Nikon D5300 Field Guide

Nikon D5300 Digital Field Guide
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Chapter 1 Exploring the Nikon D5300
CROSS REF For the complete list of options you can control with the Function button
(
), see Chapter 3.
▶
Shutter release mode ( ). Press this button to display the release mode
options on the LCD screen. Use the multi-selector to choose an option then
press the OK button (
) to set it.
▶
Lens mounting mark. Most lenses have a white or red mark to help you align
it, so you can then rotate and lock it into place. Use this white mark to line up
with the mounting mark on the lens.
▶
Lens release button. This button disengages the locking mechanism of the
lens, allowing the lens to be rotated and removed from the lens mount.
▶
Microphone input. You can use this port to connect an external microphone,
which records sound for your videos at a better quality than you can get from the
built-in microphone.
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USB/AV out port. This is where you plug in the USB cable to attach the camera
to your computer, and transfer images directly from the camera to the com-
puter. You can also use the Nikon Camera Control Pro 2 software to control the
camera from a computer. Using the included EG-CP16 A/V cable, you can also
use this port to connect your camera to a standard-definition TV.
▶
Accessory port. This accessory port allows you to connect an accessory
remote, such as the Nikon MC-DC2, or the WR-R10 wireless remote control.
▶
HDMI port. This terminal is for connecting your camera to a high-definition (HD)
TV or monitor. It requires a type C mini-pin HDMI cable, which is available at any
electronics store.
NOTE On the right side of the camera you find the cover for the memory card
slot. To open the cover and insert or remove a memory card, slide it
toward the back of the camera and it springs open.
The Viewnder Display
The viewfinder display is kind of like the heads-up display in a jet plane. It allows you
to see a lot of useful information about the settings of the camera. This helps you set
up the shot without taking your eye away from the viewfinder to check on your
settings. Most of the information also appears in the Information display, but it is less
handy when you are looking through the viewfinder composing a shot.

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