Nikon D5200 24.1 Megapixel DX-Format Digital SLR Camera Body with Vari-Angle LCD, D-Movie Full HD Video, Built-in Stereo Mic - Black
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Shopper : what is the dx format?MIKE S : DX format refers to the light sensor of the camera.TERRY M : Hi,
DX refers to the size of the image sensor. It is smaller (24x16mm) than the FX format (36x24mm). The FX format is basically the digital image size of a 35mm film camera.
Both FX and of course DX Nikon lenses can be used on a DX camera. But a DX lens can't be used on an FX format camera or the corners of the image will be dark..
The advantage of DX cameras and lenses is that they can be smaller lighter and somewhat more affordable.MAX M : The D800 and D800E are full-size DSLR cameras that resemble the old film photography cameras. The size of the light sensor is the same size as it was when we used film. The larger the sensor the better the quality of color and detail. The D5200, the D5100, D3100 and almost all the other cameras that are not Nikon's D800, D800E, and Canon's Mark V series are all cropped light sensor cameras...they are smaller. They have smaller light sensors and in doing so they are affordable versus the $3-4 thousand that a full-size camera costs. The image quality is still very good for the cropped light sensor cameras (the DX format), but the full-size (FX format) have a noticeable WOW factor with their stills and cinema quality high-def video.
Canon uses a different set of terminology for their cropped sensor line up, but again, for Nikon, the DX is the AP-C or cropped light sensor and the FX is the full-size. They will use the same lenses, but you are zoomed in about 15 degrees more with the smaller camera.
Some of the new lenses by Nikon are meant and sized for the AP-C cropped cameras and the full-size cameras simply adjust to use them.STEVEN M : DX refers to the standard sensor size for digital SLR's. A DX sensor is smaller than an FX sensor (sometimes referred to as full frame), which is the same as a 35mm film camera. Although smaller than an FX sensor, a DX sensor is still much larger than a typical point-and-shoot camera sensor. DX cameras can generally use FX lenses but if you put a DX lens on an FX camera the image size is reduced to DX size.PAUL G : DX is a reduced size sensor. The equivalent 35mm sensor is larger and is known as FX and requires use of full frame lenses (or else you get a reduced picture area). DX is perfectly fine for all but the most demanding photography. I like DX because of the reduced size & weight of camera and lenses. However, be aware that you probably want to stick to DX lenses (although you can use regular Nikon lenses on this camera) and make sure they have a built-in focus motor. This camera (unlike the D7100) does not have a focus motor (which is part of what makes the camera smaller and lighter). I don't view this as a big disadvantage. This DX camera is the ideal size of DSLR for taking very high quality pictures on the go. Also records great videos!WILLIAM B : DX refers to the size of the image sensor. DSLR's come in 2 sensor sizes, FX and DX, both based on a 35mm film sized camera body.
FX is the same size as 35 mm film, so lenses are the same. A 20 mm lens retains it's original angle of view. You must use FX rated lenses.
DX is only 2/3 the size of FX. This makes the camera substantially cheaper, although image quality is still excellent. However, your lenses lose 1/3 of their angle of view. So, what you would see through your 20mm lens is effectively reduced to a 30mm lens. On the other end, your 200mm is now a 300mm. You can use FX or DX rated lenses.
To figure out the effective size of the lens, simply multiply the focal length by 1.5. It takes a little while to get used to the difference.
Shopper : Does D5200 have commander module to operate wireless Nikon R1 Flash?Mark G : The owners manual does not mention it as having a command mode for other flash units.TERRY M : Hi,
I believe that you can use the Nikon SU-800 wireless Speedlight Commander. I hope this information is of use to you. I haven't personally used it.
Terry MANTHONY R : Unfortunately, you will need a "PocketwiZard" or some other flash trigger to shoot off camera strobes.KEN A : Please see the following Nikon website for flash unit support. Looks like it will.
Adorama unfortunately does not allow direct website links which I wanted to include here (I think Adorama should fix that) but go to the Nikon support website and you will find the flash light supported list.
nikonusa/app/answers/detail/a_id/886/MICHAEL S : I use the Paul Buff remote and AlienBee flash - a great, affordable combination I highly recommend. You just place the emitter in the hot shoe. Of course, you need to attach a receiver to the flash. Works fine. Couldn't work without them.
SHAWN G : Looking for a camera to take low light action pictures from 75 to 200 feet. Mostly in a gym (basketball.) I read the 5200 lacks image stabilization. Will this be a problem? Also does it have an internal focus motor? Do I need? Thanks !!ALAN F : Image stabilization is built in the lenses.You must choose a lens that has that option built in.The D5200 does not have a built in internal focus motor.DONALD D : No Nikon dslr has built-in stabilization, that is found in the lenses (when available). Only their point and shoots have built-in stabilization. The camera is capable of pretty good low light, but this depends on the lens. For inside basketball stuff, you need f2.8 lenses or better unless you have broadcast lighting.
No internal motor, not a problem for MOST lenses, but a cheap 50mm 1.8 lens (which one could opt for in a low-light situation) doesn't have a motor and would leave you having to manually focus, not optimal for quick sports. Mark G : No internal focus motor on this camera. To get proper sharpness on action shots indoors you need a fast lens with image stabilization. So an F2.8 would be cool but expensive. I use an AF-S nikor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6 DX ED which is one of my favorite lenses for all types of situations. When you take the ISO up to 800 or 1600, if needed you can get great results when the light is quite dim as in a gym. Get your closeups before the game if they let you down on the floor. Hope this helpsIMAGINESCOPE C : As the owner of 5200 I think you would be better off with full frame (FX) sensor camera.
Image Stabilization is part of the lens, not camera. No internal focus motor, but most lenses have built in motors.
I have mediocre experience with this camera and 18-200 IS lens, much better with 85 F1.8 lens, but even with 70-200 F2.8 I need to shoot at 1600 ISO to get any good shots in low light gyms and it does not look nice.Stephen S : Shawn, the Nikon D5200 would work, IF you get the appropriate lenses! ALL Nikon and Canon bodies lack Image Stabilization, which is why they build it into many lenses. I would consider the Nikkor 18-105 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, Nikkor 55-200 f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF VR, or ideally, a faster lens like the VR 70-200 f/1.8G ED-IF VR, though that f/2.8 zoom is about $1700, but worth it! Good luck!KEN A : The D5200 does not have image stabilization. Image stabilization and motors are best optimized and implemented in the lens system which most lenses have. For distant shots you might look at the Nikon 18-300mm zoom lens. I have the D5200 and Nikon 18-200mm and it would work fine for a basketball situation in most cases, meaning I would be satisfied with the results. I consider myself and enthused camera guru but not a pro. I have had Nikon SLRs for 42 years and would be happy with the results. There are instances depending on your noise toleration that you will get blurred movement of players/ball depending on when you take the picture and the speed/distance of movement of the players at that instant. Sometimes you want that blur to show speed. The D5200 can take 5 pictures per second so you have a choice of which picture to select. As an improvement, you might try a zoom lens with narrower zoom range but lower F-stop. The newest D5300 just announced would also work. It has slightly better low noise performance but marginally so. It also has WiFi and GPS capability if that's important to you.
From your level of questioning, it seems like the above solution might be satisfactory from a performance and pricing standpoint.
If, however, you want almost every shot to be more or less perfectly frozen and the lowest noise without much blur, and money is not a problem, you would want to consider the Full Frame FX line like the Nikon D600/D800 families with a similar zoom lens range. Make sure you get the fast SD cards.
If unsure you might consider renting before buying.
Hope that helps.Nelson U : In the digital DSLR world the image stabilization (or vibration reduction) is in the lens, not on the camera. What you need is a very good zoom lens. Low-light action photography requires f/2.8 or lower for the maximum aperture on your lens, and image stabilization.
Internal focus motor in the camera body is only needed if want to use old model lenses that doesn't come with an internal focusing motor. All newer models have one, and you absolutely need a fast auto focusing system for sports.
So, my suggestion would be to buy a cheaper camera with a very good sensor like the D5200 (same sensor as the D7100) to save money to buy a good lens, which is the most important part in this situation. Ideally it would be a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR-II, but the sigma lenses will do to, maybe with a slightly slower focusing system, but way cheaper than the nikon. In order of preference, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon AF, and the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras.
70-200mm on a D5200 is equivalent of using a 105-300mm on a full frame camera, so you will be spending roughly half of what you would on a full frame sensor system.TUCKER H : In my experience, the lens you choose is more important than the camera. I would say that both Canon and Nikon DSLRs take exceptional photos. I prefer a fixed 35mm lens, but you might not. It takes excellent low light photos and has a very fast autofocus. Don't worry about the internal autofocus motor unless you have thousands of dollars of older lenses that you want to continue to use. I found Ken Rockwells website very helpful and suggest you read some of his reviews.Barry C : Hi,
Canon and Nikon DSLR's do not have IS on body; preferring to get stabilization from Vibration Reduction (VR) lenses. If you shoot sports action the 21/39 point of AF will be more than enough. The focus motors are in the lenses. You get a break on the camera body, but they get you on the lenses.MIKE S : The 5200 does have image stabization and when coupled with a fast lens will work for indoor basketball shots. The 5200 does lack an internal focus motor but, there are many good lenses which auto focus so you don't need an internal focus motor.MYKE K : No this camera does not have an internal focus motor, this would be located on the lens itself. As far as low light, that depends on the lens, typically not the camera itself. Get a fast lens and this camera will do very well. PAUL G : I think the D5200 is probably better suited to low light use than bright! The metering seems a bit skewed to try to preserve more range in the darks than it does in the lights. Of course, you can easily compensate for this if you don't like it, which is a bit of a twist if you're used to slightly older Nikons, like the D7000. None of these cameras have built-in stabilization (it's all in the lens -- only really matters a lot for >55mm -- or if you just can't hold the camera steady). IMHO, in-camera stabilization often tends to be at the expense of image quality. For all around use, I like the Nikon 18-200mm VR II lens -- very versatile, not too big or heavy, good image quality, has stabilization & a built-in focus motor. Lack of internal focus motor makes this camera smaller and lighter. So, don't buy lenses without internal focus motors! OK, so the 10.5mm fisheye can't be used without manually focusing ;(. If that's not a possibility for you, go for the more expensive heavier D7000 or D7100. Best of luck!MICHAEL S : Nikon stabilization system is built into the lenses, not the bodies of the cameras.
The focus is secured also by a micro-engine inside the lens.
Regarding sensitivity, if you want high-quality pictures, I wouldn't use the D5200 beyond 1600 ISO - which is already plenty.
Now, for the kind of shoot you describe, I recommend a good lens (F:2.8) and a tripod, at least a monopod.
I hope this answer helps.STEVEN M : Nikon puts image stabilization in its VR lenses, not in the DSLR camera itself, so it depends on the lens you use. If you use a VR lens you should be OK. The D5200 does not have an internal focus motor but it only matters if you want to use an older lens that does not have its own. Those lenses will work but only as manual focus.
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2017-08-14T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Satisfação
Eu fiquei muito Satisfeito com este produto, mas tive um problema com o meu e queria muito comprar apenas o corpo da câmera, mas queria um site confiável para fazer esta compra. E creio que não há outro superior ao site do fabricante deste belo produto, aguardo ansiosamente pelas respostas. Onde consigo encontrar um corpo da D5200?
Raphael G.
Originally posted at
2017-05-24T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Best camera ever!
I bought this unit a few years ago. It replaced my D5000. Loved the former, but wanted the 24Mp and the 2 lens kit (18x55mm & 55-300mm). I have owned Nikons since 1986 (N2020), D50, D70, D90 D40 .... they are all great. Yes, My Blood bleeds Nikon!!! This one does everything seamlessly. It is my primary camera for selling on eBay. It's lightweight, shoots quick and fast, and the auto-focus in video mode is what the D5000 lacked. You can't go wrong with this model. Complaints? Just one. The internal microphone can't handle outdoor noise when the wind is blowing. Best you get an external mic if you are shooting in those conditions. Overall, 5 stars!!!
xcergy
Originally posted at
2016-03-08T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Nikon d5200 is best DSLR Camera
I bought this camera 3 months ago , I have a problem my camera is not auto focusing on live view/movie mode with 18-55 VR II lens , help me plz.
uzair
Originally posted at
2016-03-04T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect
Just what I wanted! Perfect camera. I would definitely recommend.
user
Originally posted at
2015-10-22T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent DSLR camera.
I was use this camera in 2013. Natural color, Good performance.
Manoj
Originally posted at
2015-10-13T20:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Good but with a very bad point
This SLR is excellent in every respect except one. It does not charge its battery when connected to the USB port of your computer. Many other cameras, even cheaper Nikons (CoolPix for one which I also own) do this but this one doesn't. It is a constant scenario with me that after I connect my camera to my PC and download and edit/sort/store my photos I forget to turn off the camera. The battery will continue to run down even though it is doing nothing and is connected to the PC. Then, when I need my camera for a picture, I find the battery dead. This is INCREDIBLY DUMB and has cost me many cool photos because I don't have a backup battery.
Sandy
Originally posted at
2015-07-13T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome camera for the price!
Amazing camera, have taken some phenomenal pics with it so far, doesn't take much to learn the different modes and how to take some incredible photos!
NikonUser38060
Originally posted at
2015-03-25T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing product for the price!
I got this camera for sports and travel and I love it. It works great for indoor and outdoor photos and is amazing for travel due to its small size. The battery life is really good and the controls are also pretty easy to get used too.
PhotogNYBSTN
Originally posted at
2015-03-24T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
D5200
this camera is pretty impressive. easy to learn to use wether you sgoot manually or full auto. it has a diopter for those who wear glasses. i also got a vivitar battery grip which is useful for verticals
Kevin H.
2015-03-23T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Easy to use and great pictures
I have owned this camera for less than a week and I love it. It takes amazing pictures even for a beginner like me.
D5200
Originally posted at
2015-02-23T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
By far the best camera I have ever used!
I have used plenty of cameras and the D5200 has hit me in the right spot! Boy do I love it! I use it for ALL my photography. So glad I came into the Nikon Family!
PunkinSpiceFrappuccino
Originally posted at
2015-01-29T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent digital camera
Excellent digital camera, capable of shooting several issues with the 18-55mm kit lens!
Tonan
Originally posted at
2015-01-12T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Absolutely in love with my camera
I bought this camera 5 days ago and I made such a great choice. This is my first DSLR and it is a great beginners camera, so easy to use. The battery life on it is amazing and the pictures come out crystal clear. I have the 18-55mm lens and as much bad reviews I've read about it, I think otherwise. The lens is amazing, and I am so happy with my new toy. The sound it makes when you take a picture sounds so professional and I love that! Will definitely bring it with me every time I go on vacation! Would definitely recommend!
NikonPro0706
Originally posted at
2015-01-04T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Fun to learn with!
This is my first DSLR, and I absolutely love it. I got it with the AF-S DX 18-140/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, which is good for beginners. The camera is sturdy and I love the pictures I've taken so far. The controls are easy, and the camera is simple enough that learning from it is easy. Also, I love the moveable screen!
nazwick
Originally posted at
2014-12-30T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Best camera ever!
I have had this camera now for 5 days. I got it as an Anniversary/Christmas gift from my husband. I am so happy with it. It takes great pictures, I love being able to capture such great detail in my Nature shots. I love all the different settings, my favorite is the Sports Setting for taking action shots of my dogs. I will say I am not used to only being able to zoom so far with the 18-55mm lens that came with it. (My last camera went to 90mm which isn't that bad but it is amazing how much you miss that last 35mm! LOL) But I hope to get a new 18-200 lens soon so my zooming issues with be gone. Other than that it is a great camera and I am very happy with it. :) I included my most favorite shot so far, a picture of wild Muscadine grapes with spider webs covered in early morning dew. :) The detail in this shot is amazing, something I could never get with my other camera!
MrsMoo
Originally posted at
2014-12-09T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Really have enjoyed this camera
I purchased my D5200 about a year ago, and I have really enjoyed this camera. It stuns me at how good the color and focus quality can be, makes me look good as an amateur photographer I use it for business use in as a realtor, interior and exterior homes shots, and also use it when I travel. I recommend this camera for a beginner to somewhat advanced photographer. For more advanced photographers you will likely want to look at full frame rather than crop frame. This is a great camera for a starter and hard to go wrong at the current price. If you see yourself wanting to expand with more lenses, and you still want to stay in the budget priced DX camera's the D7100 might be a better choice because you can use lens that don't need to have a focus motor, the body has one built in. I purchased a nikon 18-200 DX lens with the kit 18-55 lens, and also a 55-300 DX lens, all good lens, I thought that I would use the 18-200 as my standard lens, however, I added a 16-85DX lens and love that lens for the slightly wider angle for landscape and indoor shots, as well as a good portrait lens. I like the camera and recommend it as good starter camera for someone that is more serious than a point and shoot. I also use an my older D50 and a P510
D5200shooter
Originally posted at
2014-09-24T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
This camera is great !
I really like this camera ! After being frustrated for too long at being unable to get the photo I wanted with lesser cameras, I finally broke down and purchased a 'good' camera. This photo was taken with full auto, all I had to do was frame and zoom !
jimali
Originally posted at
2014-09-10T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent DSLR for the money!
This is my 2nd DSLR camera, my first being an entry level Sony Alpha series. What I love about this camera,is how intuitive the controls /settings are once you get used to the menu layout. I'm now able to shoot in manual mode and change settings with button press or two in a heartbeat! The 18-55mm kit lens that came with it is "so-so", but I've bought several lenses since and have achieved spectacular results! The lens I tend to use as my "go-to" lens is my Nikkor 18-200mm VRII zoom, but my fave is my 50mm F1.8. Image quality using these lenses have absolutely exceeded my expectations. Next camera purchase will likely be a Nikkon full frame rig. Thanks Nikon!
Kanuck
Originally posted at
2014-07-23T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great First DSLR!
This camera is very good. I know people have said the quality of photo is dependent on the glass, but the body offers many features that help you achieve maximum potential out of your glass. The 39 autofocus points are great, the 24MP sensor does a great job capturing detail and getting sharp images. Video quality is good (1080p at 30fps) and the audio quality is decent (I would recommend an external mic if you're serious about audio quality. Installing firmware updates has been easy, and Lightroom 4 and 5 both recognize the RAW files, which I would consider a "must-have" post-processing app. I am happy with my purchase, and even though the D5300 is out and I have heard good things about bumps in image quality (due to the removal of the AA-filter, and the other features such as Wifi and GPS, I think this camera is still great, and that if those features are important to you, then upgrade to the D5300; but if not, you will be satisfied with the image quality and interface of this DSLR.
NikonSuave
Originally posted at
2014-07-14T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Good camera in the backwoods when you don't want to take the D600.
Very happy with the durablity. Picture quality is as good or better then some with D600. The menu is easy to follow with features such as sequencial shooting just one button away. Great battery life when not using the LCD screen.
yukongord
Originally posted at
2014-05-03T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Love it!
I bought this camera in November of 2013. This is my first DSLR camera. I had used a Nikon d90 back in 2011,and I fell in love with the brand. I use to use film when I was younger,and wanted to branch out to the digital era. The camera took a bit of getting use to, but it has been the best purchase I have ever made. Since then I have bought several lenses for it, and now own a small photography business. This is a great camera,and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for one.
Midoriku
Originally posted at
2014-04-26T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
"D5200 Built my Foundation as Professional Photographer Wanna be".
Hi Everyone, I am one of the many happy and satisfied Nikon D5200 owner in the planet. This is my 1st DSLR camera since birth :). When I started using this, I feel like a professional photographer already. This camera has met all my expectations and delivers all the requirements as an entry level 'professional photographer wanna be'. Yes, I have a long way to go in photography, but just in case I wanna upgrade my DSLR I will still keep my D5200 with me, because this camera has “Built my Foundation”.
DonAldo
Originally posted at
2014-04-04T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Beginners/ Advanced Beginners Purchase
When I purchased the D5200, I had never owned a DSLR or even a point and shoot, but I had done thorough research and figured out that this was the camera for me. This camera far exceeded my expectations: the 24 MP captures immense detail, the 1080p/60 fps recording is awesome (the fps is high enough to even get a little slow mo action going), the flip out screen is nice for those up high/ down low shots, and the list goes on. I was (and still am) very happy with my purchase, and my photography skills have gotten better as I have kept shooting. It might be time to step it up to the 7000 series and (eventually) to a full frame (D600?) .. Pros: 24 MP Flip out screen 1080p/60 fps video (with full shutter/aperture controls) 5 fps Color choices makes it more fun Perfect fit in the hand Easy interfaces/menus Nice button placements Nice Image Quality Cons: -BUFFER SIZE - only 6-7 RAW photos before the buffer gets filled.. This may not be a problem for everyone, but for people doing action/sports photography, this is kind of a drag -ISO noise - seems evident at even as low as 800 ISO -Live View kind of lags a little bit: takes a bit to switch to LV, a while to focus, etc.. but its LV so what can you expect.. -Flash button gets pushed alot accidentally while trying to change ISO, or just when changing grip -Can't change aperture size while in Live View In the end, the cons are just small things, and the pros greatly outweigh them. This is still an awesome camera
CaliGuy
Originally posted at
2014-03-13T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Entry Level DSLR
If you are looking for a decent entry level DSLR, this is it. Very good picture quality, compatible to wide variety of Nikkor lenses to suite your requirement. Camera has just the perfect grip and user friendly inter-phase and so high value for your money. It's better than D5300 and D7100 even, if you consider the specs and the difference in price.
Shubha
Originally posted at
2014-03-02T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing Product For An Amazing Cost
I am a beginner action sports photographer. I got this camera as a gift and immediately started shooting. Its fast burst mode and easy settings interface make it a perfect camera. I recommend this camera to anyone getting into photography and is looking to pursue it seriously.
SVBikeandSki
Originally posted at
2014-02-13T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Love this Camera!
This is my first DSLR- I had a film camera and a bunch of point and shoots, but this is my first "serious" digital. Simply put, I love it! The settings are all easy to find and use, auto-focus is great (depending on your glass, of course). It's fast, and the size is just right for me. I bought this primarily for travel, and this is small enough I will actually use it, but big enough I don't feel like it's a toy. The one negative is the kit lens. The 18-55mm VR is garbage. The pictures are soft and the focusing with this lens is awful. Don't get it (unless you really want the red body, like I did)! Get yourself the body only and the 35mm f/1.8 DX lens. It's a great "carry-around" lens. I love it!
ChrisInCT
Originally posted at
2014-02-03T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great DSLR camera - fantastic features for cost.
Get to really know the D 5200 as it has lots of fast features to use. Once you are aligned with camera operations, you can get 4 to 5 lenses - with the savings from NOT buying the FX bigger brothers. Start taking fantastic pictures AFTER you are able to really know your camera.
Professor
Originally posted at
2014-01-18T19:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
Good buy, but not for long run
Nice Camera for this price range. But, I do not suggest to keep for long run. It's taken perfect pictures during day, but I cannot say same thing for night shoots. Internal flash not enough or mostly doesn't work for night shoots. I can rate only 3 stars for this camera. It's almost ruin my vacation, I tried any settings to make it work-out for flash to take night shoots, most of time the camera wins. Because; flash did not worked, even I reset factory settings or tried any other custom settings. I am returning to exchange with other models.
Beginner
Originally posted at
2013-12-25T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent for beginners and experienced hobbyists!
I recently bought this camera in a Christmas sale and I have been playing around with the settings. I upgraded from a Nikon S8100 point and shoot, and I am having no trouble whatsoever working out how to use it. Pros: Many features for money, Good value, Able to use Nikkor lenses, Light and compact, Easy to use, Cons, The stock lense, Not many, I have not had the camera for long so I have not found many.
Dynamic_FOOL
Originally posted at
2013-12-24T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Looks small and lite but packs a big punch
I started shooting Nikon in 1968 and after Fe2s',FG-20, N8008, N70, F4, and F5 this is serious relief. A bit reluctant to join the digital revolution but glad I did. This camera is great for beginner or pro and the features have all been listed in previous reviews. I have logged, indexed and mounted probably 10000 images with a typewriter and word processor now its recorded for me. I'm not a fan of the menu system myself, but its a small inconveinence. Anyone wanting to transition from film to digital this is a good start. Next stop for me is the FX format.
deebee
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Nikon D5200 Specifications
Type of Camera
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Effective angle of view
Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX-format angle of view
Effective Pixels
24.1 Million
Image Sensor
23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total Pixels
24.71 million
Dust-Reduction System
Image Sensor Cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Image Size (Pixels)
6000 x 4000 (L), 4496 x 3000 (M), 2992 x 2000 (S)
File Format
NEF (RAW): 14 bit, compressed
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formatsPicture Control System
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Storage Media
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still CamerasViewfinder
Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.78x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 )
Viewfinder Eyepoint
17.9mm
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-1.7 to +0.7 m
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
Lens Aperture
Instant return, electronically controlled
Compatible Lenses
Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses; autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported),and AI-P lenses; non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M, but the camera exposure meter will not function The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Shutter type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Shutter Speed
1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time (requires optional ML-L3 Remote Control)
Flash Sync Speed
X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release Modes
single frame, continuous low speed, continuous high speed, self-timer, delayed remote; ML-L3, quick-response remote; ML-L3, quiet shutter release); interval timer photography supported
Top Continuous Shooting Speed
Up to 3 fps (L) or 5 fps (H)
Self-timer
2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures
Exposure Metering System
TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering Method
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame; Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (spot metering)Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
Exposure Modes
Auto modes (auto; auto [flash off]); programmed auto with flexible program (); shutter-priority auto (); aperture-priority auto (); manual (); scene modes ( portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food); special effects modes ( night vision; color sketch; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key
Exposure Compensation
+/-5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Bracketing
3 frames +/-2EV in 1/3 steps
Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with button
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 to 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting
Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
ADL Bracketing
2 exposures
Autofocus System
Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
Detection range
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Lesn Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be usedFocus Point
Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF-area modes
Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing button
Built-in Flash
Yes
Guide Number
Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash Modes
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Flash-ready indicator
Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
Accessory Shoe
Yes with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
White Balance
Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning
White Balance Bracketing
3 shots in steps of 1
Live View Shooting
Yes
Live View Lens servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F); Manual focus (M)
Life View AF-area mode
Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Live View Scene Auto Selector
Auto mode
Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method MatrixMovie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate
1920 x 1080, 60i (59.94 fields/s)/50i (50 fields/s)*, high/normal
1920 x 1080, 30p (progressive)/25p/24p, high/normal
1280 x 720, 60p/50p, high/normal
640 x 424, 30p/25p, high/normalMovie File Format
MOV
Movie Video Compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio recording format
Linear PCM
Audio recording device
Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Audio Maximum length
29 min. 59 s (3 min. in miniature effect mode)
Audio ISO sensitivity
ISO 100 to 6400; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400
Monitor Size
Super Density 3.0 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution
921,000 Dots
Monitor Angle of View
170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments
Brightness, 7 levels
Playback Functions
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters
Interface: USB
Hi-Speed USB
Video output
NTSC, PAL
HDMI output
Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Accessory terminal
Wireless remote controller: WR-R10 (available separately) Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)
Audio input
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
Supported languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Battery
One EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
AC adapter
EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
Tripod socket
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 129 x 98 x 78 mm/5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in.
Weight
Approx. 555 g/1 lb 3.6 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 505 g/1 lb 1.8 oz (camera body only)
Temperature
0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F
Humidity
85% or less (no condensation)
UPC Code
018208015016
About Nikon D5200
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By CaliGuy
When I purchased the D5200, I had never owned a DSLR or even a point and shoot, but I had done thorough research and figured out that this was the camera for me. This camera far exceeded my expectations: the 24 MP captures immense detail, the 1080p/60 fps recording is awesome (the fps is high enough to even get a little slow mo action going), the flip out screen is nice for those up high/ down low shots, and the list goes on. I was (and still am) very happy with my purchase, and my photograph...
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Love it!
By Midoriku
I bought this camera in November of 2013. This is my first DSLR camera. I had used a Nikon d90 back in 2011,and I fell in love with the brand. I use to use film when I was younger,and wanted to branch out to the digital era. The camera took a bit of getting use to, but it has been the best purchase I have ever made. Since then I have bought several lenses for it, and now own a small photography business. This is a great camera,and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for one.
Nikon D5200 is designed to inspire, the D5200 lets you shoot pictures and video from more perspectives using a vari-angle LCD monitor. You can also render distinctive-looking Special Effects in real time and send your images quickly tosmart devices using the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter. Within its remarkably small and lightweight body, the D5200 is packed with high-performance imaging technology.
Expect incredibly sharp pictures and video from a cutting-edge image sensor with a resolution of 24.1 effective megapixels. Enjoy faithful, vibrant colors from the state-of-the-art EXPEED 3 image-processing engine. Take advantage of the amazing accuracy of a 2016-pixel RGB sensor that is engineered to capture the subtleties of light as the human eye sees them.
Capture the split-second thrill of dynamic action with approx. 5 fps continuous shooting, and experience the tack-sharp accuracy of an amazingly powerful, high-density 39-point AF system. The clarity of the optical viewfinder will enhance your ability to concentrate on both moving and stationary subjects.
Try the Nikon D5200's D-Movie format at 1920 x 1080 60i/50i, with full-time-servo AF for smooth, precise reproduction of fast-moving subjects in Full HD video. To realize the full potential of the camera's 24.1 megapixels, simply attach any NIKKOR lens and instantly bring dependable sharpness to your images. Combine your personal creativity with this camera's incredible power and potential, and you can transform your imagination into inspired images.
Nikon D5200 Features
- 24.1MP DX-format CMOS sensor: Capture beautifully detailed photos and movies. You can crop images without losing any detail - big prints of your photographs look superb.
- Vari-angle monitor: Flip it, tilt it, turn it - explore your creativity with this versatile swivel monitor. Capture unique shots, including great self-portraits, from any angle.
- Inspire yourself with D-Movie: Record finely detailed Full HD video clips you'llwant to share. Take advantage of smooth recording (up to 60i) and a built-in stereo microphone.
- Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a: Share images directly from the D5200 to a smartphone or tablet that runs on Android or iOS*, or control the camera remotely via your device.
- EXPEED 3: Nikon's fast and powerful image processing engine provides high-speed operation, remarkably clear images with excellent color reproduction, and enhanced movie recording.
- High ISO (100-6400, extendable to 25600 equivalent): Enjoy the freedom that great low-light performance brings. Capture detailed images in dark situations and clear shots of fast-moving subjects.
- 39-point AF system: With 39 focus points for superior accuracy. Advanced 3D subject tracking maintains focus on even the smallest subjects, however unpredictable their movements may be.
- 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor: Delivers precise metering for exact exposures and sends data to the Scene Recognition System, which optimizes auto exposure, autofocus and auto white balance.
- Effects mode: Create distinctive photos and movies using a range of special effects, including Selective Color and Miniature. You can view your chosen effect in real time as you shoot.
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What's in the box:
- Nikon D5200 Camera
- EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-24 Battery Charger
- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
- UC-E17 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable
- AN-DC3 Camera Strap
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
- ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
- Nikon 1 Year Warranty
