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... Recent Settings/O My Menu 222 Choosing a Menu...222 m Recent Settings...222 O My Menu ...223 Technical Notes 226 Compatible Lenses...226 Compatible CPU Lenses ...226 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 228 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 232 Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS 232 Other Accessories ...236 Approved Memory ... Modes) ...251 Shooting (P, S, A, M)...253 Playback ...253 Location Data ...255 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks 255 Miscellaneous...255 Error Messages...256 Specifications ...259 Lenses...266 Memory Card Capacity ...272 Battery Life ...273 Index...274 vii
... Recent Settings/O My Menu 222 Choosing a Menu...222 m Recent Settings...222 O My Menu ...223 Technical Notes 226 Compatible Lenses...226 Compatible CPU Lenses ...226 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 228 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 232 Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS 232 Other Accessories ...236 Approved Memory ... Modes) ...251 Shooting (P, S, A, M)...253 Playback ...253 Location Data ...255 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks 255 Miscellaneous...255 Error Messages...256 Specifications ...259 Lenses...266 Memory Card Capacity ...272 Battery Life ...273 Index...274 vii
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...the clock has been reset. Set the clock to A (if the lens has an M/A-M or A/M-M switch, select M/A or A/M). For information on other lenses that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on... the camera is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Zoom out A The Camera Clock The camera clock is off when removing or exchanging lenses. A A-M, M/A-M, A/M-M, and Vibration Reduction (VR) Switches When using autofocus with a lens equipped with this camera, see page 226. Zoom in , shorter focal ...
...the clock has been reset. Set the clock to A (if the lens has an M/A-M or A/M-M switch, select M/A or A/M). For information on other lenses that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on... the camera is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Zoom out A The Camera Clock The camera clock is off when removing or exchanging lenses. A A-M, M/A-M, A/M-M, and Vibration Reduction (VR) Switches When using autofocus with a lens equipped with this camera, see page 226. Zoom in , shorter focal ...
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... range varies with a macro function. The flash can be briefly disabled to protect the flash after a short pause. Aperture at ISO equivalent of zoom lenses with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can be used in the macro range ... 2ft-13ft 9in. 0.6-3.0 2ft-9ft 10in. 0.6-2.1 2ft-6ft 11in. 0.6-1.5 2ft-4ft 11in. 0.6-1.1 2ft-3ft 7in. 0.6-0.7 2ft-2ft 4in. 66 More on the lenses that can not be used with the Built-in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to prevent shadows. A Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power...
... range varies with a macro function. The flash can be briefly disabled to protect the flash after a short pause. Aperture at ISO equivalent of zoom lenses with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can be used in the macro range ... 2ft-13ft 9in. 0.6-3.0 2ft-9ft 10in. 0.6-2.1 2ft-6ft 11in. 0.6-1.5 2ft-4ft 11in. 0.6-1.1 2ft-3ft 7in. 0.6-0.7 2ft-2ft 4in. 66 More on the lenses that can not be used with the Built-in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to prevent shadows. A Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power...
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...determines the gamut of colors available for professional publication and commercial printing. sRGB is available only with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. Results can not be cropped out of the final photograph, and that support color management. C The Shooting Menu: Shooting ... G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may increase). This option does not...
...determines the gamut of colors available for professional publication and commercial printing. sRGB is available only with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. Results can not be cropped out of the final photograph, and that support color management. C The Shooting Menu: Shooting ... G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may increase). This option does not...
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... for ISO sensitivity will be used instead; Slower shutter speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can be used for pictures taken with CPU lenses) is selected, the camera will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the value selected by the user will be fine-tuned by the...
... for ISO sensitivity will be used instead; Slower shutter speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can be used for pictures taken with CPU lenses) is selected, the camera will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the value selected by the user will be fine-tuned by the...
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... object is too bright or too dark, the camera may not produce the desired results if the subject is selected for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be viewed using computer imaging software. Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match...
... object is too bright or too dark, the camera may not produce the desired results if the subject is selected for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be viewed using computer imaging software. Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match...
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..., 4 to rotate it counterclockwise (note that edges of the selected image. D-Lighting is for use only with pictures taken with other lenses excluded); Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the image will be trimmed to copy the photograph. ...see page 179). Press J to create a rectangular copy). results are not guaranteed with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using auto distortion control; Quick Retouch G...
..., 4 to rotate it counterclockwise (note that edges of the selected image. D-Lighting is for use only with pictures taken with other lenses excluded); Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the image will be trimmed to copy the photograph. ...see page 179). Press J to create a rectangular copy). results are not guaranteed with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using auto distortion control; Quick Retouch G...
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...accessory AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes 3D Color N AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR z z zz z z - z1 AF-S/AF-I . D IX NIKKOR Lenses IX NIKKOR lenses can not be achieved if the lens is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. z9 zz z - ✔ z1 1 Spot metering meters selected... focus point (0 90). 2 Observe due caution when tilting or shifting PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED lenses, as they may appear during autofocus when movies are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in viewfinder photography: Camera ...
...accessory AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes 3D Color N AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR z z zz z z - z1 AF-S/AF-I . D IX NIKKOR Lenses IX NIKKOR lenses can not be achieved if the lens is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. z9 zz z - ✔ z1 1 Spot metering meters selected... focus point (0 90). 2 Observe due caution when tilting or shifting PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED lenses, as they may appear during autofocus when movies are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in viewfinder photography: Camera ...
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Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G or E ...-pixel RGB sensor to set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II; with type G, E, or D lenses, distance information (3D color matrix metering II; A Identifying CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and...
Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G or E ...-pixel RGB sensor to set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II; with type G, E, or D lenses, distance information (3D color matrix metering II; A Identifying CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and...
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...not be used with electronic Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used ; z4 z z2 - z5 z z2 - PC NIKKOR - z1 z z2 ... be used when the camera is in horizontal orientation once attached). Camera setting Focus Mode MF (with the D5300: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye ...
...not be used with electronic Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used ; z4 z z2 - z5 z z2 - PC NIKKOR - z1 z z2 ... be used when the camera is in horizontal orientation once attached). Camera setting Focus Mode MF (with the D5300: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye ...
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...8G IF-ED Technical Notes 229 D AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.-9 ft 10 in .), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with a focal length of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. when using the illuminator, use... a lens with autofocus when lighting is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR ...
...8G IF-ED Technical Notes 229 D AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.-9 ft 10 in .), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with a focal length of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. when using the illuminator, use... a lens with autofocus when lighting is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR ...
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...The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m and can be used in the macro range of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with the following lenses at some cases the flash may be unable to light the entire subject with red-eye reduction. The flash may be unable to entirely light...11 in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in . No vignetting 2.5 m/ 8 ft 2 in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in. 2.0 m/ 6 ft 7 in . D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm, although in some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration below...
...The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m and can be used in the macro range of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with the following lenses at some cases the flash may be unable to light the entire subject with red-eye reduction. The flash may be unable to entirely light...11 in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in . No vignetting 2.5 m/ 8 ft 2 in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in. 2.0 m/ 6 ft 7 in . D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm, although in some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration below...
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..., meaning that of a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. A Calculating Angle of View The size of the area exposed by the D5300, in . The size of lenses for the D5300 in 35mm format can be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The approximate focal length of the area exposed... by a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that the angle of view of the D5300. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens ...
..., meaning that of a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. A Calculating Angle of View The size of the area exposed by the D5300, in . The size of lenses for the D5300 in 35mm format can be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The approximate focal length of the area exposed... by a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that the angle of view of the D5300. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Lens ...
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...sync 4 z z z z 1 Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in exposure mode S or M and a shutter speed of the camera or flash. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync... to select flash mode. Use with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. 234 Technical Notes z -
...sync 4 z z z z 1 Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in exposure mode S or M and a shutter speed of the camera or flash. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync... to select flash mode. Use with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. 234 Technical Notes z -
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...800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available with 17- 135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the 17-19 mm 20-105 mm 106-135 mm focus points shown at right. • SB-800, ...modes other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may not be used . Technical Notes 235 The D5300 is used for about three seconds after a photograph is available only with 24-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is taken, the flash has fired at right. If the flash-ready indicator flashes for...
...800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available with 17- 135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the 17-19 mm 20-105 mm 106-135 mm focus points shown at right. • SB-800, ...modes other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may not be used . Technical Notes 235 The D5300 is used for about three seconds after a photograph is available only with 24-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is taken, the flash has fired at right. If the flash-ready indicator flashes for...
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...be achieved. Note: Use the latest versions of writing, the following accessories were available for the D5300. See the filter manual for details. • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are recommended for protecting the lens. • To prevent ghosting, use of the viewfinder for ...features as white balance adjustment and color control points. • Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. See the websites listed on supported operating systems. 236 Technical Notes see page 239 for details. • ...
...be achieved. Note: Use the latest versions of writing, the following accessories were available for the D5300. See the filter manual for details. • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are recommended for protecting the lens. • To prevent ghosting, use of the viewfinder for ...features as white balance adjustment and color control points. • Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. See the websites listed on supported operating systems. 236 Technical Notes see page 239 for details. • ...
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... use alcohol, thinner, or other stains, Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it in a cool, dry area with the ...terminal cover in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Do not apply pressure, as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when...
... use alcohol, thinner, or other stains, Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it in a cool, dry area with the ...terminal cover in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Do not apply pressure, as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when...
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... using Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 236) or the clean image options available in photographs taken under certain conditions. Avoid exchanging lenses in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to the body cap. Should foreign matter find... To prevent damage to the down position and the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will be removed by authorized Nikon service personnel. The D5300, however, is in dusty environments. End cleaning or inspection immediately. To protect the camera when no circumstances should you ...
... using Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 236) or the clean image options available in photographs taken under certain conditions. Avoid exchanging lenses in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to the body cap. Should foreign matter find... To prevent damage to the down position and the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will be removed by authorized Nikon service personnel. The D5300, however, is in dusty environments. End cleaning or inspection immediately. To protect the camera when no circumstances should you ...
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... to function as expected, check the list of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus (0 15). If information display does not appear when you are using optional corrective lenses (0 236). If the camera does not turn the camera off , remove and reinsert the battery or, if you remove your retailer or...
... to function as expected, check the list of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus (0 15). If information display does not appear when you are using optional corrective lenses (0 236). If the camera does not turn the camera off , remove and reinsert the battery or, if you remove your retailer or...
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...JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with FX format angle of view Nikon DX format; selected Picture Control can be modified; Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5300 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective angle of view... × 3000 (Medium) • 2992 × 2000 (Small) File format • NEF (RAW): 12- focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in...
...JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with FX format angle of view Nikon DX format; selected Picture Control can be modified; Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5300 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective angle of view... × 3000 (Medium) • 2992 × 2000 (Small) File format • NEF (RAW): 12- focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in...