The Nikon D5200 shares an AF system, metering sensor and scene recognition with the Nikon D7000 series, giving this camera a new level of performance and much enhanced image quality. The superior accuracy of the 39-point AF system and nine cross-type sensors delivers razor sharp images by focusing precisely on the subject you choose. Meanwhile, the 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor provides precise data to the camera's Scene Recognition System, which optimises exposure, autofocus and white balance immediately before the shutter is released. There's quite a few similarities between the Nikon D3200 and the Nikon D5200, but one difference is the latter's sensitivity capabilities. The D3200 has a native range of ISO 100-6400, which is extendable up to 25600. Nikon D5200: design The sensor can clean itself by way of high-frequency vibrations that will, at least in theory, shake off any non-adhesive dust particles that may have settled on the low-pass filter during a lens change. You can specify, via an option in the Setup menu, whether you want sensor cleaning to take place at shutdown, startup, both or neither, with the default being 'both'. The cleaning process pleasingly has no practical impact on startup times, which were near instant. The new image sensor is complemented by the more powerful EXPEED 3 processing engine and a larger buffer as well. For video shooters, the D5200 can record Full HD 1920 x 1080 movies at up to 60i or 50i (when set to NTSC and PAL respectively), although this uses a central crop of the sensor area. More conventional 30p, 25p and 24p modes use the full width of the sensor. In manual mode you have the option to take limited control of both shutter speed and ISO, but not aperture. And a stereo sound meter lets you adjust the level of either the built-in or or external mic, such as the optional ME-1 stereo mics.

Yes, third-party lenses from manufacturers such as Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina can be used with the Nikon D5200, as long as they are designed for the Nikon F-mount. Always ensure that the lens supports autofocusif that is a feature you require. How do I choose the best lens for my Nikon D5200? The new Nikon D5200 may not reinvent the wheel in any way, but it is undoubtedly a great all-round DSLR that's well-suited to a lot of different users and experience levels, exactly what a mass-market camera should be, and judged on that criteria, the Nikon D5200 is once again a very worthy winner of our Highly Recommended award. Therefore, if you just want great photos easily, the D5200 (or D3200, D3100 or D5100) can't be beat. If you are like me and are constantly resetting the camera from shot to shot as conditions change (very few people know how to do any of this), the D5200 is annoying because I constantly have to stop my shooting to do everything in the menu system instead of directly with the buttons of higher-end cameras.

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D-Movie: Full (1080p) HD movies with smooth (up to 60i/50i) recording and a built-in stereo microphone The Nikon D5200 also has ISO Sensitivity Auto Control, activated from the shooting menu. If set to On, the camera will automatically adjust the sensitivity if proper exposure cannot be achieved at the value chosen by the photographer. The user can put a limit on the maximum sensitivity selectable by the camera. The shutter is a dream. It's smooth, refined and quiet. For use in sensitive areas, the D5200 is much quieter than the bigger and more advanced Nikons. pixel RGB metering sensor delivers highly accurate metering for exact exposures and provides precise data to the camera's Scene Recognition System Prime lenses are helpful for many photographic situations, as they can be used for more than just shooting portraits, even tho that is their primary purpose.

For the D5200, as with all DX cameras, my favorite lens is the 35mm f/1.8 DX as opposed to the 18-55mm VR kit zoom. I move as I need to to frame the photo, so I'd get the D5200 body-only and the 35mm f/1.8 DX separately. The all-auto-area AF system seems pretty clever, but it can still get fooled and focus behind the subject. Taking a picture or shooting a video is not just about saving a series of memories, you also put in a lot of your own creativity to bring the moment alive in an artificial medium which by itself is no easy task. The D5200 by Nikon is a great DSLR camera with exceptional handling and exciting new perspectives depending on the kind of lens you pair it with.Sure, the focal length is not the best, as it only goes from 10 to 24mm, but if your main focus is on image quality, you will want to get this wide-angle lens for your Nikon D5200 camera. For reference, I’m talking about family gatherings, barbecues, and weddings. Besides that, it is also an excellent choice for street photography; unless you want a wider angle, you should go for a wide-angle lens. 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) All of the sample images in this review were taken using the 24 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 8Mb.