Nikon D5300 Reference Manual

252 Technical Notes
Photos are out of focus:
• AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually.
• Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 52, 55, 57).
• Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually (0 57).
Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use A (L) button to lock focus
when live view is off and AF-C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving
subjects in AF-A mode (0 55).
Can not select focus point:
• e (Auto-area AF; 0 53) is selected: choose another AF-area mode.
• Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 23).
Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 51, 57).
AF-assist illuminator does not light:
• AF-assist illuminator does not light if AF-C is selected for autofocus mode (0 51) or if
continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode.
Choose AF-S. AF-
assist is also not available when 3D-tracking is selected for AF-area mode; if single-point or
dynamic-area AF is selected, select center focus point (0 53, 55).
• The camera is currently in live view or a movie is being recorded.
• Off is selected for Custom Setting a3 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator, 0 185).
• The AF-assist illuminator can not be used in some shooting modes (0 248).
• Illuminator has turned off automatically. Illuminator may become hot with continued use;
wait for it to cool down.
Image size can not be changed: An NEF (RAW) option is selected for image quality (0 60).
Camera is slow to record photos:
• Depending on shooting conditions and memory card performance, access lamp may light
for up to about a minute after shooting ends in continuous release modes.
• Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 180).
Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos:
• Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn high ISO noise reduction on (0 180).
• Shutter speed is slower than 1 s: use long exposure noise reduction (0 180).
• Turn Active D-Lighting off to avoid heightening the effects of noise (0 95).
No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:
• Replace battery in remote control (0 237).
• Choose remote control release mode (0 70).
• Flash is charging (0 23).
• Time selected for Custom Setting c4 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0 187) has elapsed.
• Bright light is interfering with ML-L3 remote control.
Beep does not sound:
• Off is selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 187).
• Camera is in quiet shutter-release mode (0 48), or movie is being recorded (0 126).
• MF or AF-C is selected as the focus mode or subject moves when AF-A is selected (0 51).
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements.
If problem persists, perform
image sensor cleaning (0 241).
Date is not imprinted on photos: An NEF (RAW) option is selected for image quality (0 60, 190).

Nikon D5300 Specifications

General

Megapixel	24.2 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C)
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	24.78 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Supported aspect ratios	3:2
Maximum image resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.5 x 15.6 mm
Still image resolution(s)	6000 x 4000, \\r 4496 x 3000, \\r 2992 x 2000
Optical zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Focal length range	- mm
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Minimum aperture number	-
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) points	39
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) points selection	Auto, Manual
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 12800, 25600, Auto
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	25600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/200 s
Shoe mounting point type	Hot shoe
Flash exposure correction	-3EV - +1EV (1/3 EV step)
Power source type	Battery
Video resolutions	640 x 424, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	60 fps
Video formats supported	H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Memory slots	1
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3.2 \
Display resolution	720 x 480 pixels
Display resolution (numeric)	1036800 pixels
Magnification	0.82 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
USB version	2.0
HDMI connector type	Mini
Product color	Silver
Scene modes	Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Playback modes	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom
Shooting modes	Aperture priority, Auto, Lens priority, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Camera playback	Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show
Image processor	EXPEED 4
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, RAW
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-1.7 - 1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Battery type	EN-EL14a
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 85 %
Cables included	USB
Bundled software	ViewNX 2
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	76 mm
Width	125 mm
Height	98 mm
Weight	480 g
Weight (including battery)	530 g