Nikon D5300 Kit - Ideal DSLR for Beginners?

Please tell me, and the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S DX VR IF-ED lens, how will it behave on the Nikon 5300? Will the pictures of the photo be good?

Hey damian is this camera still good for a beginner to start photographing sports events ? And what zoom should i get
Thanks in advance

is this camera good in 2023? i want to start photography as a hobby and you know social media content etc. will it be good if i buy a 70-300m lens with it

I’ve just bought this today and honestly I swear by it as a first camera for me this is great

i just bought this for 200 usd for my first camera do you think thats still a good deal?

Does this work as a webcam for PC?

What would you consider a good wide angle and a good macro lens for the 5300?

hey brother ! tomorrow I will be buying this camera just the body I'm wondering if you could give me some tips as i want to start my own photography business by doing wedding shoots. First I will practise lots. but what lens would you recommend for this kind photographer? maybe u could do a video for us on different leness

Thanks for the insight! I already outgrew my D5000. I would like to have it repaired, but I think it would be better to add the money to buy another camera instead.

Is the D5300's camera autofocus for both photo and video in live view good? Because on my D5000, it keeps on hunting (for photos, while none on video). Hahaha

I really love this camera! At the time of this writing, even if the camera is 10 years old,This is what I’m hoping to get in the next few weeks. There are several to be had at a greatly reduced cost and they are still amazing technology!

Why he is so hurry burry

Hi, question: I can buy a cheap one coming with an 18-200 mm lens only, do I need an additional 18-55 with it? If so why? Greetings

Great review 👏🏻 👌🏻 👍🏻

Many thanks, quick, your style makes it easy for me to decide. Just getting started - glad I found your video.

Thank you!

salute to this guy still replying to all the questions! subbed!!

My advice for those just starting out is to get FX lenses for your DX camera(such as D5300) as FX lenses will work just fine on DX cameras, but will provide insurance for future body upgrades. DX(APS-C/crop sensor), FX(full frame). I'm saying this because DX lenses don't work well on FX DSLRs as FX DSLR will enter crop mode(DX mode) and it will be like you're using a DX camera. This is a better investment as when you decide to upgrade to an FX camera, your DX lenses will be a burden. I have this exact DSLR and am facing this problem.

Furthermore, a kit lens(18-55mm) is fine if you're on a tight budget, but it's best to get a body only and instead of getting kit lens, to get something like a 24-70mm lens. It is pricy(around $600 used for Nikon version), but there are 3rd party alternatives available for less than $400(like Tamron and Sigma). Once you improve in photography, get more lenses based on what you want to shoot.

Is that good to buy in 2022???
And why 3500 price higher than 5300??

I am hoping to get a d5300 but will the lenses i use on my D40 still work? lens i have are over 10 yrs old

Hello Damian. What about a Sony alfa a35? Is it worth for the year 2022?

Hi I got an exact same D5300 with the same Lens. Its been a while and now looking to upgrade a new Lens, thinking of getting:
- Nikkor AF-S Lens 24-120mm F4G ED VR
- Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens
Where I like to shoot more Landscape and some Potraits, with some depth of the background. Which would you recommend or is there any other lens you would recommend for a beginner stepping to intermediate?

so helpful thank you!

What lens would you recommend for like taking pics of people and or like landscapes or street photography?

interested in this camera for exactly the reasons you mentioned at the start of the video. Your film really helped, thank you! Best wishes.

Hi Damian What zoom lens would you recommend for shooting wildlife EG birds from a distance? Would it be worth getting an adapter for older high quality lens to save the budget ? Btw great and informative review Thank you

I'm happy for this clear review now I'm got to give a try

Hi mate, just recently got this camera as my first camera. I’ve realised that when I change my ISO, Aperture or Shutter speed, it doesn’t actually change anything on the screen which is a bit annoying for me. Is there any sort of settings you know of which changes this, or is the camera just not able to do that? 😆

Thank you for the clear, beginner friendly explanation in this video. I got a question about the D5300.
I have access to one currently (worded like this because its not mine) with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR kit lens and I find the photos I get a bit too dim and I find that I have to increase the ISO to 3200 and beyond, especially since I tend to take photos around the late afternoon-sunset part of the day.
I'm looking into getting a faster lens for it but everything is pretty much out of my price range, the closest option would be to use a vintage manual lens like the Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f/1.7 from my father.
Searching on how to adapt it led me to checking out lens adapters that have the glass for infinity focus that can convert the SR mount of the Minolta lens to the D5300, but I'm kind of concerned if I should go for the adapter or just save up for a fast native Nikon F mount lens.

Thanks my friend this was a big help, built in mic 🎤 is definitely what I was looking for in the price range and the swivel screen is definitely a bonus I think I’ve found the one I wanted 👍🏽

Thanks Damien. Cameras are a piece of technology not for the feint of heart. I boughtthe D5300 about two years back. Never used it due to fright. Now getting started. QUEStion for you.... back thenI bought a lens Nikkor 55-200mm1.4-5.6G. ( or mayb it came with the kit) CAN you tell me where and when i can use this lens. Tnks. ps...to everyone who is afraid of their camera, i say just play with it.....dont be afraid...practice..practice...practice. Thats what I am doing. And things are becoming easier.

Thanks Damian! excellent review. Just bought one for £350.

Please ...If you are seeing my comment. Can i take astrophotography with this camera..I bought it this December(2021)

Hello,do you think this is a suitable camera to bring to the concert?

hello, Please does nikon d5300 has clean output for hdmi live streaming?

wich is best lens i can use this camera in Studio

A friend of mine gave me this camera completely free!! With a nice lens.

Nope. But most any Fuji APSC camera, pro level for less mint. Far better and far more fun camera to use, and nothing but great glass at less cost.

Thank you for this video! I was on the fence for this camera and one other due to their price point right now, and I think this will be more useful for me as my first DSLR.

Thanks for the review.

What are names of some of the free softwares, as you mentioned, that you can download from the net to edit? Thanks

Great review buddy. Is it okay to buy one now in 2021?

Great content!

I bought this camera in 2017 never had time to get into photography, only using it occasionally.

Now I have a mi11u phone and I can't manage to take pictures as good with this camera.
Is the camera outdated or is it just me being bad with dslr's.

Canon 750D or Nikon D5300,,?

Great review buddy, thanks for that!

Nice 👍👍👍

Bought this camera a couple of years ago with the supposedly good kit lens. I found the resulting images quite poor - my compact can produce sharper and more detailed images than this. I even considered buying a 35mm standard lens but, squinting at other peoples' images, I can see no difference in quality - soft as putty that copious sharpening in a photo editor couldn't even improve. Very disappointed. In the end I threw it out.

Thanks for this review it really helped me decide what camera i should buy as a begginer

Great video Damien , well explained 👍

Excellent video .. great style Damian .. I am (in 2021) about to get one with new AF-P 18-55mm so this was very heartening