Nikon D5200 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit - Black (24.1MP) 3 inch LCD (discontinued by manufacturer)

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The old has gone and the new has come. Why do we say this? The Nikon D5200 goes digital with all of its settings. Instead of physical dials and buttons, you get everything on screen. Simply adjust it via a rotating dial to swivel from one setting to another. An improved burst rate is also a plus point for the Nikon D5200. Nikon D5200 for the average user 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. Convenient for shooting with pin-point focus such as for a close-up of a flower and other small subjects. Using a tripod is recommended for more precise focusing. In the end, usability is what we’re looking for in a camera. We want a camera that takes good photos. The Nikon D5200 is filled with all kinds of settings that are practical and usable, even average users will become experienced users. For those entering into the DSLR scene, the Nikon D5200 presents itself as the perfect introductory camera. Nikon D5200 for the professional

Two images taken with one shutter release at varying exposure are combined to produce a single image that has a wider dynamic range (range of contrast to reproduce tonal gradation) with less loss of detail in highlights and shadows. The result is images with less noise and rich tonal gradation throughout the entire frame including shadows and highlights even in high-contrast shooting scenes. HDR mode is selectable from "auto", "extra high", "high", "normal", "low" and "off". The exposure differential of the two images up to 3 EV and the smoothness of the edge where the two exposures meet are automatically set according to the strength level. Effective for stationary subjects such as landscapes or still lifes. The D5100's 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor has been superseded by a 24.1 megapixel CMOS chip, capable of providing a Live View feed, recording Full HD video and capturing full-resolution stills at a slightly faster 5 frames per second. On the outside, the D5200 is virtually identical to its predecessor, the D5100, with external changes limited to a dedicated drive mode button on the D5200's top plate, stereo microphone grills atop the pentamirror - like on the Canon EOS 650D - and a slightly redesigned rear multi selector. The D5200's more significant upgrades lie 'under the hood'. Impressively, many of these are inherited from higher-end Nikon DSLRs, including a 39-point AF system with 9 cross-type sensors and ample frame coverage, and a 2016 pixel RGB color-sensitive metering sensor, both taken from the D7000. The D5200 borrows from the D7100 a well-implemented Auto ISO feature that is tied to the lens' current focal length. New to the Nikon DSLR range is the Effects shooting mode. This provides 7 different creative filters that can be applied to both still images and movies.Wireless remote controller: WR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately) Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately) Although the D5200 shares the same 24MP resolution as both the D3200 and D7100, the D5200 offers a higher extended ISO range compared to the D3200 (25600 vs 12800) and faster continuous shooting (5 fps vs 4). And the D5200, unlike the D7100, continues to use an anti-aliasing (AA) filter, although as we demonstrated in a side by side comparison in our D7100 review, it gives up precious little in terms of detail to its more expensive big brother. Unlike the better DX and FX cameras, the D5200 has no internal autofocus motor, so it will not autofocus with original-style screw-drive AF lenses. With older-style AF lenses it exposes and does everything perfectly, except that you'll have to turn the focus ring manually and look either for a sharp viewfinder image or the electronic focus confirmation dot at the bottom of the finder. cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA), vari-angle TFT monitor with 170 ° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment

D-lighting is Nikon's dynamic range optimisation tool that attempts to squeeze the full dynamic range of the sensor into JPEGs. The available settings are Off, Low, Medium, High, Extra High and Auto. The following examples demonstrate the differences between the various settings. NIKKOR lenses: take advantage of Nikon's legendary NIKKOR lenses and make the most of the camera's 24-megapixel resolution. Capture photos with vivid colour and striking contrast. Shoot movies with crisp detail or experiment with cinematic effects. The built-in flash is very good. Recycling is reasonably fast and exposure is usually dead-on, as we expect from Nikon. Shot in very dark conditions, like outdoors at night ( LV -2), the D5200 also exposes very well, for instance, at 1/6 at f/1.8 at Auto ISO 6400.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? Nikon claims Full-Time AF, but I seriously doubt AF works well. it's horrible on the D7000 in video mode. A good proportion of cameras now include digital filters with creative photographers in mind. The D5200 has the same seven filters as its predecessor, such as Selective Color and Miniature. It's still not possible to shoot these effects in raw format, and remove them in post-processing, though. Nikon D5200: sensitivity ISO 100 - 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

You will be paying a premium price for this lens, but the benefits and image quality you get are well worth it. This is a high-performance lens for users looking for the best quality wide-angle lens. Still, if that is out of your price range, Tokina 11-16mm offers similar performance, but you will have to sacrifice versatility as the focal length goes only from 11 up to 16mm. We like the new screen layout, which shows the interrelationship between shutter speed, aperture and ISO speed If you are looking for a lens that is great for macro photography – look no further! This Nikon 40mm f/2.8G produces high-quality images, not only in the macro field but in other areas as well. D-Movie: Full (1080p) HD movies with smooth (up to 60i/50i) recording and a built-in stereo microphoneThe all-auto-area AF system seems pretty clever, but it can still get fooled and focus behind the subject. The worst offender is thankfully not the most critical flaw. When switching between PAL and NTSC video modes, a message appears explaining how this affects the video frame rate options. However, this message is only shown for about a second, which isn’t long enough to read it. We had to repeatedly change the setting to give us time to read the message a few words at a time. 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. To set anything about the AF system, you have to revert to the menu system. Even to change from automatic AF area selection to manual selection, you have to set it by pushing buttons and looking at the camera's rear screen. Forget the ancient D90, which is a leftover from the previous decade; the D90 trails these new cameras in every respect, but costs about the same.