Nikon D3300 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR II Lens Kit - Black (24.2MP) 3.0 inch LCD

I wanted to step up from my compact digital camera to something better for taking more studio quality photos and as I researched what to buy, I came across the D3300. I have a Nikon compact that I was very happy with so decided that maybe sticking with Nikon was a good option. The D3300 has a range of impressive features, most notably the 5fps shooting speed, the 24mp and the array of auto settings to make life easy for the amateur like me. The camera body is a nice light weight for its size and still feels good quality build-wise. When adding the 18-55mm kit lens, it still doesn't feel too heavy and is nicely balanced. The buttons are logically placed and easy to hand - something that cannot be said of all cameras and they too feel like they will stand the test of time, giving good feedback when pressed. A novelty for me, after so many years of compact camera usage, was the eyepiece. This is great to have again and you can nicely frame your photos without having to waste battery life on using the screen for this purpose. Autofocus is also a little faster when not using the screen so another bonus for the return of the viewfinder! Image stabilisation on the lens is great and very handy. It is a shame that Nikon didn't build wireless functionality in but I bought a little IR remote that does the job for a fraction of the cost of the Wi-Fi adapter and it should be less conspicuous when taking photos with me in them than holding my mobile would be. Shooting video is very easy and high quality, being recorded in full 1080p HD glory. I am still learning what I can do with the D3300 and haven't used all of the settings - including the very interesting novelty special effects. What I do know, though, is that this is a wonderful camera for those wanting to up their game but on a budget. I am pondering whether to invest in a longer range lens but am ruling it out due to pricing. At the moment the 18-55mm lens bundled with the camera body is doing everything I bought the camera to do - family photos of a much better quality than my compact point and shoot. This is a super camera and I am very pleased I took the leap of faith and bought it. It is giving me great joy and will continue to do so as I explore better just what it can do.

Having originally gone for a Canon 1000D four years ago, I grew increasingly frustrated with the very poor image quality, so I've sold all my Canon kit and have switched to Nikon's D3300. I am a beginner photographer/astro-photographer. This is an entry level or upper entry level camera which outcompetes Canon's alternatives in the form of the 1200D and 100D. Although slightly bigger than the 100D which was marketed as the world's smallest DSLR, you wouldn't really think so if the cameras were put side by side. In terms of image quality, you get 24mp versus 18mp resolution in those two other models, but on top of this the sensor gives you 35% more image quality, 11% more colour depth, over DOUBLE the low light ISO sensitivity (half your exposure time), and 14% more dynamic range (an image shows a greater range of light levels rather than everything either dark or light). Check Dxomark scores, which are lab tests done on cameras in a controlled environment using high tech software and sensors if you want to verify these numbers. The body feels solid yet light, grips in the hand very nicely and has intuitively placed buttons. The buttons have a nice clicky feel to them, and I particularly like the column of buttons on the left side of the screen. It has some nice features, the most notable of which is that you can apply many fun filters to your images on the camera. One of these is a 'miniature effect', where the top and bottom bands of the image are blurred as per your input to give a cool artistic effect, and in movie mode at 1080P HD resolution it compresses time by 15x so that a 45 minute movie turns into a 3m movie - making everything appear miniaturised and fast. On the auto modes any beginners will be able to use this camera, and the auto focus is top notch. If you know what you are doing with a camera, it has all the features that you would expect, including mirror lockup (it says for cleaning) if you want to be taking astrophotos. Video quality and sound is excellent. Make sure you have a high speed memory card otherwise it won't be able to record more than a small snippet of HD video. Either get a SHXC or SDHC (UHS-I) card of class 10 speed. The kit lens provided is a new lens released with this camera. When not in use, it compacts down to just a few inches, which is really handy when walking around or storing the camera. You just pop it out via a release button and then start focusing. The quality really is superb, and this lens if not supplied with the camera costs £170. If you are looking for your first camera, I highly recommend this.

Build Quality ======================= The camera feels very solid and well built even though it's all plastic. The grip in particular is excellent. Attaching and detaching the lens is easy and gives a satisfying click which removes all doubt of whether or not the lens is secured in place. Still Images ======================= The camera produces outstanding images in any situation you throw at it. The detail is good from the center all the way to the edges. The quality of image is good enough to do large prints. The built in flash is very good for darker or night shots. Lens ======================= The kit 18-55 VR lens is very good. There's not a massive zoom (approximately 3x in consumer terms), but with the huge image size, you can easily afford to crop in post, to achieve more of a zoom. The image stabilised lens is worth having, but it won't cure the most shaky of users. Video ======================= The actual video quality is excellent, but this is my niggle with the camera - the auto focus is very loud and is audible in the video footage and as such, is very distracting when playing the video. The sound is like tapping a metal folk on a tin can constantly and makes the camera feel cheap. This isn't an issue if you plan to throw music over your footage, or want to use an external micropohone, but I can't see many amatuer photographers using an external mic, unless you're a professional on a tight budget. Note that even if you're not recording video, the auto focus is still noisey, so beware if you're going somewhere that won't tolerate noise. I also found it was quite slow to focus as you move the camera around. For example, I panned about 180 degrees indoors and each time the camera was almost in focus, it then started to refocus because of the panning. The result was the whole 180 degrees were out of focus. For this reason, I decided to return the camera but I appreciate that some won't care so much about the video on a DSLR. Battery Life ======================= Nikon quote over 700 shots, and they aren't wrong. It goes on forever, even when using live view. The battery charges in around two hours, which is very respectable. Size and Portability ======================= The camera is smaller than most DSLRs, and when the lens is folded away it's even smaller, which brings me to my next point. The collapsible lens in theory sounds good, but in practice I would prefer to have the lens ready to go for quick snaps. You're only saving a few cm when the lens is collapsed, and in that state, you can't even browse the menus or settings. I found it undesirable to have to extend the lens and then return to the zero zoom state before I could compose the shot. If size is an issue then currently the smallest DSLR is the Canon 100D, although it's arguably not a great deal smaller than the Nikon D3300 because Canon only reduced the body size not the lens, and when you have the standard Canon lens (which isn't compact) the reduction isn't much. The difference in weight with the kit lens between the Nikon and Canon is about 54g, which is roughly the weight of a shot glass. Features and Usage ======================== The camera has most of the features of pro DSLRs. The huge 24MP and large sensor dwafs its Canon rivals (although MPs alone aren't a direct indication of quality). It does have the "consumer" features such as effects that you'd probably try once then never use. There is a guide mode, aimed at beginners, but I'd suggest just getting stuck in and play with the settings. Also, YouTube is your fiend, where you can find many tutorials and general how-to's. Nice To Have's ======================== At this price point, there's a few things you'd like to have, notably an articulating or touch screen but I suppose Nikon need to differentiate the entry level D3000 series. Summary ======================== The value for money on this camera is arguably unbeatable, you get a huge range of features at this price point, compared to its rivals. If you can live with the focus noise then I'd recommend this camera to anyone from the absolute beginner, up to advanced enthusiasts that don't want to step up to the 5000 or 7000 series.

Way back in the day, like 40 years ago, I was a keen photographer. With my Kodak Retina with a Zeiss lens and compure shutter I managed to learn a great deal about exposure, apertures, ev numbers, light meters and I even dabbled in developing and printing my own pictures. Back then it was a dream to be able to afford to own a decent SLR camera. For the next decades I carried on with ain't and shoot. Jump forward 40 years and at last I can afford a DSLR, but which one? Things have move on so much that your brain spins when you do the research. Then along comes Nikon with an offer I couldn't refuse. Just because I purchased a nice S9100 a couple of years ago they offered me £100 cash back if I bought a new D3300. When I looked at the reviews and features of the camera, features I could not have dreamed of 40 years ago, it was a no-brainer. And whilst I agree with another reviewer that it makes sense to wait a while for the price to come down, I have to say I have no regrets in buying it now. It is a superb camera, easy to handle, easy to operate, takes fabulous pictures and even has a 'newbie' guide as well. result! I haven't forgotten all I learnt back then regarding framing, lighting etc., but for the most part that's all you need as the camera can handle the rest. But when it comes to that special shot it has the features to give superb results too as you can set it to manual completely and have total control. If this sort of camera had been around when I were younger maybe I might have had a different career. This is a stonking camera for the money, despite some saying it is overpriced. If you are looking for an entry level DSLR that will allow you to develop your skills towards the professional level, look no further. Highly recommended.

I really wanted to use this camera for a long time before I gave it any sort of review. I purchased this when it first came out in 2014 and I've been using it for over a year now. It is my only camera and I'm now stretching it to its limits I find. Build quality is excellent, after a year of usage, it looks like new. The screen is very good for the price and all the controls are very intuitive. I'm not going to go too much into the specs as you can read into that in much more detail online. What I will say is that the sensor is great. It provides clear sharp photos, excellent dynamic range and accurate colour reproduction (don't forget I'm still using the kit lens). I find this camera very handy for travelling as it is small and concealed. This is good for two reasons: 1. Less weight around your neck. 2. Less likely to get stolen, especially if using the very compact kit lens. I use a GorrilaPod along with my main Velbon tripod and it has no problem on both due to the fact that it is so light and the lens does not protrude much. This was first DSLR I purchased and my photography has improved significantly over the past year. I think now, it is even better value for money due to the fact that it's a year old. I would not hesitate to recommend this for people looking for a first DSLR. Here included are some pictures I have taken with this camera and lens whilst in London last week.

I don't think the reviews made it clear just how basic a camera this is, it is plastic feeling with little body weight and I was disappointed with it even though I knew I was buying an entry level camera

A brilliant piece of kit. Has 1080 hd video and an external mic output which is great for vidro makers. Nice and small for a dslr but packs a punch. The removal of the anti alias filter makes it worth the extra in price to the d3200. The kit lens does the job fot amateur photography enthusiasts although any wildlife or long range shots need a telephoto lens. Would recommend a polarising filter as a cheap way of making photos even better. (52mm kit lens by the way) battery life is good. Although a second battery is easily the best addition to this camera. Just wish the screen had a proximity sensor so it would turn off when you use the viewfinder instead of manually turning it off. Overall a nice change to canons of similar spec I have used. And the colour makes it seem better and different from the others out there. Would reccomend to first time dslr owners and video makers. Easily worth spending a bit more for this over a top of the range bridge camera. And the clunk of the shutter feels more dedicated than a mirrorless camera.

Good camera but wrong lens.

Il prodotto è fantastico e il venditore è stato più che competente, davvero efficiente. 10gg di spedizione in Italia, perfetto!

Ich wollte mir nun endlich eine qualitativ hochwertigere Alternative zu meiner Bridgekamera Panasonic DMC-FZ8 zulegen, um einfach mehr Möglichkeiten beim Fotografieren zu haben und entsprechend auch auf andere Objektive zurückgreifen zu können. Ich hatte bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt keinerlei Erfahrung im Bereich Kameras mit Wechselobjektiv. Die erste Wahl fiel hierbei auf die inzwischen doch recht günstige Sony Alpha 5000. Warum ? Zum einen aufgrund der geringen Größe und des schnellen Autofokus, sowie der Möglichkeiten die Kamera über NFC und WLAN mit dem Smartphone zu verbinden. Allerdings habe ich nach kurzer Zeit festgestellt, dass die Sony für meine normal großen Hände doch etwas klein ist und ich das Feature Kamera mit Smartphone verbinden kaum bis gar nicht nutze .Somit habe ich mich aufgrund der guten Rezessionen bei Amazon für die Nikon D3300 entschieden und kann nach ca. 8 Wochen bisher nichts negatives berichten. Update nach ca. 5 Monaten: Kamera macht wirklich tolle Fotos mit bisher nur Kit-Objektiv, leider sind gute Objektive doch sehr teuer. Aber das ist auch bei Canon oder Sony so, allerdings habe ich den Eindruck, dass Nikon immer ein kleines Stückchen teurer ist. Vorteile: - 24,2 MP Sensor - externer Mikrofoneingang - Videos in 1920x1080 50p - sehr große Auswahl an Objektiven - Bedienung äußerst komfortabel über FN-Taste und Quick-Menü, das bedeutet man muss nicht immer in das Hauptmenü einsteigen um Einstellungen wie z.B. ISO-Wert, Blitzbelichtungskorrektur, Autofokus-Messfeldsteuerung, oder Bildqualität zu ändern - externer Blitzanschluss - Möglichkeit über Infrarot-Fernbedienung fern auszulösen, Tipp:Für HTC-Handys gibt es hier eine Android App - Guide-Mode erklärt wirklich super für Einsteiger - Haptik und Verarbeitung hervorragend - Serienbildfunktion ist genial, der Pufferspeicher schafft: 5 Bilder RAW + JPG; 6 RAW; 8 JPG FINE; 12 JPG NORM; 21 JPG BASIC - Akku hält ewig, Ersatzakkus sind erschwinglich Der einzig Wermutstropfen der mir ich bisher aufgefallen ist , dass die Nikon-Objektive leider immer ein bisschen teurer sind als die der großen Konkurrenz. Edit nach ca. 8 Monaten Benutzung: Je mehr man sich mit der D3300 beschäftigt desto besser werden die Bilder. Ich habe mir zusätzlich zum Kit Objektiv noch das Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50 mm 1:1,8G Objektiv (58mm Filtergewinde) geholt. Dieses Objektiv verbessert die eh sehr gute Bildqualität der D3300 nochmal um einiges. Die Bilder werden knackscharf einfach hammer. Des Weiteren habe ich mir den YONGNUO SPEEDLITE YN565EX für Nikon Kameras - iTTL-fähiger Systemblitz Leitzahl 58 zugelegt, absolut zuverlässiger Blitz, nur wichtig die Nikon Variante auswählen! Natürlich kann auch ein günstigerer Blitz verwendet werden ohne TTL Funktion. Aber dennoch uneingeschränkte Kaufempfehlung, da ich denke man bekommt eine Kamera mit Features die bis vor einigen Jahren gar nicht oder wenn dann nur im Profibereich zu haben waren zu einem unschlagbaren Preis. Lasst mich wissen ob, euch die Rezession was gebracht hat und bewertet die Rezension entsprechend. Vielen Dank!

Premetto che non sono una professionista, ma che ho sempre desiderato avere una bella macchina fotografica per avere bei ricordi di viaggi! E' arrivata ieri, per cui non posso ancora dire molto. Ho fatto alcune prove e le foto sono davvero splendide, sia con poca luce che con molta! Semplicamente fantastica! E' anche presente una funzione automatica, per chi come me, deve ancora fare un po' di pratica prima di sapere usare al meglio una reflex!

Beste Kamera ever! Nie wieder ohne sie! Die Kamera macht super Aufnahmen und man kann sehr viel damit spielen. Die Qualität ist einfach Atemberaubend. Liegt gut in der Hand und lässt sich einfach bedienen. Die werde ich auf jeden Fall lange behalten! :)

En ayant eu que des appareils Canon reflex, je voulait changer vers Nikon. J'avait hésitez entre la Nikon d3200 et cette modèle et finalement suit a beaucoup de conseils le rendu de la Nikon d3300 est là. Je suis très ravie de mon achat chez Nikon. J'utilise cet appareil photo pour faire de photos semi professionnellement et je peux vous dire qu'il fait des photos et des vidéos d'une excellente qualité. Pour le retouche photo c'est parfait car la qualité devient encore meilleur. L'image est comparable à celle des reflex haut de gamme. Les couleur sont très vives et les photos de nuit sont prises sans problème, sans bruit et sans flash. Excellent pour faire de photos pendant les vacances car le boitier est légère. La batterie tient bien. La prise en main de l'appareil est agréable. Merci Nikon!!!