SeekerNikon D3300
The Nikon D3300 is a solid entry-level camera for shooters moving up to a D-SLR, but it's not quite worthy of being named Editors' Choice.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- 24.2 MP CMOS DX format sensor
- 5 frames per second continuous shooting
- 11 AF points with 3d tracking
- ISO 100 12800 (expandable to 25600)
- 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps) hd video (mpeg 4/h.264/MOV).the d3300's 11 point autofocus system locks onto your subjects as soon as they enter the frame and stays with them until you catch the shot you want.
- 3 inch LCD with 921,000 dots; Lens Compatibility at a Glance; AF S Lens required for auto focus ; Optical Zoom 3x
PROS
+ Compact and light.
+ Includes small, optically stabilized lens.
+ Guide Mode for beginners.
+ 24-megapixel sensor with no OLPF.
+ Excellent JPG detail at high ISO.
+ 4.9fps image capture.
+ Raw shooting support.
+ 1080p60 video.
+ Mic input for video.
CONS
- Fixed LCD.
- Images on the noisy side.
- Limited burst shooting in Raw.
- Small pentamirror viewfinder.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on March 25, 2014
The Nikon D3300 is a solid entry-level camera for shooters moving up to a D-SLR, but it's not quite worthy of being named Editors' Choice.
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By TechRadar on May 08, 2019
The D3300 has been one of our favourite entry-level DSLRs, and it's only because of the arrival of the newer D3400 and D3500 that's it's started to lose its sheen a little. But if you're not too fussed about the very latest tech, this is still a bargain buy, with a great sensor and an easy-to-use body and menu system as its key draws, as well as a huge selection of lenses to help you get creative.
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By TrustedReviews on January 09, 2014
It’s odd to think how quickly camera technology can pass from the realm of the pro to the amateur, from cutting-edge to passé. Once upon a time we were all astounded by the 24.5MP resolution of the Nikon D3X, a camera designed for professional photographers who were willing to spend £4200 on their gear. Four years later and some people might reasonably be disappointed that the entry-level £500 Nikon D3300 ‘only’ carries the same 24.2MP resolution as its direct predecessor the
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By TechAdvisor on March 18, 2014
All in all, you get an awful lot of camera for not much money with the Nikon D3300, making it an excellent choice if you’re new to DSLRs. We’d like a few extra focus points for greater flexibility, but other than that there’s much to like – not least of which is the price.
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By TrustedReviews on January 09, 2014
The D3300 produces great images, and this is thanks in no small part to its excellent metering system. Wherever we went with the camera we found the evaluative metering system making sensible judgements.
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By TrustedReviews on January 09, 2014
The D3300’s controls reflect its position as an entry-level DSLR. The emphasis is on simplicity, with a minimum of dials and buttons. As we’ve seen before on many a Nikon camera, menu and playback buttons are to the left of the LCD screen and menu-navigating controls are on the right. It’s all as quick and intuitive as it has been on previous models: no complaints here.
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