probably double the area that FX cameras do and this is an ENORMOUS advantage. I always leave my D800E's focus point glued to Center because the AF coverage is only in the center area anyway so why bother with the other 50 AF points when they just don't cover anything? I actually do use my focus points on my D5300 because they cover the frame pretty well. I'd still like to see even more coverage, but vs. the FX bodies, APS-C cameras have a tremendous advantage.3) Minimum shutter speed in Auto ISO now has AUTO setting that adjusts based on focal length! This is SO much better than a fixed shutter speed regardless of lens length.4) Hard to quantify but the HDR images look much nicer than the D5100's and the Extra High setting is intense and beyond the D5100's abilities. I have not been able to verify this but it *appears* as though there is now image alignment for the 2 photos used for the HDR image as my handheld HDR shots nearly never look like 2 images whereas they often did on my D5100 at full or nearly full magnification. HUGE improvement!5) Great-for-DX and pretty-good-versus-FX ISO performance. I'll put this to bed right now; the D800E smokes the D5300 for high ISO performance. Sorry, this is a different league. However, the D5300 substantially outperforms the D5100 at ISO 1600+. The improvement in the D5300 over the D5100 is readily noticeable.6) Much more intuitive i Menu. The D5100's i Menu being J-shaped was ridiculous and totally awkward. I never got used to it after thousands of photos. The D5300's standardized 2-lines-across-the-bottom Nikon style is a drastic improvement.7) GPS! I don't know what Nikon was thinking with that clunky expensive GP-1A. Did anyone ever buy one? The D5300's internal GPS works great and hooks up quickly and I'm big on geotagging so I am super stoked to have this on a REAL camera!EDIT 2013-12-09: I spent a day in the country (wide open clear sky) with this camera outside of my normal metro town area and despite using A-GPS data, it took somewhere between 30-60 minutes to get GPS lock. Surprised, disappointed. But that was the only time I have had trouble with hookup.8) Nikon's had truly exceptional built-in flash performance since at least the D90. The D5300 does not disappoint and bests or matches its predecessors at any price point. This could be a result of image processing more than flash performance but whatever it is, using flash is a joy, not something to dread.9) The red body paint color is super-gorgeous! It's like a candy apple red Corvette color and it is way sexy.10) The new bigger, higher-pixel screen is REALLY nice. It is not insignificant like many reviewers dismiss it as. I like it a LOT. :)11) EN-EL14a battery with 19.4% more capacity is a nice treat and helpful when running GPS and/or the silly WiFi. I have not spent a full day shooting hundreds of photos with the D5300 yet but I have shot perhaps 100 shots in a day with GPS on and flash here and there and a lot of reviewing and in-camera editing and not gotten below 2/3 battery level in a day.EDIT 2013-12-09: GPS was on from about 8:45am to 5:30pm, WiFi was off all day, I shot 362 photos (almost all were 14-bit RAW+Large Basic JPEG so roughly only about 170-190 shutter clicks) and probably 15 of those photos had flash, 2 minutes of video, edited 6 photos and had a couple of review sessions during the day. Battery level fell to 1/3 remaining. Not bad but could be better. If you're a heavy shooter and will use GPS and/or pop-up flash, carry a spare battery.12) Here's a gem for the old-school film guys like me. ;) Or a little "secret treat" for digital-era photographers with a true creative streak. In Manual exposure mode, the "T," or "Time" setting has returned! Want to take a 5-minute or 5-hour exposure but you left your plug-in intervalometer/timer at home? Lol, as if you even have one... No problem. Turn your shutter speed dial all the way past 30-seconds, past Bulb and click on into good ol' Time at the end of the dial. Press the shutter button to open shutter, let your wristwatch or phone tell you when exposure time is up and then press shutter button again to close the shutter. Seriously?! Yes, seriously. How cool is that?! I miss this so much and guess what? Even my D800E does not have T and the D5100 does not either. According to the Nikon info page for the D5200 (Yes, D5200. Not a typo), T is there but you need the ML-L3 remote to use it.CONS:1) EDIT 2013-12-09: I have found that focus points other than THE Center focus point are somewhat frequently inaccurate. Focus points at or near the left and right edges are rarely accurate and almost never dead-on. If you use ONLY the Center focus point, focus accuracy is quite good and consistent. As Center AF point AF-S is almost always how I shoot, this is not a deal-breaker for me but it is certainly a handicap. If you use multi-point AF tracking or regularly venture away from Center AF point, you had better experiment with different AF points at a local camera store before buying one from any store, Amazon included. I am beginning to think my camera may be defective and will likely send it to Nikon for repair or exchange it with Amazon for a new one. Honestly, I expect this to be a performance trade-off that Nikon will not remedy. Though $800 is not cheap, this caliber of image quality for $800 is going to come with trade-offs and I bet being forced to use Center AF point is one of those trade-offs.2) EDIT 2013-12-09: I had a chance this past weekend to use Live View in some beautifully sunlit countryside. Sorry, even with truly ideal lighting Live View is horribly slow and constantly hunting. Don't use it for anything other than manual focus confirmation with screen zoomed for precise focusing. And focus VERY slowly as screen update time has substantial lag. I'm not really concerned about video, but this camera cannot focus worth a darn for video. It really is that bad, sorry.3) When reviewing a photo on my D5100 and even the D5200, I could just press the OK button to get into Retouch Menu and then get into RAW processing of that image in another click of OK. Boom, 2 presses of OK and I am RAW processing the image I'm looking at. Well, not anymore. Now I have to press the "i" button to get into Rating/Retouch/Send Menu and then click OK to get to Retouch Menu and then another click of OK to get to RAW processing. Hardly a nightmare but takes an extra button press and, more importantly, is ergonomically awkward and more prone to mistakes.4) Noisy Multi-Controller. I like having solid clicks, but man, clicking Up, Down, Left or Right on this Multi-Controller is literally enough to wake someone up. My gf grumbles at me for reviewing/RAW processing in bed because of that. It's also not so great in public areas as it intrudes on the conversations of neighboring tables, etc. It's really an irritating higher pitch that grabs attention. I know this complaint sounds whiny, but it truly is an intrusive noise problem.5) WiFi is rubbish. You can't upload full-resolution images to your smart device via WiFi. And I don't believe (but I could be wrong about this) that you can WiFi upload at all to a PC. I wanted to have instant constant file backup via WiFi. Nope.6) Slow RAW process Menu navigation. Perhaps it's the sheer file size but things like scrolling Picture Control modes in RAW processing is very slow relative to the D5100.7) Slow photo review after taking a picture(s). Takes too long for the D5300 to gulp down one or a few RAW+Large Basic JPEG shots (my standard resolution).8) After assigning HDR function to the BKT button (D5100)/Fn button (D5300), activating HDR now requires holding the Fn button and turning the dial until you get the setting you want before letting the Fn button go. On the D5100 you set your HDR preference one time in the Menu and then activation via BKT button only took a single press. Now it's a process. And my favorite setting (High) takes the most clicks (3 to the left or 3 to the right) to get to. The Auto HDR mode should simply be removed so we just scroll Low, Normal, High, Extra High and should be permanently Menu-set to facilitate 1-press activation a la D5100.9) To get autofocusing you MUST use an AF-S or AF-I lens. D5300 body has no focus motor for AF or AF-D lenses. Metering requires a CPU lens.CONCLUSION:The D5300 is not a camera for sports, when rushed or in demanding conditions and you are gambling when you change away from Center AF point. Many consumer cameras like to claim performance in this fast-action realm, but no. If it's not pro gear it will suck at sports and tracking a subject. Always has been and likely always will be the case. However, for general photography, landscape, portraiture/still life, macro, time-lapse, etc. the D5300 creates stunningly sharp and colorful images able to be painlessly enlarged to enormous proportions. I wouldn't hesitate to print 3-foot x 2-foot (that is 36x the size of a 4-inch x 6-inch) prints. And that would be essentially pixelation-free. 6-foot x 4-foot would still look fantastic.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2015
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Satisfied with the D5300
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2015
    My first DSLR and I'm loving it. Fairly easy to use with lots of nice features for someone just getting serious about photography. My only regret was buying it with the 18-140mm lens. It's a very good lens with AF-S VR and takes very sharp pictures; it's just not the focal length for me. I enjoy taking wildlife photos and probably would have enjoyed the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED IF AF-S VR zoom more. If you are new to photography I would suggest buying this camera with a kit lens and then when you know what kind of photography you want to do you could explore better lenses. I used this to take my first fireworks photos and had a blast though with the 18-140mm lens! I used the RAW setting and the highest resolution and even though my photos looked liked they would be too small to enjoy, I was able to crop them and get some pretty sharp pictures. The swing-out LCD screen is great. It rotates 360 degrees and can be used to take photos from any angle; even selfies, but it's great to be able to angle it when the sun is glaring and you are trying to line up a shot. The camera body is fairly light in weight; the extra weight will come from the bigger lenses. I bought a used 50mm prime lens for taking family shots and the camera weight is not noticeable. When I change to the 18-140mm lens, the weight is a very noticeable and supporting the camera to take a photo gets tiresome. That's when I use my tripod (a MeFOTO Roadtrip which supports it nicely) with a remote and everything is steady and doesn't wear me out.
    I don't know enough about photography yet to review all the specs but I know this has a DX format which will allow me to use FX format lens. This means that even though I won't get the full benefit from the FX lens on this camera, when I advance my skills and decide to buy a full FX format camera I can use the same lenses. I know that the camera is fairly easy to use and with the programmed settings you can take a great picture with your first shot. It also has extensive settings for those wanting to learn manual settings and take complete control over their camera. If you are starting out and want a really nice camera to develop your skills I would recommend the D5300. It even has built-in WiFi and GPS and a great video feature. Nikon is a great brand and produces wonderful products; I don't think you can go wrong with their cameras!
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