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Nikon D5300 for beginner

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bad_till_bones
bad_till_bones Original post #1
Dec 11, 2017 at 8:58 PM
Hi,

This would be my first DSLR.

Freinds advices and some R&D have brought me to Nikon D5300.

How is it? or any other choice in the same budget?

I would prefer WI-FI. And I would have loved the touchscreen feature; but to my knowledge D5300 does not have touchscreen.
bad_till_bones
Dec 12, 2017 at 8:52 AM
Further, seems Nikon D5500 has touchscreen....

Now it is - D5300 or D5500 or D5600?

Or if you guys suggest any other option.
nac
nac #3
Dec 12, 2017 at 10:21 AM
D5500 and D5600 costs about the same. For better connectivity, go for D5600.
bad_till_bones
Dec 12, 2017 at 10:27 AM
D5500 and D5600 costs about the same. For better connectivity, go for D5600.

Thanks.

1. Which lens combination do you suggest as a beginner?

2. Any other option or is it the best in the given budget?
nac
nac #5
Dec 12, 2017 at 10:53 AM
Start with the lens that bundled with, i.e., kit lens 18-55mm. As you start shooting, you will figure out what kinda photography you want to pursue. Then you can pick a new lens based on your interest/need.

750D is another DSLR which comes around the same price bracket. One of the significant advantage is it's user interface.
bad_till_bones
Dec 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM
750D is heavier.... Battery life is low.... And no Bluetooth....

Seems Nikon D5600 is fine.

And lastly, it is worth going for D5600 than D5500?
nac
nac #7
Dec 12, 2017 at 12:17 PM
What's the price difference you see between the two? I think it's about ~2k diff. Yeah, it's worth that 2k premium.
bad_till_bones
Dec 12, 2017 at 1:14 PM
Thanks mate....

Just noticed....

Low Light ISO of D5500 is 1438 against 1306 in D5600. Will this make any big difference?
nac
nac #9
Dec 12, 2017 at 4:30 PM
Don't go by those numbers. Even if you do, the difference is not much and I don't think one can tell the difference if they see the images side by side.
bad_till_bones
Dec 12, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Thanks mate....

I will finalize Nikon D5600.

I hope this is what we call basic kit -

*www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B01N6H41JP/r...ikon+D5600&dpPl=1&dpID=51DE4FICRGL&ref=plSrch
nac
nac #11
Dec 12, 2017 at 8:14 PM
Yes, 18-55 is the basic kit lens.

Post your photographs after you get your DSLR.
bad_till_bones
Dec 13, 2017 at 12:44 AM
One last help....

Help me find the best online deal for Nikon D5600 with 18-55 mm lens.
nac
nac #14
Dec 13, 2017 at 10:59 AM
One last help....

Help me find the best online deal for Nikon D5600 with 18-55 mm lens.
Check if there is any christmas/end of year offers. Paytm had some good offers around diwali time, probably they may have some now.
bad_till_bones
Dec 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM
Check if there is any christmas/end of year offers. Paytm had some good offers around diwali time, probably they may have some now.
Thanks mate....
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sonali456 #16
May 10, 2018 at 3:35 PM
It's a great beginner camera. We already had a Nikon camera in the family. So it meant better sense to buy the same brand Light weight and good ergonomics.