Nikon D5300 DSLR with AFS DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens, Black

2018-08-17T20:00:00

I like that the camera is easy to navigate through the menus and things are quick to find. Takes excellent pictures. I would highly recommend this camera even for beginners I think this would be a great camera.

Nikonenthusist

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2018-06-28T20:00:00

The D5300 is my first DSLR camera. I bought my D5300 with the Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Kit Lens, but I use it with a Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Lens. I use my camera for taking photos of birds or landscapes. The D5300 is my only camera capable of taking photos of birds in flight.

PanamaHatandCamera

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2018-06-18T20:00:00

I have been a hobbyist-level photographer for many years, going clear back to 1961 when I got my first film camera. I can't honestly say photography is a passion with me; more like a pleasant pastime. I didn't get involved with digital cameras until 2005, when I was gifted with a small point-and-shoot. I did become interested, though, and from that time until the present I have purchased and taken lots of pictures with increasingly advanced cameras (one of which was my much-loved Nikon P-80) until December of last year, when I made the step up from a Fuji bridge camera to the Nikon d5300, which I paired with the Nikkor 35mm f /1.8 DX prime lens. I am almost 70 years old and don't get out and around like I did in the past. Still, I very much enjoy my vintage-2013 DSLR; it has all the features I need and prefer after 12 years of using digital cameras. I live on a fixed income and cost was a factor. But I have an extraordinarily fine, precision instrument in the d5300, with its 24-megapixel DX sensor (I especially like the absence of an anti-aliasing filter, which increases sharpness). I have also come to rely on a fully articulated LCD, and don't like touch screens; the d5300 has the one without the other; perfect. It shoots 60 fps video, ideal for slow motion (I am an intermediate-level user of v.15 of both Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements). I like to do time-lapse; there's a built-in intervalometer. I did some homework before I bought this jewel and I'm very happy with it. Thanks very much.

xgi93

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2018-06-13T20:00:00

Best camera I've ever used, followed by the D3300, I loved it. It makes great shots, has good settings, sensor cleaning could be a little more effective, but it does not change the fact that it's good.

Biigodes

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2018-05-21T20:00:00

This is my second Nikon DSLR. First was a D3800 which was great, then I got the Nikon D5300. The weight of this camera is so light which makes it a dream to hike with. The camera controls are easily accessible and within seconds you are ready to take your shot. Love this camera!

Jlynne

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2018-05-04T20:00:00

Retired enthusiast, Upgraded from a 10 year old D80. Quite the improvement especially in the focusing and image quality, I shoot 14bit raw and use Lightroom. Also perfect size and weight for me. Great ease of use. My first Nikon was an FTn (m1971). Still have it.

Old G.

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2018-04-27T20:00:00

I received this camera new and I have been using this camera for work for the past 3 years. I use it indoors and outdoors all year in Minnesota. It has over 280,000 actuations and has not had any repairs done on it. Has worked in the rain, sleet and snow really well and it was still working at -20F these past couple of winters. I would buy another if I have to.

Zski

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2017-11-15T19:00:00

I purchased the D5300 specifically for conversion to infrared photography. I selected the D5300 for 3 reasons: 1) live view (very important for focusing with infrared), 2) flip out screen, 3) modest price. The camera has worked out great as a special purpose tool. I also have a D5500 that I use for general (usually not so serious) photography. I have a full-frame D800e for the more serious stuff. The only thing I miss on the D5300 is a touch screen. The touch screen functions on the D5500 are great.

MachSchnell

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2017-09-03T15:39:01

This bundle worked nicely for me as a beginner. I have enough to take some really nice pictures, learn about the basics, and it was affordable.

Janet B.

2017-08-03T09:55:35

Easy to use , light , small well balanced ,good quality camera

francisco m.

2017-07-10T20:00:00

I've had this camera for about 7 or 8 months and it is absolutely amazing. it has guided me to take my photographer skills to new levels and to try new things. This camera was also my first DSLR. The kit lenses are amazing, I frequently use the telephoto lens to snap shots of the moon. I'm gonna be buying more lenses later this month though, so I can get the best out of the Nikon experience.

MediocrePhotography

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2017-06-29T20:00:00

Overall, it is a good camera. I find the wireless utility difficult to use. The camera wants to connect to my phone requesting a PIN while the while the phone is simultaneously doing the same utilizing Nikon's WU2 0090B16885F WiFi app. Sorry sales and tech people, I can't read your mind as to what either device is looking for.

WiFi B.

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2017-06-22T10:32:25

Upgraded from nikon d3100, love the camera, expanded iso makes camera worth it

EARL B.

2017-06-02T11:35:51

I'm very happy with my new camera :D

METROLOGISTICS T.

2017-05-04T12:50:51

Great step up from my Nikon D50. A lot more features and easy to setup.

Keith M.

2017-04-20T18:43:08

Noe that the D5600 is out, I would love to have it to be able to try out it's BLE (Low Energy Bluetooth) support and integration with smart phones.

PHILIP B.

2017-03-31T08:44:46

I always shot my F3 Nikon [film] so that most or all of the editing was done in the viewfinder and proper exposure. I mention this because I shoot with my new D5300 in a similar fashion. The array of controls provided with this beauty allow me to essentially shoot to near-final image right on the spot. With the big 24 megapixel files and my computer software I can quickly tweak my shots and print. I also really like the ability to pair the D5300 with my laptop or my phone in the field or in a more controlled indoor set up. using the phone or I pad or laptop to make shots and see the images on the bigger screens is great. I can speak with the person[s] I am photographing in a more relaxed manner and it just seems that I make better photos this way besides keeping the shots in the computer right away. using the ability to email directly from the camera is easy and lets me quickly share anything I am shooting without delay. This camera body is of carbon fiber construction so it is light but strong since carbon fiber is what modern aircraft components are largely made from. there are some professionals that will want some features that the D5300 does not have but for 90%+ of the photography I will ever do, the D5300 is perfect. when I consider the very good pricing for this Nikon then its hard to beat the benefits for the cost. I love this instrument.

CLAUDE C.

2017-03-28T08:59:15

I like the Nikon Bran however the D5300 is lighter than I expected my last Nikon was a D90 and I am still using it I've used the Nikon since the Nikon Fs and Nikomat however my formal training was large format..

Frank C.

2017-03-15T06:20:34

This is my first DSLR and I really like it. Picture quality for stills is very good and for video you will be amazed. It does not have a low pass filter with removed aliasing( the swiggly lines in striped shirts and such). It does not have a focus motor built it So you would need a lens with an auto focus motor built in. Over all, this was and is a great but for the work I do.

AUGUSTINE Y.

2017-02-28T14:19:24

For a first time DSLR owner, I am really enjoying getting to know this camera. And though I have not used the gadgets that came in the kit, I am very excited to give those try once I'm more familiar with DSLR functions.

Jenda C.

2017-02-27T08:52:11

I'm upgrading from an old Nikon D40. The D5300 is pretty much a quantum leap from that. It has a ton more features while being lighter, while the price is about the same. I haven't done a ton of pictures or video but what I've seen so far is excellent. Spend some time with the manual and some YouTube tutorials (I recommend Tony Northrup). The camera has a ton of power if you understand just a few basic features. So far I love this camera.

ACCOUNTS P.

2017-02-24T07:37:55

When upgrading from my D90, I purchased the D5300 over the D7200 specifically because of the onboard GPS (I really don't want to use a dongle). I was a bit skeptical about moving "down" the Nikon product line, but geotagging is very important to me, so I hoped the tradeoff would be worth it. I like the decrease in weight compared to my D90, and while I do miss my top LCD screen and secondary dial, the control interface is actually quite good and quick to navigate. GPS reliability is abysmal. I took my D5300 to the park last week, and only about 10% of the images had a geotag. This was the killer feature for me, and it doesn't work well at all. I suspect this is the reason why it was dropped from later models. I've decided to get a D5600 to see if SnapBridge will work well as an alternative for Geotagging. I've heard really really bad things about SnapBridge, so I'm not that optimistic.

Jeremy S.

2017-02-20T04:35:44

Lots of stuff to learn on this camera. Not sure that the manual that came with it couldn't have been written a little better. Camera is lightweight and easy to handle . If you're not already familiar with this type of camera I would suggest taking a couple of photography courses at your local community Ed Center to learn how to better handle it. It does have a learning curve but I think I'm getting to the end of the curve. Overall I like the Nikon and have had others in the past.

Thomas Q.

2017-02-18T11:08:13

THE BEST- BUY THIS NIKON KIT AND PACKAGE DEAL NOW

Lee H.

2017-02-13T21:42:05

I absolutely love the 5300 and all it can do. I love taking pictures with this camera. This is pretty much my first camera. I had a Cannon t5 for about a month and hated it. It made me think that DLSR cameras might not be for me then I started reading more into nikon and decided to give the 5300 a try and Im so happy I did. I shot a lot of different styles with my camera but mostly profesional real estate photography. I sometimes wish I would've spent a little more for the 7200 to get the auto focus motor as my main wide angle lens I use for interiors doesnt have a motor its driven by the camera body. It isnt a huge deal but it would open me up to some cheaper prime lenses as well. Over all for the money I am very happy and absolutely love the wifi feature. Being able to wirelessly send the photos to my phone for sharing is awesome but the fact that you can take pictures using the app is what really makes this feature worth its wieght in gold to me. My wife and I just went on our honeymoon in Bora Bora and wouldve missed many pictures of us without this feature. Simply set the camera up on a table or where ever and pull the app up, you see in real time what the camera is seeing through the app on your phone. Hit the capture button and boom there it is saved to your phone and camera. Best feature ever made for a photgrapher that also uses his camera on family vactions and events.

Blake H.

2017-02-08T06:45:54

I am enjoying my camera so far. I majored in Mass Communication in college and I took a photography course, I learned a bit from that so I decided to work with the university photographer. I learned a little bit about aperture, f-stop and several other photography terms that I found interest in. So, I asked the university photographer to suggest a camera to get and he suggested this one. When, I first got it, I liked that it was not too heavy and I like each of the lens that it came with. On the camera that I shot with in college, the display did not sling out, so I am not really used to that, but I am sure there are some benefits and why Nikon chose to make this specific camera this way. So far, I have gone out to shoot a parade and zoo animals and I've loved the quality that this camera produces. I have yet to try to use the HD video option, but I plan to this weekend. I am just excited that I have the opportunity to shoot a quality video with this camera. I am excited about my Nikon experience so far, and I hope to learn more and teach and share my experience with others so they can join the family and fun as well. I appreciate it Adorama. Go ahead, get your camera, you'll have a blast. #TeamPhotography

E'Vonne G.

2017-02-07T11:12:21

So far so good. the only con i noticed so far is the image stabilisation is not great to take the moving objects.

C S.

2017-02-07T11:08:34

I like the camera so far and also got in a deal from adorama. The only con i observed till now is the image stabilisation is less while capturing the moving objects. It is one of the best midrange cameras i used so far. The accessories provided are also of good quality.

C S.

2017-01-31T13:47:02

Love this camera! Still getting used to it but great so far.Fast delivery easy processing.

Michael M.

2017-01-27T11:43:24

I'm quite satisfied, but there are a lot of bells and whistles to master. I'm having issues using the wireless in particular.

mary f.