I bought this camera upgrading from my d5100 (which I have also loved for the past 5 years). I use my cameras almost exclusively for macro photography of bugs, frogs, plants, etc and occasionally switch on my telescopic lens for some larger or harder to reach critters. These pictures were taken under a manual setting with a 100mm Tokina macro lens, and only the first spider picture I posted had any editing or cropping done.
I'm writing this after one month of use, having snapped several hundred creepy crawlies and I have nothing but good things to say about it.
Moving from a previous iteration Nikon there is basically no learning curve. The interface and options are simple, streamlined, yet very in depth. Simple enough that you can pick it up and use it as a point and shoot, streamlined in that all the menu options are easy to find and alter, and has the same depth that you would find in a pro model. I'm not going to focus on too much technical jargon as I am only a hobbyist myself.
On to the good stuff. This camera is light, but doesn't feel cheap. I wouldn't put it through any serious abuse, it's still a precision instrument, but you're not going to feel like you're holding a toy. I'm six foot and it fits comfortably in my hands, with all buttons and dials intuitively placed, but if you have some massive paws it might feel a little small.
The screen is large and super sharp. It also swivels to any angle so you can hold the camera above your head or take a picture of yourself and know exactly what you're shooting. It's also touchscreen allowing you to change all your options or pinch zoom on your shots, making it feel almost like a smart phone.
Speaking of smart phones, this camera has Bluetooth and wifi capabilities, letting you easily transfer pictures from the camera to your phone or device with the Snapbridge app. You can even use your phone as a remote to take pictures from a distance, or if you want to minimize any shaking that might happen in hand. While Bluetooth will reduce any image to 2mb, you can transfer the full size image through wifi. If you're like me and take a dozen shots of the same subject I would recommend turning off the auto transfer. If you're social media crazy leave it on and have all your pictures sent directly to your phone, ready to post to the world. But be aware this will use up the battery quicker. As far as the battery goes, I've taken hundreds of pictures without having to recharge, though I generally use the viewfinder and mostly use the screen only to review my work.
I can't really comment on the video as I mostly use it for stills, but from what I have seen it is quite capable of doing some great videography.
The image quality is stellar and rivals what any pro camera was doing a couple years ago. While 24mp might not sound like a lot where some phones or point and shoots claim 32mp, the number of mp is not a tell all. We also have to look at the size of the sensors, which are going to be much larger on this camera, giving you far superior quality images than those stuffed in a smaller device.
If you're a more technical photographer or just trying to learn, this camera has a bevy of options to explore. Variable image quality, HDR, a huge ISO range, on board editing, various effects, and near limitless tuning in terms of how you want to shoot.
Overall, this is a great camera. On top of that it's a great value. Just make sure you're getting the right kind of lens for what you plan on shooting.
D5600 DX-format Digital SLR Body
4.4 | 208 ratings
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Last update: 09-01-2024
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24.2MP DX format CMOS sensor
Ex peed 4 image processor; approx.; 0.82 x (50 millimeter f/1.4 lens at infinity, 1.0 meter (1))
3.2 inches 1.037 meter dot VARI angle touchscreen. Max video clip length: 1920 x 1080: 29 minutes, 59 seconds
Full hd 1080p video recording at 60 fps. Bluetooth version 4.1
Snap bridge Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with NFC
Ex peed 4 image processor; approx.; 0.82 x (50 millimeter f/1.4 lens at infinity, 1.0 meter (1))
3.2 inches 1.037 meter dot VARI angle touchscreen. Max video clip length: 1920 x 1080: 29 minutes, 59 seconds
Full hd 1080p video recording at 60 fps. Bluetooth version 4.1
Snap bridge Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with NFC
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DantheMan
Great mid-line to borderline pro camera
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
DantheMan
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
I'm writing this after one month of use, having snapped several hundred creepy crawlies and I have nothing but good things to say about it.
Moving from a previous iteration Nikon there is basically no learning curve. The interface and options are simple, streamlined, yet very in depth. Simple enough that you can pick it up and use it as a point and shoot, streamlined in that all the menu options are easy to find and alter, and has the same depth that you would find in a pro model. I'm not going to focus on too much technical jargon as I am only a hobbyist myself.
On to the good stuff. This camera is light, but doesn't feel cheap. I wouldn't put it through any serious abuse, it's still a precision instrument, but you're not going to feel like you're holding a toy. I'm six foot and it fits comfortably in my hands, with all buttons and dials intuitively placed, but if you have some massive paws it might feel a little small.
The screen is large and super sharp. It also swivels to any angle so you can hold the camera above your head or take a picture of yourself and know exactly what you're shooting. It's also touchscreen allowing you to change all your options or pinch zoom on your shots, making it feel almost like a smart phone.
Speaking of smart phones, this camera has Bluetooth and wifi capabilities, letting you easily transfer pictures from the camera to your phone or device with the Snapbridge app. You can even use your phone as a remote to take pictures from a distance, or if you want to minimize any shaking that might happen in hand. While Bluetooth will reduce any image to 2mb, you can transfer the full size image through wifi. If you're like me and take a dozen shots of the same subject I would recommend turning off the auto transfer. If you're social media crazy leave it on and have all your pictures sent directly to your phone, ready to post to the world. But be aware this will use up the battery quicker. As far as the battery goes, I've taken hundreds of pictures without having to recharge, though I generally use the viewfinder and mostly use the screen only to review my work.
I can't really comment on the video as I mostly use it for stills, but from what I have seen it is quite capable of doing some great videography.
The image quality is stellar and rivals what any pro camera was doing a couple years ago. While 24mp might not sound like a lot where some phones or point and shoots claim 32mp, the number of mp is not a tell all. We also have to look at the size of the sensors, which are going to be much larger on this camera, giving you far superior quality images than those stuffed in a smaller device.
If you're a more technical photographer or just trying to learn, this camera has a bevy of options to explore. Variable image quality, HDR, a huge ISO range, on board editing, various effects, and near limitless tuning in terms of how you want to shoot.
Overall, this is a great camera. On top of that it's a great value. Just make sure you're getting the right kind of lens for what you plan on shooting.
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AJ
Takes Excellent Pictures.
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Raghul S.
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