Getting a brand new digital camera is really a major choice, not least as it is a fairly pricey investment decision. If you purchase a Nikon D5200, it will likewise tie you into additional Nikon merchandise, such as lenses and Flash guns. However I think it is well worth serious consideration. The D5200 launch was finally accomplished in January this year. It had already been unveiled just about everywhere else apart from the United States. The delay for the States was due, it is supposed, to the disarray due to Hurricane Sandy around the East coast.

Needless to say, this meant that every photography fanatic in the USA had already viewed this camera and reviewed its characteristics. This could explain why the launch didn't accompany the enormous excitement which accompanied the introduction of the Compact System Camera revisions, the J3 and the S1, or maybe the sibling Nikon D3200 recently. However, the D5200 is a rather excellent camera that may create excellent stills in addition to fantastic HD movies. It was recently graded a lot better than the Nikon D3200 by the respected DxOMark.



The D5200 offers the latest 24MP sensor, furnished by Toshiba. Because of this, nobody is aware precisely how effectively this sensor can perform at the moment, but the assumption is that it will be even better compared to similarly sized Sony sensor that functions within the Nikon D3200. Definitely the D5200 provides really striking color saturation and clarity. The sensor generates a 68MB file, that can gratify just about any requirement. It also has the Expeed3 processor. This has already proved itself to be very quick and efficient in the D3200. It has likewise inherited some excellent features from the D7000. The 39-point Auto-focus system - up from the 11-point Auto-focus system inside the D5100 - is excellent. Thus giving a significantly larger precision when focussing and it is specially great for shooting landscapes. It also has the D7000's metering system, thatcan make the exposure settings a great deal more accurate and takes it into the world of professional cameras (in fact DxOMark place the D5200 just a few points behind the professional Nikons the D3x and the D4). It has also improved the internal Mic from mono to stereo which produces great sound for videos.

There is a side port which allows you to connect either a GPS device, or a Wifi connector, to be able to receive and transmit with your computer. It can also be used as a remote control for that camera, even managing the Live-view option. Nikon have worked to address some of the criticism directed at the D5100. As an example, there are now a pair of customizable buttons on the D5200. These give you the chance to to switch certain settings immediately, rather than find them in the menus.



Naturally, if you are considering whether to buy a Nikon D5200, you simply must look into the alternatives. The primary competitor is the Canon T4i. It has been available for more than a 12 months. Now the 18MP files don't seem as remarkable as they once did, but this is a outstanding digital camera. The T4i is made for both stills and movies. Like the D5200, the T4i also offers an articulated viewing screen which Canon have made a touch-screen. It's reasonable to say that views are divided about the value of the touchscreen option, however Canon loyalists insist that it's an extremely valuable feature and much speedier for navigating the menu settings.

You might also like to look at competitors nearer to home. The Nikon D3200 and D7000 are both within the identical entry-level category as the D5200. The D3200 was launched this past year and also has a 24MP sensor. This file size blew the competitors away back then. That, combined with the excellent image quality plus the really aggressive pricing, has led it to dominate its category. However, it has a poorer build quality and is without an articulated screen, which is getting to be a requirement for individuals who would like to seriously shoot movies. The D7000 might be going to be replaced this year which is shown in recent prices. Only offering a 16MP file size, it appears to be a poor relation in that area. However, there are lots of photography enthusiasts who definitely are not dazzled by the file size question and see other attributes in the D7000, like the internal motor (for old lenses), the tough magnesium alloy body, dual memory slots and 6FPS burst speed. Not necessarily flash or even up to date, the D7000 nevertheless retains a place within the hearts of the Nikon stalwarts because of its reliability and tough build.

Other considerations to take into account if you're wondering if you should buy a Nikon D5200 are the accessories. The Nikon lenses are usually second to none and there's a healthy second-hand market for them. Should you choose buy a Nikon D5200, buy the 18-55mm kit lens or, if you possibly can manage it, the 18-105mm lens. They will provide you with some terrific flexibility for shooting video and photos. Be sure to get a good memory card and, if at all possible, a tripod - since you may be tempted by some of the Scene Options that need a slower shutter speed.

For anyone who is still unsure, I'd suggest that you simply to find a good camera store and ask to pick one up and find out how it feels in hand. I have viewed many new digital cameras through the years and I don't believe that this DSLR is actually groundbreaking or even the next technological breakthrough. It is however, a very good performer across stills and video, in different lighting conditions and speedy enough for action photography. So, should you buy a Nikon D5200? Well, I have.