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It's compact, lightweight design make it easy to carry around with you, so it's always available for when the perfect photo opportunity arises. When it does, you're free to let the camera do the work in it's Auto mode, or use the built-in Guide Mode to have the D3300 show you how to achieve the look you want so you can take control. If you're feeling really creative, there's 13 Special Effects and Retouch menu options to let your imagination run wild.
It is compact, lightweight and it will impress you with its brilliant performance; introducing the D3300 from Nikon. Weighing in at less than 500 grams with an easy-to-hold grip that fits nicely in the palm of your hand, this is a little camera perfect for everyday usage and for travel that will impress with features and performance for greater than its size would suggest.
A high-resolution 24MP Sensor
At the center of the D3300 is a 24 megapixel sensor that has been designed without an optical low-pass filter, which basically renders images ever sharper. This excellence in image quality can also be attributed to the EXPEED 4 processing engine, which is likewise responsible for the speedy performance of the camera and the brilliant low-light performance.
5FPS – Able to keep up with moving subjects
A 5 Frames per second continuous shooting drive makes the D3300 suitable to photograph any moving subject of your choice. From sports to wildlife to children this type of burst rate will provide you with the ability to take numerous high-quality images of your subject and you can simply pick the one you like the best in editing. Missing the shot of a lifetime due to lackluster equipment is a thing of the past!
A camera with the ability to guide you through
For the beginners the D3300 is the perfect counterpart to start you out on your learning curve into more advanced photographic skills. The in-built guide mode will take you through shooting various scenarios step-by-step, until you are confident to tackle these situations yourself. The camera also has on offer 13 special effects to choose from to help develop your creative eye and experiment with what styles of photography might suit you and your subjects.
Impressing Full HD movie at 60p
Videographers will also find the D3300 to be a more than capable performer, with an offering of Full HD video at up to 60p. The result is smooth and natural looking footage that is simply remarkable for an entry level DSLR. Other video shooting features of note are the ability to change shutter speeds and exposures, focus both manually and automatically and the ability to add an external microphone via the 3.5mm jack. Again, the D3300 punches above its class with video features far exceeding reasonable expectations.
first of all, i am only 13 and i bought this camera as i have a passion for photography. the photos are really good quality and are simple to download to my laptop. i am happy i decoded to get this one instead of the Canon EOS D1100.
Pros:
Easy to use
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Value for money
Battery life
Ease of use
Build quality
Image quality
Overall
Great product Mer, Wentworth NSW, 18/09/2014
After much research on the internet I settled on the D3300 and I am happy in every way with this camera. It has made the move over to DSLR very easy for me. I was immediately able to get great photos with point and shoot and am looking forward to delving deeper into the D3300
Pros:
Easy to use, Compact, Build quality, Battery life
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
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