In the anniversary year for Nikon, we decided to step back a little from new products and pay attention to one of the cameras that showed itself positively and gradually found its place and circle of fans.

Although this camera has been slightly pushed forward by the release of a newer model - D3400, but this is not a reason to discount it - Nikon D3300 still remains one of best cameras for beginners, especially in its price category.

Of course, even with the growing popularity of mirrorless cameras, especially among beginner photographers, DSLR cameras are in many ways much better suited for the first steps in photography. Especially for those who plan to switch to more professional cameras in the future, among which DSLRs still reign supreme.

The D3000 series from Nikon has already gained its fans and proven its quality. Anyone who wants convenient camera control, shooting quality and a wide range of lenses can confidently choose cameras in this series from Nikon.

Brief overview of functionality

The APS-C matrix of the Nikon D3300 camera has a resolution of 24.2. This is especially attractive since a similar sensor is installed on the much more expensive Nikon D7200, a camera aimed at advanced users.

Like the rest of the Nikon family, the D3300's sensor has abandoned the low-pass filter, and the result is greater image detail and sharper photos. This will be especially noticeable if you compare photos taken with the D3200 and D3300.

In addition, the camera's light sensitivity varies from ISO100 to 12,800. And if you use the additional expansion settings, you will get ISO25.600 from this camera, which will be quite enough for various lighting conditions.

The D3300 boasts the second generation EXPEED 4 image processor (exactly the same as on the Nikon D5300). The processor allows this camera to shoot at a maximum duration of 5 frames per second. In continuous shooting mode, by the way, the camera is capable of taking up to 100 high-quality JPEG photos.

EXPEED 4 allows the D3300 to also shoot video in Full HD resolution at 50p/60p frame rates and with dynamic autofocus. The camera records sound using a built-in stereo microphone. Of course, those interested in 4K video are better off looking at more advanced Nikon models, or trying mirrorless cameras.

Nikon D3300 also allows you to use stylized effects for original video or JPEG photo design. This includes the Pop filter, which increases saturation, Toy Camera for a retro effect, and Easy Panorama (easy panorama). On the camera's LCD display you can see previews of effects before applying them.

A separate 420-pixel RGB matrix is ​​responsible for collecting data on exposure, white balance and focus to transfer it to the automatic scene recognition system.

The camera's hybrid autofocus has 11 focus points for greater sensitivity. We have already seen this kind of autofocus on previous models. It may seem a little basic, especially compared to mirrorless cameras, but it has been tested on numerous cameras and has received its fair share of positive reviews.

The battery, although unchanged from the D3200, can withstand much more thanks to the processor. According to the manufacturer, Nikon D3300 is capable of taking up to 700 frames on a single charge.

Housing and controls

The D3300 is the second camera in Nikon's lineup to use a monocoque design. That is, the chassis design is one-piece, so the camera, compared to its predecessor, is much lighter.

The size of the camera has also become smaller, although this is not very noticeable from the outside. The camera fits comfortably in your hands, and thanks to the coating, it will not slip out.

What especially positively distinguishes the Nikon D3300 from other cameras is the presence of a retractable 18-15mm lens in the kit. Again, compared to miniature mirrorless cameras, it's still on the large side, but compared to the D3200, it really is a significant improvement. The lens will easily fit even into a small camera bag.

Before using the lens, you will first have to press the button on its body, which will bring it into working condition. That is, the camera startup time will increase slightly. But if you're in a hurry, you can simply leave the lens folded.

On the back of the camera body there is a standard dial for setting aperture, shutter speed, mode, and so on. In fully manual mode, to control the settings, you will need to press the exposure compensation button and turn the wheel.

Like any entry-level camera, the D3300 doesn't have many buttons. In addition to the dial for controlling exposure and modes on top, there is an exposure compensation button on the body, an information button that turns off the rear display so it doesn't interfere with when using the viewfinder.

You can quickly access the menu using the “i” button on the back of the case. And of course, navigation buttons.

The function button next to the lens mount will allow you to quickly change ISO, or JPEG quality, white balance, etc. You can select one of the options for this button in the settings.

Autofocus system

Let's talk in more detail about the focusing capabilities of the Nikon D3300. This camera focuses quite quickly for a DSLR. This is especially noticeable in good or daylight. If the light is low, autofocus will take a little longer, but if you're shooting in completely dark conditions, the camera will have a much harder time.

It should be noted that when using Live View mode, the focusing speed is, in principle, always lower due to the load on the processor. So, in such cases, it is better to use the viewfinder the old fashioned way.

It’s very easy to change the focus point; to do this, you need to press the navigation buttons and select the point that suits you. The central focus point is more sensitive than the others, so remember this - it may come in handy.

Camera performance

So, Nikon D3300 offers us a three-inch LCD display with a resolution of 921,000 dots. So far, Nikon still does not equip cameras for beginners with a touchscreen, this certainly would not hurt, but it’s quite possible to cope without a touchscreen.

The interface, however, looks very modern and pleasant. The resolution allows you to enjoy both high-quality colors and good images.

When shooting, the camera will show three circles where the shutter speed, aperture and light sensitivity values ​​will be displayed. This is especially convenient for beginners, as it will allow you to quickly master the camera functions and working with exposure.

The optical viewfinder provides 95% of the field of view. This is a pretty good indicator, but in bright conditions, you may not notice something that later appears in the frame. So in any case, you need to be careful.

The battery, as promised by the manufacturers, can withstand a whole day of filming, allows you to view photos, and so on. This is more than enough for everyday work.

Automatic white balance is also a pretty nice addition. It handles pretty accurately in all conditions, even when shooting indoors.

Image quality

The Nikon D3300, despite 24 million pixels and the likely danger of grain, handles low light surprisingly well. Grain appears only when shooting at ISO 3200 and above, but it is not at all detrimental to photography.

The screen allows you to view the photo with a magnification of 100% and then you can definitely see all the details. Whether printed in A4 size or simply shared online, photos from this camera look great.

One of the benefits of the sensor resolution on this camera is the ability to crop images but still get high quality photos. This makes it incredibly easy for a beginner photographer.

The 18-15mm zoom lens provides a ton of shooting options. The depth of field is also pleasing. And the colors are bright and high quality.

What to choose - D3300 or D3400?

Both cameras have the same sensor, both do away with the anti-aliasing filter, and the photo quality of both cameras is the same.

The new product offers ISO 100-25600, and the D3300 - 100-12800. Here the difference in numbers is more noticeable, but in practice you will have to try very hard to notice it.

Both cameras use the same autofocus system and image processor.

Nikon clearly tries to reduce weight with each new camera model, so the D3400 wins a little in this regard, and the cameras also have different synchronization capabilities. The new product is able to establish a connection with a smartphone using Nikon SnapBridge.

However, in terms of price, the D3300 is much more affordable. And with approximately the same results, it will clearly become a very successful acquisition for someone who plans to switch from a regular camera to a professional one.

Thanks to its features and functions, the Nikon D3300 is ideal for mastering exposure and learning how to use a DSLR camera. The convenient lens included in the kit is suitable for almost any need - portrait, reportage or landscape photography. The video shooting capabilities will suit the average user quite well.

The cost of this kit is only 25,120 rubles, so it won’t put a big dent in your wallet. The fact that this is not a new product in its line is inferior to the functionality and results that can be obtained with this camera.

Of course, according to tradition, the choice is yours.

This powerful, easy-to-use 24.2 megapixel digital SLR camera is compact and lightweight. It is convenient to carry with you to create unforgettable photos and high-definition videos at the right time.

The large sensor captures fine details with superb sharpness and delivers excellent low-light performance (up to ISO 12,800) for crystal-clear images in dark environments.

For those who are taking their first steps into photography with digital SLR cameras or want to learn more, there is step by step guide in help mode. Using an adapter for wireless connection from Nikon, available as an option, you can easily upload photos to your favorite websites via your smart device.

24.2 MP DX format CMOS sensor

Capture unforgettable images in high definition. Print high-quality, large photos and crop images without losing detail.

Are you new to digital photography? Help Mode

Using sample images and clear step by step instructions Help mode, you'll learn how to perfectly take great photos and videos.

Wireless adapter

Forget about photos taken with a smartphone and post them on in social networks excellent quality images! Use Nikon's optional Wireless Adapter* WU-1a to transfer images from the D3300 to your smart device.

Impressive results in low light

Capture clear images in any light. A range of ISO 100 to 12,800 (expandable to 25,600 equivalent) captures detail when shooting in the dark.

EXPEED 4 Image Processing System

Nikon's fast and powerful image processing system delivers high-speed performance and advanced noise reduction capabilities for crystal-clear images with natural color reproduction in any lighting condition.

Continuous shooting at 5fps

Capture fast-paced action with high speed(5 frames per second) to capture fleeting movements or facial expressions at just the right moment.

Superior power of 24.2 megapixel sensor

The D3300 features a 24.2 million pixel sensor that does not use an optical low-pass filter (OLPF). You'll get sharp, incredibly detailed images even when shooting fine textures.

Special Effects: The D3300 offers a choice of 13 effects, making it easy to create artistic photos and videos. Simply select an effects mode, select the option you want to apply, and then shoot. Use the Pop filter to make colors more vibrant and saturated, or the Toy Camera Effect filter to create a retro look. And Easy Panorama mode lets you capture everything you see around you.

11-point AF system: No matter how fast or erratically your subjects move, the D3300 ensures they always come into focus. An incredibly accurate 11-point AF system with a cross-type sensor at the center ensures that your subject is in focus quickly and then stays focused when the subject moves off-center or moves quickly or unexpectedly.

Become a film director - shoot Full HD videos: The camera is equipped with D-Movie, allowing you to shoot videos you can be proud of. You can record Full HD (1080p) video clips with good sharpness and frame rates up to 50p/60p using continuous autofocus. This results in smoothly shot yet very sharp and clear videos that capture the speed of object movements.

Large LCD Screen: You can shoot with the D3300 as easily as you would with a compact camera or a smartphone if you use the large 7.5 cm LCD monitor to take photos and videos. Wide viewing angles and 921k dot resolution make it easy to compose and view photos, as well as apply special effects.

Intuitive controls: D-Movie and live view can be accessed at the touch of a button. The i button on the back of the camera lets you quickly change settings while shooting without having to open the main menu. When shooting using the viewfinder, you can choose either a classic interface or a graphical one with convenient animated settings.

Optical viewfinder: The D3300's clear, wide viewfinder ensures you get the shots you want at the right time, especially when subjects are far away and moving quickly.

Compact system: The D3300 camera body weighs only 410 g; Complete with a small folding lens, this lightweight model is more convenient to carry than conventional DSLRs. The large grip makes the camera easy to hold still, despite its compact size.

NIKKOR Lenses: Take advantage of Nikon's renowned DX-format NIKKOR lenses and get the most out of the D3300's high resolution. Capture photos and videos with vibrant colors, impressive contrast, and crisp detail. Capture stunning portraits with prime lenses, use macro lenses for life-size close-ups, and use telephoto lenses for sharp images of distant subjects.

The D3300 is one of the smallest and lightest DSLR cameras on the market. The new lens that comes with the DSLR is pushed forward in this photo, with a focal length of about 30mm.

Camera control

The D3300 retains the same controls and mode switching. The new camera has all the necessary buttons that make the work of novice photographers simple and clear.

New 18-55mm lens included

As already mentioned, together with the D3300, Nikon is planning to release a new AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 VR II lens. The main difference from the old model is the smaller size and weight of the optics. When in use, the Nikkor 18-55mm will be approximately the same size as its predecessor. When turned off, it is much more compact.

New 18-55mm, switched off

The 18-55 also features Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction as the previous model, but the new lens takes up much less space when turned off.

New AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G lens

Nikon also introduced a new AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G lens, which will cost approximately $600. Despite the fact that the optics are intended primarily for full-frame models, the Nikkor 35mm will also work with DX format cameras such as the D3300, having an equivalent focal length of 52.5mm. The lens is also very light and compact.

D3300 with Nikkor 35mm F1.8G lens

While most users probably won't use the D3300 with the new Nikkor 35mm F1.8G lens, since the same version for DX cameras is much cheaper, this photo illustrates the relatively small size of the 35mm F1.8G.

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We continue our series of reviews of Nikon DSLRs, and today we will look at the entry-level budget DSLR Nikon D3300. In previous articles, we talked in detail about the D5500, as well as many modern full-frame models from this company. Today's review of the D3300 will be the final one - thus we will look at the entire line of Nikon DSLRs - from entry-level cameras to advanced professional models D810 and DF. Now we, and we hope that our readers too, will have a complete picture. model range Nikon - we will be able to compare cameras with each other and draw the right conclusions.

All three amateur models - D3300, D5500 and D7200 - have the same 24 megapixel sensors, they do not have an anti-aliasing low-pass filter in front of the sensor, they have the same EXPEED 4 image processors, they provide the same ISO sensitivity range, and in theory the photos should turn out identical. So we’ll check whether it’s worth overpaying and buying more expensive models, if even the most affordable D3300 can take pictures of the same quality as its older colleagues?

Video presentation of Nikon D3300 - our PhotoFire program!

The video briefly examines the ergonomics of the Nikon D3300 camera, the principles of setting the main modes, and provides examples of shooting photos and videos. The film was made by the authors and is an appendix to this article.

Testing methodology

All pictures were taken on a Nikon D3300 camera (firmware 1.01) complete with lenses 18-55 (AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II) and 18-140 (AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm 1 :3.5-5.6 G ED VR), an SDHC UHS-I Transcend SDHC 32GB 300x Class 10 memory card was used. Shooting in most cases was carried out in RAW (NEF) format, developed in the program Adobe Lightroom 6.5, all photos are presented without artistic processing, as they were taken on camera; the necessary retouching was carried out for portraits.

Ergonomics

The camera is small, compact and lightweight, making it very comfortable to hold in your hand. The body, of course, is made not of metal, but of plastic, the grip and the place for the thumb of the right hand are rubberized, the camera can be easily controlled with one hand. The small size of the D3300 will be more convenient for women's hands, however, it is quite comfortable for men to hold it. The light weight of the camera will allow you to always take it with you, this is especially useful when traveling - the weight of the camera on your neck is practically not felt.

The camera is so easy to operate that it takes almost no time to get used to it and start shooting. Of course, the authors have a lot of experience shooting with Nikon DSLRs, as well as cameras of other brands, and it will be somewhat more difficult for a beginner. However, this camera is ideal for amateur photographers who shoot occasionally, from time to time - they won’t have to remember for a long time each time where each setting is located and which wheel is responsible for what: they picked up the camera, turned on the power switch and then they started filming.

The menu in the camera is standard Nikon, there is only everything you need. Once you have made the necessary settings, there is generally no need to go into the menu, although there are a number of parameters, such as Active D-lighting and Picture Control, which can only be adjusted in the menu; we will talk about this in more detail below.

Basic shooting parameters are configured using the information screen, it is called up using the i button; you can temporarily turn it off with the INFO button next to the shutter button. Appearance This screen can be customized - a graphical or tabular display is offered, and you can also select a color scheme, and all this is done separately for the creative modes P/S/A/M (for example, select black), and separately for automatic modes and AUTO/ scene programs SCENE/EFFECTS (for example, select light), which is very convenient, since it is immediately clear in which mode the shooting is currently taking place. In graphic mode there is a beautiful animation of changing the aperture, everything is thought out to the smallest detail and looks very nice.

The screen in the camera is not rotatable, not touch-sensitive, and it has one unpleasant feature - there is no special sensor for bringing it to the eyes, the camera does not turn off the screen when viewing through the viewfinder. This will greatly interfere when shooting in a dark room - one eye will experience serious discomfort. It’s a pity that it’s impossible to turn off the screen altogether and view only using the viewfinder. When shooting outdoors, especially on a bright sunny day, you don’t feel this feature and completely forget about the screen.

WiFi

The camera does not have a built-in Wi-Fi module, like the D5500, but the D3300 is fully compatible with the external WU-1a module, which can be purchased additionally and thus turn 3300 into 5500. Well, or almost turn it :-)

For those who like to take a laptop with them on a trip, we can advise you to set the RAW+JPEG format in the camera, this way you can quickly share photos by transferring JPEGs to a simple laptop using a lanyard or card reader and not bother with long viewing and processing of heavy RAW files. But at home, you can already process the RAW files of the photos you like. The camera itself also provides RAW to JPEG conversion.

Taking a portrait

Portrait during the day

Great bright natural colors! Taking portraits with the Nikon D3300 is a pleasure; comments here, as they say, are unnecessary.

Come to St. Petersburg and be sure to visit the Summer Garden!

Low light portrait

The room is usually dark and the white balance is difficult for automatic cameras - these can be incandescent lamps or office fluorescent lamps. If the lack of light can be compensated by increasing sensitivity, then with white balance the best option- this is shooting in RAW format, which is why it is called “raw”, because it records all the information received on the matrix, allowing you to adjust all parameters, including white balance, as needed during processing.

When shooting in JPEG, you can choose one of the white balance presets or rely on automatic.

For portraits in conditions insufficient lighting and in the evening the camera has a built-in flash, you can use an external flash if you wish - the camera is compatible with Nikon Speedlight flashes, we used the SB-800 model. We were even able to use the Canon 580 EX II flash, which works great with the camera in manual mode.

The built-in flash can operate in TTL and manual mode, this is configured in the menu, we left TTL, which is what we recommend for beginners.

The built-in flash is customizable depending on the photographer's needs:

• Fill flash
• Red-eye reduction
• Slow Sync + Red-Eye Reduction
• Slow sync
• Rear curtain sync + slow sync

Example of flash operation in various modes:

Fill flash	Red-eye reduction
Slow Sync + Red-Eye Reduction	Slow sync
Rear curtain sync + slow sync	No flash

The slow sync mode is useful in cases where you want to work on the background in the photo, and not just the object in the foreground. In practice, when shooting indoors, we did not see a particularly strong difference in flash operating modes, and there was no red-eye effect in a single photograph, regardless of the flash operating mode.

The flash impulse can also be adjusted from -3 to +1, this is called "Flash Compensation".

Flash -3	Flash -2
Flash -1	Flash +1

As you can see from the example above, a -3 impulse is not suitable for shooting indoors; it is probably suitable for a bright sunny day, when the task is to only slightly illuminate the subject when shooting against the light. Within the range from -1 to +1, you can safely adjust the impulse based on your plan. Filmed in the Library cafe, on the 3rd floor, it’s very cozy and cool, come in, you won’t regret it.

In the evening, when the building lights come on, the most best time for taking a portrait.

Mode A, with built-in flash, 1/13 sec at f/5, 45mm, ISO 800

We arrived at the embankment early, and as soon as the street lighting turned on, we conducted a comparative test of the 18-55 and 18-140 mm lenses. Here, as they say, comments are unnecessary - the portrait focal length is called portrait because they are great for taking portraits :-)

Lens 18-55 No flash, focal length 50mm	Lens 18-140 No flash, focal length 120mm

When shooting in the evening, you need to carefully monitor the operation of Auto ISO - if you set the upper limit of ISO 12800 in the settings, the camera, without ceremony and with pleasure, raises the sensitivity to the limit! We recommend limiting the camera's appetite to values ​​of 3200 or, in extreme cases, 6400. Interestingly, “in the field”, when viewing on the screen, noise is not visible at ISO 12800, and one gets the feeling that the frame turned out to be bright and of high quality.

And finally: differences without flash - with flash, the same settings, from the same point.

Landscape photography and reporting

Travel to Sochi

Travel to Tikhvin

Spring Peter

Evening city

When shooting evening landscapes, we usually use a tripod and a self-timer so as not to move the camera by pressing the shutter button, or we install the camera on some object, for example, on a backpack or bag. The self-timer delay can be set to 2, 5, 10, or 20 seconds, this is configured in the menu. Just like in the D5500, the self-timer must be turned on again before each new use; the camera does not remember this setting.

Of course, if you have a cable release, which you need to buy additionally, it will be easier to take evening shots; a self-timer will not be needed.

ISO sensitivity test

The camera's ISO sensitivity can be set from 100 to 25600, with 25600 displayed as "Hi1". Automatic ISO control is available, this function is included in the menu, but only for photos, not for videos. If you use automatic ISO control, the camera will allow you to specify the maximum sensitivity and maximum shutter speed, which, in turn, can be set to auto. Phew... it will be very difficult for a beginner! But auto ISO works great for a beginner.

We shot the ISO sensitivity test twice - with the noise reduction function for high ISOs turned on and off. It was not possible to detect the slightest difference, so we present the first test. Mode A, F/8, RAW, focal length 22 mm. In the examples below, clicking on the photo will open the photo at 1:1 scale.

ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12800
ISO 25600

In the example below we demonstrate various options shooting of an evening city: on the left is a frame taken from a tripod with ISO 100 and a shutter speed of 30 seconds, on the right is a frame from the same point with ISO 12800 and a shorter shutter speed.

ISO 100, shutter speed 30 seconds	ISO 12800, 1/6 second shutter speed

And finally, here are a few more evening landscapes.

Night St. Petersburg at dusk

Sunset classic

Live View Mode

Shooting in Live View mode is one of the most problematic aspects of the Nikon D3300 camera. The Live View mode is very slow, it can probably only be used for leisurely shooting still lifes in the studio or nature views, such as sunset or sunrise, or macro photography. Of course, we shoot videos only in Live View, but more on that below.

Live View mode is activated by a rather convenient button on the camera body, then you need to frame the frame and focus by half-pressing the shutter button. Next, after pressing fully, the camera will slowly take a picture, then just as slowly raise the mirror, turn on live viewing, at the same time showing the captured frame on the screen - all this takes about 5-6 seconds. This is clearly not suitable for reporting, shooting dynamic scenes, portraits.

Live View and Aperture

When testing Nikon DSLRs, we are already accustomed to the fact that the Live View mode does not display the result of changing the aperture on the screen, and the D3300 is no exception (the exception is the D750 and D810 - the aperture in Live View is completely fine there).

In M mode The control wheel controls the shutter speed; the aperture must be changed while holding down the exposure compensation button. We spin the wheel - the numbers on the screen do not change, nothing changes at all.

In mode A this same wheel is already responsible for the aperture, we turn it - here the numbers of the aperture value change, but these changes do not affect the picture on the screen in any way.

In S mode The camera selects the aperture itself, but the picture is the same here - you can turn the wheel as you like.

To see how a particular aperture value will affect the picture, you need to exit Live View, change the value, and then enter Live View again. Thus, this mode becomes not only useless, but actually loses its purpose - live viewing - changing exposure parameters in real time and building a picture will not work. It is interesting that the frame will ultimately be shot with the aperture that will be indicated on the screen at that moment.

same values	other meanings

Experienced photographers will most likely shoot the old fashioned way, building a frame using the viewfinder and using fast phase detection autofocus, and if they use the Live View mode, it will be for shooting objects or landscapes, when it is more convenient to build a frame on the screen rather than laboriously making your way head to the viewfinder, risking ruining the composition of objects and moving the camera. With a folding screen, of course, it’s much more convenient to remove such things.

Live View and Autofocus

In Live View mode, focusing by contrast works, it is slow, much slower than in many compacts or mirrorless cameras, the brakes are especially noticeable when shooting moving objects or in low light. This may confuse users who have previously filmed with compact cameras and decided to switch to a DSLR.

Autofocus modes in Live View mode:

• AF-S- single-frame tracking focusing, used for stationary objects. Focus locks when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
• AF-F- constant tracking focus, for moving objects. The camera focuses continuously while the shutter button is pressed and locks when pressed halfway.
• RF- manual focusing.

Focusing manually

It's a shame that Nikon DSLRs don't have focus peaking, like many mirrorless cameras. You can focus manually using the viewfinder, but it is much more convenient to use Live View - this is where it will be indispensable. During manual focusing using Live View, the function of magnifying part of the image works - this way you can comfortably adjust the focus. Manual focusing will be useful when shooting objects, still lifes, and when using compatible optics, such as fast primes, which allow you to solve various creative problems without supporting autofocus.

We tested manual focusing while shooting video, see our video for an example. Of course, when focusing, the mode of greatly enlarging the image on the screen helps a lot.

Viewfinder

The viewfinder is standard Nikon, it displays basic service information. The viewfinder has one feature - 95% frame coverage, which may not be particularly convenient for precise composition. For example, when you want to perfectly accurately construct a portrait photo, or position some object on the table in the frame, so as not to do any post-processing on the computer, but immediately take the desired frame. In this case, indeed, the Live View mode comes to the rescue - there is a 100% display of the future photo.

The camera viewfinder can only be photographed with a phone camera, hence the low quality of the image above. The main thing is that it is quite convenient to sight on it; there is a diopter adjustment. We continue to be surprised by Nikon’s proprietary display of zeros - like other DSLRs, the number “100” in the viewfinder is displayed as “1oo”, and for beginners it will not be clear why the zeros are not displayed normally?

High speed shooting

5 RAW frames per second is quite good! When shooting in RAW, the buffer fills up instantly, we have a series of only 5-6 frames, after which there is no point in pressing the button - we need to take a break for 30 seconds, and then shoot the next series. In practice, this is quite enough for amateur purposes - we filmed a series, immediately assessed the result, thought about how to film it better and started all over again. On the third try we got these cool shots in motion, try it too!

Let us remind you that we used a budget Transcend 32 GB, 300x, class 10 memory card. If you use a faster and slightly more expensive card, for example a Kingston SDHC 32Gb Class 10 UHS-I U3 90R/80W, nothing will change much, although writing from the buffer to the card will be faster. If just a year ago the difference in price between these memory card models was significant, more than 2 times, today they cost almost the same (according to YaM), so when buying a camera we can recommend immediately buying a fast Kingston memory card.

Styles and Effects

Of course, for beginners and those who like to experiment, the camera has built-in shooting styles and various effects. There is no point in testing automatic shooting modes - every amateur photographer, if desired, will choose the desired mode depending on the situation.

Automatic shooting modes

• full auto
• car without flash
• portrait
• scenery
• child
• sport
• macro
• night portrait

In macro mode, it’s unexpectedly cool to photograph flowers:

Image effects

One of the most interesting and functional effects is panorama; the Nikon D3300 does an excellent job of automatically shooting panoramas. Just select the panorama shooting mode in the effects, turn on Live View, focus, press the shutter button and move the camera through the panorama. The camera itself will stitch together the desired panorama in JPEG format, and it will do it quite well. It is advisable to have more or less uniform illumination of the scene being filmed, and to move the camera carefully, without jerking and strictly horizontally. Below are several panoramas that we shot handheld in automatic mode during our testing.

Special effects are installed before shooting a frame; they can be used for photos, and some for video.

Night vision	Super bright
Pop	Photo illustration
Toy camera effect	Color sketch
Miniature effect	Selective color
Silhouette	High key
Low Key	Drawing HDR

It’s quite inconvenient to use the “Selective Color” effect, because standard camera controls are designed for taking photos, and not for processing them, so choosing colors and adjusting their saturation is more convenient on a computer, using a mouse and keyboard, rather than pressing camera buttons. Nevertheless, there is such a mode, it allows you to get black and white image, in which some objects are highlighted in color, and if desired, the camera allows you to do this. In the example above, the Selective Color photo highlights the sky while all other colors are largely muted.

Active D-Lighting

An exclusive Nikon feature; in more expensive models the force of influence of this tool is adjustable; in the D3300 it can be either turned on or off.

Active D-Lighting, in theory, helps bring out light and shadow in a photo, somewhat expanding the dynamic range of the scene. In practice, Active D-Lighting is almost useless when shooting in RAW, since when processing on a computer you can achieve a much stronger or, conversely, soft effect, and generally more flexibly control lights and shadows. By the way, Nikon’s Capture NX-D program can read the Active D-Lighting settings in RAW files perfectly.

When shooting in JPEG, Active D-Lighting, of course, irrevocably affects the image; it cannot be canceled during processing. Active D-Lighting can be useful for some scenes, but you need to remember about it and constantly turn it on and off in the menu, depending on the scene being shot, since there is no other way to control this tool except the menu item.

Active D-Lighting OFF	Active D-Lighting ON

We didn't use this tool when shooting in RAW.

Picture Controls

Like Active D-lighting, this is also a Nikon signature feature. Picture Control modes allow you not only to adjust image parameters in the camera itself, but also to create your own; sharpness, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue are available for adjustment. Older Nikon camera models allow you to load styles created on a computer and even exchange them; the D3300 is not so advanced. An icon of the currently selected style is displayed on the information screen at the top.

Picture Control modes are relevant for JPEG and only for creative PASM shooting modes; in automatic modes, the camera itself will adjust all the parameters as it needs. As in the case of Active D-Lighting, these settings do not affect RAW files, however, the Picture Control values ​​are written in the EXIF ​​of the RAW file, and this setting is perfectly understood by Nikon’s ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D programs, although it is not entirely clear Another thing is how to reset this setting when processing RAW :-)

Picture Control Settings:

• Standard- recommended in most cases. This option uses standard processing to produce a balanced effect.
• Neutral- used for subsequent processing on a computer. This option uses minimal processing for natural results. It should not be confused with the Flat mode, which is found in more advanced Nikon cameras, but is not supported in the Nikon D3300.
• Saturated- for photographs in which it is necessary to emphasize the primary colors. Processing images to produce rich photo prints.
• Monochrome- shooting black and white photographs and videos.
• Portrait- shooting portraits to obtain natural skin color and texture.
• Scenery- for shooting landscapes and city views.

Standard	Neutral
Saturated	Monochrome
Portrait	Scenery

Picture Control and Video Modes

Many experts and bloggers recommend creating your own style for shooting video, turning the sharpness and color saturation to a minimum. This method is only suitable if the video will be actively processed in a video editing program, and it is unlikely that the lost clarity and sharpness will be restored. In any case, we recommend using the “Standard” Picture Control mode first, then trying “Neutral”, and adjusting some parameters only after successful experiments. Want to shoot monochrome video? Shoot in color and apply a b/w filter in the video editing editor, as in this case you can return the color back to the video if necessary. Shot in the “Monochrome” mode, the video will never become color, unless you paint each frame with colors like a film about Cinderella.

To summarize, we can say about using Picture Control that in some cases this tool allows you to get interesting results. However, it will be difficult for a beginner to manage all these features - instead of a fun walk with friends and taking cool photos, they will be forced to deal with tedious switching modes, which they need to remember all the time, otherwise those same cool photos will unexpectedly come out in black and white... Verdict - for beginners we recommend installing Picture Control "Standard".

Optics

Kit lens 18-55

The Nikon D3300 came to us for testing complete with two lenses - a kit lens 18-55 and an advanced zoom 18-140. Of course, beginner photographers will most likely buy a kit with a compact, inexpensive AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens. This is a new version of the lens, as indicated by the Roman numeral II, it has a special button - to start shooting, you need to press it and turn the ring - the lens will move forward and the lens will be ready for use. After shooting, you need to perform the reverse operation and put the camera in your bag.

The button on the lens is a controversial decision. On the one hand, the lens has become much more compact than the previous model (without a button and number II), with it the camera has become more convenient to carry, since the lens is now hidden inside and fixed. On the other hand, we won’t be able to instantly take a picture, for example, from a car window at speed - we saw the scene, grabbed the camera, clicked the on switch... the lens! You still need to unlock the lens! We press the button, turn it... That's it, the frame is left far behind, despite the fact that the camera itself turns on instantly, in a split second.

The lens is equipped with a stabilizer (VR, vibration reduction), it is activated by a special button on the body. The stabilizer will be useful in low light conditions, as in theory it will allow you to shoot with longer shutter speeds, as well as when shooting handheld.

In practice, in the twilight, both with and without a stabilizer, the pictures turned out to be blurry, except that with a stabilization the blur was a little less noticeable. Compare three photos: the first is without a tripod, the second is with a tripod, and the third is taken from a tripod. On click - crop 1:1.

from hand, without stub	by hand, with a stub	from a tripod

The lens is suitable for a beginner for everyday photography, as it covers the most popular focal lengths - at a wide angle you can shoot landscapes, cities, reportages, and at 55 mm you can shoot portraits, flowers and some objects. At the long end, the lens has an F/5.6 aperture, which, of course, will not allow you to beautifully blur the background in portraits, blur it “into milk,” as photographers say, for this you need special high-aperture portrait lenses, for example 50 or 85 mm with an F/1.8 aperture . However, for the first time, it is quite possible to shoot portraits, landscapes, still lifes and videos with a kit lens. This is the advantage of the camera’s compatibility with a wide range of Nikon lenses - after shooting at 18-55 for the first time, after a while you can choose a more advanced lens for your needs.

Resolution test 18-55

This shot was taken in Sergievka Park (Peterhof, a suburb of St. Petersburg), handheld, aperture priority A, f/8, ISO 100. Click on - 1:1 magnification.

Technical characteristics of the lens 18-55

• Focal length 18-55mm (27-82.5mm 35mm equivalent)
• Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6
• Minimum aperture f/22-36
• Lens design 11 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens)
• Minimum AF focusing distance: 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positions
• Number of aperture blades 7 (rounded aperture)
• Weight approximately 195 g

Universal lens 18-140

Another lens in our test - AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm 1: 3.5-5.6 G ED VR - is universal and inexpensive, and of very high quality. The photos come out great! Despite its impressive dimensions, it is not heavy at all, an excellent choice for travel. They can shoot landscapes, portraits, and some objects in the distance.

When you put 18-140 on the Nikon D3300, the camera takes on the appearance of a real serious DSLR. To be honest, I don’t really want to shoot with a whale 18-55, so on our trip to Sochi we shot all the landscapes and portraits mainly with the 18-140. Our verdict: 18-140 is the most balanced choice for the D3300, with it the camera seems to come to life and begins to delight the photographer with excellent pictures.

Technical characteristics of the lens 18-140

• Focal length: 18-140mm, 27-210mm 35mm equivalent
• Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6
• Minimum aperture: f/22-38
• Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups (including one ED glass element and one aspherical lens)
• Minimum focusing distance: 45 cm at all zoom positions
• Number of aperture blades 7, rounded aperture opening

Despite the fact that Nikon itself on its website recommends another kit lens, 18-105, as a kit lens, however, in our opinion, it is the focal lengths 18-140 that are the most versatile and suitable for travel photography.

When choosing optics, you should remember that any lens in the Nikon line is suitable for the Nikon D3300, however, autofocus will only work with those lenses that have an autofocus motor built inside; such lenses are marked AF-S. Of course, old Nikkor lenses will also work here, but you will have to manually adjust the focus.

It is worth mentioning a feature of Nikon cameras that does not allow the full use of Soviet optics, for example Helios 44-2, through an adapter - we will not have an infinity setting, we can only shoot close-up objects. To shoot landscapes and use the infinity focus setting, you will need an adapter with an additional lens, which will inevitably reduce the flow of light onto the sensor and certainly will not improve the photo. When considering the option of purchasing Soviet optics, you need to remember this.

Shooting video

Despite the fact that the Nikon D3300 is an entry-level camera, it allows you to shoot FullHD video at a frame density of 50p, which is already a kind of standard today. Autofocus will work when shooting video, but you shouldn't expect miracles from it. Autofocus allows you to detect people's faces and, to some extent, follow the movement of the subject. Our video shows examples of video shooting.

Still frame from the video

There is an input for an external stereo microphone (mini-jack), while the microphone built into the camera body is monophonic. You can adjust the sound level or set it to auto.

The built-in microphone perfectly picks up the sound of the focusing motor, which, when shooting video, constantly moves back and forth, trying to focus, even if nothing happens in the frame and the frame is static. Well, if dynamics appear, the focus will actively move and spoil the picture, and at the same time the sound track. Moreover, if you install a stereo microphone on the hot shoe, it will also pick up the sound of the autofocus motor, to a greater or lesser extent than the built-in one, depending on the model of the microphone. Of course, to film a presenter it is better to use a special directional shotgun microphone, but such models are sometimes more expensive than the D3300 camera itself, and this is a topic for a separate future study.

Shooting video and changing aperture

The previously mentioned inability to change the aperture in Live View mode when shooting photos further confuses all the cards when shooting video. Beginners will most likely shoot video in auto mode and will not have problems with aperture. Those who want creative shooting in M ​​mode will enable “Manual video control” in the settings; the camera will set the minimum shutter speed to 1/50 (of course, if we have chosen a frame density of 50p) and allow more flexible control over the shooting parameters. The question is blunt: how to adjust the exposure if the shutter speed is essentially fixed, but the camera does not allow you to monitor the change in aperture in real time?

In this case, there is only one way out - to adjust the necessary exposure parameters in advance, adjust the focus in advance, turn off autofocus, then turn on Live View and shoot.

There is no auto ISO for video in the Nikon D3300 camera. The stabilizer on the lens is practically useless when shooting video handheld while walking: with or without a stabilization, the picture shakes and sways a lot; for shooting on the go, you definitely need a stabilization camera.

Beginning amateur photographers may ask the question - why not shoot video in auto mode, why bother? The answer is obvious - to set the correct exposure parameters and the correct fixed white balance, so that the picture in the frame is smooth, without changes in brightness, without autofocus jumps and the annoying buzz of its motor.

Our verdict - the video shooting function in the Nikon D3300 is paradoxically crude: amateurs and beginners will be very upset by the result, and professionals, if desired, can easily get the most out of the D3300 nice picture and the sound is like a second camera for close-ups, why not? - however, pros will most likely choose a more advanced technique for their work.

Battery

The camera uses an EN-EL14a battery with a capacity of 1230 mAh. The developers promise that the camera will take 700 frames on one charge - that’s very good! We can say that the charge is enough for a whole day of walking, even if from time to time you shoot video and view the footage. Moreover, in the evening of the same day, the camera withstood 45 minutes of TimeLapse shooting into the computer, which almost completely drained the battery. The battery is charged from the charger; to do this, you need to remove it from the camera, insert it into the charger and wait about 2 hours. The camera does not charge via USB.

Nikon does not produce an original battery grip for the D3300; if you wish, you can purchase a compatible one in online stores (about 2000 rubles). Its disadvantage is that it controls the camera like a remote control, only attached to the bottom of the camera, that is, you will need to connect the handle with a cord to the D3300 in the “GPS” connector. In this case, the shutter button and its half-press will work. However, the cord will interfere with removal, dust may get into the open connector, the cord itself or the open compartment lid can catch something, a second EN-EL14a battery must be purchased additionally - these are the disadvantages. Among the advantages, undoubtedly, one can note the increased service life of the camera and a comfortable grip, including when shooting portraits. Whether such a pen is needed is something everyone decides for themselves.

Nikon D3300 and computer

Controlling the camera using a computer

Most popular programs such as Capture One Pro, Adobe Lightroom, NKRemote and even Nikon's proprietary Camera Control Pro 2 utility do not allow you to shoot directly into a computer on the D3300. However, there is a program called digiCamControl for Windows, which allows you to control the camera, including shooting HDR with bracketing, and even TimeLapse - the camera itself does not have such functions. Of course, the camera is connected to the computer via a USB cable; you can use a USB extension cable to conveniently position the computer next to the tripod.

digiCamControl program

General view of the digiCamControl program

The digiCamControl program is very functional, there are many interesting settings, there are even plugins. Among the disadvantages, we can note the very slow work when shooting HDR - NEF frames take a very long time to rewrite, especially positive exposure, you need to wait more than a minute. But the program itself can stitch together the footage into one HDR.

The HDR tool is very simple (see screenshot above), but it has everything you need - you can set the number of frames and exposure bracketing, and within very wide limits. We shot a classic story with a bridge - 3 frames with a +-2 EV fork.

-2EV	0	+2EV

Of course, amateur photographers are unlikely to carry a hefty laptop with them on a walk, but if the task is to photograph beautiful interior hotels or cafes, or some kind of museum, and it is in these cases that the HDR mode will be very useful, the option with a laptop can be very interesting, since you can fine-tune all the parameters right there on the spot and, most importantly, quickly see the result of shooting on a large screen and even glue the finished HDR.

This is what it looks like in practice :-) Our regular readers will easily recognize this place! For those who are seeing this shot for the first time, I will say that I photographed this bridge many times at different times of the year and used it in an article about HDR stitching. This is Sergievka Park (Peterhof, St. Petersburg), 100 meters from the famous stone head. Of course, with Nikon camera D3300, tripod and laptop, I came here again!

At the time of writing the review, the current version of digiCamControl was number 2.0.27.0. The most interesting thing is that the program is absolutely free, although it is probably the only way to control the D3300 from a computer and shoot TimeLapse, and this is the case when, in order to expand the functionality of the camera, it would not be a pity to buy the program.

The TimeLapse shooting settings in the digiCamControl program are very ascetic, although quite sufficient - you can set the time delta between frames and the desired number of frames. For those who find it difficult to calculate the desired number of frames, they can set the end time for shooting. Press the Start button and do not touch the camera. When removing TimeLapse, you need to remember about the laptop's sleep mode - in the energy saving settings you must disable sleep mode altogether. The authors did not do this, and the laptop fell asleep during the test shooting, stopping taking pictures. We saw it in time and woke up the sleepyhead, but we missed three or four frames, which will be noticeable in the film. And, of course, the batteries of both the laptop and the camera must be fully charged.

For an example of TimeLapse shooting, see our video: M mode, shutter speed 1/400 at f/11, ISO 100, JPEG NORM format, autofocus off, stabilizer off, white balance - sun, Active D-Lighting off, frames fly straight to the laptop , bypassing the memory card.

And here's what TimeLapse shooting looks like in practice:-) This is my favorite Sestroretsk, Dubki Park.

Concluding the story about digiCamControl, it should be noted that the program allows you to use Live View and control the camera in this mode, including fine-tuning the focus, although the image on the screen does not look clear (see screen display below). From live viewing mode, you can easily enable video recording, and the file will be recorded both on the camera’s memory card and on the laptop.

You can also shoot the starry sky using the Astronomy tool; we invite our readers to figure out this mode on their own. Cool program!

For Mac owners, the consolation can be the fact that Aperture allows you to take pictures into your computer, but in this program the functionality is limited only to a remote shutter release, no HDR, and you won’t be able to control camera parameters. The most annoying thing is that Capture One Pro 9.1 sees the camera and even displays all its settings, but does not allow you to take a picture - the button is not active. Most likely, there are deliberate restrictions in the camera firmware on the part of Nikon developers.

View and process photos and videos

For all amateur photographers, without exception, it is highly recommended to download a set of two proprietary Nikon programs from the Nikon website - ViewNX-i And Capture NX-D. The first allows you to view photos and transfer them from the camera to a computer, the second allows you to process them. The programs are free, there are versions for Windows and MacOS.

I did it not long ago; it will be useful for all beginners to familiarize themselves with its main functions.

Who do we think the Nikon D3300 is for?

1. First of all this camera for beginners, for amateur photographers. This could be the first SLR camera or the first camera in general.
2. The camera is good for teaching the basics of photography, for example in a photography school. There is nothing superfluous in it that could distract the student from mastering the art of photography. Indeed, PASM modes, high matrix resolution, a fast processor, the ability to use any Nikon optics, even the top models, as well as third-party optics - everything you need. In our opinion, the D3300 is simply the ideal solution for studying! Instead of fiddling with menu settings, time-lapses, Wi-Fi and other bracketing, twisting the screen and poking fingers at it, students will be able to calm down and finally think about light and shade and composition.
3. Complete with a good 18-140 lens - an ideal choice for travel photography: nothing superfluous, pointed, removed, compact size, good battery. If there was a Wi-Fi module in the camera, it would be a 100% hit, just what we needed. If desired, the module can be used externally; it weighs a few grams and will provide the necessary functionality.
4. In theory, it is possible to use the Nikon D3300 as a professional tool - when combined with high-quality optics, the camera takes pictures quite decently. However, for work it is better to choose older models, for example the D7200.
5. Tech geeks will be clearly upset by the asceticism of the settings, the lack of many controls and the reduced capabilities of the camera.

6 main advantages of the D3300

1. Price. This is probably one of the most affordable DSLRs on the market.
2. Nothing extra, it's a camera. All the features a photographer really needs to take photos are included in this camera.
3. Great choice for teaching photography basics
4. A good choice for beginners - auto modes, scene programs
5. Convenient control ergonomics, light weight, compactness
6. Compatible with Nikon lenses, and when paired with good optics such as the 18-140, the camera delivers excellent results

6 main disadvantages of the D3300

1. The screen is blinding to the eye when viewing through the viewfinder, this will be inconvenient when shooting in a dark room
2. The effect of changing the aperture is not displayed in Live View mode, both for photos and videos
3. Very slow shooting and focusing in Live View
4. When recording video, autofocus is breathing, the focus motor loudly interferes with the audio track. Built-in microphone - mono, no Auto ISO for video
5. There is no built-in Wi-Fi module, which can be a significant disadvantage when traveling
6. The camera does not remember the self-timer setting; it has to be turned on again each time for the next frame

Advantages of D5500 over D3300

• Rotatable touch screen
• More advanced autofocus module - 39 points versus 11, 3D tracking
• Built-in Wi-Fi, bracketing shooting, TimeLapse shooting
• Camera eye sensor
• 14-bit RAW vs 12-bit
• Ability to fully control the camera from a computer
• ISO change step ⅓ EV, which allows you to more flexibly select the desired value
• Built-in stereo microphone

Advantages of D3300 over D5500

• Ease of Management

conclusions

We can recommend the Nikon D3300 to beginner amateur photographers as a first SLR camera when the budget is very limited. If you can spend a little more on the purchase of a camera, it makes sense to look towards the D5500. We recommend quickly replacing the 18-55 kit lens with a universal one, for example 18-140 mm, which will allow you to fully unleash the potential of the D3300 and will delight you with the quality of the pictures.

Nikon D3300 ratings on a 10-point scale from FotoExperts

1. Ergonomics - 7
2. Settings menu - 9
3. Case quality - 9
4. Photo quality - 8
5. Video shooting - 3
6. Whale optics - 3
7. Screen, viewfinder - 9
8. Autofocus operation, photo - 9
9. Shooting at high ISO values ​​- 7
10. Battery - 9

Total: 73%. A good choice as a beginner’s first DSLR, suitable for any type of amateur photography. For serious creative photography and video shooting, we recommend choosing one of the older models.

We were helped in our work by:

• We thank Nikon representative office in Russia for the equipment provided and the trust shown. Of course, our communication with Nikon continues, because they have many different interesting devices, which means we have many new interesting tests ahead.
• Victoria Joule: Thank you for your creative spirit and active assistance in our work.
• Ekaterina Ananasova Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor) Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor) Shooting speed 3 fps 3 fps 4 fps 5 fps LCD 3-inch LCD TFT monitor with a resolution of 230,000 dots 3-inch TFT LCD monitor with 230,000 dots resolution 3" TFT LCD monitor with 921,000 dots resolution Video - 1920 × 1080, 24 fps 1920 x 1080, 30p/25p/24p Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Landscape, Portrait EXPEED 4 EXPEED 4 EXPEED 4 ISO 100-25600 100-25600 100-25600 RAW 12-bit 14-bit 14-bit Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor) Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors) Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II with TTL phase detection, fine tuning, 51 focus points including 15 cross-type sensors; 1 sensor supports f/8 aperture Shooting speed 5 fps 5 fps 6 fps LCD screen Rotatable TFT touch monitor with a diagonal of 8.1 cm. Resolution 1,037,000 pixels. Viewing angle 170° 8 cm diagonal TFT monitor, 170° viewing angle, with a resolution of approx. 1229000 points Video 1920×1080, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 1920×1080, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 1920×1080, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat WiFi - Built-in IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g module GPS - - - Battery EN-EL14a EN-EL14a EN-EL15 Battery pack - - MB-D15 Dimensions
  weight (body) 124 × 98 × 75.5 mm,
  410 g 124 x 97 x 70 mm,
  420 g 135.5 x 106.5 x 76 mm,
  675 g Announcement date 01.2014 01.2015 03.2015 Price, body* RUB 25,690 45,090 rub. 63,430 rub.

  3. Comparison of direct competitors - Nikon D3300 and Canon 1300D

  	Nikon D3300	Canon 1300D
  Matrix	24.2 MP without optical low-pass filter	18.0 MP there is a low pass filter
  ISO	100-25600	100-12800
  RAW	12-bit	14-bit
  Shooting speed	5 fps	3 fps
  Autofocus	11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor)	9 AF points (1 cross-type from f/5.6 in the center)
  AE Bracketing	-	3 frames +/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
  LCD screen	3-inch TFT LCD monitor with 921,000 dots resolution	3-inch TFT LCD monitor with 920,000 dots resolution
  Video	1920×1080, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p	1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
  WiFi	-	Wi-Fi, NFC connection for Android
  GPS	-	-
  Dimensions weight (body)	124 × 98 × 75.5 mm, 410 g	129.0 x 101.3 x 77.6 mm, 485 g
  Price, body*	RUB 25,690	RUB 31,990

  *The average price is given according to Yandex Market data for May-June 2016. Prices are provided for information and comparison only; for current prices, see Yandex Market and distributors' websites.

  4. Our tests of amateur Nikon DSLRs

  • Nikon D5500 DSLR test:
  • Choosing your first DSLR: Nikon D5300 or Canon 700D? http://www.fototraveller.ru/articles/nikon-d5300-vs-canon-700d.html
  • Nikon D7100 DSLR - autumn photo test: http://www.fototraveller.ru/articles/nikon-d7100.html

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