Is the nikon d5300 the best multipurpose camera for filming and photography?

I'm a student and my budget is around £500. I was going to buy the nikon d5300, but I don't know how practical it will be for filming (my current projects are to film a music video and a short film)
If you own this camera, or it's predecessor, could you tell me:
Does it take a long time to load and save files?
Will storage be a problem if I'm taking lots of shots in one day?
Is the camera good in low light?
Would you recommend this camera?

And if not, please could you tell me which you think is best for me.
I can push budget slightly.
Danke.

Added (1). Oh and I currently have the D3000 which is very out-dated and doesn't have the option to film.

There are over 50 DSLRs to chose from. Each one is a bit different… And the "Best One" depends on the features, price, or image quality that is important to you.

One person may recommend one camera because they want high quality, and the other person may recommend another because they want to spend as little as they can, and a third person may recommend one as that is what they have.

None of these choices may be right for you.

The D5300 is a good DSLR - one of the highest performance entry level cameras you can buy, but depending on your needs, may or may not be the best camera for you. Only you can answer that.

I'm always a bit wary of this type of question…

To begin with i've actually completed a few courses in both video and photography… And know that if you are actually a student currently on a 'course' then you wouldn't really need to be asking this question on here… You would have other students around you who have cameras and you have access to a tutor who would be able to answer your question perfectly well.

AWBoater is right… The D5300 is a decent spec entry level camera… The question you need to ask is…'do you really need the functions that it offers… Do you need the extra specifications on it?'.

If you don't understand the features or specifications on cameras… Then i'm sorry you aren't ready to buy a camera and you certainly aren't ready to tackle your 'music video or short film projects'…

There isn't a shortage of cameras that can produce top quality video - all the big brands Canon, Nikon, Pentax/Ricoh, Sony and Samsung have something suitable… It's really down to you, to put a liitle effort in and decide for yourself which brand and model you prefer…

My answer might seem cruel and I apologise… It's the truth though if you can't decide which camera to buy… If you can't work out which camera is best for your own needs… Then you should find another hobby… If you can't be bothered doing some simple research like watching comparisons or reviews on 'You Tube' or any of the photography websites then you aren't going to complete a 'music video' or 'short film'.

There square measure over sixty DSLRs to selected from. Each could be a bit totally different… And therefore the "Best One" depends on the options, price, or image quality that's necessary to you.

One person could advocate one camera as a result of they require prime quality, and therefore the alternative person could advocate another as a result of they require to pay as very little as they will, and a 3rd person could advocate one as that's what they need.

None of those decisions could also be right for you.

The D5300 could be a sensible DSLR - one in every of the very best performance entry level cameras you'll purchase, however reckoning on your desires, could or might not be the simplest camera for you. Solely you'll answer that.

This camera was exactly what I was looking for in the price range I was willing to spend. I had been using a Nikon D90, but wanted a newer technology Nikon (e.g., sensor, display, etc) with a higher megapixel count. The D5300 met all my criteria. If it had a touchscreen I'd be ecstatic.

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No, but it's probably the best one that's compatible with your current lenses, etc. Sony's SLTs do a far better job than a true DSLR.

If you're looking seriously at video, though, get a camcorder and keep your existing kit for stills.