Hey, this is Scott of Photography Banzai. In this video I'll be talking about the Nikon
D5600. Thanks to Camera Craft in Rockford Illinois for let me try this out
at their shop. The D5600 is in the middle of the entry level cameras in
Nikon's lineup. I have used a few 5000 series cameras throughout the years.
Mostly for video. The really big standout feature of this line of camera is the
fully articulating screen. I do own a Canon EOS Rebel SL2 which is very similar in price and
features to this camera. So I'll be comparing these two throughout this
video. The D5600 has a 24 megapixel APS-C sized sensor. 5 frames a second
continuous shooting. 39-point phase detection auto-focus
system. 1080p video at 60 frames/sec. It does use the EN-EL14a batteries. It
also has Wi-Fi and bluetooth with the Snap Bridge application. Some of the more
important photographer features that it does have is bracketing as well as an
interval timer. In the Nikon world, this level of camera does not have an
in-body focus motors. So all of the D-type lenses and earlier will not focus
on this camera. It also doesn't have the powered aperture, so in live view when
you're recording video you will not be able to adjust aperture.* As I mentioned I
have the Canon EOS Rebel SL2. It's very similar to this camera features wise. They both have the
24 megapixel sensor. However the Nikon sensor is quite a bit better from an
image quality standpoint. Especially in low light situations. The Nikon also has
a better phase detection auto-focus system you got 39 points versus 9 points.
So that is a big difference in that case. The battery also has a little bit more
power on the Nikon. 300 mAh hours more, so you'll probably get more shots
on the Nikon than the Canon. However, the SL2 has a significantly
better auto-focus system in live view. Especially in video mode. That's the main
reason that I did buy the SL2 is video mode auto-focus. Canon's Wi-Fi app does
have video recording features in it. In the Snap Bridge application on Nikon
side of things. Does not have that feature at the moment as far as I know.
Another negative to the Canon compared to the Nikon is in continuous shooting
mode. You can only do 3.5 frames/sec on SL2. But with the Nikon you can do 5
frames/sec. That said, I do think in the Nikon is more
focused on still photography. And the Canon has got a lot of video related
features... To help it work better in practice. I'm really big on economics and
this camera is very nice in that regard. Of course, it is in the middle of Nikon's
lineup. You're missing one of the control dials to adjust either aperture or
shutter speed. You've only got the one single dial in this case. However with
the touch screen. It gives you another access point for adjusting settings
which is very nice to have. Of course, the SL2 also has a touch screen so there
really isn't any big difference in that case. Nikon somehow managed to thin
down this camera quite a bit. Looks very thin between the grip and the rest of
the camera. Of course the registration distance on the Nikon f-mount is so long
you really can't do anything about that from a size standpoint. But they have
managed to slim down a lot of the camera around that mount. The fully articulating
screen is very nice. It's big, especially compared to the SL2 screen. I have
nothing negative to say about the touch screen. Nice and large, sharp, works well.
I'm always big on tactile controls. The camera does have a decent amount of
buttons and dials for direct control. In this case you will have to press a
button and adjust with the one single dial. Not a huge extra amount of effort.
It works well enough in many cases. On this camera you do have the info button
and the 'i' button. I mentioned in my D750 video. You have direct control to certain
features with those two buttons. Does have the usual video record button..
Exposure compensation.. Flash with flash compensation button. There is one
function button.. Ports wise, you have mini HDMI with a really interesting door.
There's kind of a gasket, which is nice to have. Wired shutter release port.. Mic
port.. USB port. There is no headphone jack. The viewfinder in this camera it's not
amazing. It's very standard of this line of camera. You have the pentamirror 95%
coverage. It does have one SD card slot. Very easy to access, no issues there. I would
not expect more than that in this level of camera. So who might benefit from the
D5600? I'd say someone really focused on still photography. if they are already
in the Nikon system, most likely a 3000 series camera or something even older.
I do think this is a good option. Especially if they're focused on still
photos. They have a pretty decent auto-focus system that should work well
enough in many action situations. Of course the buffer is small, but if you're
careful with it I do think the 39 points are pretty solid in this case. I have had
one or two 5000 series cameras in the past mostly used for video. It did work
well enough. That articulating screen is nice in those situations. Of course if
you don't need auto-focus and video situations. There are many types of
videography that do not benefit from auto-focus. Now for still photography, I do
think the Nikon is a better option overall. Has a better sensor.. has the
better autofocus system. Of course Canon and Nikon both have a lot of lens options
available. That's about it for this video. I hope you enjoyed it. I do think for
still photography the D5600 is a very nice option. Especially if you're already
in the Nikon system at the entry-level. Again, thanks to Camera Craft in
Rockford Illinois for let me try this out at their shop.
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