Supplied were included, the camera, the selected lens (depending on the bundle) with me AF-S DX 18-105 VR, a battery and charger, USB cable, a scart cable, the camera strap, owner's manual and a CD to install ViewNX2.
My first impression of the camera has been very positive. I had previously wavered with a purchase decision between the D5300 and the D7100, but if only the better handling of the D5300 have the decision taken me ultimately by its smaller size and weight. The D5300 is much better in the hand than the larger model and is easy to operate even with smaller hands.
The workmanship is very good and the camera looks very valuable. The battery compartment is somewhat wobbly and has a simple to lock and the shutter could be a little more robust. After a few normal photo excursions with a normal treatment, there was a small dent in the material.
The small swiveling monitor is well mounted and can be adjusted smoothly, or fold on the camera back as a regular monitor.
The D5300 offers for beginners at first glance almost a little too much of possibilities to. Equipped with 24.2 megapixels and 39 focus points, you actually need the automatic mode does not rely in most situations succeed images of good quality. What I like good, are the scene programs, where one has a great choice for many different photographic situations. The camera will remain in automatic mode, but it fits in addition to their preferences with regard to the selected scene (eg Sunset, beach / snow, candlelight, etc.). The pictures I've taken with the scene settings have, I really liked. For example, the reddish color is a little support at sunset, or at dawn the blue component of the color is not suppressed. In addition, you can set a lot of nice visual effects, such as the now ubiquitous known miniature effect. If you want more, you of course also has the option to switch to manual settings. I have for this camera specially attended a photography course, to understand a little more of what the camera offers and how to leave the automatic mode with no fear. But often wins the convenience and I photograph still happy with the automatic.
Nevertheless, you should advance to make a few color schemes and look at the white balance, as compared with eg Canon Nikon is always a little blue / greenish go. I was initially unhappy with the colors and got this tip then get from a photographer who works a lot with Nikon.
After this optimization, I am very happy with the pictures. The sharpness is good, colors are for my needs now satisfactory - they could in my opinion, still be a little more brilliant, but that may be only the personal impression.
The autofocus is fast and better than the D3200, but you have chosen the Live View mode, it is in my opinion still quite slow. Until the photographed image shown in this mode, some time passes so who wants to take pictures, where fast movements are to be captured, which should dispense with Live View.
The video function I use little and have turned a few small video sequences that have but overall I liked it. Fi and GPS I do not need a camera and did not used.
My conclusion: I am very pleased overall with the D5300. The camera is well made, fits comfortably in your hand and makes a solid impression. There are offered in addition to the automatic program many effects programs and scene settings, as well as the manual range is well covered. The monitor can be smoothly in many directions and pivot the image quality on the screen is very good. The images are sharp and color unsatisfactory after a small correction and I have no regrets, even after half a year dealing with her purchase.
