Question: A few days back, I went for a riverside shoot with my Nikon D5300. Unfortunately, moderate rain soon started. I noticed a few photographers, probably with professional grade cameras, were daring enough to shoot the landscape in such weather. The scenic beauty around at that moment was mesmerizing, but I missed capturing any shots, fearing that a single droplet of water would burn out my DSLR. Before trying out taking pictures in rainy condition with my Nikon D5300, I need to know how weather-proof it is. Any suggestions/authentic information is appreciated.

Answer: 
The most authentic information available for the D5300 is the official manual. Here is the link:

<http://download.nikonimglib.com/archive2/BTcII00t9KUv024jW9c13oRqeg68/D5300VRRM_(En)02.pdf>

Specifically, in the "Caring for the Camera" section, there are several important indicators as to how weatherproof your camera really is, for example:

> 
> **Keep dry :** This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of
>  the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
> 
> 
> **Avoid sudden changes in temperature :** Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur when entering or leaving a
>  heated building on a cold day,can cause condensation inside the
>  device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case
>  or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
> 
> 
> **Keep away from strong magnetic fields :** Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
>  electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or
>  the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters
>  could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory
>  card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.
> 
> 
> **Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun :** Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended
>  period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or
>  produce a white blur effect in photographs.
> 
> 
> 

Further information is provided as well, including caring for the battery, so I suggest you read through it to get a better understanding of the weather capability of your camera.
[![Frost bite](https://i.stack.imgur.com/n87kB.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/n87kB.jpg)

Above, you see frost on my camera. It is okay to use your camera in moderate rain and just dry off the camera well before the next use.