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Live View and Movies

The Nikon D5600’s superior level of performance is not limited to still images. It can also shoot high-definition video with stereo sound at 1920 × 1080 resolution, or standard HD video at 1280 × 720 resolution. Whether you’re looking to record informal clips of the family on vacation, the latest viral video for YouTube, or a clip that will be painstakingly crafted into a cinematic masterpiece using editing software and displayed on a giant HDTV screen, you’ll find the basics quite easy.

While the D5600 is not intended to compete with a sophisticated dedicated video camcorder, its compact size means you’ll have it with you often, and it can certainly shoot very nice 1080p video clips with stereo sound provided by the ...

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