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theabortionator
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Thinking of just grabbing one of these. I can get one here in nz for a decent price and ive been using one a bit. Anybody got one or have an opinion on them? I just want a camera while im in nz to film and take some pics

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Sep 10 2014 10:19PM
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theabortionator
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and by that i mean d5300
Sep 11 2014 6:06AM
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PacificRimJob
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the D5300 is a great camera. I'd totally get one if I really needed one or something. Great video, has 1080p60, decent audio support, and of course takes awesome photos.

I say do it.
Sep 11 2014 11:47AM
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nutz.
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theabortionatorand by that i mean d5300


you're welcome, and yeah I'd get it if I needed a nikon body. my buddy uses one and he loves it
Sep 11 2014 12:16PM
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erikK
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I'd love one for video but wouldn't use it for photos. Ergonomics and body are a little too bad
Sep 11 2014 3:34PM
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PacificRimJob
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erikKI'd love one for video but wouldn't use it for photos. Ergonomics and body are a little too bad


Yeah, I dislike the 3000 and 5000 series as well for this reason, along with the bad VF, but something can be said for the size of these being pretty excellent.
Sep 11 2014 3:45PM
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theabortionator
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Thanks for the edit and thanks for the replies. Think I'm gonna grab it. I feel like there isn't anything that doesn't have some tradeoffs. Definitely want good video and I think I can live with a slightly bad layout for taking photos as long as the quality is good.

Probably ordering one today.
Sep 11 2014 4:49PM
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PacificRimJob
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It's really not that bad for photos. If you want to shoot in Manual mode it's not the best, but for anything else, it's not an issue. I would just stick it in aperture priority and go with that. Grab a 35 f1.8dx and a Tokina wide angle zoom and you'll be super set.
Sep 11 2014 5:04PM
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theabortionator
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DingoSeanIt's really not that bad for photos. If you want to shoot in Manual mode it's not the best, but for anything else, it's not an issue. I would just stick it in aperture priority and go with that. Grab a 35 f1.8dx and a Tokina wide angle zoom and you'll be super set.


YEah the Im grabbing the 35 with it and going to grab a tokina 11-16 when I get back to murca.

My options for lenses right now are pretty limited. I can snag the 35 which I'm stoked about.

HEre are a few I can grab with the camera

18-105mm f/3.5-5.6

18-55/3.5-5.6

55-300mm f4.5 5.6

The 18-55 is only $100 more so I think I might snag it with that, grab myself the 35 and wait to buy more glass till I get back to america and can get what I want without any bullshit of shipping and crazy taxes. Unless either of those other lenses are somehow the sickest shit ever and worth grabbing instead for more.
Sep 11 2014 5:18PM
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PacificRimJob
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The only one worth having is the 18-55...

Unless you find out that there's a particularly large resale market for the other two lenses, don't get them.

Plus, the 18-55 is a pretty decent lens. I think it's better than the Canon version, in fact.
Sep 11 2014 5:28PM
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theabortionator
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DingoSeanThe only one worth having is the 18-55...

Unless you find out that there's a particularly large resale market for the other two lenses, don't get them.

Plus, the 18-55 is a pretty decent lens. I think it's better than the Canon version, in fact.


Word that's what I figured. Wasn't sure if the 18-55 was that great but was going to get it to have something for now. The other ones kind of seemed like a waste. I'll buy a wide when I get home and then eventually probably drop some loop on a decent zoom.

Thanks again for the advice everyone.
Sep 11 2014 5:31PM
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DingoSeanIt's really not that bad for photos. If you want to shoot in Manual mode it's not the best, but for anything else, it's not an issue. I would just stick it in aperture priority and go with that. Grab a 35 f1.8dx and a Tokina wide angle zoom and you'll be super set.


Pretty new to cameras myself, but can you explain why this camera wouldn't be the best to shoot in manual mode? Thanks
Sep 13 2014 11:21PM
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Spiri7o
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1080p/60fps right?
Sep 14 2014 11:51AM
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BlackcountryBill
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The only two issues I've had with this camera are the lack of manual white balance, you have to measure from a photo, and the lack of a focus motor for older lenses. Otherwise, it's killer.
Sep 14 2014 5:09PM
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PacificRimJob
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duuude.Pretty new to cameras myself, but can you explain why this camera wouldn't be the best to shoot in manual mode? Thanks


Most of the better cameras have two different scroll wheels to adjust settings, for example, my D600 has a scrollwheel where the index finger is, and another on the back for the thumb. Both control exposure settings independently. The D5300 doesn't have this. You have to hold a button down and scroll the wheel in order to change shutter speed. It's fine, but it's a lot more cludgy than having two independent adjustments.

BlackcountryBillThe only two issues I've had with this camera are the lack of manual white balance, you have to measure from a photo, and the lack of a focus motor for older lenses. Otherwise, it's killer.


Honestly, the AWB on the D5300 is pretty damn good I have to admit... It's rarely incorrect, even in extreme conditions like snow - least from when I've used it. As for the focus motor for older lenses? I mean, it's not ideal, but on DX, you don't really want the older lenses all the time anyway. maybe for tele zooms and stuff it's annoying, but most G lenses are perfectly set up for Nikon's crop bodies.. My issue with it is changing the aperture in live-view doesn't work very with the G-lenses unless you have the D800. Luckily with the manual lenses you can work around this... So just invest in vintage glass and you'll be fine.

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Sep 14 2014 5:24PM
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theabortionator
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I ordered one on friday.
Sep 14 2014 6:36PM
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So im most likely going to be grabbing myself a new camera and the Nikon D5300 is looking more and more good to me, I have really only shot photos and never video (on a dslr) I will mostly be taking photos and videos of skiing come this winter. I currently have a D80 and only shoot manuel, I love having the Two wheels for separate controls of shutter and aperature, is having one wheel such a big disadvantage?

Also i was looking into canon at the rebel series or the 60D, ive never shot canon but i know they have a lot more lens to offer and you can install Magic Lantern, Is it really that great that people are willing to get canon over nikon for that specific reason?

i would love some personal preferences/experience people have with these cameras. And if you have another camera in mind that i should check out please let me know! Thanks
Sep 15 2014 1:25PM
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BlackcountryBill
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I went from a d80 do a 5100 and then a 5300 and I found the lack of controls at your fingertips really annoying. Everything is buried in menus,
My 2 cents
Sep 15 2014 5:25PM
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PacificRimJob
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duuude.So im most likely going to be grabbing myself a new camera and the Nikon D5300 is looking more and more good to me, I have really only shot photos and never video (on a dslr) I will mostly be taking photos and videos of skiing come this winter. I currently have a D80 and only shoot manuel, I love having the Two wheels for separate controls of shutter and aperature, is having one wheel such a big disadvantage?

Also i was looking into canon at the rebel series or the 60D, ive never shot canon but i know they have a lot more lens to offer and you can install Magic Lantern, Is it really that great that people are willing to get canon over nikon for that specific reason?

i would love some personal preferences/experience people have with these cameras. And if you have another camera in mind that i should check out please let me know! Thanks


If you're looking to get into video, and have a solid DX lens collection, the D5300 would be a solid choice. I'd suggest maybe a D7100 though, if only because wider lens support (D-lenses) and a million times better controls.
Sep 15 2014 5:50PM
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duuude.
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Thanks for the response guys! Deff gonna check out the D7100
Sep 15 2014 11:27PM
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PacificRimJob
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Yeah, I have a 600D. it's basically a full frame D7100. It doesn't have 1080p60, though.. so I'd go the D5300 for the video route for that if I were you, and keep your D80 for pure photography. It's honestly a fantastic camera.
Sep 16 2014 2:47AM
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theabortionator
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I'm excited for it to come. Going to probably take a ton of pictures with it so it blows a bit that the ergonomics are bad. That said I care more about the video quality and can deal with it. Wish I could grab a nice wide angle lens without paying stupid prices here but going to film a bunch regardless
Sep 16 2014 3:02AM
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DingoSeanYeah, I have a 600D. it's basically a full frame D7100. It doesn't have 1080p60, though.. so I'd go the D5300 for the video route for that if I were you, and keep your D80 for pure photography. It's honestly a fantastic camera.


I will most likely end up getting the D5300 over the D7100, the video side is really pushing me to the 5300, plus with saving a few extra bucks I can invest it into a wide lens hopefully! thanks again!
Sep 16 2014 3:10AM
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duuude.I will most likely end up getting the D5300 over the D7100, the video side is really pushing me to the 5300, plus with saving a few extra bucks I can invest it into a wide lens hopefully! thanks again!


If you do, might I recommend the Tokina 12-24 f4. Lots of people go with the 11-16, but the 12-24 gives you so much more for less.
Sep 16 2014 3:27AM
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theabortionator
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Just got it today. Messed around with it a little bit just figuring everything out. Going to film a bit tomorrow if the weather is good. Wish I had a good wide angle lens but would have cost be a couple hundo extra to buy one here and the place I snagged everything from for legit prices didn't have what I was looking for.

Just stoked to have it though. I've done way too much filming on other peoples cams over the year nice that I'll actually have my own footage now.

Did the whole second half with the 5200.
http://nzsnowboard.com/exclusive-turoa-park-update-august-2014/#.VCM0tRbFnQw
Sep 24 2014 1:31AM
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John18_6
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how does it stack up against the d3300 and any tips for weatherproofing/shooting in super cold temps? (I live in Minnesota and my friend's nikon just quit once it hit -30 in december).
Sep 28 2014 12:17PM
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John18_6
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john18061806my friend's nikon

forgot to mention it is a d5100
Sep 28 2014 12:18PM
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PacificRimJob
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john18061806how does it stack up against the d3300 and any tips for weatherproofing/shooting in super cold temps? (I live in Minnesota and my friend's nikon just quit once it hit -30 in december).


Yeah, it's definitely not weatherproofed. I'd keep it out of the serious cold, or anything below about 0-10 degrees..

Also, don't be so quick to bring it back inside. Gotta acclimatize that shit, or else you'll get moisture in your lenses and camera body from the condensation upon bringing it into a warm house.
Sep 29 2014 11:29AM
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John18_6
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DingoSeanYeah, it's definitely not weatherproofed. I'd keep it out of the serious cold, or anything below about 0-10 degrees..

Also, don't be so quick to bring it back inside. Gotta acclimatize that shit, or else you'll get moisture in your lenses and camera body from the condensation upon bringing it into a warm house.


Yeah that's what I've heard from the searching I've done, I'm wondering if there's any warm and waterproof cases you can put on the camera while shooting... Hell, maybe a target bag and a warm towel could do the trick.
Sep 29 2014 1:14PM
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