Nikon launches D5300 DSLR camera at Rs. 54,450 with wi-fi and GPS

Nikon has launched the entry-level Nikon D5300 DSLR camera in India at Rs. 54,450. D5300 DSLR is also Nikon’s first digital SLR camera with Wi-Fi and GPS features. The Nikon D5300 comes in Black, Red and Grey colours and will be started selling from mid-November.

Also Nikon offers Rs. 59,950 with 18-55mm VR lens and 18-140mm VR lens at Rs. 75,950.

Hiroshi Takashina, Managing Director, Nikon India said, “Today’s announcement strengthens Nikon’s leadership in the D-SLR category. The D5300 features Nikon’s latest innovative technologies, allowing users to instantly shoot, store and share images. The new entrant is specifically designed to give an edge to the users to unleash their creativity, and truly test the boundaries of a photographer’s imagination”

Sajjan Kumar, Vice President-Imaging, Nikon India said, “The D5300 is a unique and compact D-SLR with features such as Wi-Fi and GPS function that allow users to look back on routes taken on vacation or with outdoor activities. The new entrant boasts an EXPEED 4 image-processing engine and a smaller and lighter body which is easy to carry & durable as well.”

“The camera is equipped with some new features likes HDR Painting added to Special Effects mode with a total of 9 effects for more creative expression with still images and movies. This camera will definitely bring out the inner creativity of photographers during the festivities around,” he added.

Nikon claims that the D5300 offers significantly enhanced optical technologies, including an optimised EXPEED 4 image-processing engine with no optical low-pass filter. It says the absence of a low-pass filter maximises the resolution of the high pixel count and rendering capabilities of NIKKOR lenses.

Compact Nikon D5300 features a monocoque strong and durable structure. The D5300 comes with a 3.2-inch, 1037k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor with flexible wide angle to allow clicks from any angle. It has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS function.

The Nikon D5300 features 24.2-megapixels and a Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor with D-Movie function for recording full-HD 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60p movies and 9 HDR Painting special effects modes.

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