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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Elliot87" data-source="post: 550300" data-attributes="member: 25183">If I was in your position I would seriously consider the D7100 or D7200. These cameras do have an internal focusing motor which means that you can potentially use older lenses such as the 300mm f/4D and still retain autofocus. For wildlife you may end up wanting longer lenses than 300mm and if you are on a budget you will find more less expensive options open to you with a D7*** body.That's the reason I upgraded fairly quickly from a D3200 to a D7100. I also find the D7100 easier to use with more buttons and less diving into the menu. So unless the D5300 specifically has features that you really want like the flip out screen etc. it may not be the best option. For the record I'm not dismissing the D5300 as I've seen members on here speak extremely highly of it.Good luck and let us know how you get on.</blockquote>