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DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual En - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 2
a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Where to Find It Find what you're looking for from: i The Table of Contents 0 i i Troubleshooting - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 3
viii Notices...xi Location Data ...xv Wireless ...xvi Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 The Camera Body...1 The Mode Dial ...3 The Viewfinder...4 The Monitor ...5 The Information Display ...6 Camera Menus: An Overview 8 First Steps ...11 "Point-and-Shoot" Modes (i and j) 19 Framing - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 4
Shooting (Burst Mode 46 Quiet Shutter Release ...48 Self-Timer Mode...49 Focus (Viewfinder Photography 51 Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode 51 Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode 53 Focus Point Selection...55 Focus Lock...55 Manual Focus...57 Image Quality and Size - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 5
94 Active D-Lighting...94 High Dynamic Range (HDR 96 Multiple Exposure...98 White Balance ...101 Fine-Tuning White Balance 103 Preset Manual...104 Bracketing ...108 Picture Controls...111 Selecting a Picture Control 111 Modifying Picture Controls 112 Creating Custom Picture Controls 115 Sharing - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 6
Movies...131 Saving Selected Frames ...134 Playback and Deletion 135 Full-Frame Playback...135 Photo Information...136 Thumbnail Playback ...140 Calendar Playback ...141 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 142 Protecting Photographs from Deletion 143 Rating Pictures...144 Rating Individual - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 7
Camera Menus 175 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 175 Playback Folder...175 Playback Display Options 176 Image Review : Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 185 a4: Rangefinder ...185 b: Exposure...186 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 186 c: Timers/AE Lock ...186 c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 8
Zone and Date ...201 Language ...201 Auto Image Rotation ...202 Image Comment ...202 Video Mode...202 Remote Control ...203 Eye-Fi Upload ...204 Conformity Marking...204 Firmware Version ...204 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 205 Creating Retouched Copies 206 D-Lighting...207 Red-Eye - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 9
240 Cleaning ...240 Image Sensor Cleaning ...241 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 245 Caring for the Camera ...245 Caring for the Battery ...246 Available Settings ...248 Troubleshooting ...251 Battery/Display ...251 Shooting (All Modes) ...251 Shooting (P, S, A, M)...253 Playback ...253 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 10
as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 11
or entering the eyes or mouth. A Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera attached You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 12
When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 13
the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 14
Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS D5300 instructions, that are not expressly approved by Nikon may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may void the user - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 15
by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable data is the user's responsibility. Before sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 104). To delete track log data on VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 16
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 17
navigation devices is restricted or prohibited, such as in hospitals or aircraft, be sure to select Off for Record location data and turn the camera off. Sharing location data: Note that addresses and other personal information may be inferred from the location data stored in track logs or embedded - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 18
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 19
Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no , but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D5300, which is equipped with a LBWA1U5YR1 (FCC ID: VPYLBYR650/IC ID - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 20
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D5300.pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: D5300 This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 21
Red-eye reduction lamp 63, 65 11 Body cap 12 CPU contacts 13 Built-in flash 62 14 Speaker 2 15 Focal plane mark (E 58 16 M/ Y button Flash mode 62, 64 Flash compensation ......... 93 17 Connector cover 18 Fn button Using the Fn button........193 19 Mounting mark 13 20 Lens release button 18 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 22
during playback 22, 146 16 Memory card access lamp 21, 118 17 Power connector cover for optional power connector 239 18 Battery-chamber cover latch 12, 17 19 Battery-chamber cover 12, 17 20 W/Q button Thumbnails 140 Playback zoom out ......... 142 Help 8 21 X button Playback zoom in 142 22 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 23
following shooting modes: P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P-Programmed auto (0 84) • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 85) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 86) • M-Manual (0 87) Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting. • % Night vision (0 37 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 24
6 16 17 18 20 21 19 1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d2 188 2 Focus points 55 3 AF area brackets 15, 20 4 Low battery warning 16 5 compensation display 92 Electronic rangefinder ....... 185 18 Flash compensation indicator 93 19 Exposure compensation - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 25
the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it back face down against the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 26
indicator 91 6 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 53 3D-tracking indicator........... 53 Focus point 55 7 Release mode 45 8 Eye- date indicator 190 15 Flash control indicator........192 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units....235 16 "Beep" indicator 187 17 Battery indicator 16 18 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 27
press J to view options for the highlighted item. 1 23 45 67 P button 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 Image quality 59 6 White balance 101 12 AF-area mode 53, 120 2 Image size 61 7 ISO sensitivity 67 13 Focus mode 51, 119 3 Auto bracketing 109 8 Exposure compensation...... 92 14 Picture Control - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 28
Menus: An Overview Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 175) • C: Shooting (0 177) • A: Custom Settings (0 182) • B: Setup (0 195) G button • N: Retouch (0 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 29
Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 30
J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 21). 10 Introduction - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 31
First Steps Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. 1 Attach the strap. Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet. 2 Charge the battery. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 32
battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted. Battery sound if you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the data or in damage to the camera or card. • Do not - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 33
dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 34
selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down q w e Select language Select time zone r t Select date format Select daylight saving time option Set time and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 35
remaining, values over 1000 are shown in thousands, indicated by the letter "k". R button Battery level (0 16) 9 Focus the viewfinder. After removing the lens cap, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 36
and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use. A Battery Level Battery level is shown in the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 37
arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. A Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 38
Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. Zoom out A The Camera Clock The camera clock is - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 39
and movies in i and j modes, automatic "point-and-shoot" modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. Before proceeding, turn the camera on and rotate the Mode dial mode dial to i or j (the only difference between the two is that the flash - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 40
body or lens with your left. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right. 2 Frame the photograph. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets. 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 41
disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. Memory card access lamp A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 42
Viewing Photographs Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. K button Deleting Unwanted Pictures Display the photograph you wish to delete. K button Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the O button again to delete the picture. - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 43
for about eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of is not displayed, the flash is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. When the flash is not in use, return it to - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 44
. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Live view switch When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right. 3 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway. The focus point will flash green while the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 45
4 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The monitor Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector) If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled. The selected - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 46
Viewing Photographs Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. K button Deleting Unwanted Pictures Display the photograph you wish to delete. K button Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the O button again to delete the picture. - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 47
the live view switch. The view through the lens is displayed in the monitor. 2 Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Live view switch 3 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Focus point "Point-and-Shoot - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 48
4 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Movie-record button Recording indicator 5 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Rotate the live view switch to exit live - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 49
Deleting Unwanted Movies Display the movie you wish to delete (movies are indicated by 1 icons). K button Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the O button again to delete the movie. O button "Point-and-Shoot" Modes (i and j) 29 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 50
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) The camera offers a choice of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 51
skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense vivid landscape shots in daylight. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 52
sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). 32 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 53
low light. r Night Landscape Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) 33 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 54
lighting. Use for parties and other indoor scenes. Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water, snow, or sand. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. A Note The built-in flash and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 55
colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Use for portraits of active pets. A Note The AF-assist illuminator turns off. For photographs taken by candlelight. A Note The built-in flash turns off. Matching Settings - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 56
y Blossom z Autumn Colors 0 Food Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. A Note The built-in flash turns off. Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves. A Note The built-in flash turns off. Use for vivid photographs of food. - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 57
be used when recording images. % Night Vision g Color Sketch ' Toy Camera Effect ( Miniature Effect 3 Selective Color 1 Silhouette 2 High Key 3 available in live view only; manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Special Effects - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 58
to have been shot with a toy camera. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 42). Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. is not recorded with movies. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. 38 Special Effects - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 59
3 Selective Color 1 Silhouette 2 High Key All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 43). A Note The built-in flash turns off. Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. A Note The built-in flash turns off. Use with - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 60
view. Note that the desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject move during shooting. During recording, a message is displayed and refresh rate will drop, together with the frame rate for continuous release modes; using autofocus during live view photography will disrupt the preview - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 61
Options Available in Live View ❚❚ g Color Sketch 1 Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch 2 Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 62
❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect 1 Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. 2 Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Vignetting and press 4 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 63
in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. To temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. 2 Display options. Press J to - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 64
in the center of the display and press 1 to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image (the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color). To zoom in on the center of the display for more precise color selection, press X. Press - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 65
photographs at a slow rate while the shutter-release button is pressed (0 46). 9 Continuous H: The camera takes photographs at a fast rate while the shutter-release button is pressed (0 46). J Quiet shutter release: As for single-frame, except that camera noise is reduced (0 48). E Self-timer - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 66
Shooting (Burst Mode) In ! (Continuous L) and 9 (Continuous H) modes, the camera takes photographs continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. 1 Press the s (E/#) button. 2 Choose a continuous release mode. Highlight ! (Continuous L) or 9 (Continuous H) and press - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 67
camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession. Depending on the battery battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 68
a minimum. A beep does not sound when the camera focuses. 1 Press the s (E/#) button. 2 Select J (Quiet shutter release). Highlight J (Quiet shutter release) and press J. 3 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot. s (E/#) button - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 69
will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid. The shutter will be released ten seconds after the timer starts. Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 70
Rubber eyecup q Eyepiece cap w A Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 23). Shooting will be interrupted - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 71
can only be released if camera is able to focus. AF-C Continuousservo AF For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus (0 184). MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 57 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 72
be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 57) or use variation in brightness. A The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 73
mode. Option Description c Single-point AF For stationary subjects. Focus point is selected manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. For non-stationary subjects. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects J Dynamic-area AF (9 points) focus point using multi selector - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 74
the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point. Note that when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are the same - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 75
subject. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode (0 53). 1 Focus. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. Check that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 76
remove your finger from the shutter- release button. Shutter-release button A (L) button AF-S focus mode: Focus will lock AF-S) or keep the A (L) button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 77
switch, slide the switch to M. 2 Focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 78
A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override) or A/M (autofocus with manual override/AF priority), manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 51). Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 79
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 272). Image - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 80
bracketing (0 108), high dynamic range (HDR, 0 96), and print date (0 190) are not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF + JPEG When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs taken at these settings are - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 81
Image Size Choose a size for JPEG images: Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * # Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3 $ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10 % Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 × 16.9/10 × 6.7 * Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 82
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Auto Pop display 2 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 83
): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. Not available in o mode. • Njo (auto with red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash pops up and fires as required, but before it fires - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 84
Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. 2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 85
for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce "red-eye." Not available in 0 mode. • Njp (red-eye reduction with slow sync): As for "red-eye reduction", above, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 86
lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function. The shutter release slow sync, rear curtain + slow sync, or slow sync + red-eye reduction is selected (0 65). A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 87
lines) is however more likely at settings between Hi 0.3 (equivalent to ISO 16000) and Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 25600). Choosing Auto allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions; to use auto in P, S, A, and M modes, select Auto ISO sensitivity control for - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 88
clock is set correctly (0 201). Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully charged. 1 Select Interval timer shooting. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Interval timer - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 89
(0 50). A Other Settings Settings can not be adjusted during interval timer photography. Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera takes one photograph at each interval; in mode J, camera noise will be reduced. Bracketing (0 108), multiple exposure (0 98), and high dynamic range (HDR; 0 96 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 90
. 4 Take the photograph. From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera (0 1, 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 91
of WR-R10, WR-T10, and WR-1 wireless remote controllers (0 237), when the shutter-release buttons on the wireless remote controllers perform the same functions as the camera shutter-release button. For more information, see the manual provided with the remote controllers. More on Photography 71 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 92
Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below and on page 73 can priority AF m, r, w, %, g, ', 3, 1, 2, 3, ), P, S, A, M Wide-area AF 120 67 n, 0 Normal-area AF Metering P, S, A, M Matrix metering 90 111 Flash mode i, k, p, n, w, g, ' Auto o 51 s Auto slow sync Auto+red-eye - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 93
❚❚ Other Settings Option Release mode m, w Other shooting modes Focus point AE/AF lock hold Shooting modes other than i and j Flexible program P Multiple exposure Multiple exposure mode P, S, A, M Default 0 Option Special effects mode Continuous H Single frame 45 g Vividness Center - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 94
systems and embed it in photographs and movies taken with the camera. The location data function works best in locations that offer an unobstructed view of the sky. and date as described on page 201. To prevent the camera turning off unexpectedly, make sure the battery is charged. 74 More on - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 95
Satellite Signal Indicator Signal strength is shown in the location data display as follows: • # (static): Camera records latitude, longitude, and altitude. • $ (static): Camera records latitude and longitude only; altitude is not recorded. • % (flashing): Location not recorded. More on Photography - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 96
log interval and log length. Highlight Log interval (s) and press 4 or 2 to choose how often the camera logs location data (the log interval, in seconds), then highlight Log length (h) and press 4 or timer has expired or the camera is off, increasing the drain on the battery. 76 More on Photography - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 97
To prevent logs being interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged before enabling the tracking function. A The Track Log Display While tracking is active, the indicator at right appears in the information display. A Viewing Log Dates Selecting Log list for Location data displays a list - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 98
Copying Logs to a Computer Logs are stored in the "NIKON" > "GNSS" folder on the memory card and have names consisting of "N" followed by the log date (yymmdd), a single-character identifier from 0 to Z assigned in ascending order by the camera, and the extension ".log" (thus the first log recorded - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 99
to acquire location data, the delay is extended by up to one minute after the standby timer is activated or the camera is turned on). This reduces the drain on the battery. Disable Exposure meters do not turn off while the location data function is enabled. ❚❚ Set Clock from Satellite Choose Yes - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 100
and name it "NIKON"). 3 Insert the memory card in the camera. 4 Turn the camera on. 5 Update the file. In the camera setup menu, navigate date (an error message will be displayed if you attempt to use an out-of-date file). The expiry date for the current assisted GPS file can be viewed in the camera - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 101
Note that in some cases the camera may take some time to acquire a signal, for example immediately after the battery is inserted or when the record Nikon location data units can be connected to the camera accessory terminal using the cable supplied with the unit (0 237). Be sure the camera is - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 102
. A Aperture-priority auto (0 86) Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. M Manual (0 87) User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to "Bulb" or "Time" for long time - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 103
A Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speeds (1/1600 s in this example) freeze motion. Slow shutter speeds (here 1 s) blur motion. Large apertures (such as f/5.6; remember, the lower the f- - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 104
Mode P (Programmed Auto) This mode is recommended for snapshots or whenever you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. Mode dial To take pictures in programmed auto mode, - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 105
shutter speed: choose fast shutter speeds to "freeze" motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. The camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Fast shutter speeds (e.g., 1/1600 s) freeze motion. To choose a shutter speed: 1 Rotate the mode dial - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 106
to control depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the main subject that appears to be in focus). The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers, e.g. f/5.6) blur Small apertures (high f-numbers, e.g. f/22) bring details in front of - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 107
Mode M (Manual) In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of "Bulb" numbers). Shutter speed Aperture Command dial E (N) button Command dial A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached (0 226) and a shutter speed other than "Bulb" or "Time" is selected, - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 108
237). • Time (&): Start the exposure using the shutter-release button on the camera or on an optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged battery. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 109
the command dial left to choose a shutter speed of "Time" (&). Command dial 3 Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller all the way down. 4 Close the shutter. Repeat the operation performed - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 110
information display and press J. P button Information display 2 Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. A Spot Metering If e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography (0 53), the camera will meter the center focus point. 90 P, S, A, and M Modes - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 111
to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode. 1 Meter exposure. Press the shutter-release button halfway. 2 Lock exposure. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q) and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A (L) button (w) to lock exposure - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 112
to exposure -0.3 EV compensation in % mode will be reset when another mode is selected). Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. A The Information Display Exposure compensation options can also be accessed from the information display (0 7). +1 EV +2 EV A Mode M In - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 113
by setting flash compensation to ±0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. E (N) button Command dial -0.3 EV +1 EV Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 232). The flash - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 114
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 115
D Active D-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. Active D-Lighting can not be used at ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 or above. A "Active D-Lighting" Versus "D-Lighting" - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 116
High Dynamic Range (HDR) High Dynamic Range (HDR) combines two exposures to form a single image that captures a wide range of tones from shadows to highlights, even with high-contrast subjects. HDR is most effective when used with L (Matrix metering) (0 90). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 117
a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. of the image may be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject move during shooting. Depending on the scene, the effect may not be visible, - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 118
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures produce colors noticeably superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays created from existing images. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 119
mode, one photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed; continue shooting until all exposures have been recorded. In continuous high-speed and continuous low-speed release modes (0 46), the camera records all exposures in a single burst; shooting will pause after each - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 120
or M • A two-button reset is performed (0 72) • The camera is turned off • The battery is exhausted • One of the exposures is deleted A The Multiple Exposure (including metering, exposure, shooting mode, focal length, date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the multiple - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 121
Use with the flash. G Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies. M Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. L Preset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo (0 104). 1 Display white balance options. Press the P button, then highlight the current - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 122
, light sources with a lower color temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue. The camera white balance options are adapted to the following color temperatures (all figures are approximate - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 123
and press 2 (if Fluorescent is selected, highlight the G button desired lighting type and press 2; note that fine-tuning is not available with Preset manual). 2 Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. A White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 124
lighting that will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera (see below). Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card and press 2 to display white balance options. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. G button 3 Select Measure. Highlight Measure and press 2. 104 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 125
balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. P, S, A, and M Modes 105 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 126
and a will flash in the viewfinder for about eight seconds before the camera returns to shooting mode. To return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button halfway. If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A message will appear in - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 127
White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. 1 Select Preset manual. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. Highlight - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 128
photographs. k AE bracketing Shot 1: unmodified Shot 2: exposure reduced Shot 3: exposure increased m WB bracketing Each time the shutter is released, the camera creates three images, each with a different white balance. Not available with image qualities of NEF (RAW). ! ADL bracketing Take - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 129
shot will be taken with Active D-Lighting set to Auto). In continuous high-speed and continuous low-speed release modes, shooting will pause after each bracketing cycle. If the camera is turned off before all shots in the bracketing sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from the next - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 130
cancel bracketing before all frames have been recorded, rotate the mode dial to a setting other than P, S, A, or M. A Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (mode P), aperture (mode S), or shutter speed (modes A and M). If auto ISO sensitivity control - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 131
Picture Controls Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 132
preset or custom Picture Controls (0 115) can be modified to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Press G to display the menus, then highlight Set - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 133
. Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust sharpening automatically according to the type of scene. Adjust contrast manually or select A to let the camera adjust contrast automatically. Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in highlights or shadows. Saturation Control the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 134
Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in O Orange landscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red R Red more contrast than orange. G Green Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits. Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 135
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Manage Picture Control in - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 136
6 Name the Picture Control. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned Keyboard area automatically) to the name of the existing Name area Picture Control; to use the default name, proceed to Step 7. To move the cursor in the name area, rotate the command - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 137
to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can not be copied to the memory card, renamed, or deleted. P, S, A, and M Modes 117 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 138
view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. release button halfway. The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 139
button is pressed halfway. For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously until shutter- AF-F Full-time-servo AF release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 125). 1 Display focus options. Press the P button, then - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 140
can be selected in live view (note that subject-tracking AF is not available in %, g, ', and 3 modes): Option Description 6 Face-priority AF Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects. 7 Wide-area AF Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 141
no longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has turned to face away from the camera), the border will no longer be displayed. 7/8 (wide- and normal-area AF): Use the multi selector to move the focus point anywhere in the frame, or press J to position the focus point in the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 142
for movie recording. 128 Sound level for audio recording. Displayed in red if level is too high; adjust microphone sensitivity accordingly. 128 Displayed when On is selected for Manual movie settings in mode M. 129 The current focus mode. 119 The current AF-area mode. 120 The frame - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 143
frame crop is grayed out when movie indicators are displayed). A Camera Settings Except when movie indicators are displayed, you can access the ISO sensitivity (0 67), Picture Controls P button (0 111), focus mode (0 119), AF-area mode (0 120), metering (0 90), flash mode (0 63, 65), flash - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 144
with the supplied eyepiece cap before shooting (0 50). A HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will remain on and the video device will display the view through the lens. If the device supports HDMICEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 145
sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus): • The subject is moving In addition, the subject-tracking AF may be unable to track subjects if they brightness to the background. A Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 57), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 146
live view mode. 1 Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 121). Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording. 3 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 147
, press the shutter-release button all the way down and hold it in this position until the shutter is released. A Maximum Length camera's internal circuitry. The camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone during recording. Note that the built-in microphone may record lens - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 148
camera offers the following movie settings. • Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options. The frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and focus mode (0 119), AF-area mode (0 120), and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 149
: Choose On to allow manual adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the camera is in mode M. Shutter Video Devices When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will remain on and the video device will display the view through the lens. If the device supports - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 150
Length Current position/total length Volume Movie progress bar The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Pause playback. Guide Play Advance/ rewind Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/ advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 151
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option f Choose start/end point g Save selected frame Description Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has been removed. Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 152
4 Choose the current frame as the new start or end point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy. Start point To create a copy that ends at the current frame, highlight End - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 153
two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. A Choosing the Role of the Current Frame To make the frame displayed in Step 5 the new end point (x) instead of - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 154
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described on page 130, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Choose Save selected frame. - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 155
order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. View additional photo info View thumbnails Change photo info displayed (0 136). W (Q) See page 140 for more information on the thumbnail display. Zoom in on photograph Delete images Change protect status Play movie X O A (L) See page 142 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 156
173 4 Frame number/total number of images 5 File name 189 6 Image quality 59 7 Image size 61 5 8 Time of recording 14, 201 6 9 Date of recording 14, 201 7 10 Folder name 178 11 Rating 144 4 1 Protect status 143 2 Retouch indicator 206 3 Upload marking 173 4 Frame number/total - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 157
vertical 3 axis number of pixels. 3 Histogram (red channel) 4 4 Histogram (green channel) 5 balance 101 White balance fine-tuning 103 Preset manual 104 8 Retouch indicator 206 9 Protect status the monitor. A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 158
14 Camera name 15 Frame number/total number of images 16 White balance 101 White balance fine-tuning 103 Preset manual 104 17 Color space 179 18 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed only in photos taken with accessories that support this function - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 159
balance fine-tuning 103 Preset manual 104 27 Flash compensation 93 Commander mode 2 28 Exposure compensation 92 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on. 2 Displayed only in photos taken with accessories that support this function. ❚❚ Location Data Location - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 160
protect status of highlighted photo O A (L) Press J to display the highlighted image full frame. See page 146 for more information. See page 143 for more information. 140 Playback and Deletion - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 161
on X • Thumbnail list: Press and hold X button to zoom in on highlighted photo highlighted picture. Highlight dates/ Highlight images • Date list: Highlight date. • Thumbnail list: Highlight picture. Toggle full frame playback Delete highlighted photo(s) Change protect status of highlighted - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 162
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Zoom in or out View other areas of image - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 163
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the A (L) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 164
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rating is not available with protected images. Rating Individual Pictures 1 Select an image. Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback. - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 165
Rating Multiple Pictures Use the Rating option in the playback menu to rate multiple pictures. 1 Select Rating. Press the G button to display the camera menus, then highlight Rating in the playback menu and press 2. G button 2 Rate pictures. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (to view the currently - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 166
the O button again. To exit without deleting the photograph, press the K button. A Calendar Playback During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O button (0 141). 146 Playback and Deletion - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 167
of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 175). ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 168
, or press and hold X to view the current picture full screen. Press W (Q) to return to the date list. W (Q) button 3 Select the highlighted date. Press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are indicated by check marks. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 169
Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 175). 1 Select Slide show. To display the slide show menu, press the G button and select Slide show in the playback menu. G button 2 Start the slide show. - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 170
Slide Show Options Before starting a slide show, you can use the options in the slide show menu to select the images displayed by type or rating and choose how long each image is displayed. • Image type: Choose from Still images and movies, Still images only, Movies only, and By rating. To include - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 171
from the websites listed on page xiv, as earlier versions that do not support the D5300 may fail to transfer NEF (RAW) images correctly. ViewNX 2TM Your the European release). w Select language e Click Next 2 Start the installer. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Click - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 172
8, OS Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP; note that 64-bit versions of Windows XP are OS X 10.8 or 10.7, Mac OS X 10.6 not supported • 32-bit Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended) Memory • 64-bit Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: (RAM) 2 GB - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 173
is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. A Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface Nikon Transfer 2. A Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 174
. Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. View Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. A Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. • Mac OS - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 175
A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. A Viewing the Nikon Website To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2, select All Programs > Link to Nikon from the Windows start menu (Internet connection required). Connections 155 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 176
printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. 3 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display. D Selecting Photographs for Printing NEF (RAW) photographs (0 59) can - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 177
and return to the previous menu. This option is available only if supported by the printer. Highlight Printer Border default (use current printer settings default (use current printer settings), Print time stamp (print times and dates of recording on photos), or No time stamp and press J to select - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 178
If you select Print time stamp in the PictBridge menu when printing photographs containing date information recorded using Custom Setting d6 (Print date; 0 190), the date will appear twice. The imprinted date may however be cropped out if the photographs are cropped or printed without a border - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 179
Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. • Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 180
of prints is 1). X button: View photo full screen If you chose Select date in Step 2, press 1 or 3 to highlight a date and press 2 to toggle the highlighted date on or off. To view the pictures taken on the selected date, press W (Q). Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 181
4 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. 5 Adjust printing options. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 157 (a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print). 6 Start printing. Select Start - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 182
: Print Set The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. 1 Choose Select/set for the DPOF print order item in the playback menu. Press the G button and select DPOF print order in the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 183
print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer, select Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in "Printing Multiple Pictures" to modify and print the current order (0 159). DPOF print date and shooting data options are not supported when printing via direct - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 184
connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable. 2 Connect the A/V cable as shown. Audio (red) Audio (white) Video (yellow) Connect to video device 3 Tune the television to the video channel. Connect to camera 4 Turn the camera on and press the K button. During playback, images will be displayed on the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 185
can be connected to HDMI devices using a third-party HDMI cable with a mini HDMI connector (Type C). 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Connect to high-definition device (choose cable with connector - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 186
for HDMI >Device control in the setup menu (0 195) when the camera is connected to a television that supports HDMI-CEC and both the camera and television are on, the television remote can be used in place of the camera multi selector and J button during full-frame playback and slide shows. If - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 187
Mobile Utility app on your Android and iOS device to display the view through the camera lens on the smart device, take pictures and control the camera remotely, and download pictures from the camera for sharing via the Internet. Download pictures Share pictures Remote control See the Wireless - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 188
), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device. Instructions for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used by the smart device. Android • Push-button WPS: If the smart device supports push-button WPS (i.e., has a WPS button connection option in its Wi-Fi - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 189
to G button activate. 2 Connect. Enable WPS button connections on the camera and smart device: • Camera: Highlight Network settings and press 2. Highlight Push-button WPS and press 2 to ready the camera for a WPS connection. The camera will wait about two minutes for a WPS connection request from - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 190
PIN Entry (Android Only) 1 Enable the camera's built-in Wi-Fi. Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Wi-Fi in the setup menu and press 2. Highlight Network connection and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 191
and press J. Wait a few seconds for Wi-Fi to G button activate. 2 Display the camera SSID. Highlight Network settings and press 2. Highlight View SSID and press 2. 3 Select the camera SSID. Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device. 4 Launch the Wireless - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 192
for about 5 minutes, the standby timer will turn off. The camera Wi-Fi function is only available when a memory card is inserted and can not be used when a USB or HDMI cable is connected. To prevent loss of power while connected, charge the battery before enabling the network connection. 172 Wi-Fi - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 193
Selecting Pictures for Upload Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback. 2 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 194
Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload To change the upload status of multiple pictures, use the Select to send to smart device option in the playback menu. 1 Choose Select to send to smart device. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Select to send to smart device in the playback - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 195
Camera Menus D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and Option Default 0 Delete - 147 Playback folder Current 175 Playback display options - 176 Image review On 176 Rotate tall On 176 Slide show - Image type Still images and movies 149 Frame - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 196
by check marks. To return to the playback menu, press J. Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in landscape orientation; 0 202). Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 197
Default 0 Option Reset shooting menu - 177 Release mode Storage folder - 178 m, w Image HDR (high dynamic range) Off 96 Manual movie settings Long exposure NR Off 180 High Auto sensitivity 128 Off Off Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 198
in which subsequent photographs will be stored. D5300 (default folder) Current folder Other folders (in camera treats folders with the same name but different folder numbers as the same folder. For example, if the folder NIKON is selected for Storage folder, photographs in all folders named NIKON - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 199
with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses (note that D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded); results are not guaranteed with other lenses. Color applications, displays, and printers that support color management. A Color Space - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 200
doubles; during processing, "l m" will flash in the viewfinder and pictures can not be taken (noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is complete). High ISO NR G button ➜ C shooting menu Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 201
if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user. The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using the Maximum user). If Auto (available only with CPU lenses) is selected, the camera will choose the minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 202
Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu Reset custom settings (0 183) 182 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 203
Exposure delay mode Off 189 d6 Print date e Bracketing/flash Off 190 e1 Flash AF-L button f3 Reverse dial rotation AE/AF lock 194 Exposure compensation: U Shutter speed/aperture: U 194 f4 Slot empty release lock Release locked 194 f5 Reverse indicators 194 Note: Depending on camera - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 204
Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed. Photos can only be taken once the camera has focused. a2: Number of Focus Points G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection. Option Description Choose from - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 205
AF-assist illuminator lights to assist AF-assist illuminator the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option On Off Description The AF camera is correctly focused in manual focus Camera can not determine correct focus. A Using the Electronic Rangefinder The electronic rangefinder requires a lens - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 206
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G the shutter-release button is shooting (Image review), and drain on the battery. Option Description Playback/menus 20 s 1 min. Image review 4s 4s Live view 5 min. 10 min separate delays for Playback/menus, Image review, Live view, and Standby timer. - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 207
(ML-L3) G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the optional ML-L3 remote control before cancelling remote release mode. Choose shorter times for longer battery life. This setting applies only during viewfinder photography. d: Shooting/Display d1 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 208
. File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that a new folder is created automatically if a photograph is taken when the current folder contains 999 photographs. Resets the file numbering for On to - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 209
"_DSC0001.JPG"). d5: Exposure Delay Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, select On to delay shutter release until about 1 s after the shutter-release button is pressed and the mirror is raised. A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 210
(two days remaining) 02 / 24 . 10 . 2013 Past date (two days elapsed) The camera offers three slots for storing dates. 1 Enter the first date. The first time you select Date counter, you will be prompted to enter a date for the first slot. Enter a date using the multi selector and press J to exit - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 211
. 3 Choose a date. Highlight a slot in the date list and press J. 4 Choose a date counter format. Highlight Display options and press 2, then highlight a date format and press J. 5 Exit the date counter menu. Press J to exit the date counter menu. A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 191 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 212
Guide Number of 13/43 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F). 2 Manual A Manual A Y icon flashes in the viewfinder and 0 flashes in the information display when Manual from TTL and Manual. A TTL Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in Camera Settings - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 213
D-Lighting $ HDR & +NEF (RAW) t Auto bracketing " AF-area mode ' Viewfinder grid display Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, ; 0 108). Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to choose an AF-area mode (0 53). Press the Fn button to display or hide the viewfinder framing - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 214
F AF lock only Focus locks while the A (L) button is pressed. A AF-ON Release Lock G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 215
and date 2 - 199 Network settings Auto 200 Eye-Fi upload 3 Conformity marking Daylight saving time Off 201 Firmware version Auto On 166 Take photos Same as camera 203 4 button Disable - 169 Enable 204 - 204 - 204 1 Not available when battery is low. 2 Default varies with country - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 216
Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. 196 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 217
P, S, A, and M modes. Classic (0 198) 1 Select a shooting mode option. Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and press 2. Graphic (0 6) 2 Select a design. Highlight a design and press J. B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 197 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 218
29 12 13 14 15 22 21 20 19 16 17 18 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 1 Eye-Fi date indicator 190 8 Flash control indicator ....... 192 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units ... 235 9 "Beep" indicator 187 10 Battery 18 Release mode 45 22 Auto-area AF 33 Metering 90 34 AF-area mode 53, 120 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 219
If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If Off is selected, the information display , see the Capture NX 2 manual). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A lens with a focal length of at - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 220
-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera recording (0 126). Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match the frequency to that of the local - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 221
set to the time in the new time zone. Set the camera clock (0 14). Date and time Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed. Date format Daylight saving time Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock will automatically be advanced or set back one hour. Language - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 222
be turned on and off by highlighting it and pressing 2. After choosing the desired setting, press J to exit. Video Mode G button ➜ B setup menu When connecting the camera to a television or VCR, be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL). 202 B The Setup Menu - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 223
used to take photographs. The shutter-release button on the optional accessory is used for movie recording. Press the button halfway to start live view or to focus in AF-S and AF-F modes. Press the button all the way down to start or end recording. Use the camera live view switch to end live view - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 224
. If a warning is displayed in the monitor (0 256), turn the camera off and remove the card. The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions. Be sure to keep the card firmware updated. See the documentation provided with the Eye-Fi card - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 225
card, and is only available when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. Option 0 Option 0 Option 0 i D-Lighting 207 0 NEF (RAW) processing 213 g Color sketch 216 j Red-eye correction 207 1 Resize 214 r Perspective control 217 k Trim 208 2 Quick retouch 215 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 226
menu and press 2. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). A Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. If the image was recorded at image quality settings of NEF - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 227
around the faces of portrait subjects. A Portrait Subjects The camera automatically selects up to three subjects for portrait D-Lighting (note remove the check from Portrait subjects. Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct "red-eye" caused by the flash, and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 228
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Use Description Increase size of crop X Press the X button to increase the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 229
, making the picture less blue. Warm filter Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the copy a "warm" red cast. Red intensifier Intensify reds (Red intensifier), greens (Green Green intensifier intensifier), or blues (Blue intensifier). Press 1 to increase the effect, 3 to decrease - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 230
Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. Red, green, and blue histograms (0 137) show the distribution of tones in the copy. Increase amount of green Increase amount of blue Create retouched copy Increase - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 231
(RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 232
3 Select the second image. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J, then select the second photo as described in Step 2. 4 Adjust gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select gain from values between 0.1 and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 233
NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 234
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of one or more selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. Highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. 3 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 235
camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded); results are not guaranteed with other lenses. N The Retouch Menu: Creating - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 236
Fisheye G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4 to reduce it. Press J - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 237
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). Press J to save - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 238
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Press Description - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 239
cursor over an object and press A (L) to select the color of the object as one that will remain in the final copy (the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color). To zoom in on the A (L) button picture for precise color selection, press X. Press W (Q) to - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 240
5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph or movie. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. 6 Select additional colors. To select additional colors, - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 241
Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by pressing the P button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is played back full frame. 1 Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown by a N - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 242
Recent Settings/O My Menu Both recent settings, a menu listing the 20 most recently used settings, and My Menu, a custom menu listing up to 20 user-selected options, can be accessed by pressing the G button highlighting the last tab in the menu list (either m or O). G button Choosing a Menu Use the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 243
O My Menu Selecting O MY MENU for Choose tab lets you access a customized menu of up to 20 options selected from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus. Follow the steps below to add items to, delete items from, and reorder items in My Menu. ❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu 1 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 244
❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. Highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Delete the selected items. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press J again to - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 245
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. Highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2-3 to reposition additional items. 4 Exit to - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 246
not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with electronic LM Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes 3D Color N AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR z z zz - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 247
E lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G or E lens Type D lens When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). A Matrix Metering For matrix metering, the camera uses - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 248
other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see "Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses," below. Camera setting Focus Mode MF (with electronic Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 249
lens with a focal length of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. AF-assist illumination 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 • AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED • AF-S DX NIKKOR - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 250
lenses at ranges less than those given below: Lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 18 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 251
, is 23.5 × 15.6 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D5300. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5300 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by about 1.5. Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 252
attached. Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS) The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: Feature Flash unit SB-910 1 SB-900 1 SB-800 SB-700 1 SB-600 SB-400 2 SB-300 2 SB-R200 3 Guide No. 4 ISO 100 34/111 34/111 38/125 28/92 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 253
- - -- M Manual zzzz - - z -- RPT Repeating flash zzzz - - - -- Flash Color Information Communication zzzz - - - zz AF-assist for multi-area AF zzzz z - - -- Red-eye reduction zzzz - - - z- Camera flash mode selection - - - - - - - zz Camera flash unit firmware update - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 254
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 to select flash mode. A The AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter When the AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 255
Flash Units Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D5300 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If an optional flash unit is - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 256
from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. EN-EL14 batteries can also be used. • Battery Charger MH-24 (0 11): Recharge EN-EL14a and EN-EL14 batteries. • Power Connector EP-5A, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods (EH - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 257
. The receivers are attached to the accessory terminals of one or more cameras, allowing the transmitter to be used to release the camera shutters. Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1 (0 129) * Accessory terminal accessories The D5300 is equipped with an accessory terminal for WR-1 and WR-R10 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 258
for use in the D5300. Cards with class Video - 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB - 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support camera supports UHS-I. 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant. The camera supports - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 259
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5A power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 260
use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 261
the menus. Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup menu (0 195) and press 2. G button 3 Select Clean now. Highlight Clean now and press J. The camera will check the image sensor and then begin cleaning. 1 flashes in the viewfinder and other operations can not be performed. Do not remove or - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 262
image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 243) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera's internal circuitry. Cleaning can be performed - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 263
be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the image sensor. Be sure the battery is fully charged before proceeding. 2 Remove the lens. Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 3 Select Lock mirror up - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 264
with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap. A Use a Reliable Power Source The - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 265
body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. The lens and mirror are easily damaged. Dust and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 266
moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 267
charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL14a battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL14a battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 268
2 White balance 2 Set Picture Control 2 Auto distortion control Color space Active D-Lighting 2 HDR (high dynamic range) 2 Long exposure NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings 3 Release mode 2 Multiple exposure 2 Interval timer shooting Movie settings i, j z z - - z z - - z z - z4 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 269
(viewfinder) z4 z z4 (not available in % and ( modes) Focus mode (live view/movie) z z z z z4 AF-area mode (live view/movie) AE-L/AF-L button hold - z - z z z4 (not available in ( mode) z4 z4 Flexible program - (available only in P - - Metering mode) - z - - z4 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 270
number sequence z d5: Exposure delay mode z d6: Print date z e1: Flash cntrl for built-in flash - e2: Auto bracketing set - f1: Assign Fn button z f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L button z f3: Reverse dial rotation z f4: Slot empty release lock z f5: Reverse indicators z * Reset with Reset - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 271
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 272
are out of focus: • AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 52, 55, 57). • Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually (0 57). Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 273
S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M On is selected for Movie settings > Manual movie settings in the shooting menu, balance: Image was not created with D5300 (0 107). Effects of Picture image review (0 176). • Camera was pointed up or - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 274
12). Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0 205). Can not change print order: • Memory card is full: delete • Choose correct video mode (0 202) or output resolution (0 166). • A/V (0 164) or HDMI (0 165) cable is not correctly connected. Camera does not respond - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 275
best results, choose a location with an unobstructed view of the sky. The built-in location data unit may take some time to acquire a signal immediately after the battery Wi-Fi off and then on again. Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 14, 201). Menu item can not - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 276
(highest f-number). 227 • Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens. • If non-CPU lens is attached, select mode M. Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery. 226 87 2, 11 Use Nikon-approved battery. 236 Turn camera off, remove and replace battery, and then turn camera on again. 2, 11 End cleaning and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 277
. 146 • Insert new memory card. 12 Camera can not focus using autofocus. 20, Change composition or focus manually. 52, 57 • Use a lower ISO , aperture, flash 66, range, or ISO sensitivity. 67, 86 • Lens focal length is less than 18 mm: use a - longer focal length. • Optional SB-400 or SB - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 278
firmware for optional flash unit. Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. - Error. Press shutter release button again. Start-up error. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. Release be played back on camera. - Cannot select manual for more information. 258 Technical Notes - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 279
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5300 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 280
Lens Compatible lenses Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses. Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M, but the camera exposure meter will not function - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 281
be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (singleservo AF) or by pressing A (L) button Flash Built-in flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, g, ' : Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release Guide Number Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 282
Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus Automatic scene selection • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF) Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera Video output HDMI output Accessory - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 283
figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA): 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 284
A maximum Rated output DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Supported batteries Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a Charging time Approx. 1 hour AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens Type Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount Focal length 18 - 140 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5 - 5.6 Lens - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 285
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens Type Type G AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mount Focal length 18-55 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical lens element) Angle of view 76 °-28 ° 50 ´ Focal length scale Graduated in - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 286
for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras. A Focusing with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lenses When single-servo AF (AF-S) is selected as the camera focus mode and the lens A-M switch is set to A, focus can be adjusted by keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 287
for DX format cameras to be slowed by approximately 3 EV at a focal length of 55 mm in the case of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, or 4 EV at a focal length of 140 mm in the case of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (according to CIPA guidelines; effects vary with the user and - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 288
end of the lens obscures the built-in flash). Shadow Shadow AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: Camera D7100/D7000/D300 series/D200/D100 D90/D80/D50 D5300/D5200/D5100/D5000/D3200/D3100/ D3000/D70 series/D60/D40 series Zoom position 18 mm 24-140 mm 18 mm 24 mm 35-140 mm 24-140 mm 35-140 mm - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 289
Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • 67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67 • Rear Lens Cap A Optional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • 67 mm screw-on filters • LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018 • Bayonet Hood HB-32 Align the lens - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 290
lens element. • Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its flexible pouch. • When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the hood. • If the lens : A field of flowers In these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on another - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 291
memory card. • Exif version 2.3: The D5300 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 292
3900 100 JPEG basic Medium 1.9 MB 6500 100 Small 1.0 MB 12,100 100 1 All figures are approximate. Results will vary with card type, camera settings, and scene recorded. 2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops when long exposure noise reduction - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 293
Approximately 600 shots • Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 2000 shots • Movies: Approximately 50 minutes at 1080/60p and 1080/50p 3 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±3 °C/5.4 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens under the following test conditions - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 294
14, 201 Clock battery 18 Cloudy (White balance 101 CLS 232 Color balance 210 Color outline 216 Color sketch 41, 216 Color space 179 Color temperature 102 Compatible lenses 226 Conformity marking.......... 204, 271 Continuous (Release mode) 45, 46 Continuous-servo AF ...........51, 184 CPU - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 295
Firmware AF review Lens vibration reduction switch..... 18, 266 Live view 24, 27, 118, 126 Location data..........xv, 74, 139, 237 Location data unit 81, 237 Lock mirror up for cleaning...... 243 Log list 78 Long exposure NR 180 Low-angle shots 5 M Manage Picture Control 115 Manual 57, 87 Manual - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 296
playback 140 Time 88 Time stamp (PictBridge 157 Time zone 14, 201 Time zone and date 201 Timer 49, 68 Toning 113, 114 Trim 208 Trimming movies 131 Type D lens 227 Type E lens 227 Type G lens 227 U Update A-GPS data 80 USB cable 153, 156 UTC 74, 139 V Vibration reduction 18, 267 Video - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 297
Volume 130, 149 W Warm filter (Filter effects).......... 209 WB 101 WB bracketing (Auto bracketing set 108 White balance 101 Wide-area AF 120 Wi-Fi xvi, 167 Wind noise reduction 128 Wireless xvi, 167 Wireless Mobile Utility ......167, 168 Wireless remote controller71, 203, 237 Technical - Nikon D5300 | Reference Manual - Page 298
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