Nikon D3300 Manual

1
Getting Up and Running
In This Chapter
▶ Preparing the camera for its first outing
▶ Getting acquainted with camera features
▶ Viewing and adjusting camera settings
▶ Setting a few basic preferences
▶ Restoring original camera settings
S
hooting for the first time with a camera as sophisticated as the Nikon
D3300 can produce a blend of excitement and anxiety. On one hand, you
can’t wait to start using your new equipment, but on the other, you’re a little
intimidated by all its buttons, dials, and menu options.
Well, fear not: This chapter provides the information you need to
start getting comfortable with your D3300. The first section
walks you through initial camera setup; following that, you
can get an overview of camera controls, discover how
to view and adjust camera settings, and get my take
on some basic setup options.
Preparing theCamera
forInitialUse
After unpacking your camera, you have to assemble
a few parts. In addition to the camera body and the
supplied battery (be sure to charge it before the first
use), you need a lens and a memory card. Later sections
in this chapter provide details about working with lenses and
memory cards, but here’s what you need to know up front:
✓ Lens: You can mount a wide range of lenses on your D3300, but some
aren’t compatible with all camera features. For example, to enjoy auto-
focusing, you need an AF-S or AF-I lens. (The 18–55mm lens sold in a kit
with the D3300 body is an AF-S lens.) Your camera manual offers details
about lens compatibility.
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Nikon D3300 Specifications

General

Megapixel	24.2 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	24.78 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	4800 x 1080, 1632 x 4800, 9600 x 1080, 1632 x 9600, 4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	- mm
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Minimum aperture number	-
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted
ISO sensitivity	100, 12800, 25600
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	25600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash modes	Auto, Flash off, Flash on
Flash exposure correction	-3EV - +1EV (1/3 EV step)
Power source type	Battery
Video resolutions	640 x 424, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported	H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio formats supported	PCM
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	921000 pixels
Magnification	0.85 x
USB version	2.0
HDMI connector type	Mini
Scene modes	Children, Close-up (macro), Night portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Rotating
Photo effects	Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade
Shooting modes	Scene
Camera playback	Movie, Single image
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Languages support	ARA, BUL, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, FIN, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SER, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Camera file system	RAW
Battery type	EL14a
Number of batteries supported	1
Product color	Red
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 85 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	98 mm
Width	124 mm
Height	75.5 mm
Weight	410 g
Weight (including battery)	460 g