Guide to the Nikon D5600 - Release Date Original Price

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The Nikon D5600 was announced on January 4, 2017 with an original price of $799.95 with the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens.

There was a second kit that sold for $1,149.95. It came with a second telephoto zoom, the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED.

Those prices included a battery and charger. An SD memory card for the Nikon D5600 was not included. A compatible one can be found for around $15.

The Nikon D5600 uses a EN-EL14a. It can not be charged via USB. There are third party batteries with built-in USB-C charging.

Is the Nikon D5600 still good?

Yes, the Nikon D5600 is still a good camera for photography and video.

Based on sold listings on eBay, a Nikon D5600 with the kit lens can be found for around $400. At that price, it’s a good value.

The camera body on it’s own can be found for around $350. There are lots of great lenses for the Nikon D5600.

Adjusting the Nikon D5600 for inflation, $799.95 in January of 2017 is equivalent to $1,069.94 in September of 2025.

That’s close to what a Nikon Z5 with the Nikon Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 kit lens costs.

Counting from the release date, the Nikon D5600 is 14 years old.

However, the D5600 was made for several years before being replaced by the Nikon D5200.

Yes, the Nikon D5600 is discontinued. It was replaced by the mirrorless Z-mount Nikon Z50.

Nikon is no longer selling the camera.

If you need a repair or service, check with Nikon Product repair

Third party Nikon D5600 batteries are available.

The F-mount kit lens is discontinued. There are [many great lenses available for the Nikon D5600](/best-nikon-d5600-lenses/.