Nikon’s Compact, Entry-Level D5300 DSLR Adds Built-in Wi-Fi

Nikon’s Compact, Entry-Level D5300 DSLR Adds Built-in Wi-Fi

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Melville, NY—The latest addition to Nikon’s digital SLR lineup, the Nikon D5300, offers the benefits of SLR performance with the versatility of wireless connectivity, allowing users to capture and share high-resolution images and videos.

Though compact and lightweight, the D5300 employs a 24.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, Expeed 4 image processing and the convenience of built-in Wi-Fi.

“With the Nikon D5300, we are continuing our commitment to delivering unparalleled performance and image quality while addressing the importance of staying connected and sharing images with ease,” said Masahiro Horie, director, Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. “By answering the need to share high quality photos, the Nikon D5300allows photographers to capture their memories in astounding clarity and share them with family and friends moments after they happen.”

With its enhanced 24.2MP CMOS sensor and the removal of the optical low-pass filter, the D5300 is engineered to provide images with sharp, crisp detail and HD video with heightened clarity. It offers a wide ISO range of 100–12,800, which is expandable to ISO 25,600, to help users capture photos even in challenging low-light conditions.

Also featured are Nikon’s scene recognition system and 2,016-pixel RGB metering system to analyze and recognize the scene. Utilizing these systems results in adjustments to exposure, autofocus and white balance to deliver the best photo, whether it’s a landscape or portrait. And a 39-point AF system works with the scene recognition system to acquire and track subjects throughout the frame. To capture fast action, the camera can shoot at five frames per second.

In addition to creative features like in-camera filter effects and picture controls with various settings to customize photos and videos, a 3.2-inch vari-angle LCD monitor helps users to explore shots from a dramatic point of view, whether shooting above a crowd or getting low to capture the details of a flower. The rotating LCD also makes it easy to capture “selfies” at an arm’s length away. And, the 1,037k-dot screen allows photographers to make camera adjustments and read menus, while composing the photo.

When shooting Full HD 1080p video at 60p with built-in stereo sound, the camera’s wide ISO range and improved full-time AF can be used. Once the photo or video is recorded, the D5300 sends them to a smart device using the free Wireless Mobile Utility app, allowing photographers to share their DSLR-quality creations through e-mail and social media.

The D5300 also includes built-in GPS, another first for Nikon DSLRs, so users can geotag images and allow others to see where life has taken them.

Weighing 16.9 ounces, the take-along D5300 is compatible with Nikon’s range of Nikkor lenses and system accessories. It will be offered in a choice of black, red or gray for an SRP of $799.95, or in kit with the AF-S DX Nikkor 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR lens for $1,399.95. nikonusa.com

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