As Nikon's 'advanced beginner' DSLR, the D5200 sits between the entry-level D3200 and the enthusiast-targeted D7100
in the company's most recent APS-C lineup. The D5200 offers 24MP
resolution (like its APS-C stablemates), an articulated rear LCD and
more physical controls than the D3200, but without the twin-dial
interface and professional grade AF system of the decidedly higher
market (and much more customizeable) D7100.
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.
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.
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.
The D5200 gets a processing boost over its predecessor. Nikon touts
its EXPEED 3-branded processor as offering higher speed, better color
reproduction and improved noise reduction. The D5200 also has an
updated, cleaner design to the on-screen user interface that presents
more information in a more-logical layout. This is welcome on a small
camera with relatively few external controls since much of the user
interaction is, by necessity, via the rear screen (and lots of button
pressing).
The D5200 also supports Nikon's WU-1a Wi-Fi unit, which plugs into
the camera's accessory terminal and allows images to be transmitted
wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet for uploading to social media. The
device can also be used as a remote control for the camera, complete
with Live View.
Nikon D5200 key features
- 24.1MP DX format CMOS sensor
- EXPEED 3 processing
- ISO 100-6400 standard, up to 25600 expanded
- 5 fps continuous shooting
- 39 point AF system, 9 sensors cross type
- 2016 pixel RGB metering sensor
- 1080p30 video recording, built-in stereo mic
- 921k dot 3" vari-angle LCD monitor, 170° viewing angle
Resolution jumps to 24.1
megapixels from 16.2 million in the earlier camera; those of you tempted
to think that Nikon has simply crammed more pixels onto the same sensor
might want to consider this -- the horizontal measurement of the D5200
sensor is listed as 23.5 mm while the D5100 sensor comes in at 23.6 mm.
The size differential, however slight, could be an indication that the
D5200 is carrying a different sensor than its predecessor. The processor
is the latest generation EXPEED 3 versus EXPEED 2 in the D5100. ISO
sensitivity ranges are the same for each camera, with a native
sensitivity range of 100 to 6400, expandable to 25600. The D5200's 5 fps
continuous shooting speed trumps the D5100's 4 fps and its full HD
video capability adds a 60i capture rate along with a built-in stereo
microphone not found in the earlier camera.
Like most entry and mid-level Nikon DSLRs, the D5200 body does not
contain a focus motor so autofocus capability is limited to AF-S or AF-I
CPU lenses (the "S" indicates a lens with the Silent Wave focus motor;
the "I" an older lens with an internal focus motor and CPU refers to
contact points on the lens base). The current Nikon lens lineup includes
about 45 AF-S models, but Nikon has used the same basic "F" lens mount
on its 35mm film and DSLR bodies since 1960 and most older legacy glass
will mount on the camera and can be used for manual focus and exposure
captures.
The D5200 body is marginally larger than the D5100, but nearly 2
ounces lighter. It also contains the 39 point Multi-CAM 4800 autofocus
system that first appeared in the D7000; the D5100 makes do with the
Multi-CAM 1000 system that debuted in the D80. A NEF/JPEG (NEF is
Nikonese for "RAW") shooting option not found in the D5100 is also
available. The camera accepts SD/SDHC/SDXC memory media; Nikon has
approved cards from Lexar, Panasonic and SanDisk for use in the D5200.
The camera is available as a body only or in kit form matched with 18-55
or 18-105mm lenses. Nikon includes a rechargeable Li-ion battery and
charger, rubber eyecup, USB and A/V cables, camera strap, eyepiece and
body caps, an accessory shoe cover, CD-ROM software and printed user's
manual with each camera. The 18-55mm kit is available with black, red or
bronze bodies. Currently the Nikon D5200 kit with the 18-55mm lens
sells for about $800.
Build and Design
Conforming to the current practice in DSLR design, the D5200 features a pronounced handgrip on the right side of the camera body, which is topped with the elongated housing accommodating the built-in flash and eye-level pentamirror viewfinder. Dimensions of 5.9 x 3.9 x 3.1 inches situate the camera toward the smaller end of the DSLR size spectrum - small enough that it almost becomes an afterthought when mated up with a 600mm telephoto.
Body-only weight for the D5200 is 17.8 ounces, but the typical shooting weight (battery, memory card, 18-55 kit lens) is about 29.3 ounces. The camera is made in Thailand and materials, fit and finish appear appropriate to the price point.
In your hand
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| The D5200 is a lightweight yet sturdy-feeling camera that's sensibly designed so most of the the key controls fall readily to hand. Like all compact SLRs the grip is a little on the small side, so photographers with large hands should try before they buy. Both the grip and the rear 'thumbpad' below the control dial are rubberized, which helps give a secure hold. | |
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Articulating LCD screen
Like the D5100, the D5200 has a side-hinged swivel-and-tilt screen, which offers a wide range of movement and (unlike tilt-only screens) can still be used in portrait format either at waist level or overhead. This is great for live view shooting and working off a tripod.Video shooters, who often must remain in one position for long stretches while filming, can particularly appreciate the benefits of an articulated screen. Indeed, for many videographers, this feature alone is likely to make the D5200 a more attractive option than the D7100.
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| The D5200's side-hinged screen offers a wide range of movement - when folded out it can be rotated downwards for overhead shooting, upwards for waist-level shots, or forwards for self-portraits. It can also be folded flat against the camera's back pointing inwards when not in use, to protect the screen against scratches or merely getting covered in nose grease. |
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Viewfinder
The D5200 uses a similar viewfinder to the D5100, which means its of the pentamirror type with 95% coverage of the image area, and a relatively small 0.78x magnification. For stills-only shooters, this may rank among the least-impressive specs of the camera.One figure hidden away in every SLR's spec is the size of the viewfinder (often in a format that makes comparison between competing models impossible). The size of the viewfinder is a key factor in the usability of an SLR - the bigger it is, the easier it is to frame and focus your shots, and the more enjoyable and involving process it is.
Because of the way viewfinders are measured (using a fixed lens, rather than a lens of equivalent magnification), you also need to take the sensor size into account, so the numbers in the diagram below are the manufacturer's specified magnifications divided by the respective 'crop factors'.
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| The D5200 has a viewfinder magnification of .49x, which is significantly smaller than that of the higher-end D7100 not to mention the impressively high magnification EVF on the Sony SLT-A57. |
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| This simulated view demonstrates how much of the scene is visible with 95% viewfinder coverage. The area shaded in white appears in the final image but not in the viewfinder. |
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Information display
The D5200 uses the same Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen found on the D5100. The viewfinder displays basic shooting information such as shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation and ISO, alongside AE lock status and flash information. You have the option of displaying the current ISO setting in place of the default 'frames remaining', which is of questionable use with today's large-capacity SD cards; an option not available on the cheaper D3200. |
| Shooting information is displayed along a black border below the image area. The screen itself features the camera's 39 AF points. An optional grid overlay (shown here) can aid in composition though the camera lacks the level indicators found on the more expensive D7100. |
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- D5200 Camera Body
- Lens kit includes either AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR OR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
- EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-24 Quick Charger
- DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
- UC-E17 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable
- AN-DC3 Camera Strap
- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
- Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
High image quality
Reproduces minute details of the subject with the sharp depiction performance of NIKKOR lenses and high pixel count of the D5200 — Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor [NEW]
The D5200 employs newly developed Nikon DX-format
CMOS sensor with 24.1 effective megapixels. Combined with the sharp
depiction of NIKKOR lenses, the high resolution renders details of the
subject minutely and delivers images with great definition and depth.
The sensor also supports wide ISO sensitivity range, high-speed readout
during live view and Full HD movie recording.Renders even delicate detail in skin tone, eyelashes and hair — high-performance image-processing engine EXPEED 3 that maintains superior gradation
The D5200 comes equipped with
image-processing engine EXPEED 3, equivalent to that of higher-end
models such as the D4. It processes multiple tasks in parallel at high
speed while maintaining high precision to bring out the full potential
of the 24.1 megapixels for both still images and movies. The image
processing of the EXPEED 3 is excellent at color reproduction, gradation
processing and image quality at high sensitivity. It reproduces human
skin tone, eyelashes and hair more faithfully. Furthermore, from image
processing and card recording to image playback and image transfer,
EXPEED 3 manages massive amounts of data at high speed. Even with high
ISO noise reduction and Active D-Lighting, continuous shooting speed is
not sacrificed, realizing comfortable shooting. This also contributes to
energy saving.High image quality of the D5200 realized by the high pixel count of 24.1 effective megapixels, image-processing engine EXPEED 3 and NIKKOR lenses
Effective for shooting in low-lit situations such as interiors or night scenes and for moving subjects — ISO sensitivity range up to 6400
The D5200's wide ISO sensitivity range is from ISO
100 to 6400, expandable to Hi 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent) and Hi 2 (ISO
25600 equivalent). The camera reduces noise effectively even at high ISO
sensitivity setting while maintaining definition as much as possible to
deliver sharp images. Setting high ISO sensitivity enables you to shoot
at faster shutter speeds and capture pictures without worrying about
image degradation caused by camera shake even in low-light situations or
when shooting a moving subject. This superior high-sensitivity
performance is also effective for D-Movie and you can record beautiful
movies without large-scale lighting equipment even when light is scarce.
Shot at ISO 1600
Spesification
Type
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Type
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Single-lens reflex digital camera
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Lens mount
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Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
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Effective angle of view
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Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX-format angle of view
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Effective pixels
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Effective pixels
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24.1 million
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Image sensor
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Image sensor
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23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
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Total pixels
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24.71 million
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Dust-reduction system
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Image sensor cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
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Storage
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Image size (pixels)
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File format
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Picture Control System
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Standard,
Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture
Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
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Media
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SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
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File system
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DCF
(Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
2.3, PictBridge
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Viewfinder
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Viewfinder
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Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
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Frame coverage
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Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
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Magnification
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Approx. 0.78x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
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Eyepoint
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17.9 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
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Diopter adjustment
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-1.7 to +0.7 m-1
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Focusing screen
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Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
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Reflex mirror
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Quick return
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Lens aperture
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Instant return, electronically controlled
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Lens
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Compatible lenses
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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
 , but the camera exposure meter will not functionThe electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster |
Shutter
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Type
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Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
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Speed
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1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time (requires optional ML-L3 Remote Control)
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Flash sync speed
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X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
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Release
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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 |
Frame advance rate
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Up to 3 fps (
) or 5 fps () |
Self-timer
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2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures
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Exposure
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Metering mode
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TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
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Metering method
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Range
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
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Exposure meter coupling
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CPU
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Exposure modes
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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
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Can be adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in
, , and modes |
Exposure bracketing
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3 shots in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
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Exposure lock
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Luminosity locked at detected value with
 (  ) button |
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended Exposure Index) |
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
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Active D-Lighting
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Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
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ADL bracketing
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2 shots
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Focus
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Autofocus
|
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.)
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Detection range
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-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Lens servo
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Focus point
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Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
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AF-area modes
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Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
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Focus lock
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Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing
( ) button |
Flash
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Built-in flash
|
, , , , , , , : Auto flash with auto pop-up , , , , : Manual pop-up with button release |
Guide number
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Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Flash control
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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
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Flash modes
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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
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Flash compensation
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-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
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Flash-ready indicator
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Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
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Accessory shoe
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ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
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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
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Sync terminal
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AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (available separately)
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White balance
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White balance
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Auto,
incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy,
shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning
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White balance bracketing
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3 shots in steps of 1
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Live View
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Lens servo
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AF-area modes
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Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
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Autofocus
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Contrast-detect
AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when
face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
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Automatic scene selection
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Available in
and modes |
Movie
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Metering
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TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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Metering method
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Matrix
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Frame size (pixels)
and frame rate |
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File format
|
MOV
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Video compression
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H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
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Audio recording format
|
Linear PCM
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Audio recording device
|
Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
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Maximum length
|
29 min. 59 s (3 min. in miniature effect mode)
|
ISO sensitivity
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ISO 100 to 6400; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400
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Monitor
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Monitor
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7.5-cm
(3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA), vari-angle TFT monitor with 170°
viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
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Playback
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Playback
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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)
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Interface
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USB
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Hi-Speed USB
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Video output
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NTSC, PAL
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HDMI output
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Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
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Accessory terminal
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Wireless remote controller: WR-R10 (available separately)
Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately) |
Audio input
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Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
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Supported languages
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Supported languages
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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
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Power source
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Battery
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One EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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AC adapter
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EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
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Tripod socket
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Tripod socket
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1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
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Dimensions / weight
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Dimensions
(W x H x D) |
Approx. 129 x 98 x 78 mm/5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in.
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Weight
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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)
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Operating environment
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Temperature
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0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F
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humidity
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85% or less (no condensation)
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Accessories
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Supplied accessories
(may differ by country or area) |
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
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