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Nikon D5300 DSLR w/ 18–55mm & 70–300mm Lenses
Lefibonacci
629
Dec 11, 2018
@Calaverasgrande You think this is an okay value?
gtdaqua
30
Dec 13, 2018
LefibonacciI bought these and returned back to the store. The lenses supplied are usually called 'kit lenses' and they are just given to get you started with photography. Both the 18-55mm and 70-300mm could easily be producing shaky images if you do not use a tripod. Nikon has both these lenses in their "VR" version which stands for Vibration Reduction and you really need this if you are going to just point and shoot. The images I took appeared shaky in the end. And once you know VR, you wouldn't want another lense without VR unless you use a tripod. This model actually discourages consumers to the world of photography. And with Nikon, the VR is not on the camera and is on the lens. And none of the entry-level Nikon cameras or lenses are resistant to weather. If you were to purchase a 50mm or other inexpensive lens, they will not have VR on them. I went with a Pentax K-70 which has Shake Reduction built into the camera itself and so every lens would benefit. Plus its a weather-resistance camera too.
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Lefibonacci
629
Dec 13, 2018
gtdaquaThank you!! I opted against it.
dprid
1
Jan 5, 2019
LefibonacciIt may be worth considering that according to DPReview, the 5300 has better metering/focus accuracy, performance, video mode, and most importantly, image quality. The K70 has better build quality and handling, but is about $600 for just the body. Both good cameras... just depends on what you’re looking for.
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idarerick
167
Jan 5, 2019
LefibonacciThe value is worth it at $479.99 here on MD for a brand new D5300.
However, with a D5300, it's a 5-year-old model that's two-generations behind, with the D5500 and the D5600 as newer models (D5600 released in 2016). It's quite an outdated model. It only sells well because of its low price.
If you really wanted to go for a D5300, I'm sure you can find a good quality used D5300 for cheaper. But at this point I'd suggest you go for a newer model for the same price.
It's actually quite comparable to the Canon Rebel series that get released at the same price, or Nikon's base/beginner level D3500.
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