Entry level dslr camera- Nikon D5300 provides the perfect beginner DSLR for anyone interested in photography and a knack for videos and looking to explore it further. The camera is a beautiful amalgamation of some of the finest features, along with some pro features too, like WiFi and GPS.
Low on Price, High on Features Nikon D5300 with 18-55 kit lens is available at $491 on Amazon. It is a 24MP DX-format CMOS sensor camera lacking an optical no-pass filter. It is also available with extended kit of 18-55 and 55-300, 55-200, and 18-140mm at various add-on prices. It is a crop-frame camera (Nikon F-mount), which a crop factor of 1.5. The best DSLR camera features the improved new Expeed processor that makes it above the previous D5200, with whom the model shares the sensor.
3D Tracking Focus ( Entry level dslr camera)
One of the biggest features, which are rare for entry-level DSLRs, is the 3D tracking it provides. Not only does it work in better action shots, but also works in providing live focus tracking in videos. The 39 point AF system with 9 cross-type focal points provides for sharper imaging, and quicker and finer autofocus than the predecessor. 2016 pixel RGB sensor is used to 3D track images and follows them across the frame to help in finer videos and photos production with consistent focus.
Smart Video Features
A Full HD video feature at 60fps, 30fps, and 24fps ensures that there’s a slow-motion footage possibility at full HD, which even many of the full-frame cameras lacks. This is an additional tool in the arsenal of filmmakers and cinematographers apart from the amazing 3D tracking feature. The availability of in-built stereo, microphone is an add-on that goes farther in helping the filmmakers in capturing the live sound in-camera.
Tilt-able Smart LCD
Smart LCD that can be tilted at various levels makes it easier take difficult angles. You can now shoot from above your shoulders or low-angle shots. without having to climb unnecessarily or get really low in some tricky situations. The 3.2″ vari-angle LCD has 1,037, 000 dots. It is using LCD only that you can get the focus tracking feature.
WiFi and GPS
Built-in WiFi allows greater control of the camera via remote control on smartphone apps. It not only works as a remote, but also allows the camera to be controlled for time-lapse and hyper-lapse etc, for which earlier, there was a requirement of an intervalometer. Then, there’s also this remote-sharing feature, which helps in transferring files easily, and even viewing it over the smartphone. GPS feature helps in geo-tagging photos, which is a brilliant feature to get the best out of an entry-level camera.
Shoot RAW & RAW+JPEG
The camera can shoot RAW and RAW + JPEG.Continuous shooting at JPEG at 5 frames/second and at RAW at 4 frames/second.Can help in action photography when you need to shoot multiple frames per second. Nikon D5300 is a dream-camera in the segment with focus tracking, WiFi, GPS, and a processor that’s faster than the predecessor. At this price range, it is definitely worth buying.