Nikon D5300 Field Guide

Nikon D5300 Digital Field Guide
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Chapter 1 Exploring the Nikon D5300
The features are as follows:
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AF-assist illuminator. This is an LED that shines on the subject to help the
camera focus when the lighting is dim. The AF-assist illuminator only lights up
when in Single-servo AF mode (
) or Full-time-servo mode ( ) and the cen-
ter AF point is selected. This LED also lights up when you set the camera to
Red-Eye Reduction flash (
) using the camera’s built-in flash.
▶
Front infrared receiver. This receiver picks up the infrared signal from the
optional wireless remote, the ML-L3.
The left side of the camera
On the left side of the camera (with the lens facing away from you, as you would
normally hold it), you find the output terminals and a few other important buttons. The
terminals connect accessories or link your camera to a computer or other external
source for viewing. The terminals are hidden under a rubber cover that helps keep out
dust and moisture.
The features are as follows:
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Flash pop-up/Flash mode ( )/Flash compensation button ( ). When
you’re using the Programmed auto (
), Shutter-priority auto ( ), Aperture-priority
auto ( ), or Manual ( ) exposure modes, press this button to open and activate
the built-in flash. Pressing this button and rotating the Command dial on the rear
of the camera allow you to choose a flash mode. Depending on the Shooting
mode (
), you can choose from among the default Front curtain sync ( ), or the
Red-Eye Reduction (
), Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync ( ), Slow Sync
(
), Rear-curtain sync ( ), or Rear-curtain Slow Sync ( ) modes. After
the flash pops up, press this button in conjunction with the Exposure Compensation
button (
), while rotating the Command to adjust the Flash Compensation ( ).
This enables you to adjust the flash output to make the flash brighter or dimmer
depending on your needs. When you shoot in the Automatic point-and-shoot (
)
or scene modes, the flash automatically activates, but some flash sync modes
aren’t available in some scene modes. The following flash modes are available
when using the scene modes:
•
Automatic ( ), Portrait ( ), Child ( ), and Close-up ( ). In these flash
modes, you can use the default, Auto-flash (
), Auto with Red-Eye
Reduction ( ), or set it to Off.
•
Night Portrait Scene mode ( ). In this mode, you can select Red-Eye
Reduction (
), the default, Auto with Slow Sync ( ), or Off ( ).

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