Customer Reviews for Nikon Inc. D5200
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Nikon Inc. D5200
An HD-SLR designed to awaken your creative passion. Find exciting new perspectives with an ultra-high resolution Vari-angle display that swivels to nearly any position. Capture your vision in lifelike brilliance with an exceptional 24.1 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, then share it instantly with the optional WU-1a Wireless Adapter. Unleash the artist within.
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Customer Reviews for D5200
Review 1 for D5200
Overall rating
Amazing d5200
PostedMay 21, 2013
Nikonlove
Location England, UK
Age Under 18
Favorite Subject Sports
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Just getting started with photography
This camera is a very good advanced beginner camera, it take very good photos
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Review 2 for D5200
Overall rating
Wonderful & Amazing
PostedMay 9, 2013
Yosef18
Location Lantana, FL, USA
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 6-10 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I already bought some 5 Nikon cameras:
D90
D5000
2X D5100
and now it was my last
D5000
2X D5100
and now it was my last
D5200
this camera is excellent, exceeds your expectations! Beautiful pictures, the camera is beautiful, fast and does an excellent job!
I lost my camera on a trip and now I need to save money and buy another!
But for those who can buy! Buy and you'll be happy
But for those who can buy! Buy and you'll be happy
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Review 3 for D5200
Overall rating
Great Camera, Worth every penny!
PostedMay 1, 2013
Joaquin D.
This Camera is awesome, with a high pixel density and its amazing HD 60i 1080p video recording, you will take extraordinary pictures and videos. If you are going to buy a feflex camera and do not want to spend a huge amount, this will be the best option. It's functions will allow you to take professional photos. Nikon will never dissapoint costumers!
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Review 4 for D5200
Overall rating
Awesome Camera
PostedApril 16, 2013
Xeeshaun
Location Karachi, Pakistan
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I would like to share how I made decision to buy this product. I went to Nikon Store to buy NIKKOR 35mm fixed lens for my D3000 and saw D5200 in showcase. I was already aware of this camera and its features from Nikon website when I was researching on lenses. I asked the sales person for demo. By taking few shots and trying it on the effects mode, I made the decision that this will be my next camera.
I bought D5200 along with NIKKOR 35mm 1.8 & NIKKOR 55-300 VR II.
Its been few days now I have been using this camera. Honestly, this is a good camera for amateurs. It has 39 focus point which will not let you miss the subject. It gives you many predefined shooting modes. The rubber grips on the body gives a good hold on the camera plus its light weight.
One thing that I felt was its speed of shooting in live view. it takes a bit to show the captured picture on the screen while shooting in live view. For me, it doesn't matter as I use the screen in low and high angles and in effects mode while for shooting I use the viewfinder.
I would also like to thank other users to post their valuable comments because it helps a lot in deciding, as it did in my case me.
For those of you who have this camera in your option list; my recommendation, this camera will not let you down.
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I bought D5200 along with NIKKOR 35mm 1.8 & NIKKOR 55-300 VR II.
Its been few days now I have been using this camera. Honestly, this is a good camera for amateurs. It has 39 focus point which will not let you miss the subject. It gives you many predefined shooting modes. The rubber grips on the body gives a good hold on the camera plus its light weight.
One thing that I felt was its speed of shooting in live view. it takes a bit to show the captured picture on the screen while shooting in live view. For me, it doesn't matter as I use the screen in low and high angles and in effects mode while for shooting I use the viewfinder.
I would also like to thank other users to post their valuable comments because it helps a lot in deciding, as it did in my case me.
For those of you who have this camera in your option list; my recommendation, this camera will not let you down.
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Review 5 for D5200
Overall rating
Amazing quality in a "prosumer level" DSLR!
PostedApril 6, 2013
HarbourLightsCreative
Location Philadelphia, PA, USA
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Semi-professional photographer
I had the D5100 for a little over a year before it got stolen from me on the street in Africa! After I got a settlement from my insurance, I decided to fork out a little more money for the D5200, and I was not disappointed a bit! I use my camera mostly for video, and I was super stoked to see that they added an audio level meter! I also love the fact that you can more finely adjust audio levels inside the camera! They added 60fps at 1280x720 which is amazing for slow motion, and one reason I decided to upgrade! The 24.1 megapixels may seem like overkill to some, but I think it's great to have when you need to do some tight cropping. It maintains it's quality through and through. I'd definitely recommend getting some nice prime lens action on this thing because that's when the quality really shines! The kit lens will only give you average results in most cases. I'd definitely recommend this camera, especially if you are more into videography!
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Review 6 for D5200
Overall rating
Perfect for Beginners to Pros
PostedMarch 31, 2013
NavyPH
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Professional photographer
For the beginner and pros it can take some time getting adjusted to where the settings and button placements are, but it is worth it once you do. Being a photojournalist for ten years it has always been about the angles. With the articulated screen, it cuts the time and effort it takes to get low and high angle shots. For the professionals like me, you shouldn't be dissuaded by the size or loads of automatic features. You can still operate the camera with normal full manual controls. The sensor is highly accurate with a phenomenal duplication of the lighting conditions. For the beginner, it can take away all the hassle of adjusting for the correct exposure, and allow the individual to focus on perfecting composition techniques. This camera is hands down the most versatile and capable camera I have used in a long time. Even if this camera doesn't feel like a traditional "professional series" camera, it can certainly hang with them. As far as the video portion is concerned, I have only just started to play with it. From what little I have seen it produces excellent clarity. The only downside I have found is if you need to change subjects and have to re-focus, the servos in the lens will be clearly audible in the video.
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Review 7 for D5200
Overall rating
A Great Camera for a Reasonable Price
PostedMarch 16, 2013
elsatiro11
Location Bronx, NY, USA
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I bought this camera a couple of weeks ago after owning a D5100 for a few months. Te comparison betwen the two of them goes from sea to sky. A real great camera for photo enthusiast! From here I will move only to the D800.
My product recommendations
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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Review 8 for D5200
Overall rating
First DSLR and taking a beginner's Digital Photography Class
PostedMarch 11, 2013
Student Mom
Location Wisconsin, USA
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I have had this camera for almost 2 months. I am taking a beginner's Digital Photography class and even my teacher, a professional photographer, was impressed at this camera. I haven't had the chance to play with the video aspect, but if you have children this camera is AMAZING when it comes to shutter speed (even on standard Auto mode).
The pro's:
Shutterspeed
The quality of the shots and the trueness of the colors
The effects are fun to play with
The internal photo editing is really decent for some basic stuff
Lightness
Color (lol I have the red, and its so pretty!)
Nikon quality in general. It is well made!
The software! For a student, this is really nice because for the lens adjusting it shows you digitally what the lens if you move it one direction is actually doing. Also, the white balance, flash, iso, etc they give you pictures to show you what that setting will do! Unlike other brands that have the same adjustments, you have to take a picture to see what that setting will do. With the new Nikon software thats in the camera it shows you right on the screen. Definitely a time saver!
Shutterspeed
The quality of the shots and the trueness of the colors
The effects are fun to play with
The internal photo editing is really decent for some basic stuff
Lightness
Color (lol I have the red, and its so pretty!)
Nikon quality in general. It is well made!
The software! For a student, this is really nice because for the lens adjusting it shows you digitally what the lens if you move it one direction is actually doing. Also, the white balance, flash, iso, etc they give you pictures to show you what that setting will do! Unlike other brands that have the same adjustments, you have to take a picture to see what that setting will do. With the new Nikon software thats in the camera it shows you right on the screen. Definitely a time saver!
Neutral -
The screen. It took me a little bit to get used to it. My Nikon P100 moved but not like this. The screen flips out to the left of the camera and flips all the way around and can be snapped back so you can see the screen. It is not touch screen but no complaints about that. I didn't feel that I was missing anything.
The screen. It took me a little bit to get used to it. My Nikon P100 moved but not like this. The screen flips out to the left of the camera and flips all the way around and can be snapped back so you can see the screen. It is not touch screen but no complaints about that. I didn't feel that I was missing anything.
Cons-
The remote to take pictures (the one with the toggle and remote that has channels on it) not diggin' the price of $250.00.
The remote to take pictures (the one with the toggle and remote that has channels on it) not diggin' the price of $250.00.
The info button gets used a lot and you have to remember which button (memory or info) gets you to the right menu or spot to change things.
The Function button (Fx) haven't needed to use it, and kind of pointless imo.
For an advanced beginner camera this is amazing. I can grow with this camera as I learn and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I am enjoying learning with this camera and finding out how many things I can do with it.
My product recommendations
AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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Review 9 for D5200
Overall rating
Love it!
PostedFebruary 18, 2013
Freedom's Vangard
Location Texas
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Short & sweet... This is an amazing camera... Love my new D5200!
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Review 10 for D5200
Overall rating
image resolution
PostedFebruary 17, 2013
CB
Location daLLAS EXAS
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 6-10 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Semi-professional photographer
I have had the camera for three days. Last night I set up to do a sunset pic of the Dallas skyline. I have shot these skyline sunsets numerous times the last couple of years with my Olympus and Nikon D5000. The D5200 image resolution was spectacular. It was all I hoped for. I haven't had time to put the camera through more extensive tests, but my first impression is that it is very easy to use and delivers super images. Within the next couple of days I will shoot the same evening skyline with my D5200 and my Leica M8. I'm very interested to see how they compare. I don't intend to use it for video. The only thing I care about is image quality -- resolution and color. I have been actively involved in photography as part of my job and hobby since 1962. I was lucky (or cursed) to have started with a Zeiss Ikon Contaflex.
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Review 11 for D5200
Overall rating
What a value!
PostedFebruary 15, 2013
Video Rex
Location Round Rock, TX, USA
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Semi-professional photographer
I had been looking at the D5100 for a long time and never could pull the trigger. I am sooo glad I waited. My brother-n-law has the D7000 and so I knew how great his pictures turned out. I wanted the vari angle monitor so the D7000 was out. Well my friends the D5200 is a D7000 in disguise. Same 24MP, Same image sensor and same processing engine. Lacks two disk cards and weather tight sealing, but for the money difference of $400-$500 I would choose the D5200 all day long. The pictures are fantastic. I did purchase the ME-1 mic as I shoot a lot of video and the sound for what I do is great. I am in a photography group and I put my pictures up against the full frame bad boy D800 of a friend and I still stand tall!
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Review 12 for D5200
Overall rating
Excelente
PostedFebruary 7, 2013
Fabián
Location San Luis Potosí, SLP, México
Age 18-24
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Muy buena cámara, aunque muchos han criticado que es puramente para mas ventas y ganar al mercado contra lo que son sony y canon, tiene las características suficientes para quienes quieren un poco más de una D5100, y es que tiene parte de la D7000, eso si, para uso rudo no se puede usar, como misma D7000 puede
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-8points
Review 13 for D5200
Overall rating
Cutting edge
PostedFebruary 3, 2013
Sharp crazy
Location Father and husband
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Totaly satisfied, loads better than my d40 excellent low light performance I originaly bought the 3200 which was also great , but didn't have all the features I wanted. Focus system is crazy fast and accurate. And pics can be cropped and cropped and still maintain great detail.
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Review 14 for D5200
Overall rating
great features in small package !!
PostedJanuary 25, 2013
Vkc Varma
Location Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Age 18-24
Favorite Subject Travel
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
The camera is the best out there for the price point. The ISO capabilities are great in low light situations. The multitude of focus points allows you to create amazing shots. This camera far surpasses my expectations for what I expected. Overall wonderful camera for wonderful price :)
My product recommendations
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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Review 15 for D5200
Overall rating
la hermana pequeña de la d7000
PostedJanuary 24, 2013
jakko
Location Toluca de Lerdo, MEX, México
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
una exelente camara lista para usar en todo momento incorpora funcionalidad de la d5100 con caracteristicas de la d7000 optima para los entry level y para los semi pro ;ahora en color rojo al igual que d3200 con esto nikon pone un parte aguas ya que ninguna marca se a atrevido a inovar colores en este segmento ; kn increibles 24.1 mp libera toda la potencia y potencial del fotografo; esperado ya por muchos y buscada por otros cuantos la d5200 promete tener la exelencia de sus predecesoras ademas del respaldo de los NIKKOR en cuanto optica simplemente genial
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Review 16 for D5200
Overall rating
A great new addition to my collection
PostedMarch 31, 2013
Pretty Pink Sky
Location Edmonton, AB, Canada
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I have owned this product for just 24 hours (purchased on March 30, 2013) and I am already impressed with the many options and upgrades that is camera offers.
Having used the D3000 for over a couple of years I know that the D5200 is the next logical step in my learning experiences.
The only drawback, and a significant one at that, is the exclusion of a depth of field preview. Something a camera which is priced close to $1,000 should have.
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Review 17 for D5200
Overall rating
Well designed features and a clear menu on back screen
PostedMarch 27, 2013
Ursus
Location Orange County, CA, USA
Age Over 65
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 6-10 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Semi-professional photographer
For the price of this camera it has a lot of capability in a small light body. All my testing so far as been very positive and the images are clear and sharp. The only two items I'd like to see on this sort of model are the following: 1) among the file types, I'd like to see TIFF included, and 2) a connector for a cable release would have been great although I understand that remote triggering is in vogue now.
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Review 18 for D5200
Overall rating
Awesome For Its Price!
PostedFebruary 3, 2013
Joey P
Location North Caldwell, NJ, USA
Age Under 18
Favorite Subject Sports
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I recently was looking for a camera below a thousand dollars, and the d5200 was my choice. The new software is incredible. Hearing about the "Effects" mode, I was not sure how it was going to be, but they really surprised me. Sometimes I find it very hard to navigate through the settings and switch shutter speed. The image quality is great. Since I like to skateboard, I need a fast camera, but when i shoot people quickly movie theres a little distortion. The 39 point autofocus is great, I can always count on my pictures to be nice and clear! The video is great, having the flip out screen really helps to get awesome angles.The main problem I have with this camera is the 18-55mm kit lens, it really disappointed me, but it will do for now. Being a 13 year old, I think this is a great camera for anyone with a budget of a thousand dollars! I haven't been able to shoot much since I got it, but heres an example picture!
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Review 19 for D5200
Overall rating
Utiliser un body de D700 pour la D5200, ce serais une carema ideal pour plusieurs
PostedFebruary 1, 2013
nikon d5200 vs d7000 compare Best DSLR Camera
Location Ste-Adèle, Qc
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Je l'ai essayé.... et retourné car dessus de la fragilité du boitier. Excellente caméra pour sa qualité d'image/photo Vraiment, on vois la différence même en basse luminosité. Et le rendu de la vidéo est super.
C'est dommage, s'il avait mit ce genre de capteur et processeur d'image dans une D7000, ce serais la Camera idéal pour les amateur et les professionnel.
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Review 20 for D5200
Overall rating
Best in its price range!
PostedFebruary 1, 2013
Jack
Location New York, NY, USA
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Looking on the market for a new camera i began my research with a budget of a thousand dollars. I soon realized and decided on the d5100 only to my amaze to find that the d5200 just had a release date! I started looking into specs and reviews and found that the d5200 was by far the best quality in the price range. You get that nice nikon build and lenses and lovely interface that doesn't seems to crash. I looked at pentax and found that they are far too bulky and to be blunt UGLY! Pentax simply doesn't have one that that makes you scream for it. Next was sony which based off the specs was the best camera but you soon realize they don't have a wide range for lenses to choose from. Sony also is for the price range using new translucent technology which is great but just not there yet. And last but not least Canon my first choice when starting to looking into the thousand dollar range. I was 100% decided on the t4i Until i went and tried it on the store floor and found its insanely laggy and Crashed in my short time of using it(about a hour i used it taking pics of the store and people). The touch screen is also great but it really seemed to be best for video not photos which if i was buying for video i would buy a VIDEO CAMERA! I looked at the lower cameras from all companies and found none could compete with the nikons or the pentax. The pentax is great and the only thing is has over nikon is the weather resistant body but the you also need the lenses to go along with it which are very expensive. Also weather resistant by any company doesn't mean water resistant i found through my research most will get a rain cover regardless of the camera resistance. No, through all of my reviews and research the nikon has the best in this 800-1000$ price range by far! With all of this mess above you I leave you with what this camera doesn't have which would have been nice that it did. It lacks the weather resistance body which although nice isn't needed, Very few buttons which leaves you with less control over your photo's(Atleast less control unless you go all though the settings where more dials and buttons give you much faster and easier time do change things.). It lacks a pentaprism which is slightly better than the pentamirror, it misses the two SD card storage which is nice to have but not needed, it doesn't have a built in focus motor which is nice to have but unless you have old lenses or plan on buying older cheaper lenses you simply don't need a focus motor in the body. And last the biggest thing is lacks is the 100% viewfinder coverage basically meaning you don't see the full image of what you are shooting. the best in its price range you can still find better if you save just a little more the d7000 has all of what you lose with the d5200 and is almost the same price you simply have to realize that the d7000 is soon to be replaced and also is only 16MP which some people wont like and its alot heavier. I am loving this camera it does exactly what i want it to do and takes amazing quality photo's just realize if you are upgrading it may not be the best choice if you have the option to save a little more. Yet the best option above this class is still outstandingly nikon I hope this helps you decide and hopefully you can understand my mess of writing.
My product recommendations
D7000
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